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
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .