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.
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .