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"Catching the Unpredictable: From Muddy Soccer Goalies to Wild Dolphins" The muddy soccer goalie dives fearlessly, catching every ball that comes his way

Background imageCatches Collection: Daphne Becomes a Tree

Daphne Becomes a Tree

Background imageCatches Collection: Ganymede (Titian)

Ganymede (Titian)
The beautiful youth Ganymede, son of King Tros of Troy, catches Zeus eye and he sends an eagle to abduct him, immortalising him as the cupbearer of the Gods

Background imageCatches Collection: Muddy Soccer Goalie

Muddy Soccer Goalie
An amateur game of football played on a very muddy pitch: the goalkeeper catches the ball in mid-air

Background imageCatches Collection: Daphne Flees Apollo

Daphne Flees Apollo
She is beloved by Apollo, but has vowed to remain a virgin, so she flees him and when he nearly catches her, changes into a bay or laurel tree : her leaves become a symbol

Background imageCatches Collection: Waterloo Station, Night

Waterloo Station, Night
An engine drivers view of the station as he approaches it at night - a picture which catches some of the excitement of rail travel in the golden age of steam !

Background imageCatches Collection: American Football 1923

American Football 1923
A receiver catches a pass under the watchful eye of the opposition

Background imageCatches Collection: Wife Catches Husband 19C

Wife Catches Husband 19C
Realisation: the wife finds her erring husband dining with two strange women

Background imageCatches Collection: Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade

Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCatches Collection: Wild salmon by the River Braan at Dunkeld

Wild salmon by the River Braan at Dunkeld, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCatches Collection: Jesus Catches Fish

Jesus Catches Fish
Jesus conjures up a huge catch of fish in Peters boat

Background imageCatches Collection: Proteus and Aristaeus

Proteus and Aristaeus
Proteus changes his shape to avoid using his oracular powers, but Aristaeus catches him unawares, binds him, and forces him to make revelations

Background imageCatches Collection: BOMBAY WRECK

BOMBAY WRECK
When HMS Bombay catches fire off Montevideo, her crew and complement take to the boats : fortunately land is not far off, and the sea is calm

Background imageCatches Collection: Picture No. 10890772

Picture No. 10890772
Illustration - Baryonyx walkeri catches a Lepidotes. Cretaceous. (Baryonyx walkeri ) Date:

Background imageCatches Collection: Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) three adults

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) three adults, feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Background imageCatches Collection: Stalingrad Street Fight

Stalingrad Street Fight
Through a narrow slit, the photographer catches a momentary glimpse of the street fighting which characterises the battle for the city

Background imageCatches Collection: Alphabet / P for Policeman

Alphabet / P for Policeman
A British Policeman catches a mis-behaving street urchin

Background imageCatches Collection: Ruth Gleaning

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

Background imageCatches Collection: Predator and prey, goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) with essex skippers (Thymelicus lineola)

Predator and prey, goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) with essex skippers (Thymelicus lineola) on a flower
animal behaviour, animal feed, animal feeds, animal of prey, animals, animals of prey, arachnida, araneae, arthropoda, arthropods, behavior, behaviour, bloom, blossoms, butterflies, butterfly

Background imageCatches Collection: RMS Olympic - First Class lounge window

RMS Olympic - First Class lounge window, ex White Star Memories and Cobwebs. Although in need of some restoration, the window retains its original catches and period patina. 31.5 x 74.5 inches

Background imageCatches Collection: WW2 - Home Front - Land Girl hunting rats with ferrets

WW2 - Home Front - Land Girl hunting rats with ferrets and the results of one day's offensive in a Hereford Barn. Date: circa 1942

Background imageCatches Collection: METRO, ACCIDENT 1903

METRO, ACCIDENT 1903
When a train - made of varnished wood - catches fire near Belleville station, passengers head for safety but mistake their way and 84 die of asphyxiation Date: 1903

Background imageCatches Collection: AESOP/BLACKAMOOR

AESOP/BLACKAMOOR
THE BLACKAMOOR Thinking his dark skin is only dirt, they seek to scrub him white, but in vain, the blackamoor remains black, catches cold and dies

Background imageCatches Collection: Embarkation of captured Zulu Ketschwaeyo chief at Durnfort for voyage to Cape Town, 1880

Embarkation of captured Zulu Ketschwaeyo chief at Durnfort for voyage to Cape Town, 1880, South Africa, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, archive, big city, black, black-and-white, black-white, caged, captured, catch, catches, caught, chief, chiefs, cities, contemporary, convict, copy, depiction

Background imageCatches Collection: Children caught some small fish and roast them over the open fire on the beach, Malaga, Spain

Children caught some small fish and roast them over the open fire on the beach, Malaga, Spain
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, andalucia, animal feed, animal feeds, archive, barbecue, barbecue party, barbecued, barbecueing, barbecues, bbq, beaches, beachfront, black, black-and-white

Background imageCatches Collection: Wine counterfeiter disguised as excursionist caught at the Bavarian border near Kufstein, Germany

Wine counterfeiter disguised as excursionist caught at the Bavarian border near Kufstein, Germany, Schuggler, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, adaption, adaptions, alcohol, alcoholic, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, border, border station, borders, camouflaged, camouflaging

Background imageCatches Collection: Young couple feels caught after a clandestine meeting on the mountain pasture, 1899, Austria

Young couple feels caught after a clandestine meeting on the mountain pasture, 1899, Austria, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 2 people, adult female, adult woman, adults, affection, alm, alp, alpine farming, alpine meadow, alpine pasture, alpine pasture farming, alpine pastures, assembly, captured

Background imageCatches Collection: Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt, Historical

Captured Knights Templar in Cairo, Fourth Crusade, Egypt, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
13th c. 13th century, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, captured, catch, catches, caught, convict, crusade, crusades, depiction, depictions

Background imageCatches Collection: Captured French Knights in Cairo, Sixth Crusade, Egypt, Crusades were strategically

Captured French Knights in Cairo, Sixth Crusade, Egypt, Crusades were strategically
13th c. 13th century, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, captured, catch, catches, caught, church building, churches

Background imageCatches Collection: Black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) holding fish in beak, flying back to nest, Portpatrick

Black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) holding fish in beak, flying back to nest, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. June

Background imageCatches Collection: DDE-90039142

DDE-90039142
Scapegoat Mountain catches the mornings first light near Augusta, Montana, USA Date: 20/09/2011

Background imageCatches Collection: Puss catches a Rabbit (colour litho)

Puss catches a Rabbit (colour litho)
5222752 Puss catches a Rabbit (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puss catches a Rabbit)

Background imageCatches Collection: David Seymour Catches Ball

David Seymour Catches Ball Sale Sharks Rugby Union Toulouse V Sale Sharks, Heineken Cup, Pool 5 Stade Municipal, Toulouse, France 11 October 2009 Date: 11 October 2009

Background imageCatches Collection: Michael Galwey Catches The Bal

Michael Galwey Catches The Bal Ireland V Samoa Rugby Union Ireland V Samoa Lansdowne Road, Dublin 11 November 2001 Date: 11 November 2001

Background imageCatches Collection: Brad Fleming Catches Ball

Brad Fleming Catches Ball England V New Zealand Usa Sevens Home Depot Centre, Carson, Los Angeles, Usa 15 February 2004 Date: 15 February 2004

Background imageCatches Collection: Paul O Connell Catches Ball

Paul O Connell Catches Ball England V Ireland England V Ireland, Rbs Six Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 27 February 2010 BS SIX NATIONS Date: 27 February 2010

Background imageCatches Collection: John Eales Catches The Ball

John Eales Catches The Ball England V Australia 28 November 1998 Date: 28 November 1998

Background imageCatches Collection: Peter Siddle Catches Andrew Flintoff

Peter Siddle Catches Andrew Flintoff 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 22 August 2009 Date: 22 August 2009

Background imageCatches Collection: Peter Siddle Catches Flintoff

Peter Siddle Catches Flintoff 5th Ashes Test Match 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 22 August 2009 Date: 22 August 2009

Background imageCatches Collection: When the Kitchen Chimney Catches Fire (litho)

When the Kitchen Chimney Catches Fire (litho)
5217801 When the Kitchen Chimney Catches Fire (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Kitchen Chimney Catches Fire)

Background imageCatches Collection: Page from metalwork catalogue: Automatic gate catches (litho)

Page from metalwork catalogue: Automatic gate catches (litho)
6005855 Page from metalwork catalogue: Automatic gate catches (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic gate catches)

Background imageCatches Collection: England versus Australia, Sketches at the Third Test Match at Leeds (litho)

England versus Australia, Sketches at the Third Test Match at Leeds (litho)
1042793 England versus Australia, Sketches at the Third Test Match at Leeds (litho) by Gillett, Frank (1874-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: England versus Australia)

Background imageCatches Collection: After a Days Sport, examining the Catches in a Competition at a London Angling Club (litho)

After a Days Sport, examining the Catches in a Competition at a London Angling Club (litho)
1043473 After a Days Sport, examining the Catches in a Competition at a London Angling Club (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Days Sport)

Background imageCatches Collection: Australia Versus England at Lord s, 21, 22, and 23 July 1884 (engraving)

Australia Versus England at Lord s, 21, 22, and 23 July 1884 (engraving)
1045574 Australia Versus England at Lord s, 21, 22, and 23 July 1884 (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australia Versus England at Lord s, 21, 22)

Background imageCatches Collection: Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874195 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c.1480 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 25.7 x16.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Background imageCatches Collection: Waste paper vehicle catches fire, East Ham, London

Waste paper vehicle catches fire, East Ham, London
A vehicle collecting waste paper in East Ham, London, catches fire, and the fire brigade is called out, watched by crowds. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCatches Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl catches a flea and wonders what to do with it Date

Comic postcard, Little girl catches a flea and wonders what to do with it Date: 20th century

Background imageCatches Collection: WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in Waiting

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in Waiting
The Caption is Ladies in Waiting. This colourful queue is very cheerful. They obviously know that the early bird catches the worm and they are at the top. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

Background imageCatches Collection: The early bird

The early bird catches the worm. A cartoon-style duckling proudly holding a fat worm in its beak. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1930



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"Catching the Unpredictable: From Muddy Soccer Goalies to Wild Dolphins" The muddy soccer goalie dives fearlessly, catching every ball that comes his way. Ganymede, the moon of Titan, catches our attention with its mysterious beauty and unique landscape. Daphne flees from Apollo's advances but is ultimately caught in her transformation into a beautiful tree. Waterloo Station at night captures the essence of bustling city life as commuters catch their trains home. American football in 1923 sees players skillfully catching passes and making game-changing plays. Witnessing Daphne becoming a tree reminds us that sometimes nature's beauty lies in unexpected transformations. In the 19th century, a wife catches her husband red-handed, revealing secrets hidden behind closed doors. Jesus performs miracles as he catches an abundance of fish to feed those in need by the sea. London Fire Brigade practices their jumping sheet drill, ensuring they can safely catch people escaping dangerous situations from tall buildings. Three adult long-beaked common dolphins gracefully catch small bait fish while creating mesmerizing patterns underwater. Wild salmon leap effortlessly against the current of River Braan at Dunkeld as they strive to catch their final destination for spawning season. Proteus and Aristaeus engage in an epic chase where one tries to escape capture while another attempts to seize him for answers or wisdom.