Loop Collection (page 11)

Looper caterpillar
The looper caterpillar is a looper moth larva and is so-called because of the arching movement of its body as it travels

The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Details of entry gate doorway to Humayuns Tomb, Nizamuddin, India, east of New Delhi

PWA Windsurfing Sylt 2012
Brazilian turns

Farnsworths Loop, Santa Catalina Island. Date c1899

Loop and tunnels, Siskiyou Mountains, California. Date c1900

Sherman Hotel Chicago
The Sherman Hotel, in the Loop, Chicago : it has 1700 rooms. Date: circa 1930

Loop the Loop - Pegoud - Aviator
Adolphe Celestin Pegoud (1889-1915) - a pre-WWI French aviator who became a fighter ace. On 21st September 1913, as a test pilot for Louis Bleriot (in a Bleriot model XI monoplane)

Sopwith Camel looping the loop, WW1
A British Sopwith Camel fighter biplane looping the loop above the countryside during the First World War. Photo taken from another aircraft

Grand Centrifugal Railway
Advertising flyer for the Grand Centrifugal Railway, an Extraordinary Novelty, 200 feet long, with a Virtical (sic) Circle, upwards of 40 feet in circumference

Anglers swivel, SEM
Swivel, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is used by anglers to prevent tangles in their lines while fishing

Lampbrush chromosomes, TEM
Lampbrush chromosomes. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of lampbrush chromosomes (LBCs). A chromosome consists of proteins and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Artists impression of Ulysses approacing the Sun
Artists impression of the Ulysses spacecraft approaching the Sun. Due for launch by the space shuttle in October 1990, Ulysses will study the Sun & interplanetary medium out of the plane of the Solar

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Looping through time and thrill: From rollercoasters to windsurfing, the loop takes on various forms. Just like the exhilarating loop section of a rollercoaster ride, where adrenaline rushes through your veins as gravity defies logic. But did you know that loops have been around for centuries? In the 17th century, scientists discovered different fingerprint types, each forming unique loops on our fingertips. Fast forward to the 19th century when inventors like Tesla and Twain were fascinated by the mesmerizing effects of electricity. The Tesla Coil's looping sparks captured their imagination and paved the way for modern technology. Speaking of loops in action sports, let's dive into PWA Windsurfing events. Cabo Verde in 2007 witnessed fearless athletes conquering waves with breathtaking loops that left spectators awestruck. And it wasn't just Cabo Verde; Sylt in 2009 showcased windsurfers defying gravity with jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers. But it was Maui in 2013 that truly stole the show with its epic PWA Windsurfing event. The loop became an art form as athletes soared above massive waves, executing flawless rotations mid-air before gracefully landing back on their boards. As we marvel at these thrilling moments, let's take a trip down memory lane to Chicago's State Street in the 1890s. Busy streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and bustling crowds formed a never-ending loop of activity capturing life during that era. Whether it's historical discoveries or extreme sports spectacles, one thing remains constant –the captivating allure of loops throughout time.