Courting Collection (page 40)

Hookers sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) on a beach in New Zealand

LOVERS, c1900. Courting in the woods. Posed photograph, American, c1900

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) adult pair, displaying on frozen lake with snow, Sweden, winter

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult male chasing female, checking receptivity to mating, Derbyshire, England, march

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) adult pair, feeding ritual as part of pre-breeding courtship, on iceberg, Jokulsarlon lagoon, Iceland

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult pair, in courtship display, close-up of heads, Nottinghamshire, England, february

European Roller (Coracias garrulus) adult pair, courtship feeding, male passing insect to female, Hungary

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult pair, in courtship walking display, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia

Kelp Goose (Chloephaga hybrida) adult pair, in courtship display, New Island, Falkland Islands

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult pair, in courtship display, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland

White-faced Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) adult pair, courtship preening

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) adult pair, courtship feeding, passing bee, perched on twig, Bulgaria, may

Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Tympanuchus pallidicinctus, male displaying vocal sac inflated, Canadian, Panhandle, Texas, USA

Elaborate courtship dance of Waved Albatros, Galapagos Islands, Equador

King Penguins Aptenodytes patagonicus pair in display Fortuna Bay South Georgia November

Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis male displaying on pool Cley Norfolk April

Aurelius and Dorigen, Chaucer, Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales: The Franklins Tale. The squire Aurelius, and Dorigen, with whom Aurelius is in love

Origin Species, CH Bennett, Courting man - frog
He would a-wooing go. Satire on Darwins Origin of Species showing the evolution of a rotund man, from a frog. Middle aged

Arms and the Man by Edwin Morrow
Sub-titled - A suggestion for patriotic girls who wish to show their sympathy with the wounded in a practical way. A courting couple during World War I find an ingenious way of walking arm in arm by

Funny Postcard - Urgency
A superb humourous postcard depicting a young man taking a long time over his telegram, which has a lot to do with the pretty young girl behind the counter

Weaver and admirer - Florence Hardy
Weaving a web deeper than friendship. An amorous advance by a young man toward a lady weaver working at her spinning wheel

How the Trains get Delayed
A courting couple are oblivious to the delay they are causing on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. Please note

The First Advance
A bashful monkey suitor offers his equally coy sweetheart a coconut in the romantic rituals that go on before marriage

Einhard and Emma
A romantic legend tells how Charlemagnes secretary Einhard, secretly courting Emma, fearful of being traced by his footprints, is carried by her after their trysts

Planets - Venus
VENUS (Aphrodite) drives her chariot drawn by two doves over the Earth where people are dancing, wooing, courting, hugging, music-making and love-making

Potato Cod - Courting Potato Cod change colour when excited. Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef. Coral Sea
VT-8468 Potato COD / Potato Grouper / Bass - courting pair Cormerant Pass, Great Barrier Reef. Epinephelus tukula Potato Cod change colour when excited

Al Azhar area, Islamic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Mangrove crabs waving claws as part of territorial and courtship behaviors, Caravelas, Bahia, Brazil (South)
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Adult Great Egret (Ardea alba) in courtship display near San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Waved albatrosses. (Diomedea inornata). Pair mating. Punta Suarez, Espa ola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Adult flightless cormorant couple displaying on nest. (Nanopterum harrisi)
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Flying male great frigatebird with inflated pouch. (Fregata minor). Tower Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Mating flamingoes. (Phoenicopterus ruber). Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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Yellow-crowned night heron displaying. (Nyctanassa violacea). Genovesa Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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"Courtship: A Dance of Love and Connection" In the enchanting realm of nature, courtship takes on many forms. From the mesmerizing Blue-footed booby pair gracefully courting on Santa Cruz Island's South coast to the adorable Atlantic Puffins engaging in bill rubbing rituals on Skomer Island, love is in the air. Even the majestic King penguins partake in pre-mating behaviors, showcasing their affectionate bond. As if inspired by celestial romance, Hesperus, the Evening Star, stands as a symbol sacred to lovers since 1855. Love knows no bounds; it transcends species and embraces all beings. Jim and Jeanette find solace and joy amidst lush green grasses as they embark on their own journey of courtship. The Japanese crane displays its wings in a heart shape during February's winter embrace in Hokkaido, Japan. Meanwhile, Andean cock-of-the-rock males gather at leks high up in trees to showcase their vibrant plumage for potential mates. Even Mountain hares engage in playful boxing matches amidst Scotland's snowy landscapes during December - a testament to love's spirited nature. Australasian crested grebes perform an elegant courtship display while Great crested grebes engage in their whimsical weed dance - both captivating spectacles that celebrate unity and devotion. Finally, Atlantic Puffin pairs continue their ritualistic bill rubbing as an expression of affection during this enchanting courtship season. In these moments captured across time and space, we witness nature's intricate tapestry woven with threads of love. Courtship reminds us that connection is universal - whether through graceful dances or tender gestures - it is through these acts that hearts intertwine and souls find solace together.