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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .