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
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
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 .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
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GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .