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
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
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A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .