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
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
