Spiked Collection

Common Thorn Apple, Jimson Weed -Datura stramonium-, seed pod, Europe

WWI - The Central Powers - Propaganda - Harmony. The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austro-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire up to 1915, when they were joined by The Kingdom of Bulgaria

The Royal East Kent Regiment - Corporal
A Corporal of the East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

HIV particle, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The virus consists of an RNA genome

Striped Burrfish on caribbean reef

Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Close-up of an Australian Inland Or Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps)

Australia, Blue Mountains, Water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) perching on branch

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

General Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Chief of General Staff, General Helmuth von Moltke and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany observing the German troops in training. Date: 1914

Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV causes respiratory tract infection of the lungs and breathing passages

A Rubeosaurus roams a prehistoric environment

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

German officer of World War One (unidentified), in uniform, wearing a pickelhaube spiked helmet

Shepherd guarding his flock at night. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to
532674 Shepherd guarding his flock at night. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to help him guard his animals

German soldiers wearing spiked helmets and carrying ammunition cartridges around their necks walking along a trench
3502750 German soldiers wearing spiked helmets and carrying ammunition cartridges around their necks walking along a trench during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Succulent Green
Raisa Zwart

Mexi Pears
Shot by Clint

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum
5855820 Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum; (add.info.: Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Pavel Liprandi, Russian officer who fought in the Crimean War. It is from his command in the Crimea, rather than from his previous career

Nouveaux équipements pour la chasse au lion, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nouveaux equipements pour la chasse au lion, 19th century. New equipment for lion hunting

Jael and Sisera, c. 1523. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1523

Jael and Sisera, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Jael and Sisera, c. 1513

Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3, centurions sandal 4, spiked sandal for marching 5, nailed sandal sole 6, shoe sandal 7, emperors boot 8

Cactus Painting
Perfect Plant Prints, 1145412178

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Illustration of Banksia coccinea (Scarlet Banksia), with red flower and green leaves
Banksia, Banksia Coccinea, Beauty in Nature, Botany, Close-Up, Flower Head, Fragility, Freshness, Green, Growth, Illustration and Painting, No People, Red, Scarlet Banksia, Shrub, Single Object

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Large German Military Brass Band in all its glory! Date: circa 1909

Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

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Detail of blooming cactus on sunny day at Sector Palmas de Ocoa, La Campana National Park, Cordillera De La Costa, Quillota Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Foggy sky in autumn over the earth pyramids natural monument, Longomoso, Renon / Ritten
Foggy sky in autumn over the earth pyramids natural monument, Longomoso, Renon/Ritten, Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Red rocks of earth pyramids in autumn, Longomoso, Renon / Ritten, Bolzano, South Tyrol
Red rocks of earth pyramids in autumn, Longomoso, Renon/Ritten, Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Carnotaurus sastrei, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Catus Forest
Shot by Clint

Desert Apple
Shot by Clint

Spikey Cactus
Kathrin Pienaar

Pastel Cactus
Kathrin Pienaar

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

Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I
6000276 Death presenting Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with a harvest of the dead to celebrate his birthday, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Damblans

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: From Common Thorn Apple to Rubeosaurus" Step into a world where nature's secrets are spiked with intrigue. Journey through continents and time as we explore captivating subjects that will leave you spellbound. In Europe, amidst lush landscapes, lies the enigmatic Common Thorn Apple or Jimson Weed. Its seed pod conceals a potent power, known for its hallucinogenic properties since ancient times. A reminder of how nature can both heal and deceive. As World War I raged on, The Central Powers employed propaganda tactics to sway public opinion. In this delicate dance of persuasion and manipulation, harmony became an elusive concept in the pursuit of victory. The Royal East Kent Regiment witnessed these turbulent times firsthand. Follow Corporal's footsteps as he navigates through the chaos, his unwavering spirit shining like a beacon in the darkest hours. Zooming into microscopic realms reveals another kind of spike - HIV particles that have challenged humanity for decades. Yet within these challenges lie stories of resilience and hope as scientists strive towards finding a cure. Venturing deep into Tambopata Reserve brings us face-to-face with Hoatzins perched majestically in their tropical rainforest habitat. These unique birds remind us of the intricate balance between survival and adaptation that exists within our natural world. Dive beneath Caribbean waves to encounter Striped Burrfish gracefully gliding across vibrant reefs. Their spiky armor serves as protection against predators while adding beauty to an already mesmerizing underwater landscape. Travel down under to Australia's Blue Mountains where Bearded Dragons reign supreme. With their striking appearance and fascinating behavior, they captivate all who cross their path - a true emblem of Australian wildlife diversity. In Baja California's Bahia de Los Angeles region stands Coastal Agave, resilient leaves bristling with spikes amid arid surroundings. This hardy plant symbolizes nature's ability to thrive even in seemingly inhospitable conditions.