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
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .