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 .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .