People In The Background Collection (page 22)

Ornate ghost pipefish amongst debris and rubbish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) amongst volcanic debris and rubbish, with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Diver and boat above black coral bushes in French Cay, Turks and Caicos

A huge gorgonian grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A huge gorgonian grows on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Great white shark and pilot fish, Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Female great white shark and pilot fish, Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Soft coral reef, Indonesia

The coral encrusted stern of the Japanese Cross Wreck
The coral encrusted stern of the Cross Wreck, a Japanese coaster sunk in World War 2. Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Close-up view of soft tree coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Close-up view of soft tree coral (Dendronephthya sp.) with diver in background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A large sponge with diver in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A snorkeler swims above a shipwreck in Palaus inner lagoon
A snorkeler swims above a shipwreck now serving as an artificial reef in Palaus inner lagoon. Artificial reefs attract colonizing invertebrates and reef fish

Wreck diving on the Superior Producer in Curacao

Diver swims past a large sea anenome on a Fijian reef

Orange sponge with crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
Orange sponge with crinoid attached and diver, Papua New Guinea

Broadclub Cuttlefish with diver, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) with diver, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A black and yellow Crinoid with diver and sunburst in background
A black and yellow Crinoid, with diver and sunburst in the background, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

World champion free diver and his team shot from inside a sunken barge
World champion free diver and his team in training shot from inside a sunken barge 90 feet below in Bimini, Bahamas

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone National Park
September 12, 2009 - Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin geothermal area, Yellowstone Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The MH-60R (Romeo) Tactical Operational Flight Trainer
Coronado, California, August 5, 2007 a The MH-60R (Romeo) Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) rises as personnel and visitors watch

An F / A-18E Super Hornet trap landing on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman
A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet trap landing on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman. Truman is deployed in support of maritime security operations

Vintage Civil War print of Union General George McClellan on horseback

An E-2C Hawkeye launches from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln
Pacific Ocean, December 24, 2011 - An E-2C Hawkeye launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master first and third prototypes taken at Venegono Airport, Italy

World War II photo of Joseph Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill
Vintage World War II photo of Premier Joseph Stalin, President Harry Truman, and Prime Minister Winston Churchill

A long line up of B-1B Lancers at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
A long line up of 7th Bomb Wing B-1B Lancers on the ramp at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Two Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft parked in the hangar at Natal Air Force Base
Two Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft of the Brazilian Air Force parked in the hangar at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, during Cruzeiro Do Sul (Cruzex)

A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U. S. Air Force Academy
May 11, 2007 - A CV-22 Osprey sits on display at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The famed Academy chapel is in the background

An SA330J Puma helicopter conducts vertical replenishement
Arabian Sea, January 24, 2012 - An SA330J Puma helicopter from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo ammunition ship USNS Richard E

Two M-ATVs await transport on a C-17 Globemaster III
September 30, 2009 - Two Mine Resistant Ambush Protected all terrain vehicles, also known as M-ATV, await transport on a C-17 Globemaster III at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina

A convoy of Cougar MRAPs driving towards Aliabad, Afghanistan
A convoy of U.S. Navy EOD Cougar MRAPs driving south on A7 towards Aliabad from Kunduz, Afghanistan

A MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of USS George H. W. Bush
Atlantic Ocean, May 1, 2012 - A MV-22 Osprey prepares for landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

A C-2A Greyhound taxis on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Atlantic Ocean, March 25, 2012 - A C-2A Greyhound taxis on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

The TH-1H Weapons System Trainer full motion flight simulators
January 30, 2009 - U.S. Air Force helicopter pilots will train on the first of two new TH-1H Weapons System Trainers displayed for the public at Warrior Hall, near Fort Rucker, Alabama

Three M-ATVs guard the top of the wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

An F / A-18 Hornet of the U. S. Navy aboard USS Eisenhower
Mediterranean Sea, July 12, 2012 - An F/A-18 Hornet of the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower

U. S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq
April 8, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq during airlift operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) and a RC-135V / W
A US Air Force E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) and a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft sit in static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo

Afghan Army convoy drives along the wadi ridge in Afghanistan
Afghan Army drives their HMMWV and HMMWV ambulance along the wadi ridge in Kunduz, Afghanistan

U. S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

An armed Iraqi Army guard provides security at a polling station for the constitutional referendum. The Iraqi Army guard wears a burgundy beret

Aircraft parked on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) at the end of another flying day in the Arabian Sea during Operation Enduring Freedom operations

MQ-1 Predators in a shelter at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
Maintence crews from the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, work on MQ-1 Predators in a shelter

Vintage American Civil War print of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, circa 1863

An F / A-18F Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/A-18F Super Hornet moving to the catapult aboard USS George H.W. Bush

U. S. Marine Corps Mine Resistant Ambush Protected all-terrain vehicles
October 12, 2010 - U.S. Marine Corps Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles sit at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The vehicle was used to convoy fuel to U.S

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"Unveiling the Hidden Gems: People in the Background" Journey back to 1913, as we explore the Dolomite landscape of Tre Croci in Austria's Vienna. Amidst nature's beauty, people quietly go about their lives, adding a touch of humanity to this picturesque setting. Leipzig, Germany takes us on a historical voyage with its Thomaskirche and Thomasschule. These landmarks were witness to Bach's musical genius, but let us not forget the unsung heroes who supported his artistry behind the scenes. Step into London's Underground at Golders Green station through a color engraving from the early 1900s. As bustling commuters rush by, it is easy to overlook those individuals who keep this vital public transport system running smoothly day after day. Travel across continents to Okinawa, Japan and discover Naha's Surijo Castle – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that stands as a testament to ancient Asian history. In this illustration, amidst grandeur and architectural marvels, ordinary people carry on their daily routines unaware of their significance in preserving cultural heritage. Witnessing athletes passing batons during relay races is an exhilarating sight; however, spare a moment for sports officials diligently observing every move from afar – ensuring fair play and maintaining order within these thrilling events. The Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat stand tall as symbols of Babylonian civilization in ancient times; yet beyond these magnificent structures lies an entire population whose lives shaped history far more than any monument ever could. Gaze towards Mars' moon Phobos aboard a spaceship orbiting above – an awe-inspiring image indeed. But remember that behind every scientific achievement are countless scientists and engineers working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make such ventures possible. Transport yourself back in time as Aztecs welcome conquistadors under Moctezuma's watchful eye at Tenochtitlan.