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
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
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 .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .