Optimism Collection (page 6)

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) in flower, Vallee des Cailles, Eure-et-Loir, France, April

Globeflowers (Trollius), Lauterbrunnen Valley, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, June 2012

Yellow tulip (Tulipa australis) in flower, above Piano Grande, Sibillini, Appennines, Umbria, Italy, May 2011

RF- European edible frog (Rana esculenta) amongst duckweed, the Netherlands

Crown daisy flower (Glebionis coronarium) Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Looking up into canopy of European Beech tree {Fagus sylvatica} in spring, UK

Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella) flowers at twilight, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Delicious Dreams! Castles in the air! Glorious prospects!, 1821. Queen Caroline and her supporters (Flinn, Hume, Lady Anne Hamilton, Alderman Wood)

Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, New York City, USA, c1905. Ellis Island served as the main immigration point for the US from 1892-1943, processing some 20 million immigrants

Pessimist and Optimist, 1893-1919. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
Pessimist and Optimist, 1893-1919. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Immigrants to the USA landing at Ellis Island, New York, c1900. They head for the processing centre, each carrying a paper with an entry number which they hope will soon be traded for a visa

California Poppy, c1915, (1915). Artist: Emma Graham Clock
California Poppy, c1915, (1915). Eschscholtzia Californica - Poppy Family. From Wild Flowers from the Mountains, Canons and Valleys of California, by Emma Graham Clock. [H. S

California Azalea, c1915, (1915). Artist: Emma Graham Clock
California Azalea, c1915, (1915). Rhododendron occidentale - Heath Family. From Wild Flowers from the Mountains, Canons and Valleys of California, by Emma Graham Clock. [H. S

Common Tansy, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Common Tansy, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

Their hearts are high, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

Lieutenant General William Riddell Birdwood (1865-1951), British soldier, World War I, 1917. General Birdwoods cheery optimism won him immortal fame as the Soul of Anzac

Leon Gambetta proclaiming the Republic of France, 4th September 1870 (1882-1884). After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

H. R. H Prince Viggo of Denmark, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Viggo of Denmark, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

En Route for the Gold Fields, Australia, 1887. Artist: William Hatherell
En Route for the Gold Fields, Australia, 1887

British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914, (1926)
British Horse drawn artillery in Rouen, France, August 1914. Enthusiastic crowds greeting the arrival of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF)

The Franco-Russian Alliance, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The Franco-Russian Alliance, 1897. French president Felix Faure shaking hands with Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, in front of an angel of peace

Our Hope for the New Year: Peace, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1894

A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). Artist: Philibert Louis Debucourt
A Celebration for the Birth of the French Heir apparent, 1781 (1783). From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Declaration of the French Third Republic, 4th September 1870. After the disastrous defeat of the French by the Prussians at Sedan and the capture of Napoleon III

Le Chant du Depart, song sheet, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. French patriotic song to inspire the troops as they set out for war. From a private collection

Mesembryanthemum, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Mesembryanthemum, 20th century. A genus of flowering plants indigenous to southern Africa, it is characterised by long-lasting flower heads which protect their gametes from night-time dews

The Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781. Artist: Henry Fuseli
The Oath of the Rutli, 1778-1781

Cartoon, The Optimist and the Pessimist, showing two men reading the same news items about the war but reacting in very different ways. Date: 1915

Cartoon, The Allies, WW1
Cartoon, The Allies during the First World War. Linking arms, they sing: Are we all here? Yes! And if we re all here, thats all right

Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, WW1
Cartoon, K and His (Anti) German Garden, showing Lord Kitchener watering his garden during the First World War to grow more army recruits ready for a spring offensive. Date: 1914

Young man wearing a shirt and a tie cheering, success, victory pose

I Feel So Happy Today
Bonzo, the cute canine created by George Studdy in The Sketch magazine in 1920s jumps for joy, full of happiness and optimism

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The Roosevelt Arch was built from rough blocks of columnar basalt, which were quarried near the water tower in Gardiner, Montana

Machu Picchu, Peru

Mountain And Train Below Along Urubamba (Vilcanota) River, Machu Picchu, Peru

Two Girls Sit Together

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

Optimism: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Optimism - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Theres no harm in hoping for the best as long as you re prepared for the worst. ~ Stephen King

World War Two poster of an American Air Force Pilot staring into the clouds
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War Two poster features an American Air Force Pilot staring into the clouds as bombers fly off on a mission

Businessman giving thumbs up

Donald Iain Smith
Australian Views Photographers: Donald Iain Smith

War Budget cover - 1916
Front cover of The War Budget showing a British soldier, bayonet fixed, looking determinedly into the future as a New Year - 1916 - dawns. Date: 1915

WW1 Aim for Victory French optimism in 1914 - General Pau
WW1 - Aim for Victory - French optimism in 1914, the card shows troops resting before a push for ultimate victory - the card also has a portrait of French General Paul Marie Cesar Gerald Pau

Cartoon, French women in munitions factory, WW1
Cartoon showing French women working in a munitions factory. One woman tells her boss: we ve replaced rice powder (used in cosmetics) with gunpowder. Date: 1917

Peasants dancing on anniversary of Revolution, Russia
Peasants enjoying a general holiday, dancing and celebrating on the anniversary of the Revolution in Russia. Date: circa 1918

Four cats with toothache on a New Year card, quoting from Charles Dickens characters (Sairey Gamp, Mrs Harris, Betsy Prig and Tiny Tim) -- Its best to grin and bear it! Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, No need to worry, WW1
Cartoon, No need to worry, showing various complacent people, soldiers and civilians, thinking that war isn t such a bad thing, as they themselves are doing all right. Date: 1916

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"Optimism: Blooming like cornflowers on fallow fields, embracing the beauty of life in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. A reminder that even after a period of rest and uncertainty, growth is inevitable. " "Amidst the chaos of WW2, a simple greetings card from London Carries On spreads optimism and hope. A testament to the resilience and strength of humanity during dark times. " "Beneath the tranquil surface of Cenote Car Wash in Mexico, water lilies bloom with unwavering optimism. Their delicate petals remind us to find beauty even in unexpected places. " "The Darwin's Orchid stands tall as a symbol of perseverance. Pollinated by a long-tongued moth, it teaches us that sometimes we must rely on unlikely allies to achieve our dreams. " "A King Eider soars low over Arctic waters in Nunavut, embodying the spirit of determination against all odds. Its flight reminds us that no challenge is too great when we believe in ourselves. " "In 1919, E. Hamel & Co. 's advertisement exclaims 'There are busy times ahead. ' - an optimistic outlook amidst post-war uncertainties. It serves as a timeless reminder that better days lie ahead. " "H. M Bateman's illustration 'Do you want some?' captures moments of generosity and kindness amid adversity - proof that small acts can bring immense joy and restore faith in humanity. " "As shadows loom large across history's canvas, Francois-Jean de Beauvoir's portrait radiates hope eternal. His resolute gaze inspires us to persevere through challenges with unwavering optimism. " "With every brushstroke capturing human resilience, 'The Big Push March 1916' painting echoes the indomitable spirit found within individuals united towards progress despite hardships faced. "German Optimism shines through amidst World War I trenches in 1915; reminding us how hope can flourish even under dire circumstances – an enduring testament to the human spirit.