The Natural World Collection

Natural History - Birds - Eurasian sparrowhawk
Vintage print of a Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae

Greek mythology - Leda and the Swan
Vintage engraving of Leda and the Swan by Charles Sellier, 19th Century. Leda and the Swan is a story and subject in art from Greek mythology in which the god Zeus, in the form of a swan, seduces Leda

The Victoria Falls
circa 1961: A view of The Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River at Bulawayo discovered by David Livingstone in 1855. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Rowan Tree, Co Donegal, Ireland

Race At St Moritz
1908: Skeleton competitors with their toboggans at the start of the Cresta Run, St Moritz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Storm Clouds
1929: The British airship R-100 flies through a thick layer of cloud. She was scrapped after the crash of her sistership, the R-101, in 1930. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Hawaii, Kauai, Tunnels Beach, Palm Tree On The Beach

A Humpback Whale Leaps (Breaches) From The Calm Waters Of Lynn Canal In Alaskas Inside Passage, Near Juneau. Herbert Glacier And Snowcapped Mountains Of Coastal Range Beyond, Tongass National Forest

Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
Vintage colour engraving of the Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. A mother goat leaves her seven children at home while she ventures into the forest to find

Natural History - Birds - Grey heron
Vintage engraving of a Grey heron, (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged predatory wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland

Milky Way behind tree, South Island, New Zealand
Milky Way over New Zealands Southern Alps at Mount Cook National Park

Red gerbera daisy with black background

La Fontaines Fables - Wolves and the Sheep
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wolves and the Sheep

Natural History - Birds - Carrion Crow
Vintage print of a Carrion Crow (Corvus corone), a passerine bird of the family Corvidae and the genus Corvus which is native to western Europe and eastern Asia. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland

Birds - Shore lark - Eremophila alpestris
Vintage colour engraving of a Shore lark, (or Horned lark), Eremophila alpestris, a species of bird in the genus Eremophila. Morriss British Birds, 1853

Saunders Roe A1; jet flying boat is towed to Westminster
Looking down on the lower Thames Reaches as the Saunders Roe A1 jet flying boat is towed to Westminster and moored off the South Bank. (Photo by Edward Miller/Getty Images)

In Berth; Dutch ship Lingestroom covered in snow at Hays Wharf in the Pool of London
18th February 1955: Dutch ship Lingestroom covered in snow at Hays Wharf in the Pool of London during a blizzard. (Photo by Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

St Pauls Bomb Damage
20th October 1940: St Pauls Cathedral after a direct hit during the blitz in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Ayers Rock
An aerial view of Ayers Rock (also known as Uluru), a large sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory, Australia, 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Joseph and Mary seeking lodging at Bethlehem
Vintage engraving of Joseph and Mary seeking lodging at Bethlehem, by J. James Tissot

Lapwing
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), also known as the Peewit, Green Plover or (in the British Isles) just Lapwing, is a bird in the plover family

Natural History - Birds - Blue Tit
Vintage engraving of a Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae.. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland

Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)
Illustration of a Red crassula (Crassula coccinea)

Bunclody, Co Wexford, Ireland

Cold Blackfriars Southern Railway Station
18th December 1946: Platform at Blackfriars Southern Railway station covered in thick white frost. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Bus Splash
26th April 1934: A London bus splashes along flooded Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath following heavy rain. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Bluebird
16th May 1963: Donald Campbells racing car Bluebird in which he eventually won the land speed record. The car is silhouetted against the sun on the salt flats of Lake Eyre in Australia

Winter Sheep
12th March 1955: A herd of Glencoe sheep, driven from the hills by the harsh Scottish winter, gather around fodder provided for them at the farm in the valley

An elephant in the Ruaha National Park of Southern Tanzania
An elephant looks menacing in front of a baobab tree in the Ruaha National Park of Southern Tanzania.In dry weather, elephants eat the bark and fibrous pith of these trees

Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus
Vintage engraving of an Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus. The Ichthyosaurus is a genus of ichthyosaurs from the early Jurassic

La Fontaines Fables - Fox and the Goat
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Fox and the Goat

Eurasian Teal - Anas crecca
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Eurasian Teal Common Teal (Anas crecca), a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Eurasia and migrates south in winter

Natural History - Birds - Crested lark
Vintage colour engraving of a Crested lark, (Galerida cristata) is a species of lark distinguished from the other 81 species of lark by the crest of feathers that rise up in territorial or courtship

Natural history - Birds - Kiwi bird
Vintage engraving of a Kiwi or kiwis are flightless birds native to New Zealand, in the genus Apteryx and family Apterygidae

Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus)

Mount Vesuvius
circa 1935: Smoke emissions from the Italian volcano Mount Vesuvius, near the Bay of Naples. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Globefish and Sunfish
Vintage engraving showing a Globefish and Sunfish, 1878

Natural History - Fish - Plectognathi
Vintage engraving of a Filefish, Coffer Fish, Hedgehog fish (Porcupinefish) and Oblong Sun-fish

Mountains From Champoluc; Italy

Turquoise Ocean Water Off Tunnels Beach; Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Sculling In Mist On River Thames; London, England

Blackbird - Turdus merula
Vintage lithograph from 1883 of a Blackbird (Turdus merula), a species of true thrush. It is also called Eurasian Blackbird

Natural history - Birds - Chaffinch
Vintage engraving of a Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), a common and widespread small passerine bird in the finch family

Post Office
25th January 1963: The Post Office at Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Littleport Skaters
1st January 1907: Children enjoying themselves on the ice at Littleport, near Ely. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Deeside Valley
15th September 1952: The River Dee flowing through the valley at Ballater, in the Scottish Highlands. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Smog
November 1922: Fog at Ludgate Circus, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Waterton Valley In Waterton Lakes National Park; Alberta, Canada

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"The Natural World: A Tapestry of Mythology, Beauty, and Wonder" Greek mythology comes alive as we witness the enchanting tale of Leda and the Swan unfold in nature's realm. The majestic Victoria Falls stand tall, roaring with power and captivating all who behold their grandeur. Adrenaline rushes through our veins as we witness a thrilling race at St Moritz, where humans challenge the speed of nature itself. Storm clouds gather ominously above, painting an awe-inspiring canvas that reminds us of nature's raw power and unpredictability. Hawaii's Tunnels Beach welcomes us with open arms, its palm trees swaying gracefully against the backdrop of turquoise waters. In Co Donegal, Ireland, a solitary Rowan Tree stands strong amidst rolling hills—a symbol of resilience in the face of changing seasons. Alaskan waters come alive as a humpback whale breaches from Lynn Canal's calm embrace, framed by snow-capped mountains and lush forests. La Fontaine's fables teach valuable lessons even in nature; just like the fox and goat who find themselves trapped but learn to cooperate for survival. South Island's New Zealand unveils its celestial beauty as the Milky Way illuminates behind a lone tree—a reminder that magic exists beyond our world too. A red gerbera daisy blooms boldly against a black background—an exquisite example of how vibrant colors can flourish even in darkness. Bird enthusiasts rejoice as they encounter Carrion Crows—nature’s historians preserving secrets within their ebony feathers. Shore larks dance across vast landscapes with grace unparalleled—their delicate presence reminding us to cherish every fleeting moment. In this vast tapestry called "the natural world, " myths intertwine with reality while breathtaking sights awaken our senses to endless possibilities awaiting exploration.