Passive Collection (#4)

Sustainable house and garden Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Wales UK
MAB-1010 Sustainable house and garden Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Wales UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A young girl (AGE 5) at the Quechee Balloon Festival, Quechee, Vermont. (MR)

La locomotion aerienne passive. Principes de la nature sur la chute reelle des corps, oppose aux lois scientifiques. Technical illustration shows 14 figures with various designs for parachutes

Solar water heating system. Solar heating tubes on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Solar energy systems. Solar heating tubes (top) and an array of photovoltaic (PV) modules on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Evacuated glass solar tubes (EGT) in a passive solar water heating system. EGTs absorb and transfer energy from sunlight

A woman smoking
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Columbus Lands 1492
Columbus and his men wave their swords and flags in the air, watched by the passive natives of Guanahani (Bahamas), also known as Watling Island

Flacid Fig Leaf Statue
Half man half something else, a type of satir perhaps with one large leg with an eagles foot & forked beard models the down-turned or passive fig leaf. What the bell means ?

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"Passive: Unveiling the Silent Strength of Green Sea Turtles in Hawaii" In the serene waters of Hawaii, the majestic Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) gracefully glides through its natural habitat. These gentle giants, found along the coastlines of the USA, embody a remarkable example resilience. Amidst turbulent times like the Spanish Civil War, where firemen and members of society fought for justice and freedom, there were also instances when passive resistance spoke volumes. The Junta de defensa stood as an emblematic symbol during this tumultuous period in Spain's history. From Lance Thackeray's comic postcard depicting "Passive Resistance, " to WWI posters urging citizens to come together and fight for their country's honor, these subtle hints remind us that strength can be found even in peaceful actions. Artistic masterpieces like "Hercules at the Feet of Omphale" capture moments when passions subside and tranquility takes over. Similarly, illustrations from "The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads" transport us to a world where calmness reigns supreme. Le Filet portrays another form of passivity - capturing stillness on paper with ink strokes. This thought-provoking artwork invites contemplation about how silence can speak louder than words. Throughout history, women have often employed passive methods to make their voices heard. Suffragists putting up posters in London back in 1908 or French women signing up for war work at the onset of World War II demonstrate that change can be brought about by quiet determination. Even political figures such as The Right Honourable Augustine Birrell recognized that sometimes it is through restraint rather than force that true progress is achieved. In a world filled with noise and chaos, let us not forget the power hidden within passivity - a force capable of shaping destinies without raising a single voice.