WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES. The luminous green lights that glow from the insects help to give the impression of an extract from a fairy-tale. The magical photographs were taken by photographer Takaaki Ishikawa, 55, on a trip to Nagoya City in Japan. 'Fireflies are very delicate creatures, so it is important to not catch or disturb them,' said Takaaki
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .