Caution Collection

Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States of America, North America

St. Catherines Point Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tybee Island Lighthouse, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America, North America

Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States of America, North America

Driver is a Novice
CAUTION : DRIVER IS A NOVICE A useful notice tied to the back of a learner drivers car as he makes a nervous hand signal

Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934
Posters warning that people found guilty of uttering illegal oaths were liable to deportation, 1834. On 24th February 1834 local landowners in Dorsetput up posters warning that people found guilty of

Bengal cat up a tree

Picture No. 11981741
Otter, Road sign warning of otter crossing causeway Benbecula, Outer Hebrides Date:

Warning snakes sign in Victoria, Australia

Tsunami warning sign, Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Road sign warning of sand, Swamopmund, Namibia, Africa

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving)
1062161 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon)

Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight Browne
Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

Warning notice, Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, Central America

Black-and-white kitten standing, against white background DIGITALLY ENHANCED

Caution to Readers (litho)
8644966 Caution to Readers (litho) by Batten, John Dickson (1860-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caution to Readers)

Public notice advising caution to people thinking of joining illegal societies or unions, early 19th century
5614415 Public notice advising caution to people thinking of joining illegal societies or unions, early 19th century; (add.info)

Little girl stepping down from bathing machine into the sea (colour litho)
8651463 Little girl stepping down from bathing machine into the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young man hands a pretty young woman into a wherry which a young waterman
1000956 A young man hands a pretty young woman into a wherry which a young waterman, who is apparently standing in the water on the further side of the boat, holds against the landing-place

The wisdom. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539 . Private Collection

German Patrol in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Patrol in France, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in France during World War I.

Pavlova, Anna, Madame, 1915 Nov. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Pavlova, Anna, Madame, 1915 Nov. 8

Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ito, Michio, Mr. between 1916 and 1921

Wanger, Beatrice, Miss, between 1918 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wanger, Beatrice, Miss, between 1918 and 1921

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) drinking, Pusztaszer protected landscape, Kiskunsagi, Hungary, May

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) in old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest, Punia Forest Reserve, Lithuania, May

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice, during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

RF- Portrait of three kittens

Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) mother and calves, Svalbard, Norway, February

RF- Cute tabby kitten, Stanley, aged 6 weeks, walking

Portrait of a common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Blue Dutch rabbit with kitten with matching colouration

Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) male, Kekexili, Qinghai, Tibetan Plateau, China, November

RF - Female emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) laying eggs on garden pond, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. July

RF - European Badger (Meles meles) foraging at tree trunk in deciduous woodland. Mid Devon, UK. June

Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) male in breeding condition, amongst Soft hornwort (Ceratophyllum submersum), Herefordshire, England, UK, May. Captive

Pair of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) on their redd in a shallow stream. Female in front of male. Huihil Creek, Adams River, British Colombia, Canada, October

Friar Gate Derby, 1941 a42_00903
115A - 117A Friar Gate, Derby. The exterior of 115A-117A Friar Gate, premises of Wendy (115A), The Berlitz School of Languages (116) and The Friary Salon (117)

Great fire in the Landes: an observation post, 1870 (engraving)
7426861 Great fire in the Landes: an observation post, 1870 (engraving) by Lancon, Auguste Andre (1836-87); (add.info.: Great fire in the Landes in July 1870: an observation post. Engraving by A)

England, Kent, Warning cone, caution sign for drone in use

RF- Fallow deer (Dama dama) doe at sunrise during rut, Deer Park, Holkham, Norfolk, UK, October

Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) in woodland, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium, June

Purple gallinule (Porphyrula martinica) in mangrove swamp. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. March

RF- Tabby kitten, Squidge, 10 weeks, lying with head up

Zebu Cattle (Bos primigenius indicus), Los Llanos, Colombia, South America

European hornet (Vespa crabro) worker in flight, Surrey, England, August

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) close up, Azores, Portugal. Finalist in Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2014

Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) adult and baby, against white background

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"Caution: Navigating the Path of Safety" From the towering Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, to the picturesque St. Catherines Point Lighthouse on England's Isle of Wight, a universal language that transcends borders and continents. In North America and Europe alike, these beacons serve as reminders to sailors and travelers of the perils that lie ahead. As we gaze upon the Tybee Island Lighthouse in Savannah, Georgia, its light piercing through the darkness with unwavering determination, we are reminded that caution knows no boundaries. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or a novice driver exploring unfamiliar roads, heed this warning: tread carefully. History too has taught us valuable lessons about caution. From posters warning against illegal oaths in 19th-century England to Captain Spurrier's unfortunate fate at Romford in 1865 – immortalized by artists like John Leech and Hablot Knight Browne – we learn that recklessness can have dire consequences. Even our furry friends understand the importance of caution. Picture a mischievous Bengal cat perched high up on a tree branch; it reminds us that sometimes curiosity must be tempered with prudence. In Victoria, Australia, warnings take on an even more tangible form - signs alerting passersby to watch out for slithering snakes remind us to stay vigilant amidst nature's wonders. And then there are those moments when Mother Nature herself sends forth her own warnings. The sight of a tsunami warning sign serves as an urgent reminder that life can change in an instant; it compels us to prepare ourselves for unforeseen challenges. So let us embrace caution as both shield and guide on our journey through life. Let these images from around the world remind us that being mindful of potential dangers is not just prudent but essential for our well-being. May they inspire us all to navigate each step with care and to appreciate the value in our ever-changing world.