Collected Collection (page 11)

Piscidia piscipula, Jamaican dogwood
Specimen from the Sir Hans Sloane Jamaican Botanical Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Harvester Ant (Messor bouvieri) spoil heap of seed husks and other rubbish outside nest entrance, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Advert for Imperial Chemical Industries; shortage of rubber
During World War Two, Britain got 90% of their suppies of natural rubber from Japan, due to this, rubber became scarce. Old rubber was collected from old tyres and worn hose-pipes

Cut field with hay bales at sunrise. Old farm house barn. Traditional style Swedish wooden painted house. Barn Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK
MAB-817 Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Mauritius, Pamplemousses. Water collected in the leaf of the Nelumho (Nelumbo nucifera) found in this Lotus pond, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden

Dairy farming, milk being collected off farm in tanker, England, november

The Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival, North London

Children collecting paper to aid war effort, Walton, Essex
This group of children at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, have collected paper and cardboard for salvage to support the war effort. circa 1940

Kodak film wallet for photographs and negatives 1939

Oak Apple Day
Grovely, Grovely, Grovely ! OAK APPLE DAY at Wishford, Wiltshire, England. Oak branches are traditionally collected from Grovely Wood, as a right of the common folk. Date: 29 May

Aluminum cans in recycling bin, England, april

Plastic waterbutt for catching rainwater off greenhouse in a garden, Bouldon, Shropshire, England, september

Researcher storing alcohol preserved Nitsches Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei) dead specimen in ethanol, with tissue samples for molecular analysis, during field survey in tropical montane rainforest

OMSCO Organic Milk Cooperative tanker, used for collecting organic milk, Chipping, Lancashire, England, may

Waterbutt in frost covered garden vegetable plot at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) adult female, in flight, with nesting material in talons, landing at nest with chicks, Finland

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) adult male, with insects in beak, collecting food for chicks, perched on cabbage leaf in field, Lincolnshire, England, july

Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) adult, summer plumage, with insects in beak, returning to nest with food, Yell, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) adult, with nesting material in beak, colony sitting on nests during blizzard, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, november

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) adult, with crest raised, with food in beak, returning to nestsite, Extremadura, Spain

Flower held in hands

Petals held in hands

Biological collection. Collection of biological specimens arranged in a circular pattern. Clockwise from upper right are: seeds from tropical legume plants, euphorbia flowers, jewel beetles

Butterfly collection. Display of various British butterflies (order Lepidoptera) mounted and labelled on card. There are an estimated 180, 000 species of Lepidoptera butterflies worldwide

Dill leaves (Anethum graveolens) on a wooden surface

Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus infundibuliformis). This fungus is edible

Beetle collection. Display of various weevil beetles (order Coleoptera) mounted and pinned on card. It is etimated that there are between 5 and 8 million species of beetle worldwide

Magnifying glass on sheet of real Dali signatures
Art forgery detection. Magnifying glass on a sheet of authenticated Salvador Dali (1904-1989) signatures. They show all of the different ways he signed his name throughout his life

Mounted mosquito (family Culicidae). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Mounted butterfly (Agrias amydon). Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Butterfly preparation. Scientist preparing a dead apollo butterfly (Parnassius tianshanicus) for mounting. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy

Organic cherry tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) in a basket. Tomatoes, a fruit eaten as a salad vegetable, are a good dietary source of vitamin C and fibre

Cep mushrooms (Boletus edulis). This fungus is edible

Skates collected for research
Skate specimens. Fishing net holding skates (Raja erinacea, with long tails) caught for biological research at the Woods Hole Marine Biology Labora- tory (MBL) in Massachusetts, USA

Child holding berries
MODEL RELEASED. Child holding berries in the palms of her hands

Salt pan industry. Conveyor belt moving salt onto large piles. Salt is produced by allowing seawater to evaporate from shallow areas. The mineral salt deposits left behind are collected and sold

Tuberculosis lymphadenopathy, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (front view) of the chest in a 14 year old male patient, showing inflamed lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy, yellow, at centre right and left) caused by tuberculosis (TB)

Samuel Horsley, English scientist
Samuel Horsley (1733-1806), English churchman and scientist. Horsley was born in Newington (now part of London) and educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Bumblebee resting on a bluebell. Close-up of a buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on a common bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) flower

Brown-lipped snail colour variants. Collection of brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) shells showing the different colour variations

Harvesting potatoes. Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) being harvested and transferred straight into the truck for transporting

Bumblebee collecting pollen. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen from the stamens of a flower

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

Oceanography research. Niskin bottle container being lowered into the sea. This measuring device collects water samples from different depths of the ocean

Fallen leaves in a river, gathered against a rock. This is the River Barle, in Hawkridge, Exmoor National Park, UK

Mixed spring flowers. Primroses (Primula sp.), daffodils (Narcissus sp.) and cyclamen flowers (Cyclamen sp.) in wooden baskets. Photographed in April

Bunches of lavender for sale, Vence, Provence, France

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Collection of Intriguing Hints" The Falkland Islands Royal Engineer briefing map, 1982 - a glimpse into the strategic planning during a historic conflict. Wartime pig food poster - revealing the efforts made to sustain livestock even in times of war. 1st Aeronautical Exhibition - Crystal Palace 1868 - an extraordinary display that marked the beginning of aviation's journey towards the skies. Mounted butterflies - preserving nature's delicate beauty for generations to come. Title page, Grimm Brothers, collected tales - opening doors to enchanting worlds and timeless folklore. WW2 - 25 pdr gun in action - capturing a moment of intense firepower during one of history's most significant wars. Military Badge – symbolizing honor, bravery, and dedication to serving one's country. Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) adult with sandeels and seaweed in beak, standing on rock, Inner Farne – showcasing nature's remarkable adaptation skills and its harmonious connection with marine life. A German Zeppelin’s observation car – offering a unique perspective from above as humanity explored new heights through air travel innovation. Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel) – capturing fleeting beauty through artistry; an exquisite arrangement frozen in time forevermore. Cool and Collected by David Wright – evoking nostalgia for vintage charm while celebrating sophistication and elegance.