Tannin Collection

Beach impression with tannin containing brook - United Kingdom, Scotland, Outer Hebrides, Lewis, Tolastad, Traigh Mhor - Highlands, Hebrides

Temperate rainforest with tannin containing brook - New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, Buller, Kahurangi National Park, Oparara River, Oparara Arch Track

Flowering plants (Angiospermae, Asteraceae), hand-colored wood engraving, published in 1887
Flowering plants (Angiospermae, Asteraceae): 1) Alpine coltsfoot (Homogyne alpina); 2-3) Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara); 4) European Michaelmas daisy

Lower Tahquamenon Falls, Tahquamenon River in autumn, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan

Rock cairn, Tahquamenon River, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan

Abstract flowing water, Tahquamenon River, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan

Flowing tea colored water from tannins, Tahquamenon River, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan

Low angle view of Tahquamenon Falls and fall foliage along Tahquamenon River, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Lower Tahquamenon Falls and fall colors, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Tahquamenon River and fall colors, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Trees stuck in Tahquamenon Falls, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Tahquamenon Falls and fall colors, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Aleppo oak, Quercus infectoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Sturgeon River in autumn near Alberta in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA

Sturgeon River in autumn near Alberta in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA

Panorama Ramble Central Park Snow yet melted
Panorama of The Ramble, Central Park, Snow not yet melted off; Tannin (?), or Frederick F. Thompson (American, 1836 - 1899); May 5, 1862; Albumen silver print

Antique blue and white cup and saucer of Indian tea with milk, on blue tablecloth credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Walnut tree trunk. Cross-section of the trunk of a walnut tree (Juglans regia), showing its different rings. On the outside is the cork

Prop roots of Red mangroves along coastline of Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-138 Prop roots of Red mangroves along coastline Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peru, Loreto Province. Boats on the Amazon River near the town of Islandia

TANNER 1827
" The art of the tanner consists in converting the gelatinous part of the skins of animals into the substance called leather by impregnating it with tannin". Date: 1827

Mudgee wattle (Acacia spectabilis)

Oparara River and Native Bush, Oparara Basin, near Karamea, Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Oparara Arch, Oparara Basin, near Karamea, Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Picture No. 10863344
Tidal River with tannin-coloured water meeting the Southern Ocean at Norman Bay. Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia Date:

Picture No. 10863346
Tidal River with tannin-coloured water meeting the Southern Ocean at Norman Bay. Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia Date:

Red mangroves - along coastline of Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-136 Red mangroves - along coastline Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red mangroves at Mida Creek, near Watamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-139 Red mangroves at Mida Creek near Watamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red mangroves - along coastline at Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-135 Red mangroves - along coastline Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Tannin: Nature's Color Palette" From the sandy beaches of the United Kingdom's Outer Hebrides to the lush temperate rainforests of New Zealand's South Island, tannin leaves its mark on some of Earth's most breathtaking landscapes. This organic compound, found in various plants and trees, adds a unique hue to flowing brooks and rivers. In an enchanting beach impression captured in Scotland, a tannin-containing brook meanders through golden sands, creating a mesmerizing contrast against the deep blue sea. Meanwhile, on New Zealand's West Coast, a temperate rainforest thrives with vibrant foliage as a tannin-laden stream winds its way through ancient trees. Even in historical illustrations from 1887, we can witness the influence of tannins. Hand-colored wood engravings depict flowering plants adorned with rich hues thanks to these natural pigments found within their cells. The intricate details bring forth an appreciation for nature’s artistry. Venturing across continents to North America's Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan reveals another facet of tannin’s allure. As autumn paints the landscape with fiery colors, lower Tahquamenon Falls cascade down amidst rock cairns that stand as testaments to human presence alongside nature’s wonders. Abstract images capture flowing water infused with tea-like tones—a testament to the power of tannins transforming even ordinary streams into works of art. The low-angle view showcases Tahquamenon Falls majestically framed by fall foliage along the riverbanks—an awe-inspiring sight that captures both nature’s grandeur and seasonal change. Trees become trapped within this magnificent waterfall display—frozen witnesses forever entwined in its beauty. Tahquamenon River itself becomes a canvas where fall colors blend harmoniously with flowing waters tinged by tannins—a symphony for our senses as we immerse ourselves in this picturesque setting.