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Male Ostrich (Struthio camelus) protecting chicks from the sun with its wings, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

Female Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing up, with two cubs nearby, Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary, British Columbia, Canada, June

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, July

Meerkat / Suricate family group (Suricatta suricata) standing alert together, Kalahari Meerkat Project, Van Zylsrus, Northern Cape, South Africa

Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) mother grooming baby, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya, Africa, August

Magellanic Oystercatcher (Haematopus leucopodus)
A Magellanic Oystercatcher along with a newly hatched chick.Carcass Island

The Christmas Angel. Artist: Sugai, Yumi
The Christmas Angel. Found in the collection of © Yumi Sugai, Private collection

Guardian angel. Artist: Sugai, Yumi
Guardian angel. Found in the collection of © Yumi Sugai, Private collection

An angel of the pink lily. Artist: Sugai, Yumi
An angel of the pink lily. Found in the collection of © Yumi Sugai, Private collection

The angel of the Golden pearl. Artist: Sugai, Yumi
The angel of the Golden pearl. Found in the collection of © Yumi Sugai, Private collection

After Bathing, 1915, (1932). Artist: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
After Bathing, 1915, (1932). Painting held at the Museo Sorolla, Madrid. From An Outline of Modern Painting in Europe and America, by S. C. Kaines Smith. [The Medici Society, London, 1932]

Journey Under the Stars Alt Horizontal Version
A majestic hot air balloon soars under the stars of the Milky Way, over the desert - Mesquite Dunes of Death Valley National Park

Friar Gate Derby, 1941 a42_00903
115A - 117A Friar Gate, Derby. The exterior of 115A-117A Friar Gate, premises of Wendy (115A), The Berlitz School of Languages (116) and The Friary Salon (117)

Great Western Arcade Birmingham, 1941 a42_00436
GREAT WESTERN ARCADE, TEMPLE ROW, BIRMINGHAM. The entrance to the Great Western Arcade from Temple Row with two signs for ARP Shelters visible on lamp posts in the foreground

Portugal, Algarve, Alvor, Storks in nest

France, Vaucluse, Provence, Gordes, illuminated at night

Kijivu, a western lowland gorilla, holds her newborn baby at Pragues zoo in Prague April 24, 2010. Kijivu, 16, had her first offspring, a female named Moja in December 2004

A mountain gorilla plays with a young gorilla in a clearing in Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the border town of Bunagana October 21, 2012

A woman carrying an umbrella is silhouetted from behind a window covered with rain drops during wet weather in Colombo April 29, 2014

Long-tailed macaques rest after eating at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok, November 28, 2010

Mexican state police holds Beretta 9mm pistol at police barracks in Monterrey
A Mexican state police officer holds a Beretta 9mm pistol at the police barracks in Monterrey, Mexico March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Ibex 7 mm lead free hunting bullets are seen in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

A vendor holds up an umbrella as he seeks shelter from the heavy rain under a bus stand near the Galle Face beach in Colombo, November 2, 2013

Two baby Meerkats stand in the sunshine in their enclosure at Chester Zoo in Chester, northern England April 16, 2010. The three week old babies have gone on show to the public for the first time

Loaded magazines for a Glock 19, 9 mm Para and for a Glock 20, 10 mm Auto pistol are seen in Vienna, Austria, March 22, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Lions cuddle in their enclosure at the at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg
Lion named Carbora cuddles with a lioness in their enclosure at the Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg March 4, 2011. REUTERS/Christian Charisius (GERMANY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Polar bear Huggies licks her twin cubs while breastfeeding them during their first public appearance at the Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen February 29, 2012

An Uromastyx lizard, also known as a dabb lizard, crosses a road in a desert near Tabuk April 19, 2013. The lizards, which are considered a delicacy in some parts of the Middle East

A puffin drops the sand eels it was carrying as it is chased by a gull on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast, northern England July 8, 2013

A tigress lays beside a cub she gave birth to in captivity, at the Villa Lorena animal refuge center in Cali September 11, 2010. The refuge takes in injured and abandoned animals from circuses

Cheetah cubs sit in their enclosure at the zoo in Muenster, Germany June 2, 2015. Seven cheetah cubs were born on April 28 to their mother Namoja and have yet to be named

A two-month-old lion cub plays with his mother Joy in their enclosure at Zurichs zoo September 15, 2010. The lion cubs were born on July 14, 2010

Barn owls chicks sit in a box in Israels Beit Shean Valley, near the border with Jordan
Barn owl chicks sit in a box in Israels Beit Shean Valley, near the border with Jordan May 13, 2012. The chicks are the product of a joint Israeli-Jordanian project launched in 2002

A guereza monkey (Colobus Guereza) holds a newborn baby at Prague Zoo, Czech Republic, August 7, 2015. The guereza monkey baby was born on July 31, according to the zoo

Pusha the cat licks a baby squirrel in Bakhchisaray
Pusha the cat, which adopted four orphaned baby squirrels and currently feeds and lives with them, lies at a local park of miniatures in Bakhchisaray, Crimea April 25, 2019

A zookeeper feeds Korzhik, Rogalik and Keksik, orphaned roe deer fawns, at the Royev Ruchey zoo in Krasnoyarsk, Russia August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Two Mexican hyena cubs are seen during a media tour in Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, Mexico July 25, 2019. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Lifeguard beach hut, Miami beach, Miami, Florida, USA

France, Languedoc, Carcassonne, girl walking on wall to Aude gate (MR)

Moon over Corbiere Lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands

Perspective view of human body, whole organs and bones

Human body with internal organs, nervous system, lymphatic system and circulatory system
Transparent human body with internal organs, nervous system, lymphatic system and circulatory system

Development of trench warfare in France by Matania
Protecting the man and armouring the trench. French soldiers wearing the new steel helmet holding an armoured trench during a violent German artillery bombardment

Firemen Fireman Tackling Fire-fighter Fire-fighters
Firemen tackle a city blaze after a bombing raid on London in 1940 during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Second Year

The Lifeguard Lookout Station on The Beach at Deauville, Calvados, Cote Fleurie, Deauville, Normandy, France, Europe

Me and Ma
Renee Doyle

Love
Nan Wei

Tender moment
Xavier Ortega

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"Guardians of Protection: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the past with "The guardian angel, 1897, " a timeless symbol that has watched over countless souls. Marvel at the enigmatic "Plague doctor, " an eerie 17th-century artwork representing those who risked their lives to shield others from deadly diseases. Travel across continents to witness the steadfast "Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse Door County Wisconsin" standing tall against treacherous waves, guiding ships safely home. Feel the divine embrace in "Under the Protection of the Gods, " where ancient deities shield humanity from harm. Discover strength and resilience in iconic structures like "Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, " proudly guarding America's shores. Unearth history atop the majestic Malvern Hills as you explore an Iron-age British Camp hill fort amidst autumn's vibrant hues. Witness modern marvels like the formidable "Thames Barrier on River Thames" shielding London from devastating floods while Canary Wharf stands tall in defiance. Lose yourself in time within Dubrovnik's Old Town City walls, a fortress offering sanctuary for centuries. Experience tender protection as a mother sea otter carries her young pup through Monterey Bay's waters, reminding us of nature's nurturing embrace. Stand alongside brave soldiers marching past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour, exemplifying unwavering dedication to safeguarding our freedoms. Gaze upon St. Catherines Point Lighthouse on Isle of Wight, its beacon piercing through darkness to guide sailors towards safety. Finally, find solace on Griffiths Island as its lighthouse illuminates paths for weary travelers seeking refuge along Australia's rugged coastline. From heavenly guardians to man-made bastions and natural wonders alike, these captivating images remind us that protection takes many forms throughout time and space – each one essential for our well-being and peace of mind.