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 northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
