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 German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .