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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
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 .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .