Halves Collection (#2)

Figs draining in old aluminium colander credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Fresh figs on pottery plate outside on garden table credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Halved ripe fig on white plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Cross section of beetroot (Chioggia)

Close-up of apples Worcester Pearmain

Watermelon split into imperfect halves, close up

Selection of plums

Using lemon squeezer to juice limes, high angle view

Fruit cut in half, pear, fig, plum and nectarine

Capsicum annuum longum, Red Chilli, cut in half, showing seeds inside, tilted angle

Apricots being halved and stoned

Lemon juice extracted with lemon press, lime and orange halves in foreground

Prunus sp. four Plum halves, pitted and unpitted

Lemon cut into two halves, close up

Citrus hystrix, Kaffir Lime, two halves, focus on front half, green zest, yellow flesh

Squeezing lemons

Almond biscuits, whole and broken in two, and red cherries

Lemon half on a juicer, whole lemon and lime halves in background

Jar of peach halves in brandy, front view

Citrus aurantifolia, different sized whole and halved Limes, view from above

Orange halves, juicer and glass of freshly squeezed orange juice

Quercus pyrenaica (Pyrenean oak)

Citrus fruits, including Oranges, Lemons, Limes, whole and cut in half

Citrus aurantifolia, flesh sides of a halved Lime

Man juicing oranges in a silver juicer

Two avocado halves, stone left in both, close up

Citrus sinensis, Oranges, whole and cut in half

Citrus sp. Limes, whole and cut in half, and a cross-section view of Cucurbita moschata, Butternut Squash

Peach, whole and sliced, strawberry, whole and halved, four cherries and two stalks of green asparagus

Person squeezing oranges

Whole and halved rosey apples on chopping board with knife

Jatropha curcas seed, transverse section. Oil extracted from the seeds of the Barbados nut plant (Jatropha curcas) is used as a biofuel, and can be further refined into biodiesel

Halved red cabbage (Brassica oleracea Red Drumhead )

Passion fruit halves (Passiflora edulis). This tropical fruit is native to tropical and sub- tropical America, and is a good source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Melon halves (Cucumis melo)

Sliced limes (Citrus aurantifolia). Hand holding a knife while cutting limes. As a citrus fruit it is a good source of vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums

Thought, conceptual artwork
Thought, conceptual computer artwork

Squeezed lime (Citrus aurantifolia). The lime has been squeezed for its juice. As a citrus fruit it is a good source of vitamin C, needed for healthy skin and gums

Avocado halves. The avocado is the fruit of the avocado tree (Persea americana). The stone ( upper centre) is the seed

Whole and halved figs on a plate. These fruits are from the fig tree (Ficus carica). The fruits are sweet and edible and can be eaten by themselves, or used in deserts and other recipes

The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey
Margaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928

An Early 19th century Yo-Yo
Photograph showing the two halves of a yo-yo from the Napoleonic period, made of ivory, with a brass core, 1932

Living Room 1929
A living room with two halves; one for eating and working and the other for relaxing

Pomegranate fruits and juice

Marmalade in a bowl. Marmalade is a preservemade from oranges

World Map / Behaim 1492
Map of the world in two halves, according to Martin Behaim

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"Halves: Finding My Kind of Balance in a Fragmented World" In the midst of chaos and disarray, I search for my kind of balance. Like an antiphonal fragment, life seems to be divided into halves - moments that bring joy and fragments that leave me yearning for more. As I delve into biblical commentary fragments, I realize the importance of finding harmony within myself. Just like Princess Mary's Christmas 1914 tin brought hope during dark times, I strive to find solace amidst the turmoil. The DDE-90024741 litho reminds me of "Halves, " Dr Conan Doyle's new play at the Garrick - a tale where two worlds collide due to fatal carelessness. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we must seek unity and understanding. Just as two hemispheres face each other on a colorful litho from 1959, so too must we embrace both sides of every situation. A regency man riding a horse with his whip symbolizes taking control over our lives while considering others' perspectives. A patriotic poster urges us to "Buy British - Look at it from Both Sides. " In this interconnected world, we must acknowledge different viewpoints and find common ground. Amidst these fragmented pieces lies breakfast-time halves captured in an engraving. It reminds me that even mundane routines can hold profound meaning when shared with loved ones. Lastly, a medieval cut halfpenny represents how even small fractions can have value if seen through the right lens. We should appreciate every moment and make them count. In this quest for balance amid halves, I strive to find peace within myself while embracing all aspects of life – both light and dark.