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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .