Discarded Collection (page 5)

Discarded fishing net caught over rock with coral, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Discarded fishing line caught on twigs, Warwickshire, England, April

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tychos system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemys system is discarded at her feet

Northern Pike (Esox lucius) dead adult, caught and discarded at edge of water, Colwick Country Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Robin on discarded rubbish, plastic and bottles

Empty open tin can, three bottle lids and small jar lid, close up

Used surgical swabs C016 / 9872
Used surgical swabs in an operating theatre

Aircraft graveyard, USA C017 / 7654
Aircraft graveyard, Davis-Monthan Air force Base, Tucson, Arizona, USA. The largest of its kind in the world, hundreds of old military

Washed up litter F008 / 3403
Washed-up litter on beach

Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020
Stone-age flint fragments. Pile of neolithic (new stone-age) flint fragments discarded during the forming of flint tools. These fragments date from around 8, 000 to 10

Abandoned chemical containers F006 / 9147
Bulk containers of chemicals abandoned on disused industrial site

Plastic litter washed up by sea F006 / 9145
Washed-up plastic litter collected for disposal, North Wales coast

Used batteries C018 / 0048
A pile of used batteries

Coral growth on discarded wheelbarrow
An old discarded wheelbarrow that is slowly being reclaimed by coral at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Discarded cigarette, London
Discarded cigarette butts pushed into a wall mounted ash tray

Harvester Ant (Messor bouvieri) spoil heap of seed husks and other rubbish outside nest entrance, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Garnerin descending in his parachute, Paris
Garnerin descending in his parachute, with his discarded balloon on the left. Claimed to be the first to descend from a balloon by means of a parachute

Garnerin descending in his parachute, with his discarded balloon on the left. Claimed to be the first human being to descend from a balloon by means of a parachute (animals had previously been used)

Plastic bags, bottles and cans discarded in woodland habitat, Northfield Wood, Onehouse, Suffolk, England, october

Rusting hulk of old ferry boat on bank of river, Chepstow, River Wye, Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, Wales, august

Glass beer bottle discarded on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) adult female, sheltering in glass jar, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, in flight, carrying fishing net rope for nesting material, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, may

Discarded edible sea urchin. Discarded empty shell, or test, of an edible sea urchin (Echinus esculentus). A seagull has dropped the sea urchin on a rock and then eaten its soft innards

Apollo mission space debris
Space debris. Artwork of space debris returning to Earth after being discarded during an Apollo mission. This is a rocket stage

Space debris. Computer artwork of space debris orbiting the Earth. Such debris ranges from the remains of failed missions to defunct satellites

Snotty tissue

Toys. Teddy bears and a toy train

Fear of genetic research
Ethical concerns about genetic science. Conceptual artwork depicting a barren Garden of Eden with a serpent, apple core and Tree of Knowledge with a trunk transformed into a double helix

Distribution of space debris over time. Computer artwork showing how the distribution of space debirs has developed over time

Rusty old car at Henrys Route 66 Emporium in Staunton, Illinois, USA

End of aeroplanes, conceptual image. Computer artwork of an aeroplane stuck upright in dry cracked land with a hot sun shining behind

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

The Tatler Peace Number
Colourful and optimistic front cover of The Tatler depicting " Eve" powdering her nose and dressing up for a party, a discarded uniform to one side. Frou-Frou the dog joins in

The Shell and Kernel of a Knut
The discarded civilian clothes of a " knut" as he marches off to fight for a higher cause during World War One

Spectacular effects which the Kaiser has discarded in the field: The German Emperor (In the centre) as Over War Lord. Date: 1914

French and Dutch
Now that the French have discarded their monarchy, the Dutch and French republics can celebrate their alliance at Amsterdam - but alas, its a short-lived love affair

Boy by Gateway - 2 of 3
A small boy leans against a doorway cut into a far larger set of impressively carved wooden gates. He is wearing a sailor suit but has discarded his cap (Picture 2 of 3)

Revolution Calendar
The old calendar is discarded in favour of a new one with more rational months names - Rainy, Windy etc. This is Floreal, (floral) lasting from mid- April to mid-May

Stock Exchange American
The London Stock Exchanges American Market takes place in the open air, which enables opportunistic loafers to pick up discarded cigar-stubs

Rag-And-Bone Man
A ragman picks up pages from stories and plays discarded on a French street and fills the basket on his back, seemingly content to ignore the wild dog snapping at his heels

Destruction in Town
South Vietnam, Quang Tri: The destruction of war is only too evident; discarded helmets sinking in the muddy water, fallen trees and burnt out stalls and shelters

Battle of Solferino 10
After the battle, French troops gather up the weapons discarded by the defeated Austrians

Ww1 / Grenades
British troops making hand grenades using discarded tobacco tins during WW1

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Wreck of the Blue Plunder - Bahamas

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"Discarded: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In a world filled with fleeting moments, there exists a collection of images that tell stories of forgotten tales. Picture No. 12479494 captures the essence of abandonment, as an old dilapidated building stands tall amidst the chaos of modernity. Adjacent to it lies Picture No. 12479493, where nature reclaims its territory over man-made structures. The juxtaposition between life's transience and Mother Nature's resilience is truly captivating. A blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse reminds us of bygone eras when horses were our trusted allies in maintaining law and order. Their partnership symbolizes loyalty and dedication that seems discarded in today's fast-paced world. Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland during the Second World War portray bravery amidst turmoil. These heroes descended from above, their parachutes representing hope even in the darkest times. Rusty gas pumps and cars stand as relics from another era – remnants of progress left behind like faded memories on dusty roadsides. They evoke nostalgia for simpler times when journeys were measured not only by distance but also by shared experiences. "Society & Shop Girls" capture women navigating societal expectations while striving for independence – their dreams often discarded or suppressed under societal pressures. In "Good Travelling Companions, " we witness companionship transcending boundaries; two souls united through wanderlust, finding solace in each other amidst unfamiliar landscapes. The reclining woman embodies both vulnerability and strength - her pose suggesting introspection or perhaps longing for something lost or discarded along her journey through life. "The Reconciliation" depicts a poignant moment where forgiveness triumphs over pride - reminding us that sometimes letting go is necessary to heal wounds inflicted upon ourselves or others. Within the troubled artist lies untapped creativity yearning to be expressed; his artistry becomes an outlet for emotions otherwise discarded by society's norms - revealing beauty within chaos.