Life Collection

RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women

RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908
The RNLI Lifeboat Arab II being towed across the sands at Harlyn Bay to be launched, followed by a mixed group of men, women and children

Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), ca. 1700. Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING At Plymouth, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 1914, by Jennie A. Brownscombe

Curiosity rover, artwork
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater. Launch is palneed for November/ December 2011

Alchemical tree, Philosophia reformata
The Alchemical Tree. Engraving depicting a tree surrounded by figures used in allegory by alchemists. The tree itself carries symbols representing the Moon, Sun and five planets

David Attenborough, British naturalist
David Attenborough. Caricature of the British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Frederick Attenborough (born 1926) holding a frog

Roman memento mori mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Fresh loquat (Eriobotrya) fruits and green leaves

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims, 1621. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Dandelion seeds flying away

The Effects of Good Government in the Countryside, (detail), 1338-1340. Artist: Ambrogio Lorenzetti
The Effects of Good Government in the Countryside, (detail), 1338-1340. Ambrogio Lorenzetti frescoed the side walls of the Council Room (Sala dei Nove) of the City Hall (Palazzo Pubblico) of Siena

View at the old town of Modica Italy

Picture No. 11676343
Mahimahi / Common Dolphinfish (composite image) Date:

A black and white still life image of a brass clarinet

Vitruvian man with flare in chest
Vitruvian man with flare across his chest, conceptual computer artwork. Leonardo da Vincis famous anatomical sketch is shown here with a bright flare across his chest

Kepler Mission space telescope, artwork. The NASA Kepler Mission is designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars

ALEUT HUNTER, 1816. An Aleut hunter wearing a wooden peaked hat, in the Bering Sea. Watercolor, 1816, by Louis Choris

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: VILLAGE 1591. Colored engraving by Theodore de Bry after Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

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Lifeguards Surfboard and warning flags on beach Sennen Cove, Cornwall, UK

Amitaba Buddha in his manifestation of Boundless Life sitting holding a vessel containing the nectar of immortality. Tibetan Art. Bronze. 18th century

CONFEDERATE CAMP, 1861. Confederate troops from Mississippi practicing with the Bowie knife in camp. Wood engraving from a Northern American newspaper of 1861

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Europe at night, satellite image. North is towards top left. Yellow lights mark the major cities. The Mediterranean coast is densely populated, as is the mainland of Britain

Life Guitar 1913 Oil canvas 26 x 39 1 / 2 66 100. 3 cm
Life, Guitar, 1913, Oil, canvas, 26 x 39 1/2, 66 100.3 cm, Paintings, Juan Gris, Spanish, Madrid, 18871927, Boulogne-sur-Seine, apparent flatness, composition, depth, bold colors, sudden changes

Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. Artist: Stephen Reid
Dickens Centenary Stamp, 1912. The Charles Dickens (1812-1870) centenary was celebrated in 1912, a committee was established to collect funds for the benefit of the descendants of the great writer

Caravan of life
Trevor Cole

Chapel Rock / Peak Rock, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860s
A view of Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, and the entrance to Polperro harbour. An open boat with a number of people can be seen in the foreground. Lobster pots have been left to dry

Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh, 1656. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh, 1656. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Kassel

Rescue with the breeches buoy
Antique illustration of a Rescue with the breeches buoy

Picture No. 11676238
Branching Frogspawn Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

Boston terrier and puppies
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Boston terrier with litter of five week old puppies. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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Palau Nautilus (Nautilus belauensis), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Panoramic view of St Kilda Pier Melbourne
Several Boats docked in front of the Melbourne Skyline

Marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral
Collection of marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral

Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s
Recruitment illustration of a Black Union regiment of soldiers and their White commanding officer, labeled Come and join us, brothers, 1860s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum), garlic variety

An old man watches on as a shack in Kingsdown is demolished. 1936

Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10751665
Common Frog - tadpole (Rana temporaria) Date:

NATIVE AMERICANS / FISHING. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest catching whitefish in the rapids of the Columbia
NATIVE AMERICANS/FISHING. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest catching whitefish in the rapids of the Columbia River, Washington Territory. Wood engraving, 1871

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

Sea fan, X-ray
Sea fan coral. Coloured X-ray of a sea fan, or gorgonian. Sea fans are coral-like organisms that live in a large colony. Each organism, or polyp

Creation of the heaven and earth
God creating the world by compass. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a manuscript of the 1400s

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Life is a mosaic of experiences, just like the intricate Roman seafood mosaic that tells tales of ancient civilizations and their love for the sea. It reminds us to embrace the richness life has to offer. In our journey through life, we can find solace in Amitabha, the Buddha of Sukhavati, who represents a peaceful Western Pure Land where all beings can attain enlightenment. His teachings guide us towards inner peace and contentment. As we gather around tables adorned with abundance during Thanksgiving, let us remember Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting depicting The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth in 1914. It symbolizes gratitude and unity among diverse communities coming together. Curiosity rover explores distant lands on Mars, reminding us that life is an adventure filled with endless possibilities waiting to be discovered. Let curiosity be our guiding force as we navigate through unknown territories. Just like the alchemical tree representing transformation and growth, life presents opportunities for personal evolution and self-discovery. Embrace change and allow yourself to bloom into your true potential. David Attenborough's passion for nature inspires us to appreciate Earth's wonders. Life flourishes in every corner of this planet; it is our duty to protect its delicate balance for future generations. The Roman memento mori mosaic serves as a reminder that life is fleeting but precious. It urges us not only to seize each moment but also cherish those dear to us before time slips away. The RNLI lifeboat Arab II stationed at Harlyn Bay stands tall as a symbol of bravery and rescue amidst treacherous waters—a testament to human compassion that saves lives when they hang by a thread. Like fresh loquat fruits bursting with flavor against vibrant green leaves, it offers sweetness even in times of uncertainty or hardship—reminding us that joy can always be found if we seek it with open hearts. The RNLI lifeboat Arab I docked at Padstow quay echoes stories of courage and resilience.