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Joliet, Illinois, USA. Route 66 Antique plow

Saddleback Moth Caterpillar (Acharia sp. fam. Limacodidae), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Barley ear (Hordeum vulgare)

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) in barley field (Hordeum vulgare)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), in a field

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Ears of rice, rice paddy, rice cultivation near Pals, Basses d en Coll, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Farmhouse bread on an old bread slide with rye grains, ears and flour on a rustic wooden surface

Bread loaves, rolls and a bread knife, rye grain and ears of corn on a rustic wooden surface

Bread loaves, rolls with rye grain and ears of corn on a rustic wooden surface

Field of Barley -Hordeum vulgare-, Waiblingen, Germany, Europe

Ears of grain in a field of Wheat -Triticum-, Hallertau area, Mainburg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Silver-studded Blue -Plebejus argus-, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Barley -Hordeum vulgare-, ear with morning dew, Thuringia, Germany

Rye -Secale cereale-, ear, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Ripe Barley field -Hordeum vulgare-, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

INDIA: FAKIR, 1907. A fakir on his bed of spikes. Stereograph, 1907

ARMORER, 18th CENTURY. An armorer and various medieval weapons. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

WORLD WAR I: BARBED WIRE. Formidable wire entanglement with a frame of steel bars riveted together and sharply pointed so as to be almost impregnable. Photographed during World War I, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: SPIKED BOARDS. Allied soldiers posing with spiked boards laid by the Germans along transport roads during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

PROMONTORY POINT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. Photograph

ALASKA: RAILROAD, c1915. Babe White driving the first spike in the U. S. Railroad at Ship Creek
ALASKA: RAILROAD, c1915. Babe White driving the first spike in the U.S. Railroad at Ship Creek, Alaska. Photograph, c1915

YUKON RAILROAD, 1900. Driving the last spike, 29 July 1900, at Carcross, Yukon, Canada, on the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, connecting the port of Skagway, Alaska, with Carcross on Bennett Lake

RAILROAD TRACK, 1830. The T-rail, invented by Robert Stephens in 1830, which was simply spiked to the ties

Palm frond against a red background, Puerto Rico

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Barchin Scorpionfish Date:

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Long-spined Sea Urchin TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Long-spined Sea Urchin

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Cake Urchin TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Cake Urchin

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Shortfin Lionfish displaying spines TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Shortfin Lionfish

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Double-spined Urchin view from above on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Double-spined Urchin

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Double-spined Urchin on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Double-spined Urchin

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Balloonfish on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Balloonfish

Spiky Porcupine
27th April 1959: A Brazilian spiky porcupine, shortly after its arrival at London Zoo. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Kaiser suffers throughout the war
Before, During and After... Throughout WW1, Kaiser Wilhelms helmet slowly loses its shape and his moustache droops lower and lower as the situation progressively worsens for his side

Joshua Tree detail. Mt. Charleston area, Just north of Las Vegas, NV. USA

Pacific, Mid-Pacific, Mid-Pac, Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala National Park, Volcano, National Park
Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala National Park, Volcano, National Park, National, Park, dormant, Existing nowhere else, the colorful and unique silversword graces Haleakala National Park

Endangered key deer bucks reflection during springtime, Odocoileus virginaus clavium
Key Deer buck Odocoileus virginianus clavium) drinking form pond, National Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key, Florida

South America, Peru, Manu NP. Bromeliads flower (Guzmania fam. )
South America, Peru, Manu NP. Bromeliads flower (Guzmania fam.)

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island female Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, female Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island male Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, male Green Iguana portrait (Iguana iguana)

SA, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus crestatus)
SA, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands. Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus crestatus)

Regal Horned Lizard (Pineal Eye Visible) Phrynosoma solare South Eastern Arizona
Regal Horned Lizard (Pineal Eye Visible)Phrynosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona

Regal Horned Lizard Phrynosoma solare South Eastern Arizona
Regal Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona

Regal Horn Lizard Phtymosoma solare South Eastern Arizona
Regal Horn Lizard, Phtymosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona

ITALY, Sardinia, Bosa. Cactus by the Castello Malaspina
Italy, Sardinia, Bosa. Cactus by the Castello Malaspina

ITALY, Como Province, Brunate. Villa fence detail
Italy, Como Province, Brunate. Villa fence detail

Street market merchants stall with sea urchins oursin with sharp needles, some cut open showing the red and white meat corail that you can eat Sanary Var Cote d Azur France

Caribbean, Curacao Iguana
Caribbean, Curacao. Iguana

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"Spike: A Fusion of Art, Music, and Nature" In the vibrant city of Manchester, a modern steel sculpture known as "B of the Bang" stands tall near the iconic City of Manchester Stadium. This magnificent structure captivates passersby with its sharp spikes reaching towards the sky. Meanwhile, on O Connell Street in Dublin, bustling crowds admire the architectural beauty that surrounds them. Amongst this urban landscape is another Spike - Central / Union Pacific - a hub where people converge to embark on their journeys. Music lovers gather at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire back in December 1986. Bassist Spike Heatley steals the show with his mesmerizing performance that resonates through every corner of the pub. Venturing into tropical rainforests within Tambopata Reserve unveils yet another fascinating sight – Hoatzins perched gracefully amidst lush foliage. Their unique appearance and enchanting calls add an exotic touch to nature's symphony. Traveling further south brings us to Conguillo National Park where a stand of Monkey Puzzle trees dominates lava flows. These ancient giants defy all odds by thriving in such harsh conditions, reminding us of nature's resilience. Silybum marianum or milk thistle emerges as a symbol of healing and rejuvenation amidst adversity. Its vibrant purple flowers dot fields across landscapes worldwide, offering hope for those seeking solace from life's challenges. Journeying northwards to Inuit territories reveals centuries-old traditions like seal hunting – an integral part of their culture and survival. With utmost respect for nature's balance, they demonstrate harmony between humans and wildlife. Along Mexico's Baja California coast lies Bahia de Los Angeles adorned with coastal agave leaves glistening under golden sun rays. These hardy succulents endure arid conditions while providing shelter for diverse ecosystems along sandy shores. Nature never ceases to amaze; it gifts us with extraordinary creatures like the Hummingbird Hawk-moth.