Wood Collection (page 14)

Wood, light micrograph
Wood. Light micrograph of a transverse section through wood showing annual growth rings (near horizontal bands). A years growth consists of a porous band, which is the slow winter growth

Wood pile in the Walser village of Grimentz, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Farm house and Mount Rigi and Pilatus, Oberaegeri, Zug, Switzerland

DOG. Cavalier king charles spaniel sitting in bluebells
JD-21466 DOG. Cavalier king charles spaniel sitting in bluebells John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG. Pembroke welsh corgi standing in bluebells
JD-21471-C DOG. Pembroke welsh corgi standing in bluebells John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow aspens reflected in a beaver pond in the fall, Fishlake National Forest, Utah, United States of America, North America

Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet
A Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet, as used in wartime

A factory worker cuts a block of wood
A young apprentice carpenter uses a large industrial jigsaw to cut a block of wood, while an older employee supervises his work. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Infra red photographs by Professor Wood
A selection of landscapes photographed using infra-red rays, the result of pioneering work by Professor Robert Williams Wood whose pictures were exhibited at the Royal Society of Photography in 1911

White Star Line letter holder
A wooden letter holder with two compartments, with the words White Star Line printed in gilt on the front

The devestating power of a big land-mine
A photograph of several British soldiers walking through the enormous crater left behind by the explosion of a large land-mine at High Wood, during the Somme offensive of 1916

A Game of Bezique / Photo
A man and two women play a game of bezique around a polished wood table in a comfortable drawing room

Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923
Barrel-line dress with fold over scarf collar & apron front in an orange & white rose print fabric with a tie belt worn low on the hips. She holds a hat with a broad brim

Early morning light in forest along shore of Cape Cod Mass in October
JZ-3259 Early morning light in forest along shore of Cape Cod Mass in October. USA Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Detail of door, Bardo Museum, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Viking boat replica, Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Windmills, Angla, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Carving of Native American, Mohawk Trail, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Carved doorway, Chefferie, Bandjoun, Cameroon, West Africa, Africa

A country track - Machynlleth, Wales
A country track meanders into the distance, Machynlleth, Wales. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

Second Beach, Olympic National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Washington state, United States of America, North America

Fence and country road, Holderness, New Hampshire, New England, United States of America, North America

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The oldest windmill on Cape Cod, dating from 1680, at Eastham, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Covered bridge, Squam Lake, New Hampshire, New England, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Beach at Old Mission Lighthouse, Michigan, United States of America, North America

Sabina tree and the blue sea of Cala Macarelleta, southern coast, Minorca (Menorca), Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Paint peeling off wood, Kendal, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Old Town, Bahama Village, Key West, Florida, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Wooden buildings and carts at Bodie, Ghost Town, Bodie State Historic Park, California, United States of America (USA), North America

Cooking stove in interior of a Navajo dwelling in which three interlocking pinuon pine trunks support conical stack of mud covered logs, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Old wooden Orthodox church at Ladomirova, Slovakia, Europe

Shamrock growing in an ancient oak forest, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Stream cascades over rocks in woods at Delphi, County Mayo, Connacht, Eire, Europe

Wooden church, Suzdal, Russia, Europe

Woodland near Lillehammer, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Panama Canal, Panama, Central America

Intricate carving in the replica village at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Whakarewarewa thermal and cultural area, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Longboats moored in creek amid rain forest, while tourists visit Clearwater Cave, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, island of Borneo, Malaysia

Shimba, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Close up of a figure carved in relif and gilded on the wood doors of the Wat Xieng Thong at Luang Prabang in Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bamboo forest, Hokokuji temple garden, Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, Asia

Molveno, Brenta Dolomites, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Buddhist monk walking down path, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

Wooden clogs, Amsterdam, Holland

Man making clogs, Alkmar market, Holland, Europe

Pine tree trunks, Landes forest, near Lit et Mixe, Landes, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Tall straight trunks on trees in woodland in the Forest of Lyons, in Eure, Haute Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Pierrefonds castle, Picardie (Picardy), France, Europe

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Wood, a material that has played an integral role in countless tales of heroism and craftsmanship throughout history. Just like the heroic fireman rescuing a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, wood embodies strength and resilience. In the world of carpentry and joinery, tools dance across its surface, shaping it into magnificent structures that stand tall for generations to come. The masterpieces created by artists like Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, England showcase the intricate beauty that can be achieved with this versatile medium. But wood is not just limited to art or construction; it holds stories within its very fibers. Imagine what the little girl saw in the bush back in 1904 - perhaps a hidden sanctuary crafted from branches and leaves? Or picture Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration "Too Many Cooks, " where mischievous animals gather around a wooden table filled with culinary chaos. Even transportation owes much to wood's contribution - from the sleek Lotus Elan Sprint gliding effortlessly on its wooden steering wheel to Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent into the sky, powered by sturdy timber framework. Nature itself showcases wood's enchanting allure as Loch Garry and Glen Garry embrace visitors with their majestic forests teeming with life. And let us not forget Antonello da Messina's Virgin Annunciate or Hans Memling’s Passion of Christ paintings; both artists skillfully brought these religious scenes to life using nothing but pigments on wooden panels. Wood is more than just an ordinary substance; it carries history within its grains. It symbolizes bravery, creativity, adventure, and spirituality all at once. So next time you encounter this humble material—whether as part of your home decor or while strolling through nature—take a moment to appreciate its timeless significance in our lives.