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
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
