Restricting Collection

Netting Catching Diamond-Back Terrapins Chesapeake Bay
Netting Diamond-Back Terrapins. In the 19th century canneries processed and exported tons of product until the turtle populations collapsed

Catching Turtles Snapping Turtle Farm Chesapeake Bay
Catching turtles on a Snapping Turtle farm, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States of America. In the 19th century canneries processed

Thrombosed blood vessel, artwork C013 / 4649
Thrombosed blood vessel. Computer artwork of a blood clot (thrombus) formed on the internal wall of a blood vessel

Siege Weapon - Metal Cutter
An example of a typical 16th century siege weapon used to cut the bars restricting an armies ability of sieging an enemys fort. Date: 1588

King Coal and Commerce discussing the consequences of the 8 Hours Bill restricting hours of work if it passed through Parliament. Bernard Partridge cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1908

No Entry Foot-and-Mouth Disease Precautions notice, Moses Plat Farm, Speen, Buckinghamshire, England, February

Foot And Mouth Disease, Control Measure Protection Zone Ahead sign at roadside, Surrey, England, September 2007

This Footpath is Closed on Account of Foot and Mouth Disease sign on gate in farmland, Surrey, England, September 2007

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9088
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood clot (thrombus) in an arteriole (small blood vessel), showing red blood cells (red) in a fibrin mesh (green)

Blood clot, SEM C016 / 9089
Blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a blood clot (thrombus) in an arteriole (small blood vessel), showing red blood cells (red) in a fibrin mesh (bright pink)

Coronary blood clot, SEM C016 / 9133
Coronary blood clot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood clot (thrombus) in the coronary artery, showing red blood cells (purple) in a fibrin mesh (threads)

Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth I in 1572

No Entry, Animal Disease Control Precautions tape, on farm gate in restricted disease area, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, Cumbria, England, 2001

Cattle grid on track, used to restrict ponies in conservation grazing project, Dunwich Forest, Suffolk, England, july

Foot and Mouth Precautions sign on farm gate, with walker using disinfected straw, during Foot and Mouth disease outbreak, West Sussex, England

Calcium channel blocker effect, artwork
Calcium channel blocker effect. Conceptual computer artwork of calcium ions (orange) controlling blood flow through the blood vessels (springs) of a human heart

Champs Elysees 1840
The Champs Elysees, seen from the Arc de Triomphe, with the Palais des Tuileries in the distance : in the foreground, the old barrieres restricting trade in and out of the city

Charles X Ordinances
Charles X signs the Ordinances de Juillet, restricting freedom of the press and limiting suffrage - the immediate cause of the July revolution

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"The Curse of Restricting: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" In 1876, a Greenback Party Cartoon depicted the consequences certain freedoms. This engraving showcased the potential limitations imposed on society. Little did they know that advanced technology would later bring about both marvels and restraints. Fast forward to today, where artificial intelligence (AI) and androids have become an integral part of our lives. Augmented reality (AR) has transformed how we perceive the world around us, blurring the lines between real and virtual. Yet, with these advancements comes a bionic-like grip on our daily existence. Just as a thrombosed blood vessel restricts blood flow, so too can restrictions hinder progress in various forms of artistry. Artwork C013/4649 serves as a reminder that even creativity can be bound by AI and AR's ball and chain. Meanwhile, King Coal and Commerce engage in discussions over the consequences brought forth by restricting working hours through legislation such as the 8 Hours Bill. The impact on industries is undeniable; however, it also highlights society's ongoing struggle to strike a balance between productivity and individual well-being. Restrictions extend beyond human affairs; nature itself falls victim to them too. Foot-and-mouth disease precautions force closures at Moses Plat Farm in Buckinghamshire, England – an attempt to contain its spread among livestock. Even wildlife feels confined when grey seal pups find themselves separated from visitors by fences during their early stages of moult at Donna Nook Nature Reserve. The sign "This Footpath is Closed" warns hikers about foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks elsewhere in Surrey back in 2007 – another instance where restrictions aim to protect public health but limit freedom of movement. As we navigate this ever-changing landscape shaped by restrictions old and new alike, let us reflect upon their purpose while striving for equilibrium between safety measures and personal liberties.