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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
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 .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .