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.
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .