Leaking Collection (page 2)

Crude oil valve. Crude oil has leaked from the valve and polluted the surrounding environment. Photographed in Trinidad

Crude oil storage. Container leaking crude oil, causing pollution of the surrounding environment. Photographed in Trinidad

Spilled oil
Leaking oil drums, computer artwork. Oil drums are used for transporting small amounts of oil, where the use of a tanker is not financially viable

Damaged blood vessel, TEM
Damaged blood vessel. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a red blood cell (circular) leaking through the wall of a damaged blood vessel

Water damaged ceiling. Holes in the plaster and lattice in the ceiling of a house

Healing wound, SEM
Healing skin wound, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). A blood vessel is leaking at left. At right, red blood cells (or erythrocytes)

Female urinary incontinence. Conceptual computer artwork of a balloon leaking water, representing female urinary incontinence. Incontinence is an incontrollable involuntary passing of urine

Drums leaking toxic waste, artwork
Drums leaking toxic waste, computer artwork. This image could be used to symbolise toxic waste and environmental contamination

Hazardous waste, artwork
Hazardous waste. Computer artwork showing barrels leaking hazardous waste

Drum leaking toxic waste, artwork
Drum leaking toxic waste, computer artwork. This image could be used to symbolise toxic waste and environmental contamination

Urinary incontinence, conceptual artwork
Urinary incontinence, conceptual computer artwork

Outdoor tap, dripping water. Failing to completely turn off outdoor water sources during droughts, such as that in the UK during summer 2006

Wooden penstock. Leaking wooden penstock, leading to the Pierres Brook hydroelectric plant. The word penstock comes from the technology of wooden water mills

Old rotten felt on a leaking house roof
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"Leaking: A Tale of Unintended Consequences" In a world where leaks can take on many forms, the unexpected consequences often leave us pondering the fragility of our surroundings. From ruptured breast implants to water seepage from newly irrigated land, these instances remind us that even the most seemingly stable elements can falter. Imagine George Ernest Studdy's mischievous Bonzo with a fountain pen and ink, playfully leaving trails of black marks behind him. Much like this cartoon character, leaks have a way of leaving their mark in unexpected places. Dorothea Lange's photographs capture moments frozen in time. The image of water seeping from newly irrigated land on top of a bench showcases nature's relentless erosion, reminding us that even progress comes at a cost. Similarly, her photograph depicting children boarding a school bus on Dead Ox Flat serves as a reminder that leaks can disrupt even the simplest routines. The Plumbers House-Leek illustration by John Weir reminds us that sometimes leaks are not just physical but metaphorical too - they drip into our lives and create chaos. This sentiment is echoed in the comic postcard featuring a plumber and maid in the kitchen; it humorously highlights how leaks can turn everyday situations upside down. As we delve deeper into history through engravings such as "The 'Watery Nest'" and "Title page of How The Poor Live, " we realize that leaking has always been an intrinsic part of human existence. Whether it be figures pulling barrels or women telephoning plumbers for assistance, these depictions show how society has grappled with leak-related challenges throughout time. Leaking is more than just an inconvenience; it is an emblematic reminder that life is unpredictable. It teaches us to adapt and find solutions when faced with unforeseen circumstances. So next time you encounter a leak - whether it be physical or metaphorical.