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
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .