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
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
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A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .