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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
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 .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .