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.
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .