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
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .