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 .

FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

A Kermit the Frog toy made famous by travelling the world is still globehopping, having racked up an incredible 420,000 kilometres to some of the world's furthest flung places .

PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .

Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .