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.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .