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
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
