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
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
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A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
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A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .