Spike Collection (page 3)

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

Eucidaris tribuloides, sea urchin
Dead sea urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) showing spines attached to test. From Carrie Bow Cay, Belize

Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida. ) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond
Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida.) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, Mexico. May

Santa Catalina Island side-blotched lizard (Uta squamata) in front of Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii)

Santa Catalina Island desert iguana (Dipsosaurus catalinensis) in front of Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Ants (Formicidae) crawling along cactus spines to escape floodwater, Texas, USA. June

Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A. D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins
619351 Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A.D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Sweet flag, Acorus calamus
5856761 Sweet flag, Acorus calamus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Long sword-shaped leaf and conical spike flower of the Sweet flag, Acorus calamus)

Roman "Swiss Army Knife", Middle Roman 201 CE - 300 CE (silver & iron)
7303431 Roman "Swiss Army Knife", Middle Roman 201 CE - 300 CE (silver & iron) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 8.8cm X 15.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK

Over the Shard
Jackson Carvalho

She was like a black rose Such a beauty in a sadness
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Roman folding eating implement, 3rd century (silver and iron)
FIT111293 Roman folding eating implement, 3rd century (silver and iron); length: 8.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Panel with still life, 1867
3573873 Panel with still life, 1867 by Massai, Ludovico (fl.19th century); Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Massai)

Brigade of arsonists at work, how they methodically set fire to towns, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
486926 Brigade of arsonists at work, how they methodically set fire to towns, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 11th October 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486925 The Vandals Emperor, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 4th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

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Key Deer buck Odocoileus virginianus clavium) drinking form pond, National Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key, Florida Date: 13/07/2010

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Regal Horned Lizard (Pineal Eye Visible)Phrynosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona Date: 31/05/2006

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Regal Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona Date: 31/05/2006

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Regal Horn Lizard, Phtymosoma solare, South Eastern Arizona Date: 31/05/2006

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Italy, Sardinia, Bosa. Cactus by the Castello Malaspina. Date: 19/05/2006

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Italy, norhtwestern region of Piedmont (Piemonte), Bricherasio, horse chestnuts (Rocca di Cavour) on hood of blue car, with reflections Date: 28/01/2006

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Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in Kokerboomwoud (Quiver Tree Forest) at sunset Date: 17/07/2007

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Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in Kokerboomwoud (Quiver Tree Forest) at sunset Date: 17/07/2007

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Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in Kokerboomwoud (Quiver Tree Forest) at sunset Date: 17/07/2007

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Madagascar, Baie de Sakalava, Tsingy spike rocks on the beach Date: 15/05/2007

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

F. 16 Hymenanthera latifolia;Streblus pendulinus, c. 1790-95 (w / c & ink on paper)
5671315 F.16 Hymenanthera latifolia; Streblus pendulinus, c.1790-95 (w/c & ink on paper) by Doody, John (fl.1790-99) (attr)

A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

Bill, c. 1480 (steel & wood)
490902 Bill, c.1480 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 184.8x11.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Spike Mcroy USA The Open Championship Royal Troon, 2004 Scotland 16 July 2004 Date: 16 July 2004

St George with the Dragons head, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub
489624 St George with the Dragons head, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub. 1882 (litho) by English School

Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) hunting at night, Innisfail, Queensland, Australia

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider - with raindrops on carapace on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 02-Aug-20

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider - extruding silk thread on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Crablike Spiny Orbweaver Spider on web - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Soft Coral Crab on Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp) - Sabora 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89

Shaffron, Steel with gilding, c. 1575. Creator: Unknown
Shaffron, Steel with gilding, c. 1575. Armoured headpiece for a horse

Gold Spike, c. 1936. Creator: Sebastian Simonet
Gold Spike, c. 1936

Clawed Arm Defense, Italy, mid-19th century in the early 17th centlury style

Half-Shaffron, Europe, c. 1560. Creator: Unknown
Half-Shaffron, Europe, c. 1560

Digging Tool, c. 1939. Creator: Arthur P. Reynolds
Digging Tool, c. 1939

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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.