Sensing Collection

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Greenland dogs, a breed of husky, with Disko Bay in the background. Ilulissat, Greenland

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Kenya. Male Burchell's zebra exhibits flehmen display to sense females. Date: 25/06/2003

The Perception of the Senses, from De Homine Figuris
CHT223720 The Perception of the Senses, from De Homine Figuris by Rene Descartes (1596-1650) published in Amsterdam, 1677 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School

Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass)
3475438 Sensing Angels, 1882 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Michaels Church, Muncaster, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Muncaster, St Michael, JPS, HH, Sensing Angels)

Bust of a woman with a bird (b / w photo)
3096116 Bust of a woman with a bird (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of a woman with a bird)

Kitsch French romantic postcard
Your eyes shun me, but I feel all your movements. Suddenly I can sense your slightest feelings. Kitsch French romantic postcard with some wonderfully-vivid and vibrant colouration

Canine olfactory system, artwork C018 / 0295
Canine olfactory system. Artwork showing the complicated airways inside a dogs nose that allow olfaction (its sense of smell)

Grass snake - Close-up of the head with tongue flicking out, Wiltshire, England, UK
DK-90 Grass snake - Close-up of the head with tongue flicking out Wiltshire, England, UK Natrix natrix David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

12-13 years, asian ethnicity, black hair, blowing, caucasian, childhood, close up
Mixed Race girl sensing virtual network

Professors T Child dowsing for Water, Pemfega, Portugal
Professors T Child of Ipswich dowsing for water in a vineyard, Pemfega, Portugal.. In 1902 twelve residents of Flowton (a small village near Ipswich)

Close-up of garter Snake in fall with tongue out. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes
USA, Pennsylvania. Garter snake in autumn with tongue out. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Africa, Kenya. Male Burchells zebra exhibits flehmen display to sense females
Kenya. Male Burchells zebra exhibits flehmen display to sense females. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Artists rendering of future space exploration missions
This artists rendering represents a concept of possible activities during future space exploration missions. It depicts remote operations with a pressurized rover

Tropical spider detecting prey C016 / 8424
Tropical spider detecting prey. Spider with its foot on a silk strand to sense prey in its web. Photographed in Napo Province, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork C016 / 6390
ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork. The Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, artwork C016 / 6389
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. Artwork of the TGO (Trace Gas Orbiter) under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork C016 / 6391
ExoMars TGO spacecraft at Mars, artwork. The Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) is under development by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, artwork C017 / 7230
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. Computer artwork of the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope in orbit over the Earth. This space observatory was formerly known as the Gamma-ray Large Area Space

SCRATCHbot, touch sensitive robot. SCRATCHbot is a robot equipped with touch sensitive feelers designed to mimic a rats whiskers

UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4913
UVR8 protein molecule. Computer model showing photoreception of UV-B (ultraviolet-B) light rays (white beam, left) by a UVR8 protein, whose secondary structure (purple ribbons) is shown

UVR8 protein molecule C014 / 4912
UVR8 protein molecule. Computer model showing photoreception of UV-B (ultraviolet-B) light rays (top) by a UVR8 protein. The secondary structure (purple ribbons) of UVR8 is shown at bottom

Mythical Irish Dogs
The daughters of Conaran lure the Fianna into an enchanted cave, but their dogs refuse to enter & snarl at the caves mouth, sensing their masters danger

Spiders leg, SEM
Spiders leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a spiders leg. The tufts of hair allow the spider to grip a surface

Bat sonar
Bat echolocation system, computer artwork. The yellow circles show the series of high-pitched sounds that many bats emit to help them navigate when flying at night

Hot drink, thermogram

Cats on window sill, thermogram image. These are domestic cats (Felis sylvestris). The colours show variations in temperature

Drying off, thermogram
Drying off. Thermogram of a man drying himself by standing wrapped in a towel. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Couple hugging, thermogram

Child in bath, thermogram image. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange, red and purple to blue (coldest)

Child eating egg
Child eating boiled egg, thermogram. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange, red and purple to blue (coldest)

Inner ear sensory cells, SEM
Inner ear sensory cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bundles of cilia (hair cells, blue) situated in the macula utriculi within the human inner ear

Nanotechnology dust mote. Computer artwork of a nanomachine clinging to a dust mote, demonstrating the concept of Smart Dust

House, thermogram. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange, red and purple to blue (coldest)

Drying clothes. Thermogram of clothes on a household radiator. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange and red to purple (coldest)

Meat kebab, thermogram
Meat kebab. Thermogram of a cooked meat kebab on a plate. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Cooked breakfast, thermogram
Cooked breakfast. Thermogram of cooked breakfast food on a plate. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange

Prawns and rice, thermogram
Prawns and rice. Thermogram of cooked prawns and rice in a bowl. The colours show variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through yellow, orange

Buttering toast, thermogram
Buttering toast. Thermogram of butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Toast, thermogram
Toast. Thermogram of toasted bread in an electric toaster and butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature

Cup of tea, thermogram
Cup of tea. Image 4 of 4. Thermogram of a hand dipping a biscuit into a cup of tea. The colours show variations in temperature

Making tea, thermogram
Making a cup of tea. Image 2 of 4. Thermogram of a hand pouring boiling water from a kettle into a pot to make tea. The colours show variations in temperature

Braille reading
MODEL RELEASED. Braille reading. Hand of a blind person reading braille. The braille writing and reading system was devised by the French teacher Louis Braille (1809-1852)

Whale sonar, artwork
Whale sonar. Artwork of the sonar mechanism used by whales to detect their prey (squid, far right). The waveform across bottom (yellow) shows the pulses of sonar (grey cone)

Squid sensory hair cells, SEM
Squid sensory hair cells, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These cells are from statocysts, spherical structures found in squids and other cephalopods that provide balance

Shooting Pheasant Aldin
A nervous-looking pheasant, no doubt sensing that someone is nearby with a gun!

Rabbit Alert by Aldin
An alert-looking rabbit, perhaps sensing that someone is on its tail!

Mussorgsky / Boris / Liebig6
Act Four : Boris suffers another fit and, sensing his end is nigh, calls for his son and declares him his legitimate successor

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"Sensing the World: From Gingerbread to Bat Sonar" In a world filled with wonders, our senses guide us through life's intricate tapestry. Just like the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread tantalizes our sense of smell, we are reminded of the power that sensory experiences hold. Imagine capturing these sensations in a thermogram, where heat patterns reveal hidden depths. As we witness a bat navigating its surroundings using sonar waves, we marvel at nature's ability to perceive beyond what meets the eye. Yet sensing goes beyond mere physicality; it delves into realms unseen. In "The Perception of the Senses" by De Homine Figuris, an ancient text explores how our senses shape our understanding of the world around us. Even art captures this ethereal connection between senses and spirituality. Stained glass windows depicting angels evoke a sense of awe and wonderment while a black and white photograph portrays a bust of a woman with a bird perched on her shoulder – an enigmatic representation blending reality and imagination. Sometimes, sensing takes us back in time as well. A kitsch French romantic postcard transports us to nostalgic moments when love was expressed through handwritten letters and heartfelt gestures. Our senses also connect us across cultures and generations. A close-up image reveals two children blowing bubbles - one with Asian ethnicity sporting black hair while another is Caucasian - reminding us that childhood innocence transcends borders. But sensing isn't limited to human experience alone; animals possess remarkable abilities too. Professors T Child dowsing for water in Portugal showcases how even humans tap into their intuition to find hidden resources. Nature itself offers breathtaking displays as well – from garter snakes sticking out their tongues during fall to male Burchell's zebras exhibiting flehmen behavior in Kenya – all showcasing how animals employ unique sensory mechanisms for survival and reproduction.