Coiling Collection (page 2)

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus), elevated view

Green Tree Python partially coiled around a large branch. The snake is bright green with a broken line of white markings along the midline of the back

Tightly coiled Ball Python or Royal Python (Python regius), view from above, close up

Head of slithering False Water Cobra (Hydrodynastes gigas), side view, close up

Overhead view of a Green Cat-Eyed Snake with a slender body and a row of very large centre scales covering a ridge running along the centre of the back

Overhead view of an Indigo Snake with a jet black body and a deep red chin. The head is clearly visible and the mouth is open

Overhead view of a Common-Egg-Eater showing heavily-keeled scales, a grey background colour, and the back markings are a series of irregular dark blotches

Side view of the head of a Dumerils Boa showing the conspicuous skin groove under the chin, known as the mental groove. It marks a particularly elastic area of skin

Overhead view of a Mexican Rosy Boa, C. trivirgata trivirgata, showing dark brown stripes on cream skin

Green cat-eyed snake the branch of a tree with its tail wound around a separate branch. One of the cat-shaped eyes is clearly visible

DNA supercoil, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing a supercoiled strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

DNA supercoils, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in three stages of supercoiling. Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

Egyptian cobra C016 / 5844
Egyptian cobra (Naja haje haje). Specimen of an Egyptian cobra emerging from a ceramic urn and coiling into its characteristic aggressive hissing stance

Naja haje haje, Egyptian cobra
An Egyptian cobra emerging from a ceramic urn and coiling into its characteristic aggressive hissing stance

Earthworms in a can, X-ray
Earthworms (Lumbricus sp.) spilling out of a tin can, coloured X-ray

Copper wire manufacturing. Worker coiling copper wire at a copper wire manufacturing factory. Copper wire is used extensively in the electronics and telecommunications industries

Destruction of DNA helix. The computer artwork may represent the breakdown of DNA during an explosion or the destruction of DNA in hot, molten lava

Chromatin condensation, diagram. This sequence, from right to left, shows the stages by which a long strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Chromatin structure, diagram. The main artwork shows various molecules and a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, red) looping round a cylindrical histone core (blue)

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Orchid flowers, SEM
Orchid flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of flowers of a ladies tresses orchid (Spiranthes sp. ). The spiral arrangement of the flowers around the stem is characteristic of this

Woman working in a rope works, 1916
Photograph showing a woman working in a munition, steel and rope works, Britain, 1916. This photograph shows her supervising the coiling of wire rope onto a large drum

Coiling of the Atlantic telegraph cable
Coiling of the Atlantic cable on board H.M.S Agamemnon prior to the 1858 expedition to lay cable from Britain to North America

Giant mosquito coils, Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nine Dragon Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Close-up of a rattlesnake, Belize, Central America

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"Coiling: A Fascinating Display of Power and Protection" From the slithering Western Diamondback Rattlesnake to the coiled Royal Python, nature showcases the art as a means of survival. With its head at the center, the python demonstrates maximum protection in its tightly wound coil. In 1858, history witnessed another remarkable use during the expedition to lay the Atlantic cable from Britain to North America. The HMS Agamemnon carefully coiled miles upon miles of telegraphic cable on board before embarking on this groundbreaking mission. Although initially successful, the connection was tragically lost just months later. The Messrs Glasse and Elliott's Atlantic Telegraph Cable Works yard in London also played a crucial role in preparing for this ambitious venture. Five massive coils containing 1, 250 tons of telegraphic cable were meticulously laid out before being loaded onto HMS Agamemnon. Art has also found inspiration in coiling throughout history. Paintings like "Lilith" and "Sensuality" capture sensuous forms with intricate coils that evoke mystery and allure. These masterpieces showcase how artists have embraced coiling as a symbol of beauty and intrigue. Not limited to artworks or cables alone, even jewelry reflects the elegance of coiling. The mid-19th-century Bangle adorned with emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and gold exemplifies how precious materials can be transformed into stunning pieces through skillful twisting and turning. Beyond land and canvas lies yet another realm where coiling takes place – underwater exploration. On ships like S. S. , transatlantic telegraph cables are unwound using specialized units designed for efficient deployment beneath vast oceanic depths. Finally, we find ourselves amidst fishermen off St Ives Cornwall who expertly handle their fishing lines by neatly winding them into tight coils after each catch. This practice not only ensures easy storage but also preserves their equipment for future expeditions.