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Scarce Copper (Lycaena virgaureae) male in meadow on ox-eye daisy, Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), Finland, July

Bateleur Eagle (Terathopius ecaudatus) female, stretching wings Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. January

RF- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) landing on moorland with its wings spread. Scotland, UK, March

Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) taking flight for roasting site, at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Big-legged Bug or Squash Bug (Coreidae) on Heliconia Flower. Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador. South America

Rio Jatuntianhua Robber Frog (Pristimantis eriphus) male on a leaf. Ecuador, Vulnerable species

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Reiter am Strande, 1902. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Reiter am Strande, 1902. Painting held a the Museum Folkwang, Essen. From Die Meister Des XX. Jahrhunderts I. [Verlag E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, 1935]

Aurelia (Fazio?s Mistress), 1863-1873. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Aurelia (Fazio?s Mistress), 1863-1873. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 69. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916-17]

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

College Comforts
1824: A Oxford College freshman taking possession of his rooms. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank for The English Spy, 1824 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Crew carrying shell

The cook at Marshall Hall, seated outdoors, shelling peas?, c1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The cook at Marshall Hall, seated outdoors, shelling peas?, c1890. [African American man at army camp in Maryland]

When winter comes, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
When winter comes, c1908. Dakota woman, carrying firewood in snow, approaches tipi

Butter churning, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Butter churning, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats, rafts

Aerial view of people working in the traditional vermicelli factory in Bogura, Bangladesh

Corporation Street Birmingham, 1941 a42_00402
Coleridge Chambers, 175 - 177 Corporation Street, Birmingham. Coleridge Chambers, home of the Ideal Benefit Society and Barclays Bank, at 175-177 Corporation Street

People dries incense in preparation for Tet, the traditional Vietnamese festival in Hong Chau village, Hanoi, Vietnam

Indonesia, Bali. Ingredients for the preparation of Jamu juice - a tonic made from white and yellow turmeric and ginger

France, Guadalupe, Petit-Bourg, Woman crushing manioc pieces

These are empty, grey folding chairs awaiting the crowd to attend the U. S. Naval Academy, Graduation Ceremony
These are empty, grey folding chairs awaiting the crowd to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, Graduation Ceremony. They are neatly set up in rows side by side

Tagines cooking, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Social gathering in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Social gathering of friends and family to prepare for a wedding in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in which the guests put together leaves, flowers and coins to throw over the couple at the wedding

The Preparation Of Dry Grapes
This painting shows the scene, aptly described in the title, of some women preparing dry grapes. A smiling man is sitting behind, leaning against an arch, with another man

Preparations for race day for both sides. Oxford and Cambridge trained at Henley and Goring before they went head to head. Date: 1925

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Sydney Girls High School
A photograph of Sydney Girls High School. THE OLD ORDER CHANGETH Yesterday??the school and playground of our parents. To day?

Advert for Cyclax, a cosmetic brand established in 1896 by Frances Hemming. Date: 1932

Schleicher ASW20 EBX (msn20058, BGA No.2565), in the glider parking - preparation area at a gliding competition in the UK. Date: circa 1982

Wood for cremations, Benares (Varanasi), India
Wood piled up in preparation for cremations at Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

A group of women standing over a couple of barrels cleaning fish. Date: 1908

Still Life with Apples and Silver Goblet, 1876 (oil on canvas)
5934062 Still Life with Apples and Silver Goblet, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 32.1x40.3 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Courtesan and attendants heating sake, c. 1766-80 (colour woodcut)
GLS314151 Courtesan and attendants heating sake, c.1766-80 (colour woodcut) by Koryusai, Isoda (1735-90); 31.2x22.9 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Le Foyer de l'Opera, c. 1877-82 (pastel on board)
GLS314086 Le Foyer de l'Opera, c.1877-82 (pastel on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho)
MAN464432 Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho) by Harrison, F.C. (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery

Fiat G-91Y MM6956 / 8-62 (msn 2063), awaiting preparation for gate-guard duties at Amendola Air Base, near Foggia. Date: circa 2000

Split-second prior to Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) landing on tree, adjusting its attitude in mid-flight toward relatively vertical position to reduce speed

Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving c1870
866046 Making paper by hand by sieving pulp in forms. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

The Harbour, (oil on canvas)
657089 The Harbour, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 59.1x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harbour. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo)
2621701 Woman Planning Monthly Budget (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); (add.info.: New York, New York: c. 1940 A woman with her bank book in hand making entries in her budget book)

Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870
866061 Paper making: bleaching rag pulp. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), male, in alert pose, ready to jump. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. August. Focus Stacked

Getting Ready, (oil on canvas)
657594 Getting Ready, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting Ready. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas)
827252 Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 64.2x76.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marketing the Tunny, Concarneau)

Dancers; Danseuses, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1768324 Dancers; Danseuses, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 100.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; Danseuses. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Oil on canvas

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"Preparation: A Symphony of Readiness" In the vast skies above, Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets soar with unwavering determination, their pilots embodying the essence of preparation. Like brushstrokes on a canvas, they paint a picture of strength and precision. Just as Diego Velasquez meticulously prepared his masterpiece "Las Meninas" in 1656, so too do we prepare ourselves for life's challenges. Each stroke of our efforts adds depth to our character and resilience to face any obstacle that may come our way. John Singer Sargent's "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" captures the beauty born out of meticulous preparation. The delicate flowers bloom under careful nurturing - a reminder that greatness often arises from patient dedication. Like a Champagne Hoard awaiting its moment to shine, we gather knowledge and skills over time. We become connoisseurs of readiness, ready to pop open the bottle when opportunity knocks at our door. The Passenger Porter stands tall amidst bustling platforms - an embodiment of preparedness in motion. With every journey undertaken by this steadfast companion, it reminds us that thorough planning ensures smooth transitions towards success. A Kendo martial arts fighter holds his sword before him with unwavering focus - an emblematic display both physically and mentally. Through discipline and practice comes mastery; he is poised to conquer any battle that lies ahead. War In Vietnam serves as a stark reminder that they are be both noble and devastating. It teaches us the importance of being ready not only for triumph but also for times when peace must be fought for fiercely. Within LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station's walls in SE London lies an arsenal against chaos itself - firefighters who epitomize readiness at all times. Their tireless training ensures they are always equipped to protect lives and property from raging flames' wrath. Eclipse stands proudly while being groomed by dedicated hands.