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
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .