Nature Collection (page 8)

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Tummel. Storm clouds gather over Loch Tummel viewed from the viewpoint know as Queens View

Sadlers Wells Interior
Rebuilt in 1765, this developed from a variety hall to a legitimate theatre, often of a spectacular nature as depicted here, with Poseidon riding the waves

Gene Stratton-Porter
GENE (Geneva) STRATTON-PORTER (nee Stratton) American author of A girl of the limberlost and other writings mingling nature and sentiment

Nursery rhyme, This Little Pig
Depiction of the nursery rhyme, This Little Pig -- This little pig went to market, This little pig stayed at home, etc

Fishing vessel "Ocean Pioneer"nearing Fraserburgh Harbour
Fishing vessel " Ocean Pioneer" nearing Fraserburgh Harbour, with waves crashing against the harbour wall. Scotland, February 2011

Fairy Glen, Betws-y-Coed, North Wales. Date: circa 1910s

Victorian Greeting Card - Dining Guinea-Pigs
Mother guinea-pig about to feed 4 young guinea-pigs at the dining table. Date: circa 1890

Pallas mastiff bat, Vespertilio molossus. Vespertilio molossus Pall. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian

Lesser false vampire bat, Megaderma spasma. Vespertilio spasma Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after

Nudibranchia or sea slugs: Hermaea bifida 1, Facelina auriculata coronata 2, Dendronotus frondosus 3, Okenia elegans 4, Doto coronata 5, Tritonia hombergii 6 and Ancula gibbosa 7

Ctenophora or comb jellies
Ctenophora or comb jelly: Haeckelia rubra 1, 2, Hormiphora species 3, Callianira bialata 4, Tinerfe cyanea 5, and Lampea pancerina 6

Yellow Cinnamon Canary. Date: 1933

Yorkshire Canary. Date: 1933

The view from the summit of Snowdon. Circa 1988

Daily Mirror cameraman George Greenwell seen here during his travels to Egypt and Palestine in 1935 as the Daily Mirrors Lensman. Circa 1935

They are calm, clear, well possess d of themselves... Date: 1913

RF- Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on iceberg. Yalour Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February

Herring gulls at St Ives, Cornwall
Close-up of herring gulls at St Ives, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Pine cone
Decorative flower study by Jeannie Foord. 1899

Closeup of a gorilla
Unusual Friends - closeup of a gorilla. 1950s

Victoria Falls and Zambesi River, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls and bridge with crossing train over the Zambesi River, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: 1906

Sea and land, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Land and sea view in the Inner Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. circa 1967

Spaniel and hedgehog
Unusual Friends - Spaniel and hedgehog. 1950s

Boxer dog and Piglet
Unusual Friends - Boxer dog and Piglet. 1950s

Poster, Come to Britain for Motoring. Date: circa 1955

Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi, a folk art dating back many centuries. Seen here is a colourful landscape with trees, mountains, a temple, and a bridge across a river. Date: late 19th century

Kilauea Volcano, National Park, Hawaii, USA. Date: 1935

Salmo ferox, or Ferox Trout, also known as Lake Trout, or Great Lake Trout. Date: 1879

Tinca tinca, or Tench. Date: 1879

Gobio gobio, or Gudgeon, a freshwater fish. Date: 1865

Gaidropsarus vulgaris, or Three-Bearded Rockling, also known as Whistler and Whistle-Fish. Date: 1864

German design, Summer and Winter, after watercolours by H Schmidt. Date: circa 1910s

Fringed gentian with blue, lilac and white flowers, fringed petals, Gentiana crinita.. Illustration by Clarissa Badger, nee Munger, from Wild Flowers, Drawn and Colored from Nature, New York, 1859

Shire horse and foal, Trewey Farm, Zennor, Cornwall
Shire horse Bluebell with her week-old foal at Trewey Farm, Zennor, Cornwall

France-Environment-Bees
Bees on a honeycomb in the Oblats Park in Nantes. / AFP PHOTO / GEORGES GOBET

AUSTRIA: WEISSENBACH, c1895. The town of Weissenbach, on Attersee Lake, Austria. Photochrome, c1895

MONET: WATER LILY POOL, 1899. Japanese Footbridge and the Water Lily Pool, Giverny. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, 1899

VAH GOGH: SEASCAPE, 1888. Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Oil on canvas, Vincent van Gogh, 1888

THE COLORADO RIVER. Granite Falls, Kiabab Division, Grand Canyon. Wood engraving, 1870

THE COLORADO RIVER. The Brink of the Inner Gorge. Wood engraving, 1870

GRAND CANYON. The Colorado River. Wood engraving, 1870

UTAH: GLEN CANYON. Wood engraving, late 19th century

VELASCO: THE TRAIN, 1897. The Train, in the shadow of the volcano El Citlaltepetl, in southern Mexico. Oil on canvas by Jos© Mar├¡a Velasco, 1897

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Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) breeding rookery/colony - the public viewing area at Donna Nook watched over by a seal warden from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (yellow jacket) November

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ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights match between England and India at Lords on June 14, 2009 in London, England. (England are in the field, India batting) Little London

A Trinity House steamer waits off the Eddystone Lighthouse to delivery Christmas supplies to the keepers. The Eddystone Rocks are located 8 miles off Rame Head, Cornwall

Dolmen of Pedracabana. Catalonia. Spain
Dolmen of Pedracabana. Cabo Valley. Catalonia. Spain

Display of cattle at annual County Show, Devon
Display of cattle, led by handlers, at the annual County Show, Devon. Date: 1960s

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Nature is a masterpiece, painted with vibrant hues and intricate details. Just like the American Flamingo captured by John James Audubon, its graceful form dances amidst serene wetlands. And in the vast sand dunes of Namibia, the Gemsbok stands tall, a symbol of resilience against nature's harsh elements. In Scotland's Scottish Borders, Melrose enchants with its ancient ruins and lush greenery. The late evening light bathes The Rumps at Pentire Head in Cornwall, illuminating the rugged cliffs along the Devon Coastal Path. These breathtaking landscapes remind us of nature's timeless beauty. John James Audubon transports us to Louisiana with his depiction of the majestic Louisiana Heron. Its elegant silhouette against a backdrop of marshes evokes tranquility and grace. Meanwhile, Roy Rogers poses proudly alongside his loyal companion Trigger - an embodiment of man's deep connection to animals and their role in our natural world. Bishop Rock Lighthouse defiantly withstands gales that batter its sturdy structure; it serves as a beacon guiding ships through treacherous waters. David Attenborough has dedicated his life to uncovering nature's wonders and sharing them with the world - reminding us all to cherish and protect this fragile planet we call home. From Whitley Bay's causeway engulfed by incoming tides to a vibrant group of Auriculas blooming harmoniously together - these snapshots celebrate both the power and delicate balance found within nature itself. Hendrik Frans de Cort immortalizes Wollaton Hall in Nottingham through his artistry; this grand mansion nestled among sprawling gardens is testament to mankind's ability to coexist harmoniously with nature. And let us not forget history unfolding on waterways as depicted in Currier & Ives' lithograph capturing the thrilling Steamboat Race between Robert E. Lee and Natchez - showcasing humanity harnessing natural forces for exhilarating competition.