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
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .