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.
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .