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.
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
