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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .