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Viking ship, sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

Cleggan at sunset, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The Glasgow Garden Festival preparations
A photographer takes pictures from a cherry picker of the construction and preparartion for the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. The Daily Telegraph Date: 1988

Sandhill, Newcastle on Tyne. The Tyne Bridge is in the backg
Long shadows on Sandhill, Newcastle on Tyne. The Tyne Bridge is in the backgound Date: 1989

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Koelner Dom, Cologne Cathedral at dusk, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

The Taj Mahal at sunset, India
The Taj Mahal at sunset from the River Yamuna Date: 1984

Cattle wade in the River Dee at low water in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The low tide has exposed the muddy banks. A church spire can be seen in silhouette

Silhouette - man and woman watching the sunset - Caernarfon
Silhouette of man and woman watching the sunset from a footbridge in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north Wales. Although they are slightly separated, they seem to be sharing the beauty of the moment

Horse beneath the trees in field in the village of Nettleton
A horse framed beneath the trees in a field in the village of Nettleton, Lincolnshire, England. The Daily Telegraph Aug 1991 Date: 1991

Children playing Ryecroft Estate, Walsall
Children play football in the street on the Ryecroft Estate, Walsall, West Midlands. A girl watches from the footpath. Winter backlight casts long shadows

Small boy walks with dog along the tideline - Tenby Beach
A small boy walks with his dog along the tideline on Tenby Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The water sparkles in the back light Date: 1988

Racehorses exercising in the snow, Staffordshire, England
Silhouette of racehorses with their riders out for exercise on a snowy winters morning near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. First Published The Times Date: 1988

La Lutte Contre Les Elements
This illustration, titled in English as The Fight Against The Elements shows a group of women enjoying a day at the seaside. Date: circa 1901

Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 viewed from below on landing approach, Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
747, aeroplane, aeroplanes, air, aircraft, airliner, airliners, airplanes, am, approach, back-light, back-lighting, back-lit, backlight, backlighting, backlit, boeing, brakes, commercial, complete

On peut y aller la mer est calme
Myriam Aadli

Tente-abri mobile servant a abriter l aerostat contre le vent violent (engraving)
5228260 Tente-abri mobile servant a abriter l aerostat contre le vent violent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dusk at Lake Pamamaroo, New South Wales, Australia
atmosphere, attraction, attractions, australia, australian, back, back-light, back-lighting, back-lit, backlight, backlighting, backlit, bodies, body, botany, contre, contre-jour, contrejour

Abdias prophetise contre Edom (engraving)
3625938 Abdias prophetise contre Edom (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdias prophetise contre Edom)

European spiny lobster, Palinurus elephas. Aliusta comune. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Gothic-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Carved wooden pelmet, velvet lambrequin, wool and silk satin curtain, damask wall hangings. Planche 7. Croisee Gothique

King Louis XIII-style wall hanging, circa 1900. Velvet lambrequin and drapes, silk curtains. Planche 11. Croisee Louis XIII

Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victoria s
Military Staff and Aides-de-Camp in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Equerry of the Crown Stable, Sir George Augustus Quentin, Queens Gentleman Rider, Deputy Adjutant General

Bataille contre les Iroquois; d apres une gravure des Voyages du sieur de Champlain, Xaintongeois, Paris
6022345 Bataille contre les Iroquois; d apres une gravure des Voyages du sieur de Champlain, Xaintongeois, Paris, 1613 (engraving) by French School

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying (le croize d epee apres la parade du contre de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D

Preservatif contre les facheux (engraving)
3644515 Preservatif contre les facheux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preservatif contre les facheux. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1849)

Les moines excitent le peuple contre Henri IV (engraving)
6024493 Les moines excitent le peuple contre Henri IV (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les moines excitent le peuple contre Henri IV)

Cestius Gallus, a la tete de la douzieme legion, marche contre les Juifs (engraving)
3625707 Cestius Gallus, a la tete de la douzieme legion, marche contre les Juifs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cestius Gallus)

Chien employe contre la cavalerie (engraving)
3644772 Chien employe contre la cavalerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chien employe contre la cavalerie)

A Lee-tle Contre-temps, Jack Rogers and the Glove (coloured engraving)
2812541 A Lee-tle Contre-temps, Jack Rogers and the Glove (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lee-tle Contre-temps, Jack Rogers and the Glove)

SURTEES / ASK MAMMA
Or The Richest Commoner in England; A lee-tle contre- temps - Jack Rogers & the glove. Date: First published: 1858

Silhouette of boy running along Southport Pier at sunset

A man takes a photograph of the Isle of Man from Knockbrex
A man stops to take a photograph of the view from Knockbrex, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The Isle of Man can be seen over 20 miles away beyond the Solway Coast in the Irish

A sea fisherman, Knockbrex, SW Scotland
A sea fisherman holds his fishing rod and looks towards the setting sun while his pet dog walks in the wet sands at Knockbrex beach, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 2004

A Balinese fisherman pauses to look at the sunset
A Balinese fisherman pauses from casting his nets in the shallow sea to gaze at the setting sun above the waves. Near Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia Date: 1989

Silhouette of two horses kissing beside a stone barn
Two horses kiss beside a stone barn on a hillside in the Yorkshire Dales. The horses are seen in silhouette at sunset. Winter frost on the ground Date: 2014

A man walks up a hill above Bala Lake, Gwynedd. North Wales
Silhouette of a man walking up a hill above Bala Lake, Gwynedd, North Wales Date: 1988

Man walks across Tenby beach carrying a deck chair
Man walks across the sandy beach at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, carrying a deck chair. Date: 1988

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
Roderbogen and Markusturm in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, on the Romantic Road (Romantische Strasse) through southern Germany Date: 1988

Leaving Holyhead Harbour on Irish ferry to Dun Laoghaire
A man stands at the rail of an Irish ferry as it leaves Holyhead Harbour, Anglesey, Wales, for Dun Laoghaire, Ireland Date: 1992

The Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne on a hazy winters day. The picture is shot into the light, and pedestrains on Grey Street are in silhouette Date: 1989

Taj Mahal at sunset from banks of Jumna
A man sits fishing in the River Jumna at sunset. Behind him is the semi-silhouette of the Taj Mahal, Agra, India Date: 1986

Hunstanton beach, Norfolk - 1
Two people excercise their dogs on the beach at Hunstanton, Norfolk, England. In the foreground are wooden piles and the picture is taken into the light Date: 1990

Bait fisherman, Kent
A fisherman sucks up lug worm bait with a vacuum device on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Boy silhouette, River Thames, Windsor
Silhouette of small boy stood on the end of a wooden jetty in the River Thames above Windsor, Ducks make ripples in the foreground. England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Swimming, Cadiz, Spain -2
Swimming and splashing in the sea at Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. Ships in the port can be seen in the distance. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1989

Swimming, Cadiz, Spain -1
Swimming and splashing in the sea at Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. Ships in the port can be seen in the distance. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Geese, Rutland Water
A flight of geese take off from Rutland Water in Leicestershire. They are silhouetted against a blank sky. A dead tree is in the foreground. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

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"La Lutte Contre Les Elements: A Captivating Journey Through Nature's Battles" As the sun sets over Cleggan, Connemara in County Galway, Ireland, a majestic Viking ship emerges from the silhouette of the horizon. Its 3D graphics bring to life an epic tale of bravery and resilience. Meanwhile, in Glasgow, preparations for the Garden Festival are underway. The vibrant colors and intricate designs create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset. On the coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Marsh Daisy flowers sway gently in the breeze. Their delicate beauty stands defiantly against the elements that shape this rugged landscape. In Cologne Cathedral at dusk, Koelner Dom casts its imposing shadow over Cologne cityscape. The contrast between darkness and light symbolizes humanity's eternal struggle with faith and doubt. At Frankfurt Airport in Germany, a Jumbo Jet Boeing 747 descends from above. Viewed from below on its landing approach, it represents mankind's constant quest to conquer new heights and overcome challenges. In Caernarfon, Wales, a man and woman stand side by side as they watch nature's masterpiece unfold before them - a radiant sunset painting hues across the sky. Silhouetted against this awe-inspiring backdrop is their love story etched forever in time. Beneath towering trees in Nettleton village lies another scene of harmony between man and nature - a horse grazing peacefully amidst lush green fields. It reminds us of our deep connection with these magnificent creatures who have been our loyal companions throughout history. In Ryecroft Estate Walsall children play joyfully without any worries or fears; their laughter fills every corner of this enchanting place where innocence reigns supreme. A small boy walks along Tenby Beach accompanied by his faithful dog as they explore every inch of sand left behind by receding tides. Together they embrace adventure while leaving footprints behind, a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration.