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
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .