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
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
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 .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .