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 HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
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 brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .