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
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .