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Leaf Frog - group of five camouflaged in leaves - controlled conditions 13479
BB-2501 Leaf Frog - group of five camouflaged in leaves Megophrys nasuta controlled conditions Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

LFCDA-LFB Heavy fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

Parliament (Orszaghaz) through arches of Fishermens Bastion (Halaszbastya) at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Queen Elizabeth II visit coal mine
Queen Elizabeth II dressed in protective white overalls to make her first descent into a coal-mine at Rothes Colliery, Fife, Scotland in 1958

Aerial image of Danebury Ring, an Iron Age hill fort, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies

Adult Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) holding baby, Hirwa group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Portland Bill Lighthouse with blue sky, Dorset
The painted tower of Portland Lighthouse and buildings against a backdrop of a clear blue sky. Built in 1906 from local stone, it stands 35m tall and is still operational

Welsh Terrier, bitch with puppies aged 8 weeks in snowy scene

Wild flowers with Baily Lighthouse in the background, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Baily Lighthouse, Howth, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

A gorgon and panthers from the pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu
The archaic west pediment of the temple of Artemis on Corfu, showing Medusa in the centre fleeing from Perseus. On the left side is Pegasus, and on the right is Chyrisppus

Moose bull, Chugach State Park, Alaska
Moose (Alces alces) bull with antlers (close up) in boreal forest during breading season, fall, Chugach State Park, Alaska

American Sherman Crab, army tank with chains spinning on a cylinder attached by steel arms

Illustration of ice hockey player wearing protective clothing, holding hockey stick near puck

The lighthouse of Marken, North Holland, the Netherlands. This lighthouse is known as Paard van Marken, the Horse of Marken

Coffs harbour jetty, Australia

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

FAMAS 5. 56mm assault rifle
FAMAS 5.56mm assault rifle. The FAMAS is the service rifle of the French military

Havana. El Morro fort and lighthouse
The Morro Castle (Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro), named after the three biblical Magi, is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay in Havana, Cuba

Public street view of Guanajuato City, Mexico. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 16th century old buildings & streets are preserved

A general view of the scene outside Silverdale House, Hampstead Road, London when large crowds assembled to hamper the progress of police who had arrived to give bailiffs support in their attempt to

Puppy Love
The best way to keep a puppy out of harms way, circa 1950. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Chateau de Peyrepertuse, a Cathar castle, Languedoc, France, Europe

Vietnamese Mossy Frog - camouflaged in moss - controlled conditions 14489
BB-2504 Vietnamese Mossy Frog - camouflaged in moss Theloderma corticale controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

LCC-LFB Fireman in his fire kit with new cork helmet
A London fireman in his fire kit, including the new style compressed cork helmet with its LFB crest, which replaced the traditional brass helmets used since the days of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

London Salvage Corps at work with salvage sheets
The London Salvage Corps were financed by the Insurance Companies and were not part of the London Fire Brigade. However they operated in concert with the Brigade

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (purple) engulfing a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) bacterium (pink)

Damp-proofing in a house. Impermeable layer of tar-like material (diagonal black line) inserted in the bedding joint between two courses of brickwork in the wall of a house

Anti-Flu Masks
A man and a woman wearing anti-flu masks. These masks cover the nose and mouth and are designed to prevent germs spreading. They may work but they look very curious!

Adult and infant chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Parasol Fungi ME 180 Edible Lepiota procera © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON
ME-180 Parasol FUNGI Edible Lepiota procera Found Summer - Autumn Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Canada Goose - Female sitting on nest-The most common and best-known goose
CAN-2134 Canada Goose - Female sitting on nest New York, USA Branta canadensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball
SPH-455 Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball UK Armadillidium vulgare Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spine-cheek Anemonefish - in Sea Anemone Tropical Indo-Pacific
KEL-818 Spine-cheek ANEMONE FISH / CLOWN FISH - in Sea Anemone Tropical, Indo-Pacific Premnas biaculeatus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Orangutan - mother with baby 4MP275
TOM-1621 Orangutan - mother with baby Pongo pygmaeus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wild Horse - Mare grazes near her resting colt Summer Western USA WH404
TOM-722 Mustang Wild Horse - Mare grazes near her resting colt, Summer Pryor Mountains, Montana, Western USA Equus caballus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus the Good Shepherd

Flamingo mom with her chick
Xavier Ortega

Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines as a warning to the photographer not to get any closer, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A baby Tyrannosaurus Rex roars while safely standing between its mothers legs
A baby Tyrannosaurus Rex roars defiantely while safely standing between its mothers legs

Virgin of Mercy, detail of the central panel, c. 1429 (tempera on panel)
XIR167594 Virgin of Mercy, detail of the central panel, c.1429 (tempera on panel) by Mirailhet, Jean (d.1457); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Palais Massena, Nice

Ortygia waterfront Promenade, Siracusa, Sicily
Ortygia (Italian: Ortigia) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as CittA Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks

Aberdeen, Scotland - Heading out for a drive in a lovely open-top car. Note the elaborate face covering a scarf assembly swathing the lady passengers head, protecting her from the elements! Date: 1903

Old town and St. Nicholas church on top of Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia

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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.