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
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .