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
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .