Circles Collection (page 48)

Concrete benches
Bench. Concrete bench with glass circles in its back, Forum 2004 Esplanade, Barcelona, Spain

Batteries, view from above. Batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy. The output and life of a battery depends on which chemicals are used to produce electric current

Bone canals, light micrograph
Bone canals. Coloured light micrograph of a section through human compact bone, showing Haversian canals (circular regions). The concentric rings surrounding the Haversian canals are called lamellae

Spinning lights. Curved shape created by artificial lights spinning in a circular motion

Cucumber slices

Lemon slices

Red onion slices

Sweets

Carrot slices

Kiwi slices

DNA nanotechnology, computer artwork
DNA nanotechnology. Conceptual computer artwork of DNA nanotechnology, showing carbon nanotubes (allotropes of carbon) surrounding a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Torus knot, computer artwork

Salt lake. Circular deposits in Spotted Lake, British Columbia, Canada. A salt lake contains water of high salinity, due to the mineral content of the underlying geology

Ancient terracing for the cultivation of maize at Moray in Peru. These fields were created by the Incas, an American Indian people whose empire in Peru lasted from around 1100 AD to 1533 when they

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Optical illusion, 19th century
Optical illusion, 19th-century artwork. Array of white circles on a black background, the starting point for a demonstration of an optical illusion

Lunar craters, 1866 artwork. These craters on the Moon, which include the Archimedes crater, were observed and drawn by the US astronomer Henry Draper (1837-1882)

Armillary sphere, 17th century artwork
Armillary sphere, 17th century. Artwork of a French armillary sphere from 1685 by the French mapmaker Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706)

Punched holes in aluminium sheet
Punched holes in an aluminium sheet. An example of the art in engineering and technology. Photographed at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show

Wave interference patterns, artwork

Coloured light bulbs
energy saving light bulb

Coloured LEDs, artwork
energy saving light bulb

Ladybirds
lady bird circles

Earth and gravity waves, artwork
Earth and gravity waves. Artwork showing the Earth above a set of gravity waves, set against a starry background. Gravity waves are fluctuations in the curvature of space-time which propagate as a

Nano-bulbs, conceptual image
energy saving light bulb

Circular waves in a ripple tank

Cullerlie stone circle
This circle of standing stones, about 40 feet in diameter, probably dates from the Bronze Age. And the eight cairns within the circle were used for cremated burials

14th century theological cosmography. Close-up of a geocentric depiction of the Universe that has a T-O (orbis terrarum) map of the Earth at centre

Spatial dimensions, conceptual artwork
Spatial dimensions. Conceptual artwork titled Through Dimensions, showing the changes of geometric objects with different dimensions

Concentric water ripples. Computer artwork of concentric water ripples radiating out from a central point

Newtons rings on clouds
Newtons rings. This is an optical effect that is produced by interference between light reflected from a hemispherical surface and a flat plane. It can be caused by photographic lenses

Moon gate at cruise terminal in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

David Wright woman in red summer dress
Elegant woman with brown hair, wearing a red summer day dress and a wide-brimmed sun hat. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman in black and yellow evening dress
Elegant woman with brown hair, wearing a full skirted black and yellow evening dress which is spread around her in a circle. She is holding a black fan

The Bite
Cartoon, The Bite. A striking example of how patience is sometimes rewarded in angling circles. A bird takes the bait from a man fishing

Amazing Stories Plane
A stylised cover showing an aeroplane flying through circles of light

Using Armillary Sphere
An astronomer using an ARMILLARY SPHERE whose rings show the equator, tropics, polar circles and so forth

Grand Centrifugal Ride
The Grand Centrifugal railway was an early type of rollercoater, in which participants sat in sledges / carriages which went down a ramp and around two circles

Germans Target Britain
A German map showing the targets for their bombers. The brown areas are mining districts, the stars ports, the circles factories : all must be destroyed !

Owen Jones Medieval 71
Ornaments from illuminated manuscripts of the 12th and 13th centuries

Owen Jones Celtic 64
Various ornamental designs from early manuscripts, featuring the Celtic interlaced style

Owen Jones Celtic 65
Various spirals, diagonals, zoomorphics, and later Anglo- Saxon ornaments, from 8th, 9th and 10th century English and Irish manuscripts

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1909
The Comte de Lambert circles the Tower in a Wright biplane

Looking through a window in the Doges Palace, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Diatoms SPH 523 From marine plankton sample. Santa Anna, California USA. © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-523 DIATOMS - From marine plankton sample. A type of phytoplankton Santa Anna, California USA Steve Hopkin Microscopic Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sand Dollar (a sea urchin) - Top side, Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia JPF19799
JPF-13114 Sand Dollar (a sea urchin) - Top side Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia Mellita sexiesperforata Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Upside-down Jellyfish
CMB-684 Upside-down JELLYFISH - mass Cassiopea Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Light Micrograph (LM) of a transverse section of a root of Conifer (Pandanus sp.), magnification x30

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"Circles: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into a world where circles intertwine, telling stories of history, art, and the wonders of nature. From the iconic Marimekko hat in 1965 to the mesmerizing Fibonacci spiral artwork, they have captivated our imagination for centuries. Delve deep into prehistoric times as you gaze upon the fossil ammonite Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period. Under UV light, this ancient relic from Mahajanga Province in Madagascar reveals its hidden beauty. Travel through time and space with Avebury/Stukeley Map, an intricate depiction of Stonehenge's mysterious cousin. Marvel at the reconstructed stone circles at Avebury in Wiltshire, transporting you to a bygone era. Witness nature's perfection as mushroom spores reveal their intricate circular patterns up close. Each delicate design holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Take flight above Belize's azure waters and behold an aerial view of Belize Blue Hole Lighthouse Reef in all its circular glory. This natural wonder nestled within Caribbean waves is a testament to Earth's breathtaking formations. Immerse yourself in Owen Jones' Egyptian 10 pattern—a symphony of interlocking circles that echoes ancient civilizations' architectural marvels. Let your mind wander through time as you decipher each intricately crafted detail. Finally, find tranquility as ripples dance upon water's surface—reflecting clouds overhead like ethereal brushstrokes on a canvas. The perfect harmony between circle and reflection reminds us of life's ever-changing yet interconnected moments. In this captivating journey through various realms—artistic expression, geological wonders, historical maps—we discover that they can more than just shapes; they are gateways into worlds unseen and connections unbroken. Embrace their allure and let them guide you on your own voyage of discovery.