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..
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
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 .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .