THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES

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

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SHIVERING SQUIRREL

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AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

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PLAYFUL DOLPHINS SHOW OFF THEIR AQUA AEROBIC SKILLS

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DERELICT MANSION

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AMAZINGLY DETAILED PENCIL SCULPTURES

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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

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POOCHES POSE IN THEIR ELABORATE HEADSCARF COLLECTION

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SPLASHING KINGFISHER

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GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

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SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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