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West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Pot on stove against wall of traditional mud dwelling

Bhutan, Thimphu. A monk feeds the pigeons inside the courtyard of Tashi Chho Dzong

West Africa, Africa, Togo, Tamberma Region. Batammariba fetish objects against traditional Takienta mud dwelling

LCC-LFB bulk foam carrier, Deptford fire station
C42 was Deptford fire station. In addition to its pump escape and pump it had a foam tender which carried 100 x 5 gallon cans of foam compound and large foam making branches and generators

MARINE STEAM ENGINE, 1878. The modern compound marine steam engine. Line engraving, 1878

GUINEA COAST: SETTLEMENT. A European commercial settlement on the Guinea Coast of West Africa with four compounds belonging to Portugal, France, England and Holland. Line engraving, French, 1730

Walled military compound - Turkmenistan
Walled military compound, with officials and soldiers, in Turkmenistan Date: circa 1910s

War Dance South Africa
War dance by the native workers in a gold mine compound, Johannesburg. Date: 1934

Sierra Leone - Market House at Magbalay Date: 1906

Water quality scientist from Thames Water, taking samples to be tested for traces of metaldehyde, carbetamide and propyzamide, River Cherwell, Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire, England, march

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Hoverfly (Volucella sp. ) adult, close-up of head, Oxfordshire, England, august
Hoverfly (Volucella sp.) adult, close-up of head, Oxfordshire, England, august

Lesser Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella inanis) adult, close-up of eyes, Norfolk, England, august

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Insects head, SEM
Insects head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an insect (order Hemiptera). The insect has two large compound eyes on either side of its head (grey)

18th century microscope. Historical artwork of a compound microscope built by the Englishman John Marshall. It has several key design improvements that were invented towards the end of the 17th

Stink bug, SEM
Stink bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a stink bug, or shield bug (order Hemiptera). Its large compound eyes (green) are seen

Mayfly nymph head, SEM
Mayfly nymph head, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are the oldest surviving winged insects

Robey steam engine. Artwork of a tandem compound steam engine manufactured by the Robey engineering company. Fuel, burnt in the furnace (right) produced steam that drove the piston (centre)

Three-cylinder compound steam locomotive. Diagram of a steam locomotive that used three cylinders in its steam engine. A steam engine converts the thermal energy of steam into motion

Geometer moth, SEM
Geometer moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. The head is dominated by two large compound eyes (red)

Moths head, SEM
Moths head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the head of an unidentified moth (order Lepidoptera). Most of the moths head is covered with long hairs (pink/yellow)

Gnat head, SEM
Gnat head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a gnat, a small type of fly (order Diptera), seen from the side

Mosquito mouthparts, SEM
Mosquito mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of a mosquito (family Culicidae). The head is at far right, with compound eyes (green)

Compound eye of a mosquito, SEM
Compound eye of a mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of numerous lenses making up the surface of a compound eye from an Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)

Male mosquito, SEM
Male mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an unidentified male mosquito (family Culicidae)

Coloured SEM of ladybirds head (Coccinella sp. )
Head of ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ladybird beetle (Coccinella sp.). This insects large compound eyes (orange) are seen at upper left and right

Greenfly, SEM
Greenfly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an aphid (sub-order Homoptera), or greenfly, feeding on a plant stem (right, green)

Hover fly, SEM
Hover fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head and upper body of a hover fly (family Syrphidae) seen from the side. The large compound eyes (red, one seen) dominate the head

Female mosquito, SEM
Female mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of an unidentified female mosquito (family Culicidae). The large compound eyes (pink) dominate the head

Moth fly head, SEM
Moth fly head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a moth fly or owl midge (Psychoda sp.). One compound eye (red) is seen

Butterfly, SEM
Butterfly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an unidentified butterfly (order Lepidoptera). Its large compound eyes (yellow) are seen. Magnification unknown

Horse fly eye, SEM
Horse fly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a horse fly (Tabanus sp.). The eye is composed of numerous facets (ommatidia), each of which contains a lens

Blowfly head, SEM
Head of a blowfly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Lucilia sp. blowfly head. A female blowfly lays her eggs on dead bodies. This behaviour is studied by forensic entomologists

SEM of male mosquito
Mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an unidentified male mosquito (family Culicidae). Its large compound eyes (cyan) can be seen at upper left

Moth fly, SEM
Moth fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth fly (Psychoda sp.). The two compound eyes (pink) dominate the head

Fly eye facets, SEM
Fly eye facets. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of facets on the eye of a fly. Each of the two compound eyes comprises several thousand image-forming facets called ommatidia

Hover fly eye, SEM

SEM of mosquito head
Mosquito head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an unidentified male mosquito (family Culicidae). Its large compound eyes (made up of numerous red facets) is at top centre

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A fascinating world of compounds unfolds in this captivating collection of images. From the ancient artistry of knapped flint tools to the intricate beauty of copper and magnesium sulphate crystals, each compound tells its own unique story. In a mesmerizing light micrograph, caffeine crystals shimmer with delicate intricacy, while the process of threshing wheat showcases the compound's vital role in agriculture. The stunning EDTA crystals reveal their exquisite structure under microscopic examination, offering a glimpse into their molecular composition. Oxytocin hormone crystals take center stage in another breathtaking light micrograph, showcasing nature's ability to create intricate patterns. Meanwhile, an ant captured through scanning electron microscopy reminds us that even tiny creatures are composed of complex compounds. Artwork depicting secondary structures of proteins invites contemplation on the building blocks that make life possible. The perovskite crystal structure captivates with its geometric precision and potential for technological advancements. The Simulium damnosum, also known as the Simulian blackfly, is showcased as a remarkable example of nature's interconnectedness and reliance on compounds for survival. Light micrographs unveil oxytocin crystals once again, highlighting their ethereal beauty. Finally, a honey bee captured through scanning electron microscopy serves as a reminder that compounds shape not only our surroundings but also play an essential role in sustaining life itself. This captivating journey through various compounds offers glimpses into both natural wonders and human ingenuity. It underscores how these fundamental elements shape our world in ways both seen and unseen – from ancient tools to modern technology – reminding us that everything around us is ultimately comprised of compounds waiting to be discovered and understood.