Risky Collection

Man jumping off a large cornince on a snowboard on Flagstaff Peak in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

Tandem skydivers, Waldviertel, Austria

19th-century coal mining. Historical artwork of a coal mine worker igniting methane gas in a coal mine. This gas (also called fire-damp) is formed naturally by coal

Man on a snowboard jumping off a cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. (MR)

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

Man in the Kitchen C1905
Letting your husband loose in the kitchen can be very risky; here, a pot boils over, eggshells litter the floor, and the cat laps spilt milk

Young boy gathering eggs from a nest set in a rocky cliff face in the mid 19th century
2638474 Young boy gathering eggs from a nest set in a rocky cliff face in the mid 19th century. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) at the top of a tree, Sichuan, China, January

Large aerial pitchers of Veitchs pitcher plant (Nepenthes veitchii) growing up a tree trunk. Maliau Basin, Borneo

risky job
Ina Tänzer

Behind street
Junites Uno

People watching the Fissure eruption of Chico volcano into 9km diameter caldera. Sierra Negra volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador. October 2005

Harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) with cleaning Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) and Bicolour cleaner wrasse (Labroides bicolor) South Atoll, Tubbataha Atolls

The Great Blondini - walking the high wire above four lions
A slightly fanciful illustration of French tightrope walker Charles Blondin (Jean Francois Gravelet) (1824-1897) - walking the high wire above a pit of four large male lions. Date: circa 1850s

A Difficult Crossing (colour litho)
3646241 A Difficult Crossing (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Crossing)

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

DDE-90032349
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

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Transhumance: the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Oetztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria, since the 14th century

DDE-90028775
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

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Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90028774
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90028772
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

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Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90028771
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90028770
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

RIDING ON TRAIN
MD MAHABUB HOSSAIN KHAN

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on spikes that are used to deter birds, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Flowers bloom along the Abano pass in Tusheti, Georgia
Flowers bloom along the extreme terrain of the unpaved, Abano Pass road through the Caucasus Mountains; Tusheti, Georgia

"There was an Old Man in a casement, who held up his hands in amazement", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386639 " There was an Old Man in a casement, who held up his hands in amazement", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print)
2630131 Whalers Harpooning a Sperm Whale Off New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German convoy advances through the contested territory between Peronne and St
STC406172 German convoy advances through the contested territory between Peronne and St. Quentin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

The difficult terrain of the Marne strained the advance of forces (b / w photo)
STC406141 The difficult terrain of the Marne strained the advance of forces (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wells Fargo stagecoach messengers armed with shotguns and Winchester repeating rifles
PNP246330 Wells Fargo stagecoach messengers armed with shotguns and Winchester repeating rifles (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wells Fargo & Co)

To go beyond is as bad as to fall short, 1932 (colour litho)
473420 To go beyond is as bad as to fall short, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The dangers of war reporting (colour litho)
2779874 The dangers of war reporting (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangers of war reporting)

A stunt that ended badly (colour litho)
2779698 A stunt that ended badly (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A stunt that ended badly)

Tragic accident in a circus in Brussels (colour litho)
2779387 Tragic accident in a circus in Brussels (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragic accident in a circus in Brussels. Les spectacles cruels)

A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin (colour litho)
3648187 A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin)

A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s (colour litho)
972575 A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s)

A dangerous wager (engraving)
2789471 A dangerous wager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dangerous wager. A barber attacked by a lion after agreeing to enter its cage)

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"Embracing the Thrill: Risky Adventures from Snowboarding to High Wire Walking" Witness the heart-stopping moment as a daring man leaps off a towering cornice on Flagstaff Peak, defying gravity on his snowboard in the majestic Wasatch Mountains of Utah, USA. Step back in time to the 1840s when Simpson delved into uncharted territory, researching anaesthetics with great risk and determination, paving the way for modern medical practices. Explore the perilous world of 19th-century coal mining, where brave souls ventured deep underground to extract this valuable resource that fueled industrial revolutions across nations. Feel your adrenaline soar as you watch an adventurous snowboarder take flight off another cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah – a playground for thrill-seekers. Marvel at nature's wonders as an Adelie Penguin stands fearlessly atop an iceberg amidst Antarctica's Yalour Islands, showcasing its resilience against harsh conditions and icy dangers. Travel back to c1905 and witness a man skillfully maneuvering through a bustling kitchen filled with open flames and sharp utensils - showcasing bravery even within everyday tasks. From breathtaking landscapes to jaw-dropping feats of courage, explore North America's wild beauty in Utah - home to stunning canyons, mountainscapes, and endless opportunities for adventure seekers. Hold your breath as The Great Blondini walks precariously above four lions on a high wire – defying all odds while captivating audiences with his death-defying stunts during times gone by. Discover China's enchanting wilderness as you spot a giant panda perched high up in a tree in Sichuan province – showcasing their agility despite being endangered creatures facing numerous risks today. Uncover nature's ingenious survival strategies with Veitchs pitcher plant climbing up tree trunks, showcasing its large aerial pitchers.