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 Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .