Cleft Collection

USA - Arizona - Grand Canyon - ?TopFoto / CW
USA - Arizona - Grand Canyon - ?TopFoto/CW

In Between the Rocks
Tristan Shu

Petra, Entrance to the Sic (b / w photo)
5214736 Petra, Entrance to the Sic (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petra, Entrance to the Sic)

Plain of Er Rahah from the Cleft on Ras Sufsafeh, 1867 (b / w photo)
809223 Plain of Er Rahah from the Cleft on Ras Sufsafeh, 1867 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; English

Methods of grafting (litho)
6013799 Methods of grafting (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methods of grafting)

Grafting (engraving)
3653628 Grafting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grafting. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Boers Horses in a Donga, or Cleft, on the Veldt (litho)
1599175 Boers Horses in a Donga, or Cleft, on the Veldt (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boers Horses in a Donga, or Cleft, on the Veldt)

The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland (engraving)
1056012 The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discoveries at the Great Zimbabwe in Mashonaland)

Mashonaland (engraving)
1603850 Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mashonaland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1892)

Eagle Joe, by Henry Herman (engraving)
1603288 Eagle Joe, by Henry Herman (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eagle Joe, by Henry Herman)

Unwrapped
Heather Bonadio

Rock formations under a starry sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Dramatic rock formation of a large round boulder resting in a rock crevice under a starry night sky, Joshua Tree National Park; California, United States of America

Kaffir with Cleft Stick
An African Kaffir letter carrier, carrying a message in a cleft stick Date: 1846

Millipede (Myriapoda), Botswana, Africa

Spring Gentian -Gentiana verna-, Lotschental, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Zulu & Cleft Stick
A Zulu courier running, carrying a message in a cleft stick

South Africa postman
Native South Africa letter carrier, carrying a message in a cleft stick Date: 1868

Dorstenia ceratosanthes, cleft dorstenia, with purple seed receptacle.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Kloof near Palapye
Black and white lantern Slide of Kloof near Palapye - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 13 Kloof near Palaype - The word Kloof (cf)

Three shepherds in a storm, Johannes Gottlieb Glauber, 1666 - 1703

Crevice, moss-covered lava and rocks in the sea, Reykjanes, Iceland

Japanese warbonnet or Fringed blenny -Chirolophis japonicus-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Flowers growing in crevices, Oludeniz, Mugla Province, Aegean region, Turkey

Sports climber on the Rodeo route in Cimai, Toulon, France, Europe

Picture No. 10890466
Purple Saxifrage - Growing in cleft of rock (Saxifraga oppositifolia) Date:

Person inserting scion into clefted stock of succulent plant, close-up

Underground Stream Grid
A blonde rambler wearing Argyll socks looks at a grate near Priddy, Mendips, Somerset, England. Down this cleft vanishes an underground stream to Wookey Hole caves! Date: 1930s

Waterpipe gully in winter condition. This gully is located on the mountain of Sgurr an Fheadain (688 metres). Photographed in February in the Black Cuillins, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Neurological drug treatment, artwork
Neurological drug treatment, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of drugs that affect neural networks by altering the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses (blue)

Splitting of wood log
Splitting of part of a transverse section of a log using a wedge and club hammer. The high elasticity of the seasoned wood is shown by the cleft running far ahead of the wedge tip

Victoria Falls, Zambia to Zimbabwe border. The Falls from above

Androsace Sarmentosa, of the Primulaceae family, also known as rock jasmine or fairy candelabra. They flourish in rock clefts in the full sun, and spread rapidly

Androsace Glacialis, of the Primulaceae family, also known as rock jasmine or fairy candelabra. They flourish in rock clefts on alpine summits, with pink flowers fading to white in the early spring

An adult Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out with mouth wide open
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Costume Parisiens 2622
Hair: Grecian style ornamented with red bandelettes. Gown: embroidered band of detail at knee level, corsage uni with horizontal revers, cleft on the shoulders

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In Between the Rocks: Exploring the Clefts of Arizona's Grand Canyon 🏞️🌄✨ Captured by TopFoto / CW, this captivating image takes us on a journey through the majestic clefts and canyons of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. The rugged beauty of this natural wonder is truly awe-inspiring. From Kaffir with Cleft Stick to Petra's Sic Entrance (b/w photo), we delve into history and culture. These glimpses remind us that even within these rocky crevices, stories unfold and civilizations thrive. Traveling back in time, we witness the Plain of Er Rahah from the Cleft on Ras Sufsafeh (1867 b/w photo). This snapshot transports us to an era where exploration was filled with wonder and adventure. Methods of grafting come alive through litho prints, showcasing human ingenuity in horticulture. The artistry behind grafting is beautifully depicted in engravings that highlight its intricate process. Boers Horses find shelter within a donga or cleft on the Veldt (litho). Nature provides refuge for all creatures big and small, reminding us of its power to nurture life amidst challenging landscapes. The Great Zimbabwe discoveries in Mashonaland take center stage as engravings unveil ancient ruins steeped in mystery. These findings shed light on past civilizations that thrived within these hidden clefts. Eagle Joe soars high above mountainscapes captured by Henry Herman's enchanting engraving. His majestic presence reminds us that even within narrow spaces, dreams can soar boundlessly. And finally, a South African postman braves treacherous terrains to deliver hope across vast distances. In his resilience lies a testament to humanity's ability to overcome obstacles presented by nature's clefts. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary visual journey exploring diverse landscapes shaped by clefts, where nature's wonders and human stories intertwine.