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
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .