Boom Collection (#5)

Great bittern in reed bed (Botaurus stellaris). The bittern is a wading bird of Europe and Asia. Whilst it is not considered to be endangered, it is in decline throughout much of its range

Man using the Fake Space virtual reality system
Vitual reality handset. View of a man using a " Fake Space" handset. The irregular light-ray running from centre left to far right illustrates the manoeuvrability of the system

Messenger spacecraft at Mercury, computer artwork. The Messenger spacecraft is due to be launched during a 13-day window from 2 August 2004

Pollution control exercise
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control exercise. Technician explaining the use of an inflatable boom to a group during a training exercise at a beach

Pollution control
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control. Technician inflating a boom on a shingle beach during a training exercise. A boom is an inflatable piece of equipment used in the containment of oil spills

Light explosion concept
" Light explosion" image of a Meteosat weather satellite at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK (effect produced by zooming while shutter was open)

Lightning over Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Larch Cones
VG-2808 Larch Cones larix decidua Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Unloading Passengers off Jaffa, 1890
Engraving showing the transfer of a passenger from ship to boat, at sea off Jaffa, Palestine, 1890. The ship can be seen rolling as the passenger is swung out in a chair on a boom

Buying a House 1960S
A happy family stand outside their brand new home, Sold by Hugh Howard of Wimbledon Common, London

Supai Woman Drinking
In 1908 there were only 150 Supai people remaining, living in the Grand Canyon, Arizona : by the time you read this none may be left, unless they have had a population boom

Sunny Park Scene
A group of nurses taking their babies on a trip to the park during the 60s Baby Boom

Adoption Society Babies
Two National Adoption Society babies being held by a nurse. Another woman, possibly a prospective adoptive mother, holds one of the babys hands

Baby Boomers
Five young mothers comparing babies in their prams during the post World War Two Baby Boom, which lasted from approximately 1946-1964

Lady nearly swept overboard in the Bristol Channel
Sailing in the Bristol Channel, a lady is nearly swept overboard but manages to cling to the boom of the yacht and is saved from a watery grave

Car transporters loaded with new cars fuel Chinas ever increasing demand for vehicles
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China construction Bank in Suihua city Heilongjiang Province. Chinas economy has been booming in the last 20 years
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Windsurfewrs off Tarifa in Southern Spain
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Logs booms on the Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Lottie Collins / E Pyke
LOTTIE COLLINS Music hall entertainer, best known for her song Ta-Ra-Ra- Boom-De-Ay

Prefabricated Housing
Rows of prefab houses in Clapham, south west London, part of Britains post-war building boom

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"Boom: Unleashing Power and Destruction" Witness the sheer force of the demolition excavator as it obliterates everything in its path, leaving nothing but rubble in its wake. The de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539 takes flight, soaring through the skies with a thunderous boom, showcasing its impressive speed and agility. In the serene Idaho Panhandle National Forests, amidst breathtaking landscapes, discover the delicate beauty of the Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hidden gem that blooms against all odds. Step back in time to Donald Alexanders Post-War Jobs: Cotton Come Back (1946), where booming industries brought hope and prosperity to countless individuals seeking employment after World War II. Let your ears be captivated by the lively music cover of Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay Polka; an infectious melody that will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time. Hugh Montague Boom, renowned pilot and Father of R. , leaves an indelible mark on aviation history with his pioneering spirit and fearless determination to push boundaries beyond imagination. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as Lottie Collins sings her heart out with infectious energy in Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay - a timeless performance that continues to resonate with audiences today. Feel the excitement surge as regatta crowds cheer on their favorite competitors, creating a symphony of cheers that reverberates like a resounding boom across vast waters. Behold rocket engines igniting with fiery intensity, propelling mankind into uncharted territories as they defy gravity's grasp with explosive power unmatched by anything else on Earth. Experience an intense burst of heat explosion as it engulfs everything within its reach - a reminder of nature's raw power capable of both creation and destruction simultaneously. Transport yourself back to Victorian times when linen manufacture thrived at Boom Yard; witness skilled artisans weaving intricate patterns while embracing the elegance of this timeless fabric.