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
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
CREATED over 60 years ago, this weighty machine was the Photoshop of its time .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
Here’s a pair of shoes that really are fit for a princess, and with a price tag of more than £276,000, they are the most expensive shoes in the world .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A mum-of-one was left looking like a ‘monster’ after suffering a horrific allergic reaction to hair dye while pregnant .
Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .