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
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
