Tension Collection (page 6)

Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) adult, resting on water surface, Oxfordshire, England

Common Pond Skater (Gerris lacustris) three adults, feeding on dead Cicada (Cicada orni) on surface of water, Italy

Raft Spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus) adult female, with legs on water surface, waiting for prey, Italy

Stretching of trapezius back muscles
MODEL RELEASED. Stretching of trapezius back muscles. Physiotherapist using her crossed arms to raise a patients head and stretch the trapezius muscles of his upper back

High voltage electrical equipment
Electricity transmission. Pieces of high-voltage electrical transmission equipment in a factory. Photographed at Yekaterinburg, Russia

Eye lens and accommodation, diagram
Eye lens and accommodation. Diagram showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Eye lens and accommodation, artwork
Eye lens and accommodation. Artwork showing the process by which the eye changes the shape of the lens when changing between close vision and distant vision. This process is known as accommodation

Muscle contraction, artwork
Muscle contraction. Artwork showing the mechanism for muscle contraction in skeletal and cardiac muscle. At top right troponin (T, C, I) is bound to tropomyosin (red)

Stress, conceptual image

Headache, conceptual artwork
Headache. Conceptual computer artwork showing the pain of a headache (represented as the red area on the head). The skull (white) and upper spine (bottom right) are shown within an outline (blue)

Shoulder pain, conceptual artwork
Shoulder pain. Conceptual computer artwork showing pain (represented as the red area) in the shoulders. The bones (white) of the upper torso and neck are shown within an outline (blue)

Relaxation, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a smiling rubber duck on background patterns representing hot water or a bath

Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp. )
Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp.) coiled around a stem

French Italian tension WWII
French Senegalese troops leaving their barracks at Toulon for Marseille, where they will embark for Somaliland

D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attack
A tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away

Fly-wheel at St. Denis
A huge fly-wheel dynamo at St. Denis station, used to light Paris. There were eight dynamos at the St. Denis station, producing a high tension current of 2250 volts and 210 amps

Spinning Cotton / China
A chinese boy separate cotton thread using a bobbin and spinning device, with tension provided by a wooden spring tied to his back

British Move Inland
Camouflaged British troops in Normandy, France, make their way inland

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"Tension: A Captivating Blend of Suspense and Artistry" In a moment reminiscent of the final sequence from the gripping film "Ice Cold In Alex" (1957), tension hangs heavy in the air. Like a Tesla Coil crackling with electricity, it courses through every nerve, leaving us on edge. The talented trio of John Mills, Basil Hoskins, and Anthony Quayle masterfully portray this palpable tension. Their performances are akin to an intricate artwork depicting body pain; each expression conveying raw emotion that resonates deep within our souls. As we delve further into this captivating world of unease, we stumble upon Edgar Degas' masterpiece - Horses with Jockeys (1910). The intense gazes captured by Degas mirror the mounting tensions that surround us. Turning our attention to history's pages, an ILN cover from 1961 reveals Kuwait and its ruler caught amidst Iraq-Kuwait tensions. The image captures the anxiety etched across their faces as they navigate treacherous waters. Conceptual artworks exploring lower back pain and upper back pain serve as metaphors for the strain felt in these uncertain times, and is as if every muscle in our bodies tightens under pressure, mirroring geopolitical conflicts like Iraq's threat to Kuwait in 1961. Amidst this turmoil, we seek solace in unexpected places - a toilet doubling as a massage chair with Japanese influences. Here lies respite from both physical discomfort and political unrest; a sanctuary where they can momentarily dissipate. Yet even here, echoes of past events linger. The specter of Iraq's threat to Kuwait looms large once more. We find ourselves reminded that tension is not confined to one time or place but rather an ever-present force shaping our lives. In this amalgamation of artistry and historical context emerges a profound understanding - tension transcends boundaries and eras alike.