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
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .