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
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .