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 project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .