CREATED over 60 years ago, this weighty machine was the Photoshop of its time. The Adam’s Retouching Machine, which weighs two-and-a-half stone, was invented in 1947 and gave photographers the opportunity to perfect their pictures. Instead of uploading images to a computer, photographers would place their negative under the magnifying glass. Blemishes in the picture could then be smoothed out by using a retouching pencil, assisted by the gentle vibrations of the machine.
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .