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.
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .