Pitted Collection

Common heath, Epacris impressa
Common heath or Pitted epacris, Epacris impressa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bellarmine Jug, Germany
Bellarmines, or Beardman jugs, are highly fired, salt-glazed, stoneware jugs, made in large quantities in northern Europe from the 1500-1700s

Walking in Catte Street, Oxford

Stigmaria ficoides, fossil root
This root is preserved in tough Carboniferous sandstone. Stigmaria is the name given to roots of the giant lycopod (prehistoric spore-bearing plant) Lepidodendron

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Endless colonnade with wall carvings in Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Aerial photograph of trenches and mine craters, WW1
Aerial photograph (British) of trenches, mine craters and shell pitted ground, somewhere on the western front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Siphonodendron (Rugose coral) with pitted surface, Carboniferous era

PZL P-11 -initially flown in August 1931, these antiquated fighters were pitted against the Luftwaffe when Germany invaded Poland and sustained heavy losses

Rusted metal decoration, Taos, New Mexico, USA

Africa, Morocco, Marrakech. Traditional Moroccan green olives

Pitted Prunes -Prunus domestica-, prepared to make jam

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Pitted-shelled (Pig-nosed) turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) underwater. Top End, Northern Territory, Australia Date:

Prunus sp. four Plum halves, pitted and unpitted

Marinated Mediterranean black olives served in a small bowl, close up

Yellow mustard seed, SEM
Yellow mustard seed, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This seed comes from the yellow mustard plant (Brassica hirta), also known as white mustard

Stylina alveolata, reef coral
A reef building coral originating from Jurassic limestones in Europe, eastwards into Asia Minor, and also in the U.S.A

Kogia breviceps, pygmy sperm whale
Photograph of the skull of a pygmy sperm whale

Place Royale Damage
The entrance gates of the Place Royale, Paris, bear witness to the fierce street fighting - the gates thrown down, the stonework pitted with the marks of gunfire. Date: 23-26 July 1830

Fighting the weather on the Western Front 1916

Aerial photograph of battle area near Verdun, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (German) of a battle area near Verdun, France, showing trenches, mine craters and shell pitted ground during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Eroded and pitted rock. Soft sedimentary rock has become pitted due to erosion by wind, salt spray and water. The overhanging rock wall (upper right) is known as the Malaspina Gallery

Black mustard seed, SEM
Black mustard seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black mustard seed. This seed comes from the black mustard plant (Brassica nigra)

Black mustard seeds, SEM
Black mustard seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of black mustard seeds. These seeds come from the black mustard plant (Brassica nigra)

Martian central-peak crater floor, coloured satellite image. Central-peak craters form when the force of an impact causes the initial crater walls to collapse and produce a central uplift, or peak

Martian impact crater, satellite image
Martian impact crater. Coloured satellite image of an impact crater (centre, middle) on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface (red) is pitted with pockets of carbon dioxide frost (white)

Metal surface at the quantum level. This depiction of a metal surface is obtained by applying the Helium-3 spin-echo technique

Battle-ground from the air
Fighting lines in Flanders photographed by an airman, pitted with shell-holes and showing a maze of zig-zag trenches

Aerial View of Trenches
An aerial photograph over the German lines, showing deep trenches, mine craters, and shell-pitted ground

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"Pitted: A Journey Through Time and Nature" Common heath, Epacris impressa: Delicate blooms of the common heath adorn the Australian landscape, showcasing nature's resilience in harsh conditions. Black mustard seed, SEM: Under the microscope, black mustard seeds reveal intricate patterns and textures that captivate scientists studying their unique properties. Bellarmine Jug, Germany: This ancient German jug with its distinctive pitted surface tells tales of centuries past and serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage. PZL P-11 -initially flown in August 1931, these antiqua: The weathered exterior of the iconic PZL P-11 aircraft evokes memories of brave pilots who soared through the skies during a bygone era. Rusted metal decoration, Taos, New Mexico, USA: In Taos' artistic community lies a rusty metal decoration that symbolizes both decay and beauty—a testament to human creativity amidst nature's relentless forces. Stigmaria ficoides fossil root: Preserved for millions of years underground, this fossilized root provides valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems and reminds us of Earth's ever-changing history. APEX02722WT115: An enigmatic code reveals itself on an unknown object—perhaps it holds secrets or represents something significant yet to be discovered? Walking in Catte Street, Oxford: As one strolls along Catte Street in Oxford—the historic heartland of academia—one can't help but notice the worn cobblestones that bear witness to countless footsteps taken by scholars throughout time. Aerial photograph of trenches and mine craters from WW1: From above, haunting remnants etched upon battlefields serve as poignant reminders of sacrifice made during World War I—an enduring tribute to those who fought for peace. Africa, Morocco, Marrakech – Traditional Moroccan green olives.