Flicking Collection

Winston Churchill - Giving the V for Victory sign
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) - Giving the V for Victory sign. Churchill was Prime Minister of the United Kingdon from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Date: circa 1940

Cheesed Off by David Wright
An illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Water monitor (Varanus salvator), portrait, flicking tongue, Thailand

Water monitor (Varanus salvator), swimming and flicking tongue, Thailand

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

A U. S. soldier hits the button to launch an RQ-7B Shadow
March 7, 2011 - A U.S. soldier hits the button to launch an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle during exercise Emerald Warrior 2011 at Hurlburt Field, Florida

China - Chinese Girl flicking through a Photo Album Date: circa 1910s

Central PA, USA, Boa Constrictor, Boa constrictor constrictor, clinging on stick above water in controlled situation

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) adult, flicking forked tongue, walking on beach at edge of water, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus) adult, flicking forked tongue, in tropical stream with head above water, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Illustration of hand flicking edges of paper, close-up

Cape cobra C014 / 0906
Cape cobra (Naja nivea) flicking its tongue. This aggressive snake is found throughout south western Africa. It is considered the most toxic and dangerous of the African cobras

Madagascar Tree Boa (Sanzinia madagascariensis) adult, flicking forked tongue, Madagascar, September

Gaur (Bos gaurus gaurus) immature, close-up of head, flicking ears whilst being bothered by flies, Nameri, Assam, India, january

European Adder (Vipera berus) adult female, flicking tongue, on rock in mountain habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, may

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodensis) adult, walking, flicking forked tongue and drooling saliva, Komodo N. P
Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodensis) adult, walking, flicking forked tongue and drooling saliva, Komodo N.P. Komodo Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, march

Common Tegu (Tupinambis teguixin) adult, close-up of head, flicking forked tongue, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

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African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, flicking ears, Lake Mburo N. P. Uganda
African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) adult, close-up of head, flicking ears, Lake Mburo N.P. Uganda

Dreamy Teenager
A dreamy teenage girl sits on her bed, sipping coffee, flicking through her magazine and listening to her Ekco 9 Octave radiogram, heart- shaped ashtray on the carpet

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"Flicking: A Gesture of Victory, Curiosity, and Survival" In the midst of World War II, Winston Churchill stood tall, giving the V for Victory sign with a flick of his fingers. His powerful gesture symbolized hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, artist David Wright captured a different kind in his artwork "Cheesed Off. " The woman's frustration is palpable as she flicks away her troubles with a dismissive hand motion. Nature too has its own way of flicking. In Thailand's lush landscapes, water monitors gracefully swim through rivers while their tongues flicker in search of prey. These majestic creatures use this unique skill to gather information about their surroundings. Not far away, the king cobra slithers silently through dense forests. Its forked tongue darts out repeatedly, gathering scent particles from the air - an essential tool for survival in its habitat. On sandy beaches around the world, animals also engage in fascinating behaviors. Southern elephant seals bask under the sun and occasionally flick sand over their bodies to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. Bali's vibrant wildlife offers another glimpse into nature's diverse ways. The reticulated python showcases its impressive head adorned with mesmerizing patterns while it flicks its forked tongue to detect potential prey nearby. Beyond land-dwelling creatures lies modern warfare technology. With just a push of a button by a U. S soldier controlling an RQ-7B Shadow drone aircraft system, precision strikes can be executed from above - showcasing how human ingenuity has harnessed the power of technology through simple motions like clicking or pressing buttons. In China's bustling streets stands a young girl engrossed in memories captured within photo albums. As she flips through each page with delicate fingers at lightning speed, her actions reflect both nostalgia and curiosity about her past. Closer to home in Central PA USA resides another captivating creature - the boa constrictor.