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.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
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 .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .