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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CROCODILE CAVE DIVING PENSIONER

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ADORABLE HARVEST MOUSE CLIMBS DANDELION

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LOST LEAPING BABY WHALE

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POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO

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AMAZING ROBOTIC SCULPTURES

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SINGING STOAT

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CHUCKLING SEAL

CHUCKLING away, this little seal appears to find something hilarious .

AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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CRICKET FINDS AN UNUSUAL SEAT

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