BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour. From Audrey Hepburn to the cast of Gone with the Wind, we are given a glance to how these historic moments would have really looked. These artistic photographs were created by American photo restoration and colourisation expert Wayne Degan, 33, after he decided to revive old black and white photographs by adding colour to them. 'I try to bring the image to life in a very detailed way,' says Wayne, of Bangor, Maine..
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .