Rock Collection (page 15)

Meteorite Jepara, thin section, LM
Polarized light micrograph of a thin section of the meteorite Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008, weighing 499 kilograms This meteorite is of the siderite type consisting principally of nickel

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4935
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012. The view looks south-south-west

Python sebae, African rock python
Hand coloured lithograph from final volume of Erpetologie Generale ou Histoire Naturelle complcte des Reptiles (1854) by A.M.C. Dumeril, G. Bibron, and A. Dumeril

The Nummulosphere Part I. Front Cover
An account of the organic origin of so-called igneous rocks and of abyssal red clays by Kirkpatrick, Randolph (1863-1950), London. 1913

SPAIN. Amaral is an award-winning music group. 20/04/2012

Granite Quarries, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
Sketch of Granite Quarries, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, viewed from the rocks near Buddon Wood, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of quarrying (probably granite) at Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire
Sketch of granite rocks at Kinchley Hill and Brazil Wood, Swithland, Leicestershire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

Cheshire Fox Meet
Well-to-do fox hunters standing beside their cars with a pack of Royal Rock Beagles at a Meet at Storeton, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Marvellous lichens on rock, Cape of Good Hope, Cape, South Africa
ROG-13024 Marvellous lichens on rock Cape of Good Hope, Cape, South Africa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea Cliffs stained green from copper deposits leaching from the old Geevor Tin Mine near St Just in Cornwall
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Blooming Heather - on moorland Simonside Hills National Park, beside Rothbury, Northumberland
USH-1233 Blooming HEATHER and moorland - Simonside Hills National Park Beside Rothbury, Northumberland Lepiota procera Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Obsidian dome, geological site; at 8000 ft. Evidence of recent volcanic activity. on the east side of the Sierra Nevada
ROG-11943 Obsidian dome, geological site; at 8000 ft. Evidence of recent volcanic activity. on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, California

Abbey of Brantome in Brantome, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Castlerigg Stone Circle, The Lake District, Cumbria, England

Scenic, coastal overview, Slea Head, Slea Head Drive, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Narrow Slot Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Bureau of Land Management, Utah, USA
A slot canyon is a narrow canyon, formed by the wear of water rushing through rock. A slot canyon is significantly deeper than it is wide

Temple Of Apollo; Delphi, Greece

St. Marys Island, Northumberland, England; St. Marys Lighthouse
The Lighthouse, completed in 1898 on a hazardous coast for shipping, remained operational until 1984 when it was superseded by modern navigational techniques

Two Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus Cristatus) Showing Affection; Galapagos, Equador

Azure window, Malta
It is a Limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo. It is situated near Dwejra Bay on the Inland Sea

Edwardian couple at Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire
Finely dressed, on the left is Kate Nash and beside her is Edgar Battersby, brother of the photographer. Edgar volunteered as a Private for service in the Great War

Two boy scouts on a beach, Cyprus. Date: 20th century

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Hermit Crab. Date:

El Deir, Petra, March 8th 1839, plate 90 from Volume III of The Holy Land
XCF87226 El Deir, Petra, March 8th 1839, plate 90 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w / c, pen & ink
XYC206193 East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w/c, pen & ink and pencil on paper) by Daniell

Corsica, (Monaco?) c. 1830-35 (w / c on brown paper)
XYC203476 Corsica, (Monaco?) c.1830-35 (w/c on brown paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.8x18.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

View to the west below the Weissfluhjoch in summer, 2693 m, Parsennbahn, Davos, Plessur Alps, Graubuenden or Grisons, Switzerland, Europe

Bearded dragon -Pogona- at Table Mountain, South Africa

Cliffs of Slieve League, County Donegal, Ireland, Europe

North coast of Sao Miguel, Atlantic, Azores, Portugal

Reynisdrangar rock formation, dramatic clouds, black sand beach, near Vik i Myrdal, South Coast, Suourland, Iceland

Rock Fungo, landmark, Lacco Ameno, Ischia, Gulf of Naples, Italy

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Lower Antelope Canyon. Arizona, USA. Date:

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Purpurite Maine, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050106
Marcellus Shale natural gas bearing rock gas extracted using controversial fracking or hydraulic fracturing New York, USA Date:

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Lookout Platform - Javapai Point at the South Rim high above the Grand Canyon Date:

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Dog - Shetland Sheepdog on rock in flowergarden Date:

View of rocky coastline, looking towards Lands End from watchtower, Sennen Cove, Sennen, Cornwall, England, May

White Wagtails Motacilla alba, illustration
White Wagtails (Motacilla alba), illustration

Blue-footed booby courtship display C013 / 7485
Blue-footed booby courtship display. Pair of blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) displaying during a courtship ritual. Photographed on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

Kodak jar with pebbles from Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes for
Kodak jar with pebbles from emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) stomach Collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

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"Rock: A Timeless Connection Across Boundaries" From the Little blue penguins perched on rocks, gazing at Melbourne's city lights, to the ancient Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet, France, the power transcends time and geography, and is a symbol of strength and endurance that unites us all. Just like William Smith's Geological Map revolutionized our understanding of Earth's layers, it has shaped our planet for millions of years. It tells stories etched in its very core, reminding us of our place in this vast universe. In the realm of music, rock takes center stage. The electrifying energy of a Bruce Springsteen concert or U2's Joshua Tree tour ignites crowds worldwide. Their performances against backdrops adorned with Gibraltar posters or Keith Urban portraits capture the essence of rock's universal appeal. But beyond entertainment lies spirituality. Tibetan Buddhism finds solace amidst snow-capped Mount Kailash - an awe-inspiring sight along the pilgrims' trail. Its towering presence echoes the resilience found within ourselves when faced with life's challenges. Even aviation pays homage to this mighty force as Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 soars over Gibraltar’s iconic Rock – a testament to human engineering marvels against nature’s grandeur. As winners emerge from COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 featuring those little blue penguins standing tall on St Kilda breakwater rocks under Melbourne skies, we are reminded that unity can conquer any obstacle - just like these resilient creatures navigating their way through life together. So let us embrace the spirit embodied by rock – steadfastness in times of uncertainty and harmony amidst diversity. For it is through this connection that we find strength and inspiration to face whatever lies ahead on our journey through life's rocky terrain.