Pattern Collection (page 9)

Striking fashion at Henley Royal regatta. Photo shows, Mrs Allan Kennedy in a striking fashion at henley Regatta, with Mr Brocklebank. 3 July 1935

Classic tubular shore break surfing wave typical of this region, Playa Hermosa, San Juan del Sur, Rivas Province, Nicaragua, Central America

Stained glass windows in the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence Cathedral), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Traditional Moroccan teapots for sale in the souks, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tunisia, Tabarka, Trilobate floor mosaic, depicting life in a farm
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Trilobate floor mosaic, detail. Life in a farm: the farm, the barns and the houses. From Tabarka, Tunisia

Switzerland, Besel, Poet
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), The Poet

Netherlands, Holland, Aerial view of the Polders near Amsterdam
Aerial view of the Polders near Amsterdam - Holland, Netherlands

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

A coiled Royal Python with its head at the centre, for maximum protection

Design for Borders (Wallpaper). Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1933

Detail of carved portal arch, Lom Stave Church, Oppland, Gudbrandsdal, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

A rose window in Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Troyes cathedral, in Gothic style, dating from around 1200, Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardennes, France, Europe

Scyliorhinus canicula, dogfish
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the scales of a dogfish (x 40)

Diatoms
Selected slide of a group of fossil diatoms collected from Bori, Hungary in September 1895 and viewed under the light microscipe using differential interfereance contrast

Polished slab of labradorite
Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface

Jewish wedding chuppah, Grand Choral Synagogue, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Roman mosaic, Kourion (Curium), Limassol, Cyprus, Europe

Southern Giraffe markings CRH 947 Moremi, Botswana Giraffa camelopardalis © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-947 Southern Giraffe markings Moremi, Botswana Giraffa camelopardalis Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Giant Atlas Moth - close up of wing scales - South East Asia - controlled conditions 14661
BB-2514 Giant Atlas Moth - close up of wing scales South East Asia Attacus atlas controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant Day Gecko - foot magnified to show suction pads - controlled conditions 12966
BB-2469 Giant Day Gecko - foot magnified to show suction pads - controlled conditions Phelsuma grandis Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Foggy Bottom Metro station platform, part of the Washington D. C. metro system, Washington D. C
Foggy Bottom Metro station platform, part of the Washington D.C. metro system, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Pucci outfit, 1965
Cotton velvet apres-ski jacket in a characteristic print of Florentine colour, partnered this season by second skin silk jersey tights, printed to match and ending in little trompe l oeil boots

Macrophotograph of Agrias claudina wing
Agrias claudina butterfly wing macrophotograph. The wing is covered in scales, which together make up the colourful patterns. These scales can be lost without impairing the butterfly in flight

Yellowtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus) swimming over a coral reef. These fish inhabit shallow waters and feed on algae and small invertebrates

Human fingerprint
Fingerprint. Computer artwork of a human fingerprint. A fingerprint is formed by epidermal ridges, creating a distinct pattern. Each pattern is unique to an individual, even for identical twins

Cauliflower head, SEM
Cauliflower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis). The arrangement of florets around the head is according to a Fibonacci series

Molecular orbitals. Computer model of a mixture of molecular orbitals. The electrons in molecules can be arranged in different patterns, giving rise to different energies

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub at a kill, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Common zebra (Burchells zebra) (Equus burchelli) mare and colt, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

rainbow eucalyptus tree bark

castor bean leaf

Dinosaurs - Agatized bone Close-up of a polished section of a Sauropod dinosaur bone from the Morrison Formation
FG-6486-C Dinosaurs - Agatized bone Close-up of a polished section of a Sauropod dinosaur bone from the Morrison Formation (Upper Jurassic) of Colorado

Welsh woman in traditional costume on a donkey
A young Welsh woman in traditional costume, riding a donkey sidesaddle. This was the usual form of transport at the time -- for example

Old English Sheepdog turned into wool
An Old English Sheepdog with its enterprising owner, who has spun its coat into balls of wool for knitting

Seminole Indians - USA, Florida, Everglades
The Everglades, Florida, USA. Seminole Indians on the Tamiami Trail. The Kitchen of Chesnut Billys Indian Camp. The Tamiami Trail was opened in 1928

Jack Frost
A small elf, possibly Jack Frost, paints an intricate pattern onto a cold window pane, using a friendly bird as artistic reference

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Carpet Factory (Usak)
Armenian or Greek women at work at a carpet factory at Usak, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. They sit on the carpet they are slowly producing

Abyssinian cat on whicker chair
An Abyssinian cat sitting on a whicker chair. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Colourful traditional clothes for sale, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Newly groomed piste, St. Anton am Arlberg, Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, Europe

Ornate architectural detail above the entrance to the Royal Palace, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Iban tribeswoman mending bamboo longhouse verandah floor, Lemanak River, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Peacock - feather from tail train
PM-10516 Peacock - feather from tail train Pavo cristatus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - T type (tip-splitting morphotype)
LRDS-232 Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - T type (tip-splitting morphotype) magnification x5.6 (A4 size)

Peacock Feather detail of male
FEU-595 Peacock Feather detail of male Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

USA - The Wave, a breathtaking work of art, naturally carved in beautiful red
TD-1853 The Wave, North Coyote Buttes North Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA A breathtaking work of art

Bamboo - detail of the stubble
PPG-1582 Bamboo - detail of the stubble Phyllostachys pubescens Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Azulejos tiles in the Mudejar style, Casa de Pilatos, Santa Cruz district, Seville, Andalusia (Andalucia), Spain, Europe

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"Unveiling the Intricate Beauty: Exploring Patterns Across Time and Space" From the mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic to the synchronized oars of Rowing Boat Eight, patterns have adorned our world since ancient times. In Strawberry Fields Memorial, Imagine Mosaic pays homage to John Lennon, while Central Park in Manhattan becomes a canvas for nature's patterned wonders. Witness the harmony of honey bees on a honeycomb, meticulously crafting their intricate homes. Ascend the breathtaking Spiral staircase at Queens House in Greenwich or marvel at the 19th Century Moroccan wall feature that tells tales of craftsmanship and tradition. Even fingerprints reveal their unique patterns, tracing back centuries to unravel mysteries from long ago. Delve into history with fossil ammonites under UV light, transporting us to Mahajanga Province in Madagascar during Upper Early Cretaceous times. Gaze upon ethereal winged heads of Ethiopian cherubs adorning ceilings or stand in awe beneath Millau Viaduct as it gracefully spans over Tarn River Valley in France. Let your imagination sail away on a Viking ship silhouette against a sunset backdrop brought to life through stunning 3D graphics. And as fireworks illuminate London's sky behind Big Ben during New Year celebrations, they create ephemeral patterns that symbolize hope and new beginnings. Patterns weave themselves into every corner of our existence – from art and architecture to nature's delicate tapestry. They remind us that beauty lies not only in grand designs but also within the smallest details waiting patiently for us to discover them.