Fallen Collection (#44)

Fallen tree in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N. P
Fallen tree in snow covered primeval forest habitat, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Waterfalls on stream Nant Dolfolau tumbling down hillside into Garreg Ddu Reservoir, Elan Valley, near Rhayader, Powys, Wales, November

Track covered with leaf litter amongst trees in autumn colour, Little Budworth, Cheshire, England, November

Stream cascades flowing around rocks with fallen autumn leaves in woodland, Burbage Brook, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, October

River cascades with fallen autumn leaves on moss covered rocks, Hoar Oak Water, Lyn Valley Woodland Nature Reserve, near Watersmeet, North Devon, England, November

Stream, rocks and fallen leaves in woodland, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N. P. Derbyshire, England, November
Stream, rocks and fallen leaves in woodland, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, November

Clearing fallen tree from road after being blown over in wind, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, December

Pine (Pinus sp. ) trees blown across snow covered farm road after severe winter storm, Cumbria, England, March
Pine (Pinus sp.) trees blown across snow covered farm road after severe winter storm, Cumbria, England, March

Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalets after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England, January

Eroded sea cliffs and damaged chalet after December 2013 tidal surge, Hemsby, Norfolk, England, January

Soap-scented Tricholoma (Tricholoma saponaceum) fruiting bodies, growing amongst fallen leaves in woodland, Leicestershire, England, September

Parrot Waxcap (Hygrocybe psittacina) two fruiting bodies, growing amongst leaf litter, Idle Valley, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Piggyback Shanklet (Collybia cirrhata) fruiting bodies, group growing amongst moss covered fallen pine needles, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Cup Fungus (Rutstroemia echinophila) fruiting bodies, growing on husk of fallen Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) fruit, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Spectacled Thrush (Turdus nudigenis) immature, standing on sand amongst fallen fruit, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, September

Common Funnel Cap (Clitocybe gibba) fruiting bodies, growing through leaf litter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum) two fruiting bodies, growing in leaf litter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Common Oak (Quercus robur) leaf litter amongst rocks in woodland habitat, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, October

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaf litter on floor in woodland habitat, Shrugborough, Staffordshire, England, October

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) row of trunks and fallen leaves, in early morning sunlight, Hoar Oak Water, Exmoor N. P
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) row of trunks and fallen leaves, in early morning sunlight, Hoar Oak Water, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, October

Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis) fallen leaves in deciduous woodland, Dordogne, France, November

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) fallen leaves and moss covered abandoned millstone on woodland floor, Padley Gorge, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, October

Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) standing and fallen trunks in forest habitat, Rockefeller Grove, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Avenue of the Giants, North California, U.S.A. February

European Larch (Larix decidua) fallen needles and shoots on snow, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, October

Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) fallen acorns, cups and leaves, Greece, April

Crabapple (Malus sp. ) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September
Crabapple (Malus sp.) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September

Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis) adult, sitting amongst leaf litter, Queensland, Australia, November

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult male, looking upwards, standing amongst fallen beech leaves on woodland floor, North Yorkshire, England, February (captive)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult male, rear view, standing amongst fallen beech leaves on woodland floor, North Yorkshire, England, February (captive)

Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) ripe berries on spike, growing amongst leaf litter in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Common Harvestman (Paroligolophus agrestis) adult, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Bostall Woods, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, England, December

Wood Cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) adult female, amongst leaf litter, New Forest, Hampshire, England, September

Butter Cap (Collybia butyracea) fruiting body, growing amongst leaf litter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Domestic Pig, two piglets, foraging amongst leaf litter on floor of deciduous forest in autumn, Dordogne, France, November

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, walking on snow beside fallen tree, Minnesota, U. S. A. January (captive)
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, walking on snow beside fallen tree, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, standing on snow covered fallen tree, Minnesota, U. S. A. January (captive)
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) adult, standing on snow covered fallen tree, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Close-up of wasps eating away at a dusty fallen red apple resting on straw

Underwater upward shot of a pike swimming through fallen branches in a pond with the sun shining through the water

Frosted leaves C019 / 1239
Frosted leaves

Rubies spilling from a wine glass, computer artwork

Tropical winged termites C014 / 0954
Tropical winged termites. Winged male termites (epifamily Termitoidae) emerging from a rotting log on the forest floor. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Beech forest in autumn C018 / 1772
Beech forest in autumn. View of forest of beech (Fagus sp.) trees in their autumn colours. Photographed near Buckow, Brandenburg, Germany

Sweet chestnut leaves and fruit
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaves and fruit on the ground in Autumn. Photographed in the UK

Raindrops on a leaf. Close-up of water droplets on a sessile oak (Quercus petraea) leaf

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"Fallen: A Visual Journey Through Time and Tragedy" Step into the world of "fallen, " where art, history, and human stories intertwine to reveal moments of loss, calamity, and downfall. From the haunting Gin Lane painting by William Hogarth in 1751 to the dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse in France, these glimpses into the past offer a poignant reminder of our vulnerability. In Switzerland's Reichenbach, we witness nature's power as it claims lives amidst breathtaking landscapes. At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, we pay homage to fallen heroes who sacrificed everything for their country. Picture No. 10899992 captures a fleeting moment frozen in time – an image that speaks volumes about life's fragility. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves standing before New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery where a fallen angel guards over the Chapman-Hyams memorial. Trams wreaking havoc on Belfast streets remind us how chaos can strike unexpectedly. The Tablet of Shamash from ancient Mesopotamia transports us back to the 9th century BC when even gods could fall from grace. British soldiers rescuing horses from ditches during World War I exemplify humanity's resilience amid turmoil. Yet not all falls are tragic; some hold beauty within them. Woodland With Bluebells invites us into a serene realm where nature gracefully embraces change. The Twelve Apostles with its collapsed stack serves as a testament to erosion's relentless force but also reminds us of nature's eternal cycle. Finally, Hendrik Goltzius' depiction of Icarus symbolizes ambition turned hubris – reminding us that even those who soar highest can come crashing down. Through this visual journey spanning centuries and continents, "fallen" reveals both our vulnerabilities and strengths as humans navigating an unpredictable world. It urges reflection on our own journeys while honoring those whose falls have left indelible marks on history.