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
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .