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 one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
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 .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
