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 once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
