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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STRIKING IMAGES RECREATE WORLD WAR II
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MISCHIEVOUS FOX CUBS
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TUNNEL FOR VICTORY
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BOSTON MARATHON PICTURES
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MANDELA MEMORIAL
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NOSEY POLAR BEAR INSPECTS TOURIST'S TRUCK
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ADORABLE POLAR BEAR CUBS PLAY-FIGHT IN THE SNOW
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
CLOWNFISH OPENS WIDE TO REVEAL A CREEPY INTRUDER
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FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .