Confrontation Collection

The filming of Dr Who - Daleks characters across the river from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 1964

Brown Hares - boxing in field - Oxon - UK - February
RES-1277 Brown Hares - boxing in field Oxon - UK - February Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scotland forever, by Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, oil on canvas, 1881
Elizabeth Southerden Thompson, Lady Butler (1846-1933), Scotland forever, 1881, oil on canvas

Brown Hares - boxing in field - Oxon - UK - February
RES-1279 Brown Hares - boxing in field Oxon - UK - February Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brown Hares boxing in Oxordshire February
RES-1063-C Brown Hares - two boxing Oxfordshire, UK, February 2010 Lepus capensis George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

France, Paris, Greek War of Independence, Insurrection flag
Greece - 19th century - War of Independence. Insurrection flag 1821

Bald Eagle - Being harassed by crow during winter snowstorm. Alaska. BE2635
TOM-699 Bald Eagle - Being harassed by crow during winter snowstorm Alaska, USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam
Vintage Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg

Black-figure pottery, Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail

Hares Boxing
USH-49 HARES - boxing Lepus europaeus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - male with cub
YAB-192 LION - single male playing with cub Panthera leo Yann Arthus-bertrand Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fort Sanders. The battle was fought in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 29, 1863

Harlequin Ladybird - with 7-spot Ladybird on the left
SPH-3268 Harlequin LADYBIRD - with 7-spot ladybird (on left) Harmonia axyridis The Harlequin is a voracious predator and easily out competes our native ladybirds for food

Northern Elephant Seal - females squabbling over newborn pup (still wet from birth) - Ano Nuevo State Reserve, CA, USA
SE-1098 Northern Elephant Seal - females squabbling over newborn pup (still wet from birth) Ano Nuevo State Reserve, CA, USA Mirounga angustirostris Suzi Eszterhas contact details

European Bee-Eater
ROY-381-m European Bee Eater - Perched with a honey bee in its bill being approached by a Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) attempting to steal the bee Aragon - Pyrenees - Spain Merops apiaster Roy Glen

Goldfinches- Birds fighting at niger feeder Bedfordshire, UK
BB-780 Goldfinches- Birds fighting at niger feeder UK Carduelis carduelis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - Male, charging
CRH-361-m Lion - Male, charging Moremi, Botswana Panthera leo Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Russian Revolution 1905 - 1906, The last of the riots in Moscow: Soldiers firing on rioters who had taken refuge in the Prokhorof factory, Presnenskaia District

Goldfinches - fighting - Bedfordshire - UK 007044
BB-1741 Goldfinches - fighting Bedfordshire - UK Carduelis carduelis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. MB406
TOM-1413 Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Ovibos moschatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Stone Curlew CK 451 Aggressive display Burhinus ondicnemus © C. R. Knights/ ARDEA LONDON
CK-451 STONE-CURLEWS - aggressive display with wings outstretched Burhinus ondicnemus Distribution: Southern United Kingdom east to southern Russia and south to Spain, Italy and the Balkans

Badger in garden with cat - Bridgewater, Somerset, England
ME-1415 Badger in garden with cat Bridgewater, Somerset, England Meles meles Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-540 Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints

Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and Rosamund Clifford
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife of King Henry II, and Rosamund Clifford, the kings mistress, in Woodstock Park, Oxfordshire

An Alvarezsaurid bird cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur

Ankylosaurus dinosaurs defend themselves against a T-Rex
A pair of Ankylosaurus herbivore dinosaurs defending themselves against a deadly carnivorous T.Rex during Earths Cretaceous Era

Tyrannosaurus Rex eats the carrion of a dead Triceratops
A Tyrannosaurus Rex eats the carrion of a dead Triceratops in prehistoric wetlands

A large Rajasaurus roars in an attempt to scare two Indosuchus away from their kill
A large Rajasaurus bellows in an attempt to intimidate two Indosuchus dinosaurs away from a dead Titanosaurus. A pack of small Compsosuchus watch while they eat scraps of meat in the foreground

A raptor stalks a pair of grazing Europasaurus holgeri dinosaurs

Labocania attacking a Magnapaulia dinosaur
Labocania attacking a Magnapaulia. The tyrannosaurid stumbled and fell, allowing the lambeosaurine to escape

young couple with flashlights
young couple in the dusk, lighting at each other with flashlights

Anaconda and Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) at water's edge - Guyana - South America
NG-1498 Green ANACONDA & Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) Guyana, South America Eunectes murinus Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Grouse - males displaying in lek - Sweden
WAT-14902 Black Grouse - males displaying in lek Sweden Tetrao tetrix M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leopard Seal - & Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga) fighting
AU-102-GR Leopard SEAL (on right), facing up to Southern Elephant Seal (on left) Mirounga leonina Antarctic Hydrurga leptonyx Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Illustration of English and Welsh archers using cross bows against attacking French army during Hundred Years War

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

A scene from the Dr Who tv series, the story is called "The Chase"
A scene from the Dr Who tv series, the story is called " The Chase" The scene show a confrontation between the Mechanoids large spherical robots originally built by humans in order to help

Vintage American Civil War print of The Battle of Cherbourg, between the United States Navy warship, the USS Kearsarge, and the Confederate States Navy warship, the CSS Alabama, on June 19, 1864

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg. The famous battle took place in early July 1863 and resulted in the largest number of casualties during The American Civil War

Two southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) bulls rear up and attack to establish dominance, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South America

South Georgia Island, St. Andrews Bay, King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) & Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella)

Black Grouse - Two cocks facing up on lek -Scotland Uk
CK-4374 Black Grouse - Two cocks facing up on lek Scotland UK Tetrao tetrix Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Goldfinches - Fighting at niger feeder Bedfordshire, UK
BB-784 Goldfinches - Fighting at niger feeder UK Carduelis carduelis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

House Sparrows - 2 Males fighting on garden fence Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1798 House Sparrows - 2 Males fighting on garden fence Lower Saxony, Germany Passer domesticus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant bull - giving photographer a bluff charge. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
TOM-852 African ELEPHANT bull - giving photographer a bluff charge. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Loxodonta africana This bull was feeding on Acacia tree seed pods

Dogs - Bernese Mountain Dog and Golden Retriever sniffing each others nose
ME-1307 Dogs - Bernese Mountain Dog and Golden Retriever sniffing each others nose Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ramon Berenguer III the Great (1082 - 1131) nailing the flag of Barcelona in the tower of the Fos castle, oil on canvas, 1856-1857

Savoy Cavalry Charge, by G F Gonzaga, 1942
G. F. Gonzaga, Savoy Cavalry Charge, 1942

Caricature of the bashful faction. Engraving washed with watercolor
Italy, 18th century. Caricature of the bashful faction. Engraving washed with watercolor

Riot at the amphitheater, from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, painting on plaster, 55-79 B. C
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Riot at the amphitheater, 55-79 d.C. painting on plaster, 170x185 cm. From Pompei

Common Starling - flock squabbling on chimmney pot - Northumberland - England
USH-4975 Common Starling - flock squabbling on chimmney pot Northumberland - England Sturnus vulgaris Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant - breeding herd with matriarch threatening. Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa
VAN-281 African ELEPHANT - breeding herd with matriarch threatening Okavango Delta, Botswana Loxodonta africana Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Galapagos Giant Tortoise - aggression JPF03390
AUS-1776 Galapagos Giant Tortoise - aggression Geochelone nigra Jean Paul Ferrero / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Wolf - 2 magpies annoying resting wolf and being snarled at, winter Bavaria, Germany
USH-1967 European Wolf - 2 magpies annoying resting wolf and being snarled at, winter Bavaria, Germany Canis lupus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giraffe two bulls fighting rotating their long necks Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa
SAS-53 Giraffe - two bulls fighting rotating their long necks Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa Giraffa camelopardalis Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Grey Wolves - Confronting Grizzly Bear, Denali National Park, Alaska, North America
MG-898 Grey Wolves confronting grizzly bear Denali National Park, Alaska, North America Canis lupus Martin Grosnick Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Starlings - in snow squabbling over apple. Alsace - France
WAT-10183 European Starlings - in snow squabbling over apple. Alsace - France Sturnus vulgaris M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bald Eagles - Squabble over perch BE5571
TOM-698 Bald Eagles - Squabble over perch Alaska, USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wild Horse - Stallions meet along backroad in display of dominance behavior
TOM-765 Mustang Wild Horse - Stallions meet along backroad in display of dominance behavior. White stallion was made famous in PBS movie and is called Cloud

Police officer holding beat up businessman on floor in office

Dave Mackay of Tottenham Hotspur confronts Billy Bremner of Leeds during their First Division Football match at White Hart Lane. 20th August 1966

Venezuela - Mask - Skeleton - Portrait - Face
A man in a skeleton mask walks down the street in Caracas. (Photo by Federico Parra / AFP)

Illustration of Captain Smith being taken prisoner while Pocahontas tries to stop it
american culture, captain john smith, caucasian appearance, colonisation, communication, conflict, confrontation, courage, cut out, explorer, face to face, five people, history, horizontal

Advice given in the pages of the Womens Sunday Mirror from August 1958 Don t nag too much or too often, but once in a while a real scene or a tantrum may be just what is needed to jerk a husband out

Police at Southend stopped any possible trouble makers, making them remove bootlaces, braces and belts to be collected later that evening at the local place station

Skinheads clash in Farringdon Road, London. Twenty to thirty youths were chased along the Farringdon Road after incidents involving a dmaged train and an alleged attack on a man

Presidential elections in Germany March- April 1925. They were the first direct elections to the office of President of the Reich (ReichsprŠsident)

The "Festival of Life"meeting arranged by the CND held at Victoria Park in
The " Festival of Life" meeting arranged by the CND held at Victoria Park in Bethnal Green, East London. Picture shows

Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. The Siege of Vienna in 1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent

USA, South Texas. Aranas National Wildlife Refuge, whooping crane calling and white-tailed deer

USA, Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park, bull elk confrontation

Leopard in a Cage confronted by two Mastiffs, 1739. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Leopard in a Cage confronted by two Mastiffs, 1739

Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Artist: James Ensor
Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Confrontation, 1878. Creator: Carl Frederik Sundt-Hansen
Confrontation, 1878

Confronting Dragons, Mid-19th century. Creator: Ryuko
Confronting Dragons, Mid-19th century

Two horsemen meet on a forest road and fire at each other, 1740. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Two horsemen meet on a forest road and fire at each other, 1740

5 heures du soir, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Singles Day (La Journee du Celibataire) - 5 heures du soir, 1839. 5 p.m

Soyez tranquille bourgeois, on connait, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Soyez tranquille bourgeois, on connait, 19th century

"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "I will thrust, and do thou ! and see which can drive the other to death", 1890. From "The Graphic

The Tiger and the Bear, 1908/09. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Tiger and the Bear, 1908/09

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar attacks the Germanic camp
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar led his troops across the Rhine in 55 BC for a punitive expedition against the Germanic tribes

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"Confrontation: A Clash of Strength, Courage, and Determination" In Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's captivating masterpiece "Scotland forever, " the spirit is vividly captured on canvas. The gallant soldiers stand tall, ready to face their foes with unwavering bravery. Nature too showcases its own confrontations; in the fields of Oxon, UK, Brown Hares engage in a mesmerizing boxing match during the chilly month of February. Their elegant movements display both aggression and grace as they assert dominance over one another. Meanwhile, a Harlequin Ladybird finds itself in an unexpected confrontation with a 7-spot Ladybird. These tiny warriors engage in a miniature battle for territory or perhaps even love. The Northern Elephant Seals present a spectacle like no other as males fiercely fight amidst crashing waves along the California coast. In this ultimate test of strength and dominance, these magnificent creatures prove that they can shape destinies. Even within the animal kingdom lies evidence of confrontational encounters; two majestic lions charge at each other with unyielding force. Their manes flowing wildly behind them as they vie for supremacy over their pride. On an ancient Attic vase by Exekias, Achilles and Ajax are depicted locked in intense confrontation while playing dice. This scene reminds us that sometimes conflicts arise even amongst friends or allies. Yet not all they are fueled by aggression; a male lion tenderly interacts with his cub - teaching it valuable lessons about survival and courage through playful sparring sessions. In modern times, even fictional characters find themselves entangled in confrontations; Daleks from Dr Who ominously hover across the river from Big Ben - symbolizing an eternal struggle between good and evil. And finally, Goldfinches engage in fierce battles over precious resources amidst Bedfordshire's picturesque landscapes. These vibrant birds remind us that even beauty can be found within moments of conflict. From historical masterpieces to natural wonders and cultural references they can an intrinsic part of our world.