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
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .