Secretive Collection

Ocelot (Felis pardalis) endangered species, captive animal

Porton Down, aerial photograph. This site, in Wiltshire, UK, houses the headquarters of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, an executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence

Leopard male
Leopard (Panthera pardus) Male sleeping. Mombo area, Chiefs Island. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa. HABITAT: Found in every habitat and generally survive even near urban areas

Poe / Purloined Letter
THE PURLOINED LETTER " Dupin stepped to the card rack & took the letter."

La Confidence (The Secret) (oil on board)
NGW184207 La Confidence (The Secret) (oil on board) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 26.7x35.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Not a word to the boss - I m writing this to you! Date: 1954

A child writes with chalk on a wall to celebrate Shreepanchami festival at Saraswati temple in Kathmandu, Nepal February 1, 2017

Ginger Rogers
American actress, singer and dancer Ginger Rogers (1911-1995). At this period of her career she was developing her reputation as a nonmusical actor. Date: circa 1939

A wild ghost skink (Eremiascincus phantasmus) at night with sand dune habitat, South Australia
wildlife, wild, macro, closeup, desert, fauna, scales, habitat, canegrass, secretive, strange, nocturnal, dune, animals, color, colorful, outdoor, beautiful, natural, background, Reptiles, 1464435298

DDE-90039447
Ocelot (Felis pardalis) endangered species, captive animal. Date: 31/01/2013

DDE-90039446
Ocelot (Felis pardalis) endangered species, captive animal. Date: 31/01/2013

DDE-90039445
Ocelot (Felis pardalis) endangered species, captive animal. Date: 31/01/2013

Portrait of a wild, threatened sandhill dunnart (Sminthopsis psammophila) from South Australia
restricted, endangered, wildlife, wild, isolated, rare, threatened, secretive, face, eyes, adorable, beautiful, Kristian Bell Photography, 1387438048

Vintage postcard showing two women kissing, "I hate to see a woman do a mans job"1914 (litho)
884513 Vintage postcard showing two women kissing, " I hate to see a woman do a mans job" 1914 (litho); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Le Mysterieux Jardin de la Rose, c. 1894 (litho)
2630773 Le Mysterieux Jardin de la Rose, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

The Poet Sojo Henjo (816-890) Slipping a Letter into a Womans Sleeve
" The Poet Sojo Henjo (816-890) Slipping a Letter into a Womans Sleeve, " from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen), ca. 1798

A Secret Rendezvous, 1863 (oil on canvas)
CH405681 A Secret Rendezvous, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Brun, Guillaume Charles (1825-1908); 33.3x27.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Venetian Intrigue, 1862 (oil on canvas)
474384 Venetian Intrigue, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Sanesi, Niccolo (1818-89); 99x77.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Scotland Yard in the early hours of the morning, the Embankment (sepia photo)
STC347692 Scotland Yard in the early hours of the morning, the Embankment (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Secret Postbox, 1876 (oil on panel)
CH402165 The Secret Postbox, 1876 (oil on panel) by Conti, Tito (1842-1924); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (colour litho)
6001516 Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy)

The lovers Ethel and Ordener are caught by Lieutenant d
909647 The lovers Ethel and Ordener are caught by Lieutenant d Alpheld - illustration from Han d Islande, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse

German field guns being tested at the secretive Krupp works at Essen in 1916. The weapons were put through extensive trials to ensure the gun-mechanism could withstand the rigors of travel during

The Letter (oil on panel)
CH402412 The Letter (oil on panel) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86); 55.9x44.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Miss Bianca (oil on canvas)
3115291 Miss Bianca (oil on canvas) by Peters, Rev. Mathew William (1742-1814) (circle of); 74.8x61.6 cm; Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire

The Proposition (oil on canvas)
474379 The Proposition (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Pio (1850-1919); 44.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A Lady and Her Attendant Meet a Messenger (woodblock print)
LMG144809 A Lady and Her Attendant Meet a Messenger (woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 25.9x19.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

A conspiracy, c. 1905 (pen, brush & ink on paper)
863212 A conspiracy, c.1905 (pen, brush & ink on paper) by Strang, William (1859-1921); Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (litho)
6001490 Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman having her future told by a Gypsy)

Players playing their dominoes close to their chests, at the "Over Sixties "
Players playing their dominoes close to their chests, at the " Over Sixties " clubs game tournament at the Guildhall, Cambridge. January 1959

Reveille fashions 1965: Model wearing Desert Sheikh headwear. August 1965 P009448

The Lady with the Veil, 1768 (oil on canvas)
3086727 The Lady with the Veil, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 65x54 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Episodes of the Life of Famous Painters: Hans Holbein, (c1900). The queen and her lady-in-waiting wish to be painted in Greek costume by Holbein (1497-1543), without being recognised

Secret Meeting of the Conservative Party, 1888. Dressed in cloak and dagger style, the Conservative Party, under the leadership of Lord Salisbury in the centre, meets to discuss policy issues

The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Return of the Wanderer, 1888. Little Lord Randolph Churchill returns in a furtive manner, watched by a couple of astute journalists

Cettis Warbler in song hidden in reedbed Cley Norfolk spring

Japan - A Geisha whispers a secret to another fellow Geisha
Japan - Confidences - A Geisha whispers a secret to another fellow Geisha Date: 1904

The Midnight Wedding by Walter Howard
Promotional postcard for The Midnight Wedding by Walter Howard. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester, 30th October 1905, West London Theatre, 25th February 1907 and Lyceum Theatre

Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) female resting in shallow marsh

Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) male resting in shallow marsh

Youths in a Landscape (pen & ink on paper)
XJF417387 Youths in a Landscape (pen & ink on paper) by Campagnola, Domenico (fl.1517-62); Private Collection; (add.info.: one youth whispering in to the others ear; ); Italian, out of copyright

Raguel digging a grave, 1733 (oil on canvas)
XIR468125 Raguel digging a grave, 1733 (oil on canvas) by Parrocel, Pierre (1670-1739); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Raguel faisant creuser une tombe; ); French

Clandestine Bullet Production, 1812-13 (oil on canvas)
XIR155394 Clandestine Bullet Production, 1812-13 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 33x52 cm; Palacio Real de Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The Love Letter, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127612 The Love Letter, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 83.2x67 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Evening at the sea with waves in Peguera, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Portrait of a young woman with long hair, finger on her mouth

Ice on tree trunks in the woods in winter, Herz, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Beech forest, ghost forest, Nienhagen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

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"Unveiling the Enigma: A Glimpse into the Secretive World" In a world shrouded in mystery, where secrets are whispered and hidden away, lies an endangered species fighting for survival. The elusive Ocelot, known scientifically as Felis pardalis, silently roams its captive existence, yearning for freedom. Like an aerial photograph taken over Porton Down, these secretive creatures leave behind faint traces of their presence. Their spotted coats resemble that of a male leopard - a symbol of strength and stealth. Just like Edgar Allan Poe's "Purloined Letter, " they hide in plain sight, camouflaging themselves within their surroundings. But let us not forget the enchanting Ginger Rogers who once said, "Not a word to the boss - I'm writing this to you. " It is with her spirit that we delve deeper into clandestine realms. Imagine North Korean soldiers peering through military binoculars at the truce line; their watchful eyes reveal only glimpses of what lies beyond. An aerial view unveils a secret airstrip used for drug smuggling – an illicit operation concealed from prying eyes. Yet amidst all secrecy, there are moments when whispers become celebrations. During Shreepanchami festival at Saraswati Temple, children joyfully write with chalk on walls – symbols of devotion etched in temporary beauty. In South Australia's sand dunes under moonlit skies emerges another enigmatic creature: the wild ghost skink (Eremiascincus phantasmus). This nocturnal reptile thrives in obscurity while embracing its sandy habitat. However secretive our world may be today; history reminds us of darker times. Ku Klux Klan members haunt late 1860s-70s memories through engraved images captured in black and white photographs - reminders never to repeat such atrocities again. As we navigate through life's mysteries and unveil hidden truths piece by piece, we must remember the words of DDE-90039447.