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
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
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BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
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