THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

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

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POLAR BEAR PLAY

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DIGIT-AL ART: HANDY COLLECTION UNVEILED

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PELICANS CLASH OVER FOOD

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KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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BIG FOOT 'JESUS BIRD'

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BIKINI SWIM WITH JELLYFISH

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CHEEKY CHIPMUNK WITHDRAWS HIS GENEROUS OFFER

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CHIPMUNK YOGA

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

ONE HUMP OR TWO? CAMEL ENJOYS BREAKFAST WITH FAMILY

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HOUSEWORK-OUT

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