Footing Collection

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Ascent Mont Blanc - 3
THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC One of the most difficult parts of the climb - the snow turns to ice and the climbers must cut foot-holes in order to retain a footing

New York, New York City, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Manhattan Bridge
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New York City, John V. Lindsay East River Park and Williamsburg Bridge

Royal Mail Steamer Chitral
An advertisement illustration for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, showing the luxurious new P. & O. Royal Mail Steamer, ??Chitral

Some New Year Customs in Galloway (engraving)
1038637 Some New Year Customs in Galloway (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some New Year Customs in Galloway)

The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho)
1603975 The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho) by Birkenruth, Adolphe (b.1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant)

Dramatic Adventure On Monte Rosa, A Mountaineer Held Seven Hours Suspended Above The Abyss (Colour Litho)
2798697 Dramatic Adventure On Monte Rosa, A Mountaineer Held Seven Hours Suspended Above The Abyss (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving)
1061838 The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayor of Casterbridge)

The Rat Plague in the Country (engraving)
1047052 The Rat Plague in the Country (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rat Plague in the Country)

Under One Roof, An Episode in a Family History (engraving)
1060014 Under One Roof, An Episode in a Family History (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under One Roof, An Episode in a Family History)

Traditional organic, raw Sardinian cherry tomatoes called Camone type, Sardinia, Italy, Europe

Uncooked whole wheat tagliatelle on a white wooden background, Italy, Europe

Traditional organic, raw asparagus called Asparagina type, Italy, Europe

A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

Footing the Turf - a view of a family stacking the turf into bundles in a field. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Scottish First Footing
SCOTTISH NEW YEAR First footing in Edinburgh - the principal streets were more thronged between twelve and one in the morning than they usually were at midday Date: 1863

U. S. Army Specialist climbs down to the bottom of a canal
March 22, 2007 - U.S. Army Specialist climbs down to the bottom of a canal near Tal Jawal village, Iraq, during a foot patrol

NEW YEARs DAY IN SCOTLAND, FIRST FOOTING, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

A man on a rickety ladder stringing up the hop poles onto which the hop bines will climb. 1939

A man stringing the hop poles whilst another foots his ladder. 1937

NEW YEARs DAY IN SCOTLAND, FIRST FOOTING, ENGRAVING 1876, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Two Girls Sliding C1880
Two girls are sliding - one keeps her footing, the other she slid so fast, she slid so free, that down fell she ! Date: circa 1880

Three boys playing inside a large barrel. One of them has lost his footing and has fallen over

Rotating Barrel
Three boys trying to maintain their footing on a rotating barrel or wheel!

House building in ilulissat on greenland
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Mr Punch goes First Footing in the New Year -- he and his dog Toby are just about to run up some snow-covered steps into a house where a family are waiting to welcome them

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"Footing: From Sponge Divers to Mountaineers, Exploring the Various Dimensions of Balance" Sponge diver loses his footing: A momentary misstep sends ripples through the underwater world. Ascent Mont Blanc - 3: Scaling great heights requires steady footing and unwavering determination. Royal Mail Steamer Chitral: Navigating treacherous waters demands skilled sailors with sure footing. In a Parisian Art-Studio (engraving): Amidst creativity's chaos, artists find their artistic footing. Some New Year Customs in Galloway (engraving): Celebrating traditions while finding our cultural footing. The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho): A tale of empowerment where a fearless queen finds her political footing. Dramatic Adventure On Monte Rosa: Suspended above the abyss, a mountaineer clings to life and tests his mental and physical footing. The Mayor of Casterbridge (engraving): A man's rise and fall as he grapples with morality on shifting social footings. The Rat Plague in the Country (engraving): Battling an infestation challenges rural communities' health and economic footings. Under One Roof, An Episode in a Family History (engraving): Secrets unravel as family members confront their pasts under one roof, seeking emotional grounding. Footing the Turf: Exploring equestrian sports where riders master their balance on horseback for thrilling competitions. 12 Scottish First Footing: Unveiling Scotland's unique New Year tradition where first-footers bring luck by crossing thresholds with firm footsteps. From daring adventures to societal customs, these glimpses into different realms highlight how individuals strive to find stability amidst ever-changing circumstances – be it physical or metaphorical "footing.