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.
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 .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .