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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .