Spike Collection (page 2)

Streaky Breasted Red Dunn. Called the Bone Crusher, 19th century. Creator: C R Stock
Streaky Breasted Red Dunn. Called the Bone Crusher, 19th century. Fighting cock with metal spurs attached to its legs

Cliff parakeets (Myiopsitta luchsi) perched on cactus, Red-fronted Macaw Community Nature Reserve, Omerque, Bolivia

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

A rope with blood on it is pictured while a masked penitent flagellates himself during a procession as part of Holy Week celebrations in Taxco in the Mexican state of Guerrero, March 29, 2018

Young woman with a sheaf of wheat. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

A sheaf of wheat. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

Spike of wheat Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

"For daily bread". Harvested sheaves of wheat Italy. Date of Photograph:1958

Stalks of grain France Savoy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Ears of wheat France. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Greek bas-relief decorated with wreaths and inscriptions, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums

Artistic shot of Agave plant

Closeup of Fan Palm

Closeup of Agave plant

Fan palm trees

Fan palm leaves

Detail of tall grass

Detail of palm fronds

Florida, West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden

Togakshi, agricultural area: fields of rice, soybeans and wheat Japan. Date of Photograph:1974

Ripe spears of grain Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

View of a rural agricultural zone with a corn field in the foreground. Italy. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Detail of the frieze of the South Gate of the Baptistery by Andrea Pisano in Florence. The frieze is by Vittore Ghiberti designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti Florence Frieze Renaissance

Stucco relief of a pilaster by Giovanni da Udine, in a room of Villa Madama, Rome Rome Villa Madama Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the transenna of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. High-relief by Mino da Fiesole depicting two putti lifting the papal blazon of the Rovere family

Detail with the papal arm of the Rovere family, held up by puttos and rounded by garland of spikes and fruits. High-relief work by Mino da Fiesole in the marble transenna of the Sistine Chapel

View of a part of the Via delle Torri di Properzio in Spello. In the foreground, a house is visible, in front of which are some farmers. One of them is holding sheaf of wheat. Spello

Two sides of the cinerary urn found at Canosa di Puglia, near Bari, and now in the National Museum of Taranto Taranto National Museum Urn Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Bunch of flowers in a vase. Florence. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Philippe de Commines and Helenes de Chambes; work by the French School preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Teide wallflower (Erysimum scoparium) endemic to Tenerife, Teide National Park, Canary Islands; Spain, Europe

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii). Volehouse Moor Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, England, UK. June

cactus isolated on white background

Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

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RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

Fourteen heads of Boxers on the walls of Tchio-Tchao, China, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Fourteen heads of Boxers on the walls of Tchio-Tchao, China, 1900. Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade

The sun sets behind Wat Saket Temple, or Golden Mount in Bangkok, Thailand, March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

She was like a black rose Such a beauty in a sadness
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

Eucidaris tribuloides, sea urchin
Dead sea urchin (Eucidaris tribuloides) showing spines attached to test. From Carrie Bow Cay, Belize

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"Spike: A Fusion of Art, Music, and Nature" In the vibrant city of Manchester, a modern steel sculpture known as "B of the Bang" stands tall near the iconic City of Manchester Stadium. This magnificent structure captivates passersby with its sharp spikes reaching towards the sky. Meanwhile, on O Connell Street in Dublin, bustling crowds admire the architectural beauty that surrounds them. Amongst this urban landscape is another Spike - Central / Union Pacific - a hub where people converge to embark on their journeys. Music lovers gather at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire back in December 1986. Bassist Spike Heatley steals the show with his mesmerizing performance that resonates through every corner of the pub. Venturing into tropical rainforests within Tambopata Reserve unveils yet another fascinating sight – Hoatzins perched gracefully amidst lush foliage. Their unique appearance and enchanting calls add an exotic touch to nature's symphony. Traveling further south brings us to Conguillo National Park where a stand of Monkey Puzzle trees dominates lava flows. These ancient giants defy all odds by thriving in such harsh conditions, reminding us of nature's resilience. Silybum marianum or milk thistle emerges as a symbol of healing and rejuvenation amidst adversity. Its vibrant purple flowers dot fields across landscapes worldwide, offering hope for those seeking solace from life's challenges. Journeying northwards to Inuit territories reveals centuries-old traditions like seal hunting – an integral part of their culture and survival. With utmost respect for nature's balance, they demonstrate harmony between humans and wildlife. Along Mexico's Baja California coast lies Bahia de Los Angeles adorned with coastal agave leaves glistening under golden sun rays. These hardy succulents endure arid conditions while providing shelter for diverse ecosystems along sandy shores. Nature never ceases to amaze; it gifts us with extraordinary creatures like the Hummingbird Hawk-moth.