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
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A woman who suffered from body dysmorphic disorder has overcome her illness by becoming a LINGERIE MODEL .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Ornate chandeliers and mahogany panelling give a glimpse into this abandoned building's former glory after it's been left to rot for the past decade .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .
A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .