Adapt Collection

Spitfire Colour Photo
The legendary fighter is seen here in its original format; later it will be modified in various ways to adapt it to specific functions and enhance performance

Projecting Praxinoscope
Reynauds praxinoscope adapted for projection onto a screen : later he would adapt it for projection in a large hall

A short-tailed weasel sitting in the snow, looking forward, USA
A short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea) camouflaged in its white winter coat, looking out over the snow; United States of America

Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving)
746728 Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draco volans, or the Flying Dragon)

abundance, achieve, achievement, achieving, adapt, adaptation, adapting, africa, alternative energy
abundance, achieve, achievement, achieving, adapt, adaptation, adaptin, Gallo Landscapes, 98218727

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adapt, africa, alternative medicine, ambient, annual, bumpy, calm, clos, Gallo Landscapes, 98218732

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mpumalanga province, acinonyx jubatus, adapt, adaptation, alert, alon, Gallo Landscapes, 106676559

Yellow Fish

Fighting Fish Under Water

Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens)

Association of Diamond Merchants Jewellers 1893
An assortment of elegant and inexpensive novelty Victorian jewellery. Special old gold and silver and precious stones taken in exchange or bought for cash

Laager adapted for modern warfare by G. H. Davis
Night defence: a Zareba or Laager -- old words with new meanings during the Second World War. Once a defensive enclosure against enemy attack

Victorian jewellery remounted as diamond brooches 1937
This illustration shows how pieces of Victorian jewellery were being reused as ornamental brooches more in keeping with the 1930s

Light luncheons by W H Robinson
Couple having a picnic by sitting on the bonnet and boot of the car, and using the flat roof as the table. 1919

An Oxpecker near an Impalas eye, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

A portrait of a Kudu, Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

White stonecrop (Sedum album). Photographed in Dorset, UK

Biting stonecrop (Sedum acre). Growing in the asphalt of an airfield, Dorset, UK

WWII adaption: barrage balloon / W H Robinson
Adaption of a barrage balloon for peace time requirements, by helping with swimming lessons. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

The Picnic Saloon / W H Robinson
Its quite easy to adapt any modern car to the purpose of picnickery if the front seats are temporarily replaced by piano stalls and a simple bench for two persons are fixed to the spare wheel

The Breach at Alkborough on the Humber Estuary in Eastern England. As sea levels rise around the world many areas of
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"Adapt: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges" In a Spitfire Colour Photo, the iconic symbol of resilience and adaptability soars through the sky, reminding us of our ability to overcome obstacles. Just like this legendary aircraft, we too must learn to adapt in a rapidly changing world. Imagine projecting Praxinoscope images onto the walls of your mind - a mesmerizing display of transformation and adaptation. As sea levels rise around the globe, low-lying lands face an increasing risk of coastal flooding. The Breach at Alkborough on the Humber Estuary serves as a stark reminder that protecting these areas is becoming more expensive by the day. The Association of Diamond Merchants Jewellers 1893 showcases how even precious gems have undergone adaptations over time. Like diamonds being remounted into brooches in 1937, we must find new ways to shine amidst adversity. Just as a short-tailed weasel sits calmly in snow-covered landscapes, looking forward with determination, we too can embrace change with unwavering focus. Our journey towards achievement requires constant adaptation and resilience. Illustrations from 1831 depict gliding lizards gracefully adapting their way through life's challenges. We should take inspiration from them as they navigate their surroundings effortlessly – finding alternative paths when needed. From Africa's vast landscapes to alternative energy sources shaping our future, adaptation becomes essential for progress. Alternative medicine offers an ambient approach to healing while annual cycles remind us that change is inevitable but also filled with opportunities for growth. Life may present bumpy roads along our path; however, remaining calm allows us to adapt swiftly and efficiently. Close-up encounters with nature reveal animal behavior patterns that showcase remarkable adaptive abilities within species such as acinonyx jubatus (cheetahs). As Victorian jewellery finds new life as diamond brooches in 1937 or Laager formations evolve for modern warfare strategies by G. H. Davis, we learn that adaptation breathes new life into the old.