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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .