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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
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 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .