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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .