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.
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .