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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An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .
A Gary Barlow superfan has lost an incredible 11st after a selfie with the pop star left her horrified by her 22st 9lb figure .
A soldier who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan has found love with a blonde bombshell he met through his newfound passion for rally driving .
HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .