Maturing Collection

Fresco, detail of The Last Judgement, 1547, Voronet Monastery Church, Moldavia, Romania

Ovarian follicle, SEM
Ovarian follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fracture through a secondary follicle in the ovary. The oocyte (developing egg) is orange and its central nucleus is darker orange

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Elderly men playing basketball

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Elderly men playing basketball

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Elderly men playing basketball

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Elderly couple dancing in a gym

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Elderly man wearing a party hat

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Elderly man playing basketball

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Elderly woman playing bingo

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Elderly man playing basketball

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Elderly men playing basketball

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Elderly woman driving a motorcycle

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Elderly woman smiling for the camera

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Elderly woman smiling for the camera

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Elderly men jumping to slam dunk a basketball

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Elderly man playing basketball

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Elderly couple dancing in a gym

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Elderly man standing in basketball court

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Elderly woman driving a motorcycle

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Elderly woman winning at bingo

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Elderly woman playing bingo

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Elderly men playing basketball

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Elderly couple dancing in a gym

Nude beauty portrait of old woman

Hyacinth, Hyacinthus cultivar. Dead and faded flower head lying on rusty metal sheet with two individual flowers lying at side

Roquefort cheeses maturing in France (chromolitho)
2783026 Roquefort cheeses maturing in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roquefort cheeses maturing in France)

Une fromagerie; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852. Creator: Charles Tamisier
A Dairy, from " Le Magasin Pittoresque", ca. 1852. [Une fromagerie]

Crocus Skyline Crocus Purple subject White b/g

Narcissus - variety not identified Daffodil Yellow subject White b/g

Acer platanoides palmatifidum Maple - Norway maple Green subject Green b/g

Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

Helianthus - variety not identified Sunflower Yellow subject

Papaver rhoeas Poppy Red subject

Rudbeckia sullivantii Goldsterm Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Open View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Several Editorial Perennial Flowering season

Malus domestica - variety not identified Apple Pink subject

Variety not identified Orange subject Green b/g

Cornus nuttallii Dogwood - Pacific Orange subject

Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

Olea europea Olive Green subject Green b/g

Onopordum acanthium Thistle - Scotch thistle / Cotton thistle Brown subject

Fagus sylvatica Beech Orange subject

Prunus - variety not identified Cherry White subject

Nymphaea - variety not identified Water lily Pink subject

Acer - variety not identified Maple Green subject

Salix babylonica Willow - Weeping willow Black subject Blue b/g

Cedrus atlantica Atlas cedar Brown subject Black b/g

Lunaria annua Honesty Mixed colours subject

Acer palmatum ozakazuki Japanese maple Orange subject

Capsicum annuum Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view Orientation - Vertical orientation Two Editorial Creative Annual Fruiting season - Summer Edible Food

variety not identified foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Closed View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Creative Perennial Colour Nobody Tendril

Rheum x hybridum Timperley Early Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Perennial Deciduous Flowering

Rhododendron - variety not identified Flower Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Many Editorial Evergreen Shrub Flowering

Seedling Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up Open inside View - Front view Orientation - Horizontal orientation Many Editorial Edible Colour Nobody Container Flowerpot Mixed varieties Repetition

Gunnera manicata Foliage Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Side view Orientation - Vertical orientation Several Editorial Perennial Unusual plant Flowering season

Achimenes Magic Flowers Black & white White b/g

Brassica oleracea Cabbage - Red cabbage Purple subject

Allium schoenoprasum Chive Purple subject Green b/g

Rheum x hybridum Mac Red Plant Daytime Outdoor Growing Close-up View - Front view View - Aerial view Orientation - Vertical orientation One Editorial Perennial Fruiting season - Winter Fruiting

Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed White subject Blue b/g

Cichorium intybus Radicchio Purple subject

Lactuca sativa Lettuce Green subject Brown b/g

Adiantum raddianum Fern - Maidenhair fern Green subject Green b/g

Adiantum raddianum Fern - Maidenhair fern Green subject Green b/g

Alnus glutinosa Alder Red subject Green b/g

Larix - variety not identified Larch Orange subject Orange b/g

Aesculus hippocastanum Horse chestnut Green subject

Pinus sylvestris Pine - Scots pine Blue subject Green b/g

Quercus robur Oak Brown subject

Hydrangea macrophylla Hydrangea Brown subject Brown b/g

Rosa canina Rose / Wild rose / Dog rose Green subject

Rosa canina Rose / Wild rose / Dog rose Green subject

Aster Michaelmas daisy Aster Brown subject

Cercis canadensis Forest pansy Brown subject

Adiantum pedatum Maiden hair fern Green subject Green b/g

Viola wittrockiana Pansy Purple subject

Lycopersicon esculentum Tomato Green subject Green b/g

Capsicum annuum Chilli White subject Blue b/g

Solanum melongena Aubergine Purple subject Green b/g

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"Maturing: A Journey of Growth and Refinement" Embarking on the path is akin to the development of an ovarian follicle, delicately evolving from its nascent state into a fully-formed entity. Just as in nature's intricate design, our own journey towards maturity involves various stages that shape us into who we are meant to become. Like a fresco capturing every detail of The Last Judgement, painted with meticulous care in 1547 at Voronet Monastery Church in Moldavia, Romania, our experiences leave lasting imprints on our souls. Each brushstroke represents moments of triumph and tribulation that contribute to our growth. In this process, we resemble "The Little Woman, " depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1910. As time passes by like stored wines aging gracefully in bottles within racks - as seen through the lens of Moet & Chandon's publication La France Vinicole - we too mature with grace and wisdom. Just as wine is poured into barrels for refinement and enhancement - showcased beautifully in Le France Vinicole - life presents us with opportunities for personal transformation. We learn to navigate challenges while embracing new perspectives that enrich our character. Similar to Roquefort cheeses maturing under careful observation in France or witnessing the artistry behind cheese-making captured by Charles Tamisier's work Une fromagerie; from Magasin Pittoresque circa 1852; we evolve over time through exposure to diverse influences and environments. Throughout this journey towards maturity, it becomes evident that growth requires patience and perseverance. Like turning bottles meticulously documented by Moet & Chandon's photolitho prints featured in La France Vinicole; each twist brings us closer to reaching our full potential. Ultimately, maturing encompasses more than mere physical changes – it encapsulates emotional depth, intellectual expansion, and spiritual enlightenment, and is an ongoing process where lessons learned intertwine with newfound wisdom, creating a tapestry of personal growth.