Grooves Collection

Stylus in LP record
Stylus on LP record. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stylus travelling through the grooves of a stereo vinyl record. The grooves are cut into a flat disc of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Needle playing a record, SEM
Needle playing a record. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the needle (stylus) of a record player in a groove on a record. A record is used to store sound

A Blast Furnace in Action Date: circa 1920s

An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D
5311399 An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D, and driven by an endless cord attached to a fly-wheel on the engine (not shown)

A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete
3033718 A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete, but the grooves in the skin produced by the peculiar method of Maori tattooing are very distinct

1992 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: Rear tyre tread detail on a Lotus 102D Ford during the South African GP at Kyalami on March 01, 1992 in Kyalami, South Africa. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Formula One World Championship
Bridgestone tyres. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Practice Day, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday 16 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Bridgestone grooved dry tyre. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 15 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

La Batterie Des Hommes Sans Peur
This illustration shows an array of French military men preparing for battle behind a bank, with grooves slotted out for cannon barrels, cannonballs scatter the ground as a man sits beside a sign

Grooved cup (glass)
614989 Grooved cup (glass) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Wind instrument in the form of a robed woman, from Lorestan, Iran
BOO179139 Wind instrument in the form of a robed woman, from Lorestan, Iran, early 1st millennium BC (ceramic) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); height: 26 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran

Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. Ancient Rome
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each other also appear in the side panels. He as a Greek orator, she as a muse, a cultural ideal. Glyptothek

Close-up of clam shells ad blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) exposed at low tide in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Brain coral, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the detail of Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) during the day with the its polyps closed; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Coast near Hadbin, below Jabal Nuss

Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hants - Dressing watermill stone
Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hampshire - " Dressing the stone" at the watermill. Date: circa 1950s

Sarcophagus of a married couple. Detail relief. About 240 AD
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each. Detail. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Global map of Saturns moon Dione
May 20, 2008 - This global map of Saturns moon Dione was created using images taken during Cassini spacecraft flybys, with Voyager images filling in the gaps in Cassinis coverage

The largest known volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons
June 4, 1998 - A digital mosaic of Olympus Mons, the largest known volcano in the Solar System. It is 27 kilometers high, over 600 kilometers at the base

Saturns moon Enceladus
March 12, 2008 - This three-image mosaic is the highest resolution view obtained of Enceladus north polar region. The view looks southward over cratered plains from high above the north pole of

Illuminated Beech (Fagus) leaves on a branch, Wohldorf Forest, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Brightly lit canopy of a Beech (Fagus), Wohldorf Forest, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Common beeches (Fagus sylvatica), sunrise in a beech forest in autumn, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

A farmer on a tractor ploughing a field near Swanley, Kent. 1936

A tractor ploughing a cherry orchard in Charlton, London. 1939

Picture No. 10891295
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - lateral lunge with mouth open - showing expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10891293
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - lateral lunge with mouth open - showing expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10891273
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - lateral lunge with mouth open - showing expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae) Date:

Picture No. 10901877
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - mouth open with lateral lunge expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae). Nordaustlandet, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 10901873
Humpback Whale - tail (Megaptera novaeangliae). Nordaustlandet, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 10901875
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - mouth open with lateral lunge expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae). Nordaustlandet, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 10901876
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - mouth open with lateral lunge expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae). Nordaustlandet, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 10901874
Humpback Whale - surface feeding - mouth open with lateral lunge expandable throat grooves (Megaptera novaeangliae). Nordaustlandet, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 10901812
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). mouth open with lateral lunge expandable throat grooves - surface feeding - Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Spitzbergern, Norway. Date:

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3645
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3643
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3654
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3652
Erito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3612
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina F008 / 3610
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1006
Perito Moreno Glacier. View over the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1005
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1008
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1007
Perito Moreno Glacier. View over the surface of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1004
Perito Moreno Glacier. View of the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Spegazzini Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1011
Spegazzini Glacier. View of the face of the Spegazzini Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Spegazzini Glacier, Argentina C014 / 1012
Spegazzini Glacier. View of the face of the Spegazzini Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina

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"Unveiling the Timeless Rhythm: Exploring the Fascinating Grooves of History" The stylus delicately caresses the LP record, tracing its grooves with precision, releasing a symphony of melodies that transcend time. Like a needle gracefully playing a record, each groove tells a story - an intricate tale etched into history's musical tapestry. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we delve into the mesmerizing world hidden within grooves, revealing their microscopic wonders and secrets. A blast furnace roars to life, its fiery dance leaving behind molten trails that form unique grooves on metal surfaces - testament to mankind's industrial prowess. "La Batterie Des Hommes Sans Peur" - an ancient Roman sarcophagus adorned with intricate reliefs; every groove capturing tales of love and eternity from centuries past. In 1769, a Maori Chief proudly displays his full facial Moko in this captivating colored engraving – each line and curve representing cultural heritage engraved deep within his identity's grooves. Behold the delicate craftsmanship of a grooved glass cup; its elegant contours invite us to sip from history itself as it whispers stories from forgotten banquets long ago. A wind instrument takes shape in Lorestan, Iran – an enchanting fusion of music and art embodied by a robed woman whose curves transform into melodious notes through her very own grooved body. Calbourne Watermill Stone stands tall on Isle of Wight; generations have witnessed its rhythmic grinding motion as it carves precise grooves upon grains – nature yielding to human ingenuity. Another glimpse at the timeless sarcophagus reveals detailed relief work where intertwined hands speak volumes about eternal love eternally captured within these enduring stone grooves.