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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
