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.
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .