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
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .