Difficult Collection (page 8)

Silhouette Of Four Mountian Climbers As They Ascend Mount Ascension Before Sunrise Lost Lake Seward Alaska Kenai Peninsula Summer

Hawaii, Maui, Olowalu, Stand Up Paddling

USA, Hawaii Islands, Maui, Surfer On Huge Wave; Peahi-Jaws

Person Surfing In Winter In Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Kachemak Bay, Alaska

All that remains is to close the blessed trunk! from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

25-29 years, adversity, animals, burden, business, businessman, california, challenge
Elephant sitting on mixed race businessmanOs lap

Comic Postcard - Sport - Billiards - Cannon off the cush (1/2) Date: circa 1905

Cartoon, Bismarck and Gambetta. Leon Gambetta, French statesman, is looking for some stolen property (Alsace and Lorraine), which Otto von Bismarck, German Chancellor, is hiding behind his back

Nakajima C6N-Saiun Myrt -capable of reaching nearly 380mph, this carrier-going reconnaisssance type was difficult to catch

WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers advance in snow
WW1 - Eastern Front - German soldiers shovel through the winter snow to aid the passage of an advancing artillery regiment

USA, Minnesota, Sandstone, Black Bear Cub Stuck in a Tree

Illustration, person stranded on deserted island with single palm tree

The Highland of Iceland close to the ring road during winter in stormy and sunny weather conditions. europe, northern europe, iceland, February

A Human Cork
A human cork ! One of the most difficult feats in Royal Life Saving Societys Diploma tests is raising arms above ones head and even reading a newspaper whilst floating! Date: 1930s

Anti-German cartoon, Germans at Verdun, WW1
An anti-German cartoon by a Belgian cartoonist showing the German Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, having difficulties on the battlefield at Verdun, north eastern France

Doulton Bathroom Suite
Green and white is always a good colour scheme for a bathroom, although this is difficult to judge in black and white! An Art Deco Doulton bathroom suite - stylish!

Tennis / Dashing Man Plays
Dashing man plays a difficult tennis shot

Victorian scrap - French drapeau rough
Victorian scrap - Political Types - French Drapeau Rough. late 19th century

Victorian scrap - Facts in Argument
Victorian scrap - Political Types - Facts in Argument. late 19th century

Communist China - communication team in water
Adults and children, members of a philosophy communication team, crossing a river in the mountainous area of Dabie, in Henan (He Nan)

Bagram Belly, Afghanistan, 2002. Watercolour on paper by Gordon Rushmer, 2002. Portable latrine used by troops in Bagram Air Base, Parwin Province

Muddling through the mud of Flanders, 1917
A trio of pictures that appeared in The Graphic in 1917, showing the difficult working conditions that horses on the front lines had to face in World War One. 1917

Transporting supplies to Handeni, East Africa, WW1
British troops having difficulty transporting medical supplies to Handeni, East Africa (now in Tanzania), during WW1. 1916

George Ernest Studdy, baby penguins on ice
George Ernest Studdy, illustration for an animal book. Baby penguins have such short legs, they find it difficult to walk on the ice. Date: 1941

Disabled Dance Class
Disabled children are taught to dance by teacher Miss Betsy Adlard, using the special methods invented by Miss Margaret Morris. It is difficult for them, but fun. Date: 1930s

Felling Trees
Two men tackle a difficult tree that is leaning over. Their aim is to get the saw as close to the base as possible Date: 1930s

Norwegian Snow Plow
A Norwegian snow plow, drawn by eight or ten horses - in this snow, its difficult to count them ! Date: 1905

Difficult Choice 1924
A young lady faces a difficult choice at the shoe shop - which pair of Perugia shoes to go for. Perhaps the crocodile skin pair of lace-ups? Date: 1924

Cartoon, Trying to stop a taxi. A man tries to attract the attention of a cabbie in a Paris street. He comments that it was hard enough trying to stop the Boche for four years

American settlers on a difficult journey
American settlers on a long and difficult journey. Date: 1890

Cartoon, Difficult extraction, WW1
Cartoon, Difficult extraction. French soldiers undertake some impromptu dental work for a colleague. Don t worry, old friend, we ll get them! Date: 1916

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, inspector counting hounds
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- an excise officer counting hounds in the days when dog licences were required. Not surprisingly, he is having difficulty counting sixty couples who keep moving around

The Swift, Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire
View of the Swift, a difficult stretch of water to jump in the Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire. Date: 1936

Soldiers and horses on the Western Front, WW1, travelling through the snow. Date: 1914-1918

Rumpler D I German fighter biplane (serial no. 1589/18) which came too late to take part in the First World War. It was apparently difficult to build

Junkers Ju 88A -Germanys standard light bomber throughout the war Its speed made it difficult to intercept

Common Sandpiper - on the nest; common but difficult to find on taiga forest floor near river Negustyah, (Totanus hypoleucos)

Scouting trek in Ghana, West Africa
Scouting trek after heavy rains in Ghana, West Africa, with the recently appointed Commissioners Jack Stapleton and George Djabanor Date: 1948

Traffic congestion, Covent Garden, London WC2
Traffic congestion in the Covent Garden area, London WC2, 26 March 1959, looking down towards The Strand, with the corner of Maiden Lane, and the offices of The Lady magazine on the left

Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1
LFB Special Service attempting to lift a car from a basement in Claverton Street, London SW1, on 24 July 1958. It was a difficult exercise, as the car kept getting caught on masonry, etc

Cars blocking Lisle Street, London WC2. Parking was allowed on both sides of this one-way street, making it difficult for fire services to get through in an emergency

Difficult provisioning condition on the Yser Plain.. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Two boys with teddy bears, Redruth, Cornwall
Two boys with teddy bears, en route to a Teddy Bears Picnic at their school in Redruth, Cornwall

Grooming a mule, WW1
Three soldiers struggling to groom an unruly mule in his stall with one of them grumbling, " Nah tehn, Undred Legs!" Date: 1916

Halting a mule, WW1
A soldier has difficult trying to bring an unruly mule to a halt at an Army Remount Depot, as a mule has no " mouth" in the same way a horse responds to a bridle). Date: 1916

Trying to shoe a mule, WW1
Men at an Army Remount Department attempt, with difficulty, an unmanageable mule during the First World War. Date: 1916

Allied troops in Burma by G. H. Davis
How the Allied troops in Burma are kept fit: fresh meat and vegetables carried great distances in refrigerators. Showing the system of transport of fresh supplies by rail

Deck flying by G. H. Davis
Deck flying: problems met by pilots of the Fleet Air Arm. The arts of flying from and landing on naval aircraft carriers: difficulties created by rolling and pitching ships, by bumpy air

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"The Broad and Narrow Way: Navigating the Difficult Path to Heaven or Hell" In this captivating artwork titled "Diana of the Uplands, " created by Charles Wellington Furse in 1903-1904, we are presented with a thought-provoking religious concept. The painting depicts Diana, symbolizing purity and righteousness, standing at a crossroad that represents the broad and narrow paths leading to either heaven or hell. It serves as a reminder that our choices in life can determine our eternal destiny. As we delve into history, we encounter "Love Locked Out" by Anna Lea Merritt from 1889. This mesmerizing piece portrays love as an elusive force locked out from human hearts due to their own actions. It reminds us that sometimes love can be difficult to find or maintain if not nurtured and cherished. Moving on to JMW Turner's masterpiece, "Shoeburyness Fisherman Hailing a Whitstable Hoy, " we witness the challenges faced by fishermen braving treacherous waters for their livelihoods. Their determination amidst adversity highlights how even everyday tasks can become difficult struggles. The Royal Navy's role on the home front during times of conflict cannot be overlooked. Their unwavering commitment is showcased in images capturing their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, an Autocar Poster promoting the Targa Florio race in Sicily takes us into the world of motorsports where drivers push themselves beyond limits on demanding tracks. The poster serves as a testament to their relentless pursuit of victory despite facing countless obstacles along the way. Sports also take center stage with Walter Hagen at Muirfield in 1929 - his focused gaze reflecting both his skill and dedication required to excel in golfing tournaments held on challenging courses worldwide. Amidst bustling city life captured in Covent Garden's traffic congestion photograph, one cannot help but ponder over daily difficulties faced by commuters navigating through crowded streets.