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
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
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A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .