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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
