Ruts Collection

Shire horse pulling a hay wagon
A heavy working horse pulls a high hay wagon along a country lane. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, roaring, with hinds resting in background, during rutting season, Studley Royal Park, North Yorkshire, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, walking in grass, silhouetted in mist at sunrise, Richmond Park, London, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, close-up of head and antlers, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, muddy from wallowing, with harem of hinds during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, with bracken on antlers from thrashing vegetation during rut, Richmond Park, London, England, october

English Touring Motorcyclist at Dojran, North Macedonia
An English Touring Motorcyclist - stopped off at Dojran, a city on the west shore of Lake Dojran in the southeast part of North Macedonia. circa 1909

The Experiences of an Amateur Photographer in Burma (engraving)
1055063 The Experiences of an Amateur Photographer in Burma (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c. 1860 s
Street scene in Peking, Beijing, China, c.1860 s

Wagon tracks on the Oregon Trail, Wyoming
Oregon Trail ruts worn into rock by wagon trains near Guernsey, Wyoming. Digital photograph

Koziatyn, Ukraine - High Street
Koziatyn (Kozyatyn, Kazatin, Kasatine) Ukraine - High Street. The sign on the right is advertising Sewing machines and Gramophones. Date: circa 1910

Santa Fe Trail wagon tracks in New Mexico
Santa Fe Trail ruts on the Cimarron Cutoff route, New Mexico. Photograph

Iceland - Car on road within Almannagja Canyon, Thingvellir
A car gingerly navigates along a pass within the Almannagja Canyon - a natural fault line within the Thingvellir National Park in Iceland. Date: circa 1910

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag with group of hinds, during rutting season, in coastal habitat with whisky distillery in background, Caol Ila Distillery, Sound of Islay, near Feolin

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, in flehmen, scenting nearby hind during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, covering antlers with mud during rut, Richmond Park, London, England, October

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, with head covered in grass and bracken, after thrashing during rut, Richmond Park, London, England, October

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) mature buck, roaring, standing in deciduous forest, Antola Regional Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, October

DuPont Highway construction, 1910s C018 / 0610
DuPont Highway construction. View of the state of the roads prior to construction of the Coleman du Pont Road in Delaware, USA

Fairy Shrimp female C015 / 0882
Fairy Shrimp Chirocephalus diaphanus female. Fairy shrimps swim around on their backs, propelled by the constantly moving legs. Fossils of Fairy Shrimps have been found in Cambrian rocks in Sweden

Machinery ruts and puddles in field gateway, Scotby, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, October

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck with doe, calling, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, with bracken decoration on antlers for enhanced display during rut, Leicestershire, England, september

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) juvenile buck, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

American Elk (Cervus canadensis) two adult males, fighting during rut, Jasper N. P
American Elk (Cervus canadensis) two adult males, fighting during rut, Jasper N.P. Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, september

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, stotting, during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, standing in shadow of trees with browse line, during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, resting during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, trotting towards rival during rut, Leicestershire, England, september

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) two bucks, fighting, during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, scent marking oak branch during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) yearling buck, in flehmen response during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) two bucks, chasing rival after fighting during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, calling, breath condensing in in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, pawing ground during rutting season, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, urinating on self whilst rubbing antlers on ground, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, raising head to control direction of hind, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, chasing hinds, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, silhouetted at dusk, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, grazing, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) immature stag, close-up of head and neck, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, standing amongst bracken, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, with broken antler, roaring amongst bracken during rut, Richmond Park, London, England, october

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) yearling stag, muddy from wallowing, resting during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october

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Witness the power and beauty of nature's ruts as a majestic Shire horse effortlessly pulls a hay wagon through the countryside. The rhythmic sound of hooves on the ground echoes, reminding us that even in our daily routines, there is grace to be found. In the heart of rutting season, a mature Red Deer stag roars with authority while his hinds rest peacefully in the background. This annual display of dominance captivates all who witness it, showcasing both strength and vulnerability within these magnificent creatures. As dawn breaks over Richmond Park in London, England, another Red Deer stag emerges from the misty grasslands. Silhouetted against the rising sun, he exudes an aura of mystery and resilience - a symbol of new beginnings amidst life's uncertainties. With antlers held high during rutting season at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire, a Red Deer stag commands attention. His powerful presence reminds us that sometimes we must confront challenges head-on to protect what matters most. The aftermath of fierce battles can be seen on another Red Deer stag's antlers as bracken clings tightly after thrashing vegetation during rutting season in Richmond Park. These scars serve as reminders that growth often comes with sacrifice and struggle. Muddy yet proud, a Red Deer stag leads his harem through Minsmere RSPB Reserve during rutting season. In this harmonious dance between leader and followers lies an unspoken understanding - unity is key when facing life's trials together. Travel back in time to Koziatyn, Ukraine where history has left its mark on High Street. Wagon tracks etched into cobblestones tell tales of journeys taken long ago - each groove representing countless stories waiting to be discovered. An engraving captures an amateur photographer's experiences amidst Burma's vibrant landscapes. Through their lens, they capture not only breathtaking scenery but also moments frozen in time - fleeting glimpses into the ruts of life.