Precise Collection (page 3)

Indicating scale, Leyland Metz fire engine
Indicating scale on a Leyland Metz fire engine, showing the elevation and extension of the adjustable ladder

Weights. Set of standard weights

Rack and pinion
Toothed cogs of a rack and pinion drive (photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show)

Scanner for characterising surfaces
Nanoscale engineering. View of a NanoScan device, used to characterise the surface of a material on a tiny scale. The scanner can measure the surface shape

Making of the standard International Metre
The making of the standard International Metre in France

Retoucher working on a colour separation positive
A Retoucher working on a colour separation positive at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew using dye tracing techniques as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell
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PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew taking measurements as part of a study to measure the speed of the Russell Glacier near
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PHD scientist Ian Bartholomew using a theodolite to measure the speed of the Russelll Glacier near Kangerlussuag
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PHD scientist Ian Bartholomews GPS equipment measuring the speed of the Russelll Glacier near Kangerlussuag Greenland
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Outer walls of Sacsayhuaman Inca Fortress, Cuzco, Peru, South America

17th Cent Scholar Writes
A scholar - Leonard Lessius, a Jesuit, to be precise - pauses quill in air while Larmessin makes his portrait

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"Captivating the Essence of Precise: From Forest Primeval to Paranormal Phrenology" Embark on a journey through the depths of precision, where every detail is meticulously crafted and perfectly aligned. Just like the Bucker Bu 133 Jungmeister performing a tight 7-plane formation in the vast sky, our exploration begins with an exhilarating sense of harmony. As we delve further into this world, we encounter "The Three Dancers, " gracefully moving in sync, their movements precise and captivating. Their artistry mirrors that of the Seven Champion Divers who fearlessly plunge into the waters of LA, executing flawless dives that leave us breathless. But precision goes beyond human endeavors; it extends to nature itself. Picture a majestic grizzly bear standing atop a waterfall at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska. With impeccable timing and accuracy, it catches salmon mid-air—a testament to its innate ability to navigate life's challenges with utmost precision. Traveling back in time to Alte Brucke in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany circa 1910 reveals another facet of precision—architecture frozen in history yet still resonating with meticulous craftsmanship. This postcard from yesteryears captures an era when attention to detail was paramount. Speaking of historical figures who left indelible marks through their work, Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov emerges as a paragon of diplomatic precision during his tenure as a Russian statesman. His legacy lives on through digitally restored reproductions showcasing his brilliance and dedication. Meanwhile, Ernst Philipp Karl Lange (known by his pseudonym Philipp Galen) takes us on literary adventures steeped in German culture and intellectuality. Though exact dates elude us for these works' origins due to their agelessness, one thing remains certain—their profound impact endures thanks to Lange's precise storytelling prowess. Lastly but not leastly Friedrich Anton Hermann Schievelbein stands as a testament to the precision of sculpting.