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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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 .