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Wood Pigeon (Columbus palumbus) wing feather, on grass amongst fallen leaves, Powys, Wales, november

Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) adult pair, walking on leaf litter, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) chick, having fallen out of nest, Italy

Noisy Pitta (Pitta versicolor) adult, standing amongst leaf litter, Queensland, Australia

Marsh Frog (Rana ridibunda) adult, amongst fallen leaves in water, Bulgaria, september

Italian Newt (Triturus italicus) young, standing on wet leaf litter, Italy, september

California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) close-up of fallen leaves and acorn cup, California, U. S. A. november
California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) close-up of fallen leaves and acorn cup, California, U.S.A. november

Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystea) three fruiting bodies, growing amongst leaf litter in woodland, Leicestershire, England, november

Sycamore Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) lesions on fallen Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) leaves, covered with light snow, Romania, october

Patas Monkey (Eythrocebus patas) immature female, standing on leaf litter, near Toubacouta, Senegal, january

Hawthorn Shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) adult, resting on fallen leaf, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Inner London, England, october

Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus) adult, standing amongst leaf litter on forest floor, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, january

Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) adult male, feeding on fallen fruit, Kaeng Krachan N. P. Thailand, february
Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) adult male, feeding on fallen fruit, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, february

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) adult male, feeding on apples in snow, Essex, England, january

Health and safety test mannequin. The mannequin has been released from the tower (background) at a certain height, in order to test the response of the safety net

Unstable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins falling from a stack

Storm damage, Canada
MODEL RELEASED. Storm damage. Man standing by the root mound of an ancient Douglas fir tree (Pseudotsuga menziesii) in Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada

Woodland path lined with beech trees (Fagus sylvatica). Photographed in Devon, UK, in autumn

Coastal erosion. Fallen trees laying on the beach due to eroding cliffs. Photographed at Calshot beach, Hampshire, UK

Beech nuts. Fallen fruits of a beech (Fagus sylvatica) tree and the casing they grow inside. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in October

Frost-covered oak leaf
Frost-covered oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. Photographed in Dorset, UK, January

Black walnuts. Fallen fruit of the eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra) tree. Photographed in a botanic garden in Lazio, Italy, in autumn

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) fruit. Fruit of the coco de mer tree on a beach with the husk cut into, revealing the seed (dark) inside. This is the largest and heaviest seed in the world

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) leaf on ground in autumn. Dorset, UK November 2010

Fallen autumn leaves on pond
Fallen autumn leaves from Witch Hazel (Hamamelis sp), on a pond in the Japanese Garden at the University of California Botanical Garden, Berkeley, California, USA

Tar Spot Fungus (Rhytisma acerinum) on the leaves of a Field Maple (Acer campestre) tree. Photographed in autumn in Romania

Oregon spikemoss (Selaginella oregana) hanging on the trunk of a fallen red alder (Alnus rubra) tree over a stream. Photographed in Hoh temperate rainforest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Hornbeam (Carpinus) trees in misty woodland in Breite, near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Fallen Hornbeam leaves (Carpinus betulus)
Fallen Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Sessile Oak and Beech leaves in woodland at Breite, near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Ancient wood pasture with oak (Quercus sp.) and Beech (Fagus sp.) trees in the mist at the Breite nature Reserve near Sigishoara, Transylvania, Romania. Photographed in autumn

Cherry Galls (Cynips quercusifolii)
Cherry Galls caused by the gall wasp (Cynips quercusifolii) on an oak leaf in autumn. Photographed in Romania

Scilla bifolia
Scilla flower (Scilla bifolia) in leaf litter. Photographed in Sicily, Italy

White Fork-moss (Leucobryum glaucum) growing in oak and beech woodland in the autumn. Photographed in Dorset in the United Kingdom

Snowdrops (Galanthus) in woodland
Snowdrops (Galanthus) in a deciduous wood in Dorset in the United Kingdom. Usually found near human habitation, this non-native plant gradually spreads out into the surrounding woodland

Cricket Ball Hakea (Hakea platysperma). Fallen fruits in the Spring in Kwongan Heath in Alexander Morrison National Park, western Australia

Yellow curtain crust fungus (Stereum subtomentosum) on a log

Fallen dead tree in a field. Photographed near Cuckfield, West Sussex, UK

Uprooted Scots pine tree
Uprooted Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) tree. Stones are embedded in its roots. Photograped in Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in November

Leaf on moss
Fallen leaf on moss. Photographed in winter

Fallen leaves in a river, gathered against a rock. This is the River Barle, in Hawkridge, Exmoor National Park, UK

Frost on leaves

Autumnal leaves. Crab apples leaves (Malus trilobata) on the ground. Photographed in November

Red maple (Acer rubrum)
Red maple leaves (Acer rubrum) in autumn. Photographed in Maryland, USA

Horse chestnuts
Horse chesthuts. Seeds of the Horse chestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum). The seeds may be ground and used as a type of edible flour

Valonia oak acorns (Quercus macrolepis)
Acorns and fallen leaves from a valonia oak tree (Quercus macrolepis). Photographed in Greece

Yew berries (Taxus baccata) on the ground. These are the seed cones of the yew tree. The seed cone consists of a fleshy red berry-like sheath (aril) surrounding a single seed

Papaver rhoeas Shirley Mixed
Corn poppies (Papaver rhoeas Shirley Mixed ) flattened by strong wind and heavy rain

Fallen Beech leaves in autumn. (Fagus sylvatica)

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"Fallen: A Visual Journey Through Time and Tragedy" Step into the world of "fallen, " where art, history, and human stories intertwine to reveal moments of loss, calamity, and downfall. From the haunting Gin Lane painting by William Hogarth in 1751 to the dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse in France, these glimpses into the past offer a poignant reminder of our vulnerability. In Switzerland's Reichenbach, we witness nature's power as it claims lives amidst breathtaking landscapes. At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, we pay homage to fallen heroes who sacrificed everything for their country. Picture No. 10899992 captures a fleeting moment frozen in time – an image that speaks volumes about life's fragility. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves standing before New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery where a fallen angel guards over the Chapman-Hyams memorial. Trams wreaking havoc on Belfast streets remind us how chaos can strike unexpectedly. The Tablet of Shamash from ancient Mesopotamia transports us back to the 9th century BC when even gods could fall from grace. British soldiers rescuing horses from ditches during World War I exemplify humanity's resilience amid turmoil. Yet not all falls are tragic; some hold beauty within them. Woodland With Bluebells invites us into a serene realm where nature gracefully embraces change. The Twelve Apostles with its collapsed stack serves as a testament to erosion's relentless force but also reminds us of nature's eternal cycle. Finally, Hendrik Goltzius' depiction of Icarus symbolizes ambition turned hubris – reminding us that even those who soar highest can come crashing down. Through this visual journey spanning centuries and continents, "fallen" reveals both our vulnerabilities and strengths as humans navigating an unpredictable world. It urges reflection on our own journeys while honoring those whose falls have left indelible marks on history.