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
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .