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 cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
