Scratches Collection (page 5)

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) adult male, preening on water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, february

Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) adult, foraging, scratching ground with feet, Noosa, Queensland, Australia

Domestic Chicken, Welsummer, freerange hen, scratching in soil, Essex, England, august

Common Ground-dove (Columbina passerina) adult male, scratching in sand, Grenada, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Glacial erosion. Grooves in bedrock from the movement of a glacier. This type of erosion is called abrasion. As a glacier moves across land, it picks up debris, which is carried with the ice

Glacial striation, Switzerland
Glacial striation. View over the striated (grooved) surface of bedrock in front of the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland. These grooves were formed as the glacier passed over the rock

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata) young, scratching ear, sitting in hotspring, near Nagano, Honshu, Japan, winter

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) young scratching on log, Lake Manyara N. P. Tanzania
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) young scratching on log, Lake Manyara N.P. Tanzania

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) young scratching

Old Salt shows a young lad his telescope
An elderly sailor seated on the end of a weathered groyne lets an inquisitive young lad peer through his telescope, as the terns swoop overhead

Papal Audience 1898
Pope Leo XIII gives audience to a lady, while a cardinal sits nearby looking rather bored, and another religious person scratches his chin in a puzzled kind of way

Restaurant / Paying Bill
The waiter waits as the customer studies the bill and scratches his head in consternation

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"Unveiling the Artistry: Blacksmith at Work in His Forge, Creating Intricate Scratches" Witness the mesmerizing craftsmanship of a skilled blacksmith as he toils away in his fiery forge, meticulously etching scratches onto metal surfaces. Each stroke of his hammer brings forth intricate patterns and textures, transforming raw materials into works of art. Triangle Textures emerge from the depths of glowing embers, revealing a symphony of lines and grooves that captivate the eye. Meanwhile, in Western Division, Gambia, an adult Callithrix Monkey finds solace in scratching its arm amidst lush surroundings. March's gentle breeze carries whispers of tranquility as this playful primate indulges in simple pleasures. Similarly, perched on a branch is an adult Galah bird gracefully scratching itself; its vibrant plumage contrasting against nature's canvas. As we delve deeper into these scratched narratives, we find ourselves pondering life's fleeting moments. Behind The Sun lies a tale untold - Early Days filled with memories now lost to time. But it's too late now; regrets linger like echoes within our hearts. Will there be not a trace left behind? Only time will reveal if these scratches will fade or endure. In this ever-changing world where connections come and go like passing seasons, Some People Stay In Your Heart Forever. Their presence leaves indelible imprints upon our souls – much like DDE-90020682 etched onto forgotten pages – reminding us that love transcends physical boundaries. Amidst all this contemplation lie humble black pots simmering with stories yet untold. These vessels hold secrets whispered by generations past - tales woven through scratches borne out of necessity and creativity alike. So let us embrace these scratches - symbols of human ingenuity and resilience across cultures and species alike. They remind us that even though time may wear away their surface allure, their essence remains eternal – forever engraved upon our collective consciousness.