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
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
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PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .