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 soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .