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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BEETLES DOOR
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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA
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SLOTH SANCTUARY
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FLYING PENGUINS LEAP OUT OF THE OCEAN
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I'M READY FOR MY CLOSE UP NOW, MR NUTKIN
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OLYMPIC ATHLETES LINE UP IN LEGO 2012 AQUATIC CENTRE
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 .
MONKEY WITH UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE TO MARVEL COMICS’ WOLVERINE
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BRITISH BEACH-LIFE SPLIT SHOTS
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DAREDEVIL DIVERS HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME
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