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Spikey Collection

"Discovering the Beauty of Spikey: From Modern Steel Sculptures to Exotic Wildlife" The B of the Bang stands tall as a modern steel sculpture

Background imageSpikey Collection: B of the Bang, modern steel sculpture, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester

B of the Bang, modern steel sculpture, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSpikey Collection: Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageSpikey Collection: Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

Background imageSpikey Collection: Spiny spider, SEM

Spiny spider, SEM
Spiny spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spiny spider (Gasteracantha sp.), showing its characteristic spines (red) and large mouthparts (grey, centre left)

Background imageSpikey Collection: 19 year old Punk Rocker Lee Cumiskey, in Birmingham, 27th March 1983

19 year old Punk Rocker Lee Cumiskey, in Birmingham, 27th March 1983

Background imageSpikey Collection: Punk Sharon Mills, 19 years old, who is a talented artist who specialises in painting

Punk Sharon Mills, 19 years old, who is a talented artist who specialises in painting family portraits. 25th March 1982

Background imageSpikey Collection: Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Background imageSpikey Collection: Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Background imageSpikey Collection: Artistic shot of Agave plant

Artistic shot of Agave plant

Background imageSpikey Collection: Closeup of Fan Palm

Closeup of Fan Palm

Background imageSpikey Collection: Closeup of Agave plant

Closeup of Agave plant

Background imageSpikey Collection: Fan palm trees

Fan palm trees

Background imageSpikey Collection: Fan palm leaves

Fan palm leaves

Background imageSpikey Collection: Detail of tall grass

Detail of tall grass

Background imageSpikey Collection: Detail of palm fronds

Detail of palm fronds

Background imageSpikey Collection: Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageSpikey Collection: Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Background imageSpikey Collection: Carits Murex shell. Sea snail

Carits Murex shell. Sea snail

Background imageSpikey Collection: Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Background imageSpikey Collection: Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Background imageSpikey Collection: RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

Background imageSpikey Collection: European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

Background imageSpikey Collection: Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on spikes that are used to deter birds, Pusztaszer reserve

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on spikes that are used to deter birds, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Background imageSpikey Collection: Deadly Sunshade (Parasolia Spikeii. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir

Deadly Sunshade (Parasolia Spikeii. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294473 Deadly Sunshade (Parasolia Spikeii.), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Background imageSpikey Collection: Bill, c. 1480 (steel & wood)

Bill, c. 1480 (steel & wood)
490902 Bill, c.1480 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 184.8x11.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) hunting at night, Innisfail, Queensland, Australia

Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) hunting at night, Innisfail, Queensland, Australia

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1500-25 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1500-25 (steel & wood)
490833 Halberd, c.1500-25 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 217.4x21.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony

Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony
490900 Parade halberd from the state guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, 1586-91 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 238.2x30.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Corseque, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)

Corseque, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)
490888 CorsAque, or chauve-souris, c.1530 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); 254x26 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1520 (steel & wood)
490835 Halberd, c.1520 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 182.3x24.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Three Halberds (steel & wood)

Three Halberds (steel & wood)
490832 Three Halberds (steel & wood) by European School; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Left: German, 1475-1500. Centre: Swiss, 17th century. Right: Swiss, 17th century)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd (steel & wood)

Halberd (steel & wood)
490830 Halberd (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (17th century); 160x19.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The word halberd comes from the German words Halm (a staff) and Barte (an axe)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Scotch Thistle, painted at Brantwood, 6th November 1866 (w / c on paper)

Scotch Thistle, painted at Brantwood, 6th November 1866 (w / c on paper)
SC16986 Scotch Thistle, painted at Brantwood, 6th November 1866 (w/c on paper) by Linton, William James (1812-98); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
490831 Halberd, c.1480-1500 (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 205.7x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)

Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)
490901 Parade halberd, c.1600-50 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 252 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Two corseques, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)

Two corseques, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)
490889 Two corsAques, or chauve-souris, c.1530 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Stiletto from Brescia, c. 1650 (steel)

Stiletto from Brescia, c. 1650 (steel)
490868 Stiletto from Brescia, c.1650 (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 23.4x6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)
490825 Halberd, c.1550 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 200.7x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)

Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490824 Glaive, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 179x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpikey Collection: Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)

Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490823 Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 184.5x15.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)

Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)
490887 Halberd, c.1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 239 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c

Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c
490869 Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c.1650 (steel, brass & ivory) by Italian School, (17th century); 34x4.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr

Background imageSpikey Collection: Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 27th May 1984

Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 27th May 1984. Festival sponsored by Radio Clyde

Background imageSpikey Collection: Spikey decoration, X-ray

Spikey decoration, X-ray

Background imageSpikey Collection: Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

Background imageSpikey Collection: Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ašaš close up of eye and skin

Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ašaš close up of eye and skin
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ close up of eye and skin, South Plaza Island, Galapagos

Background imageSpikey Collection: Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves dying after flower has bloomed

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves dying after flower has bloomed. North Baja California, Mexico

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109348

EyeUbiquitous_20109348
Thistle, close up of spikey pink coloured flowerhead



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"Discovering the Beauty of Spikey: From Modern Steel Sculptures to Exotic Wildlife" The B of the Bang stands tall as a modern steel sculpture, adding a spikey touch to the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester. Hoatzins, with their unique spikey feathers, perch gracefully in the tropical rainforest of Tambopata Reserve, creating a mesmerizing sight. Coastal agave leaves near Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California proudly display their spikey edges, standing strong against the elements. A spiny spider captured under SEM reveals intricate details and its fascinating spikey exoskeleton that helps it survive in Australia's Victoria region. Chinese hibiscus pollen viewed under SEM showcases delicate yet spikey structures that contribute to nature's captivating beauty. The European hedgehog poses for a portrait in Lucerne, Switzerland, showcasing its adorable face and protective spikey quills during an October day. In Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA resides the Texas horned lizard with its distinctive horns and spikey appearance that make it stand out among reptiles. Emerging from its burrow with a muddy face in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia is the short-beaked echidna - an enchanting creature known for its spiky exterior. Cultivated gardens boast vibrant bird of paradise flowers or crane flowers native to South Africa; their striking colors and elegant spikes add flair to any landscape. Carits Murex shells found along seashores reveal stunning patterns and sharp spikes created by sea snails – nature's own artistic masterpiece. Camouflaged amongst moss within forests are bush crickets or katydids adorned with spines; these remarkable insects blend seamlessly into their surroundings thanks to their unique spike-covered bodies.