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
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A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
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