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 TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
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BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
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The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
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A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .