THE ENCHANTING FOREST OF FIREFLIES
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
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AMAZING PEN ART
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VISOR FASHION FAIL
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RECORD BREAKING GRAN'S COLLECTION OF NEARLY 800 SHEEP
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REAL FRANKENSTEIN'S LAB
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ADORABLE STOAT HUNTS IN THE SNOW
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SIBLING RIVALRY
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SUPER CUTE BABY RED PANDAS
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MALE ANOREXIC DIED FOR 20 MINS AFTER SHRINKING TO 4.5 STONE
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MAN AND NATURE
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COUGAR: I FELL FOR MAN 18YRS MY JUNIOR BUT MY SONS DIDN'T COME TO OUR WEDDING
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THE END OF THE WORLD CINEMA
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