Vernal Collection

Wherefore Art Thou, Radio? By William Heath Robinson
It has been suggested that during the Spring, 2 L O should devote one night a week to amatory music for those under the subtle influence of the vernal season

KENTUCKY. USA. Fog at sunrise, Red River Gorge. Daniel Boone National Forest

USA, North America, Utah
Zion National Park, Utah. USA. Cottonwoods & bridge along the Virgin River in spring. Zion Canyon. PLEASE CALL FOR SUPER-HI-RES FILES

Dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Idyllic country house in Fehnland, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Vernal Fall in winter season, Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park; California, North America, USA

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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. USA. Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) in bloom adjacent to lichen-covered basalt boulder. Capitol Reef. Date: 04/08/2010

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Utah. USA. Mules ears (Wyethia amplexicaulis) below Wellsville Mountains. Cache Valley. Date: 04/08/2010

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Redwood National Park, California. USA. River lupine (Lupinus rivularis) & Oregon white oak tree (Quercus garryana). Bald Hills. Date: 04/08/2010

Crabapple tree of Western Michigan

West Michigan farm

Vernal collinsia, Collinsia verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway, London

Vernal or spring squill, Scilla verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Sweet-scented vernal grass, Anthoxanthum odoratum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Vernal grass or vanilla grass, Anthoxathum odoratum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 568
Diptera: Rhaphium macrocerum = Rhaphium monotrichum (Long-horned Rhaphium) [Plant: Veronica verna (Vernal Speedwell)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 178
Diptera: Cecidomyia verna = Contarina verna (Curtis): Vernal Crane-fly) [Plant: Galeobdolon luteum (Yellow Archangel)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 82
Orthoptera: Acrida bingleii = Decticus verrucivorus (Bingleian Short-horned Grasshopper) [Plant: Carex caryophyllea (Carex praecox, Vernal Carex)] Date: 1824-39

Big horn ram portrait in wildflowers, Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, USA

Bavarian Landscape in Spring, Philipp Graf, 20th century. Artist: Philipp Graf
Bavarian Landscape in Spring, Philipp Graf, 20th century. From a private collection

John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. Artist: Geertgen tot Sint Jans
John the Baptist in the Wilderness, 1490-1495. From the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Pair of screens with 6 panels with gold background, Edo period, Japanese, 1600-1867. From a private collection

Pines and Peacocks, Japanese Edo period, early 17th century

Trees Near a River, 1891. Artist: Edward Mitchell Bannister
Trees Near a River, 1891. From the National Museum of American Art, USA

The Water Feature of the Grove of the Museum of Marly, late 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Hubert Robert
The Water Feature of the Grove of the Museum of Marly, late 18th/early 19th century

Yowiye Pwiyack Vernal 350 ft. Nevada Fall 700 ft
Yowiye and Pwiyack, Vernal (350 ft.) and Nevada Fall (700 ft.) Yo Semite Valley; Thomas Houseworth & Company, Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916), or C.L

Goats - herd grazing through field of scarlet peacock anemones - in spring - Mani peninsula - Greece
ROG-14211 Goats - herd grazing through field of scarlet peacock anemones - in spring Mani peninsula - Greece Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Utah. USA. Willow trees in spring below Wellsville Mountains. Near Mendon. Cache Valley

UTAH. USA. Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) in bloom, foothills of Bear River Range above Cache Valley

Vernal Fall, Yosemite, California

Multnomah Falls Cascade Columbia River 1867 Albumen silver print
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Zion National Park, Utah. USA. Cottonwoods in early spring. Zion Canyon

Artists depiction of the constellation Aries the Ram
An artists depiction of the constellation Aries the Ram. The constellation marks the Vernal Equinox. Aries is one of the twelve astrological signs of the Zodiac

[Piwayac - Vernal Fall - 300 ft. Yo Semite]; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; Yosemite, California, United States

Death Valley National Park, California. USA. Desert gold (Geraea canescens) & sand verbena (Abronia villosa) in bloom below Black Mountains at sunset

Spring Pheasants Eye, False Hellebore, Ox-Eye, Oxeye, Oxeye Daisy, Pheasant-eye, Pheasant s-Eye, Pheasants Eye, Spring Adonis, Sweet Vernal, Vernal Pheasants Eye, Yellow pheasants eye

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, VIRGINIA. USA. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) & oak leaves. Forest floor in early spring

Zion National Park, Utah. USA. Virgin River & canyon wall in spring. Zion Canyon
Zion National Park, Utah. USA. Virgin River and canyon wall in spring. Zion Canyon

Zion National Park, Utah. USA. Cottonwoods & Red Arch Mountain in early spring. Zion Canyon. PLEASE CALL FOR SUPER-HI-RES FILES

UTAH. USA. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display
USA, Utah. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display. Male inflates yellow gular air sacs during display. Wasatch Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Usa. Abrams Falls. Abrams Creek

OREGON. USA. Pond reflects aspen & cirrus clouds at sunrise on Steens Mountain. Steens Mountain National Recreation Lands. Steens Mountain Wilderness

Arizona. USA. Rounded stones along Blue River at sunrise in the Blue Range on edge
Rounded stones along Blue River at sunrise in Blue Range on edge of Blue Range Primitive Area, Apache National Forest, Arizona, USA

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Vernal Pool - in spring time - Breeding place for American Toads - Spotted Salamanders - Spring Peepers etc - April Date:

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Wild Tulips (Tulipa saxatilis ssp. bakeri) Date:

Winter Swamp F007 / 9922
Winter Swamp, (Vernal pool) this area floods during the winter rainy season and dries up during the dry summer period. Eucalyptus trees were planted in the swamp to absorb the excess water

Red Campion - female flowers
ROG-13990 Red Campion - female flowers. Silene dioica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spur-thighed Tortoise - in the countryside of West Lesvos (Lesbos) - Greece
ROG-14239 Spur-thighed Tortoise - in the countryside West Lesvos (Lesbos) - Greece Testudo graeca Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Embracing the Vernal Symphony: From William Heath Robinson's 'Wherefore Art Thou, Radio?' to the Red River Gorge in Kentucky" As the sun gently rises over the fog-covered landscape of Red River Gorge in Daniel Boone National Forest, it paints a breathtaking picture beauty. Nestled in Kentucky, USA, this enchanting scene captures nature at its finest. But vernal wonders extend far beyond these misty hills. Across North America, Utah proudly displays its own majestic landscapes. From towering canyons to vast deserts, this diverse region showcases Mother Nature's artistic prowess. Intricate and delicate as a dwarf violet iris, vernal American flowers bloom across the continent. Their vibrant colors add splashes of joy to our surroundings and remind us that spring is here. Venturing further into Europe, Greece boasts its own share delights. With ancient ruins standing tall against a backdrop of lush greenery and blooming flowers, history intertwines with nature in perfect harmony. Even during winter seasons like Yosemite Falls' Vernal Fall in California's Yosemite National Park, nature never ceases to amaze us. The icy waters cascading down frozen cliffs create an ethereal spectacle that captivates all who witness it. From captivating artworks like DDE-90039536 and DDE-90039534 by William Heath Robinson to the blossoming crabapple trees adorning Western Michigan farms – vernal inspiration knows no bounds. And let us not forget about Collinsia verna or Vernal collinsia – a flower whose name itself embodies the essence of springtime renewal. Its delicate petals sway gracefully under clear blue skies as if dancing along with nature's symphony. So whether you find yourself lost amidst radio contraptions or exploring hidden gems around the world - embrace every moment where vernal magic unfolds before your eyes. Let these hints be reminders that life is full of beauty, waiting to be discovered in every corner of our wondrous planet.