Blackness Collection

A total eclipse of the Sun as seen from being in Earths orbit

Dundee, 2010
Peacehill, Balmerino, FIFE, SCOTLAND facing North. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 10/03/2010

Blackness Castle, Blackness, Firth of Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Window
Mystic Number

Blackness of society at Ascot - June 1910
Due to the recent death of King Edward VII on the 6th May 1910, full mourning attire was wore by the society at Ascot until the 17th June 1910. June 1910

Daikokuten, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life
3504363 Daikokuten, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life (Tosei Shichi Fukujin), c.1769 (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Black corner
Samanta Krivec

Wealden TN6 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wealden TN6 2

West Lothian EH49 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lothian EH49 7

Wealden BN24 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wealden BN24 5

Winter sun highlights a skull & crossbones on a tomb
The low winter sun highlights a skull & crossbones on a tomb beneath cemetery gates. Kirkcudbright graveyard, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 2009

Partial solar eclipse of 2012

The Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station
November 19, 2009 - The Japanese Kibo complex of the International Space Station, backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

Cratered regions near the moons Mare Nubium region
Cratered surface near the moons Mare Nubium region, as photographed by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiters LROC instrument. Impact craters feature prominently in both images

A section of the International Space Station
February 13, 2008 - A section of the International Space Station. The blackness of space and Earths airglow provide the backdrop for the scene

The thin line of Earths atmosphere and the rising sun
May 19, 2009 - The thin line of Earths atmosphere and the rising sun

Solar eclipse over southeast Asia
July 22, 2009 - Solar eclipse over southeast Asia

Solar Eclipse

Polar mesospheric clouds over the Southern Hemisphere
January 30, 2010 - Polar mesospheric clouds over the Southern Hemisphere. These clouds occur over the high latitudes of both the Northern

Components of Space Shuttle Discovery backdropped by Earths horizon
June 1, 2008 - Space Shuttle Discoverys Remote Manipulator System (RMS), docking mechanism, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods

The thin line of Earths atmosphere and the setting sun
November 23, 2009 - The thin line of Earths atmosphere and the setting sun

Sunrise as viewed in space
July 17, 2009 - Sunrise as viewed from the STS-127 crew in space

A Soyuz spacecraft backdropped by Earth
July 25, 2009 - One of two Soyuz spacecrafts docked with the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by a crew member aboard the station while Space Shuttle Endeavour

A colorful view of airglow layers at Earths horizon
February 8, 2008 - A colorful view of airglow layers at Earths horizon

An Earth-like planet with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with its atmosphere illuminated by a nearby star

An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space. A thick atmosphere that blankets the planet is illuminated by a nearby star

An artists depiction of sunrise over a planet viewed from space

A portion of the International Space Station
May 31, 2009 - A portion of the International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon approaching at sunset
A group of restored vintage warbirds fly in formation near Lakeland, Florida

Astronaut floating in space as the sun rises on an Earth-like planet
Artists concept of an astronaut floating in outer space. An Earth-like planet sees sunrise in the background

Telescope pointed out to the night sky with moon and clouds

Power: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Power - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do. ~ Aristotle

Nuclear Explosion

Partial eclipse of the Sun as seen from Jasper, Alberta, Canada
October 23, 2014 - The partial eclipse of the Sun as seen from Jasper, Alberta, Canada. The big sunspot on the Sun that day is just disappearing behind the moonas limb

Earths limb intersects a Soyuz spacecraft
July 25, 2009 - The limb of Earth intersects one of two Soyuz spacecraft that are docked with the Inernational Space Station

Annular eclipse showing reverse Bailys beads effect
May 10, 1994 - Annular eclipse showing reverse Bailys beads effect. Taken from a site east of Douglas, Arizona

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" TESS OF THE D URBERVILLES" : " In stagnant blackness they waited through an interval which seemed endless"

Man carries a lamp on an Egyptian street - Egyptian Darkness
Egyptian Darkness - a phrase meaning very intense darkness, which comes from Exodus X.21-2: God then said to Moses, Stretch out your hand towards heaven, and let darkness

Standing Black Panther (Panthera pardus), looking at camera

Blackness Castle dating from the 14th century, Blackness, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Embracing the Depths: Exploring the Essence of Blackness" In the vast expanse of space, a total eclipse of the Sun casts an ethereal blackness upon Earth's orbit. A moment frozen in time, captured during Dundee's eventful year of 2010. Nestled along the Firth of Forth in Scotland stands Blackness Castle, its imposing silhouette against the horizon embodying strength and resilience. A testament to history, it whispers tales from centuries past. Through The Window, we glimpse into a world where contrasts collide. The blackness that shrouds society at Ascot in June 1910 reveals hidden truths and challenges our perceptions. Daikokuten, one of The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life series, emerges from darkness with wisdom and prosperity. In his enigmatic presence lies a reminder that even amidst obscurity, fortune can be found. A solitary figure lingers within a Black corner on Wealden TN6 2 Map; an invitation to explore what lies beyond conventional boundaries. West Lothian EH49 7 Map and Wealden BN24 5 Map beckon us further into uncharted territories where mysteries await discovery. As winter sun illuminates a tombstone adorned with a skull & crossbones emblem, it serves as a poignant reminder that life's fragility is ever-present beneath the surface. In this juxtaposition between light and dark lies contemplation on mortality itself. Helen Mathers' engraving Eyres Acquittal captures an intense moment when justice triumphs over prejudice - breaking through societal blackness to reveal truth and redemption. Blackness transcends mere color; it embodies depth and complexity within our collective consciousness. It invites introspection into our own shadows while celebrating diversity as we navigate life's intricate tapestry together.