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
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
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THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
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