Discarded Collection (page 6)

Recycling centre. Clothing recycling banks either side of a books & music bank, at the Flusco Household Waste Recycling Centre, Cumbria, UK

The Tatler Peace Number
Colourful and optimistic front cover of The Tatler depicting " Eve" powdering her nose and dressing up for a party, a discarded uniform to one side. Frou-Frou the dog joins in

The Shell and Kernel of a Knut
The discarded civilian clothes of a " knut" as he marches off to fight for a higher cause during World War One

Spectacular effects which the Kaiser has discarded in the field: The German Emperor (In the centre) as Over War Lord. Date: 1914

French and Dutch
Now that the French have discarded their monarchy, the Dutch and French republics can celebrate their alliance at Amsterdam - but alas, its a short-lived love affair

Boy by Gateway - 2 of 3
A small boy leans against a doorway cut into a far larger set of impressively carved wooden gates. He is wearing a sailor suit but has discarded his cap (Picture 2 of 3)

Revolution Calendar
The old calendar is discarded in favour of a new one with more rational months names - Rainy, Windy etc. This is Floreal, (floral) lasting from mid- April to mid-May

Stock Exchange American
The London Stock Exchanges American Market takes place in the open air, which enables opportunistic loafers to pick up discarded cigar-stubs

Rag-And-Bone Man
A ragman picks up pages from stories and plays discarded on a French street and fills the basket on his back, seemingly content to ignore the wild dog snapping at his heels

Destruction in Town
South Vietnam, Quang Tri: The destruction of war is only too evident; discarded helmets sinking in the muddy water, fallen trees and burnt out stalls and shelters

Battle of Solferino 10
After the battle, French troops gather up the weapons discarded by the defeated Austrians

Ww1 / Grenades
British troops making hand grenades using discarded tobacco tins during WW1

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Wreck of the Blue Plunder - Bahamas

The old British Whaling Station at Port Lockroy and the whalebones across the bay at Point Jougla near Weincke Island
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Gill net washed up on Angle Bay, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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plastic rubbish discarded in a lagoon on Funafuti Tuvalu
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Rubbish washed up on Malolo island off Fiji
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A rubbish pit on Malolo island off Fiji
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The old British Whaling Station at Port Lockroy and the whalebones across the bay at Point Jougla near Weincke Island
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"Discarded: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In a world filled with fleeting moments, there exists a collection of images that tell stories of forgotten tales. Picture No. 12479494 captures the essence of abandonment, as an old dilapidated building stands tall amidst the chaos of modernity. Adjacent to it lies Picture No. 12479493, where nature reclaims its territory over man-made structures. The juxtaposition between life's transience and Mother Nature's resilience is truly captivating. A blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse reminds us of bygone eras when horses were our trusted allies in maintaining law and order. Their partnership symbolizes loyalty and dedication that seems discarded in today's fast-paced world. Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland during the Second World War portray bravery amidst turmoil. These heroes descended from above, their parachutes representing hope even in the darkest times. Rusty gas pumps and cars stand as relics from another era – remnants of progress left behind like faded memories on dusty roadsides. They evoke nostalgia for simpler times when journeys were measured not only by distance but also by shared experiences. "Society & Shop Girls" capture women navigating societal expectations while striving for independence – their dreams often discarded or suppressed under societal pressures. In "Good Travelling Companions, " we witness companionship transcending boundaries; two souls united through wanderlust, finding solace in each other amidst unfamiliar landscapes. The reclining woman embodies both vulnerability and strength - her pose suggesting introspection or perhaps longing for something lost or discarded along her journey through life. "The Reconciliation" depicts a poignant moment where forgiveness triumphs over pride - reminding us that sometimes letting go is necessary to heal wounds inflicted upon ourselves or others. Within the troubled artist lies untapped creativity yearning to be expressed; his artistry becomes an outlet for emotions otherwise discarded by society's norms - revealing beauty within chaos.