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
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .