Back Ground Collection (page 17)

Mud hut in Pygmy village, with volcano in background, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

View of farm track, tractor ploughing in field and woodland on slope in distance, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, october

View of coastline with flowering heather and hawthorn tree, looking towards Bossington to Hurlstone Point and across to Wales, Bristol Channel, Porlock Hill, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, august

Rocks and seaweed on beach, with Bamburgh Castle in distance, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, july

Domestic Cattle, Dexter, British Blue and Aberdeen Angus beef herd, grazing in pasture, with city in distance, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, july

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) flock, wintering on lake habitat, with snow covered mountains in distance, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, january

Binary code, artwork
Binary code, computer artwork

Neurons, kaleidoscope artwork

Car engine piston

Icosahedral structure, artwork
Icosahedral structure, computer artwork

Universe time line, artwork
Big Bang and Evolution of Galaxies - The observable Universe is about 84 billion light years across. According to the standard view of cosmolog

Creation, conceptual image
In natural science, abiogenesis or biopoesis is the study of how biological life arises from inorganic matter through natural processes, and the method by which life on Earth arises

First Soviet rocket-powered aircraft
Structure of RP-318, the first Soviet jet glider designed by Sergey Korolyov

South America, satellite image
Antarctica. Satellite image of the Earth, set against a background of stars, centred on the Antarctic. The South Pole is at centre. Clouds (white) are seen in the atmosphere

Sweet pea stem, light micrograph
Sweet pea stem. Light micrograph of a section through the hollow stem of a sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) plant, showing a ring of vascular bundles

Black hole and infalling matter. A black hole is formed when the core of a star collapses under its own weight, increasing the strength of its gravitational field to the point where not even light

Variegated ivy with bright yellow edges

Yew tree bark. Close-up of the bark of a Pacific, or western, yew (Taxus brevifolia). The anticancer drug taxol is isolated from the bark of this tree

Galata Tower in background, The Bosporus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Spiral staircase and its reflection outside Perlan, a modern building housing the Saga Museum, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Splitimage of Mangrove, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau

USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Selective Focus Dasies blooming in mass

USA, Utah, Pictograph Hand-prints on sandstone, Ancient Puebloans, Canyonlands National Park, Meander Canyon, Colorado River

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. USA. Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremonti) below vertical canyon walls. Harris Wash, Escalante Canyons. Colorado Plateau

The U. S. Capitol at dusk with light in the dome
The U.S. Capitol at dusk with light in the dome on

United States, Washington, D. C. U. S. Capitol at sunset
United States, Washington, D.C. U.S. Capitol at sunset

JARBIDGE WILDERNESS, NEVADA. USA. Spur lupine (Lupinus arbustus) & wyethia (Wyethia amplexicaulis). Jarbidge Mountains. Toiyabe-Humboldt National Forest

Canoeing in Lily Bay at sunrise, Moosehead Lake, Maine. (MR)

Center of giant Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) head

Italy, Venice, Reflections and Small Bridge of Small Canal of Venice

The vineyard with syrah vines and the chateau des fines roches, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Diving platforms near reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

View of vegetation in Bali Botanical Gardens, Bali, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

USA, Alaska, Juneau, Detail of bleached log on beach along Stephens Passage

Colorful West African dresses, Accra Textile and Handicraft Market, Accra, Ghana

Colorful West African fabric, Accra Textile and Handicraft Market, Accra, Ghana

Egypt, Giza. The great Sphynx rises above the valley floor

Frozen leaf litter in woodland Norfolk December

Midland Beach, Staten Island, New York
Bathing, Midland Beach. Fully dressed people standing on beach with swimmers visible in background. - Midland Beach (New York, N.Y.) | Staten Island (New York, N.Y.) | New York (N.Y.)

Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York
Bathing, Manhattan Beach. Children and adults standing at edge of beach and boardwalk with beach in background. - Manhattan Beach (New York, N.Y.)

Artist in his studio
Mr. Waddell, Interior, Studio, Mr. & Mrs. Waddell in background. H.W. Waddell, artist, in his studio, with a second man and woman

American Printing Co. textiles company. Rows of fabric, with American Printing Co. sign in the background

A biplane in the Egyptian desert, with the pyramids
Avro 504K, H. 6596. A biplane in the Egyptian desert, with the pyramids in the background

Boatloads of joyous jackies leaving Vera Cruz
US army relieving the Navy. Boatloads of joyous jackies leaving Vera Cruz for their battleship, after the arrival of the Army who came to relieve them

Music cover for The Keepsake, a Sequel to the Celebrated Song, The Cavalier, sung by Miss Poole. Words by W H Bellamy, music by Charles W Glover

Music cover for A Christmas Bouquet of Choice Dance Music, by Eminent Composers. A cameo picture of a young woman in folk costume is surrounded by holly, mistletoe and flowers

Loading up a camel - Algeria. There is a set of scales (and administration desk) in the background to make sure the weight of the goods is correctly recorded prior to departure

Camp-Fire concert at a reserve in South Africa
A Camp-fire concert in a big game reserve in South Africa. A scene in the Kruger National Park, as tourists and rangers surround a camp fire and enjoy some musical entertainment

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Background: From Chesterfield to Machu Picchu" Step into the enchanting world of background, where captivating stories unfold against various backdrops. Explore the picturesque landscapes of England's charming town, Chesterfield, as it sets the stage for extraordinary tales. Intriguingly, an advert for Sandeman Port transports us to exotic destinations like never before. Join Colonel Norton on his daring expedition to Mount Everest in 1924, standing tall at a staggering 28, 000 ft. The sheer audacity and determination leave us awe-inspired. Venturing further into cultural realms, we stumble upon Little India's vibrant streets adorned with pictures of Hindu Gods for sale. Each deity whispers ancient legends and spiritual wisdom that captivate our senses. Delving deeper into the mysteries of existence, we encounter the cosmic microwave background - a celestial symphony echoing remnants from time immemorial. Its ethereal presence reminds us of our place in this vast universe. Artistic wonders unfurl as we gaze upon a famous painting depicting winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs adorning a grand ceiling. Their divine beauty transcends boundaries and invites contemplation on art's ability to transport souls beyond mortal confines. History comes alive through Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim's unlikely friendship captured in an evocative photograph from c. 1890. This remarkable bond challenges societal norms while showcasing humanity's capacity for connection across cultures. The coastal charm beckons us next as Southend-On-Sea reveals its red English post box nestled within a rustic brick wall—a symbol both nostalgic and enduring amidst changing times. Transporting ourselves back to wartime Britain in 1942, Lancaster Bombers stand ready for takeoff—an indomitable spirit embodied by brave souls who defended freedom with unwavering courage. Journeying across continents brings us face-to-face with Machu Picchu's majestic ruins embraced by Huayna Picchu.