Skill Collection (page 76)

Two women potting plants
Two women learning the skill of potting plants

Boy on stilts
A boy on stilts smiles out at the reader

Waxwing (Bohemian) - tossing hawthorn berry before swallowing - Typical behaviour of waxwings as they turn the berry
ROY-553 Waxwing (Bohemian) - tossing hawthorn berry before swallowing - Typical behaviour of waxwings as they turn the berry for swallowing Cleveland - UK Bombycilla garrulus Roy Glen Please note

Intricate embroidery work, India, Asia

Elephant painting, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Calligrapher at the Medina (old Town), Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Icon painting at Notre Dame du Bec Benedictine Abbey, Le Bec Hellouin, Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Two climbers tackle a difficult route on a huge buttress on the Tsaranoro Massif, Andringitra National Park, Madagascar, Africa

A climber tackles a steep and challenging route on the cliffs of the Aveyron Gorge, Aveyron region, Massif Central, France

A climber tackles a steep route on limestone cliffs near the mountain town of Bielsa, central Pyrenees, Spain

A climber tackles a severely overhanging route in the caves of the Mascun Gorge, Sierra de Guara mountains, Aragon, Spain

Mountain resort and ski pistes, St. Anton am Arlberg, Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, Europe

The Institute of Suz Hou Embroidery, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Asia

Craftsman at work on stucco carving, the Souk, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Skier at Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

People windskating at Lakolk beach in Romo, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Yapese dancers performing the traditional bamboo stick dance, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific

Fishermen with traditional butterfly nets, Lago de la Patzcuaro, Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, North America

Off road driver training in a Landrover near Penrith Cumbria UK
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TYF rock climbing, Porthclais, Pembrokeshire
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A performer doing his fire eating act
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A male Egyptian dancer performs for holiday makers in Dahab Egypt
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Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very wet day
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Medieval stained glass in St Neots church on Bodmin moor Cornwall UK
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A basket woven out of a palm leaf for gathering wild food on Funafuti atol in Tuvalu
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A Salvation Army member playing in the band
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Cumberland wrestlers at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
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Memers of Langdale Ambleside mountain rescue team attract a helicopter to an injured walker on Bow Fell in the Lake
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Members of Langdael Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team doing a stretcher lower down a crag in Langdale as part of training
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Mountain rescue team members rescue a seriously injured women from Red Screes who had fallen aorund 300 feet in
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Snowboarder heads down, Paradise area, Mount Rainier, Washington State, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Snowboarder, Mount Rainier, Washington State, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Kingfisher Adult female adjusting minnow in its bill ready to swallow. River Leven, Cleveland. UK
ROY-134 Kingfisher - Adult female adjusting minnow in its bill ready to swallow. River Leven, Cleveland. UK. Alcedo atthis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lace making, Camarinas, Galicia, Spain, Europe " Making bobbin lace, Camarinas is a famous lace making village, the lace makers are called Palilleiras"

Steel pan drummer, island of Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Decorating pottery, Valley of Goreme, central Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Ceramic detail, Sher Dor madressa, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Summer Palace Gate, Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa near Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Ceramic tiles, I-Khauli court, Tash Khauli Palace, Khiva, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Young mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) playing in the trees, Amahoro A group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa

Making umbrellas, Bo Sang, Pce de Chiang Rai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lesser masked weaver (Ploceus intermedius), at nest, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Carpet co-op in the Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Archery contest, Naadam festival, Oulaan Bator (Ulaan Baatar), Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Traditional Kirghiz embroidery, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Geisha having her make-up applied, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Close up of sand bottle with camel being drawn, on souvenir stall, Jerash, Jordan, Middle East

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.