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.
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
