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.
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .