Shining Collection (#41)

Sunset at Lake Braies and Dolomite Alps, Northern Italy

The sun shines down upon a lake near the mountains

Misty rays in a dark forest, Liselund Slotspark, Denmark

Mountain river at sunset, Ritsa Nature Reserve, Abkhazia, Georgia

Ribno Banderishko Lake with setting Sun, Pirin National Park, Bulgaria
Ribno Banderishko Lake with setting Sun, Pirin National Park, Bansko, Bulgaria

Aurora over Tjeldsundet and Saetertinden Mountain in Norway
Aurora over Tjeldsundet and Saetertinden Mountain in Troms County, Norway. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earths upper atmosphere

Rays from the sun shine down on this colorful seascape

Clear canyon river waters reflect the alien planet in the sky

The lights from ancient pyramids join with the stars overhead

Sunrays shine down on this canyon landscape

Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs flying over a Cretaceous landscape
A pair of Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs flying over a Cretaceous landscape

Territorial confrontation between two male Triceratops during the Cretaceous period of time

A pair of giant Quetzalcoatlus flying over a volcanic landscape during Earths Cretaceous Period

Shonisaurus popularis swimming in prehistoric waters

A Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL student walks across a balance beam
A Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) Training student works to maintain balance while walking across the balance beam portion of the obstacle located at the Naval Amphibious Base Silver Strand

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from an HC-130P / N Combat King
January 9, 2014 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from an Air Force HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Two Diplodocus dinosaurs wade through shallow water to eat some vegetation

A Prognathodon saturator swimming in prehistoric waters

Giant Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs flying above the clouds of a Cretaceous sky during their annual migration

Kronosaurus queenslandicus dives into the ocean depths

A group of Pteranodons take flight on a clear sunny day. Pteranodons are flying reptiles that lived in the Cretaceous Period of North America in Earths history

A Late Devonian sun sets behind a forest of Archaeopteris plants
A Late Devonian sun sets behind a forest of tall tree-like plants of the genus Archaeopteris 385 million years ago in what is today Europe

A herd of Velafrons Hadrosaur dinosaurs during the Cretaceous Period

Eurhinosaurus longirostris swimming in prehistoric waters

Kronosaurus queenslandicus swimming in prehistoric waters

Sacred Heart, 1910 (pastel on paper)
XIR82617 Sacred Heart, 1910 (pastel on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 60x46.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Gems of the changing autumn, how beautiful ye are! Shining from your glossy
" Gems of the changing autumn, how beautiful ye are! Shining from your glossy stems like many a golden star."

Composition, 1908 (gouache on card)
XIR78973 Composition, 1908 (gouache on card) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 23x34 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: also known as The Shroud of Christ ; ); Russian

A French pointsman in the late 19th century, from French Pictures by Rev
KW468211 A French pointsman in the late 19th century, from French Pictures by Rev. Samuel G. Green, published 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Salome dancing before Herod, c. 1876 (oil on panel)
XIR208154 Salome dancing before Herod, c.1876 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 92x61 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

Freedom of Worship during the period of Napoleons consulship, depicting Napoleon
XIR175951 Freedom of Worship during the period of Napoleons consulship, depicting Napoleon pointing towards the Supreme Being, 1799 (colour engraving) by French School

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1874 (oil on canvas)
XIR171388 Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1874 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 92x60 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris

The Path, 1912 (oil on cardboard)
XIR170156 The Path, 1912 (oil on cardboard) by Morgner, Wilhelm (1891-1917); 75x101 cm; Kunstsammlung Bochum, Bochum, Germany; German, out of copyright

Resurrection of the Dead (oil on canvas)
XIR165118 Resurrection of the Dead (oil on canvas) by Mottez, Victor (1809-97); 196x248 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

Adoration of the Magi, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Pieter Schenk I, 1643 and / or
Adoration of the Magi, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Pieter Schenk I, 1643 and/or 1670 - 1711

Woman looking out over the sea, Philippus Vellum, 1797-1836

H. Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church, Jan Luyken, Zacharias Chatelain (II), Jan Goeree, 1698

Justice (oil on canvas)
XIR176623 Justice (oil on canvas) by Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Virgin in Glory with the Apostles, central panel of a triptych, late 15th century
XIR175005 The Virgin in Glory with the Apostles, central panel of a triptych, late 15th century (panel) by Master of the Lyversberg Passion (c.1470-99); 78.5x78 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

1797-1858 1854. 25. 3 36. 5 Ando Hiroshige Moon
Takanawa tsuki no kei, Moon scene at Takanawa. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1854. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 25.3 x 36.5 cm

1797-1858 1844 1858 23. 4 35. 4 Ando Hiroshige
Sumida gawa no tsuki, Moon over Sumida River. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [between 1844 and 1858], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 23.4 x 35.4 cm

China, Tianjin, Reflections inside cavernous and nearly empty interior of newly built Tianjin West Railway Station

Fibre optics, optical fibers or optical fibres

Starry sky with distant galaxy, 3D illustration

Retreating thunderstorm, left, and magic hour with lightning, right, jetty of Konstanz Therme, Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, in winter, Hovsund, Hov, Lofoten, Lofoten, Nordland, Norway

Rotating thread illuminated with a stroboscopic flash

Sky with clouds and rays of sunshine, moody atmosphere

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"Shining: A Spectacle of Light and Wonder Across the Globe" From the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyneside, England, to the breathtaking sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse - shining moments are scattered across our world. In Europe's night sky, The Orion Nebula illuminates with celestial brilliance while the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 dazzles us with its cosmic glow. But it is not only on Earth where shimmering beauty unfolds. Witnessing the northern lights dance over Iceland's glacier lagoon is like stepping into a fairytale realm. Meanwhile, in Canada's Yukon territory, Aurora borealis and Milky Way intertwine above Fish Lake - an ethereal display that leaves us spellbound. Even from space, light captivates our senses. Imagine being in Earth's orbit during a total eclipse of the Sun; a moment when darkness surrenders to radiant beams of sunlight. And speaking of radiance, behold the diamond - a computer artwork that captures its mesmerizing sparkle. Yet light extends beyond natural wonders; it also illuminates human creations. Orlando, a Bay Racehorse immortalized in oil on panel back in 1845 by talented artists showcases how even animals can shine under artistic interpretation. Venturing further into space reveals more extraordinary sights. IC 2177 or better known as the Seagull Nebula paints an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of infinite darkness. And who could resist marveling at an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a red giant star? Finally, we find ourselves contemplating two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler through an artist's concept illustration - distant worlds gleaming amidst vast cosmic expanses. In this grand tapestry of existence, shining moments remind us that there is so much splendor to behold both within our world and beyond – each one offering glimpses into realms where light reigns supreme and captivates our imagination.