Light Collection (#5)

HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, with destroyers, WW1
HMS Arethusa, British light cruiser, launched 1913, served in various locations during the early part of the First World War, damaged by a mine off Felixstowe and wrecked 1916

Optical computing. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a hybrid electronic-optical circuit board. Optical waveguides (red) are used to transmit data in the form of light pulses

James Clerk Maxwell, Scottish physicist
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), Scottish physicist. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science, and he is regarded as one of the finest minds of the 19th century

Brightly painted houses, Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mini Coopers Britain

Ducati Hypermotard 1100

Fiat 500 Nuova Italy

Harley Davidson 1200cc Sportster

Harley Davidson V-Twin JL Racer

Australia, Sydney. Skyline with Opera House seen from Embarkation Park

Russia, St. Petersburg; The partly frozen Neva River in Winter, with the Winter Palace, the Admiralty and St. Isaacs Cathedral

St Ives - harbour and town from the pier at night - Cornwall
DAC-64 St Ives - harbour and town from the pier at night Cornwall David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair

Railway Crossing - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - an absolutely stunning photographic composition, shot in the misty light of the early morning. Engineering works are still in progress!

Hunting Series (1 of 5) - Deer Stalking - returning with the spoils

Field Officer of the 12th Royal Lancers
Field Officer (any officer from the rank of Lieutenant Colonel upwards) from the 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor
Queen Victoria with her daughters, Vicky (Crown Princess of Prussia, standing behind), Alice (kneeling) and her son Prince Alfred, mourning Prince Albert

Franklins expedition seeking Northwest Passage
Seals and sea-birds watch as Sir John Franklins Erebus and Terror sail cautiously between Arctic icebergs

Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China, Asia

Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italian Lakes, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Open gas street light at Kings Cross
A street view with an open gas street light in the foreground, two high walls to either side of the road, a man walking, traffic on the road

Pendeen Watch lighthouse near St Just in Cornwall, UK
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Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

India at night, satellite image
India at night, satellite view. This image is a composite showing the change in illumination over India from 1992-2003. Satellite data from 2003 is coloured red

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

The famous Beale Street at night, Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Gaudi architecture, Casa Batllo, Barcelona, Catalunya (Catalonia) (Cataluna), Spain, Europe

Dusk over the Holy Pool of Nectar looking towards the clocktower and the Golden Temple, Sikh holy place, Amritsar, Punjab State, India, Asia

Villefranche sur Mer, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, Cote d Azur, French Riviera, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Tivoli Gardens at Christmas, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

England, Northumberland, The Pennine Way. A rainbow above the Schil on the England / Scottish Border

Welsh Coracle
Welsh coracles are made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, though fragile they are sturdy and light

Art Deco Dressing Table
This charming bedroom dressing table is in polished mellow toned walnut of pleasing modern design. It has a shaped rimless mirror with a glamorous light fitting!

Roman Warship
A warship of Imperial Rome is rowed out of harbour with only a light sail hoisted

Tarot Card 9 - L Ermite (The Hermit)

Winter, c. 1910. Artist: Purvitis, Vilhelms (1872-1945)
Winter, c. 1910. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

La cathedrale de Rouen. Le portail, soleil matinal (The Rouen Cathedral. The portal
La cathe drale de Rouen. Le portail, soleil matinal (The Rouen Cathedral. The portal, early morning sun), 1893. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

3rd Hussars, Infantry and Light Infantry, Kings German Legion. Aquatint by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith. From Charles Hamilton Smiths Costumes of the Army of the British Empire

Lake Bala, evening, Gwynedd, Wales. Date: 1950s

Silhouettes from the Somme by H. L. Oakley
Various scenes on the Somme cut by famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing the work to be done when pursuing the retreating Germans

Times Square At Night
A view of Times Square at night, New York City, New York, circa 1949. (Photo by Lawrence Thornton/Getty Images)

Canal Park Lighthouse at dawn Canal Park, Duluth, MN Maresa Pryor
Canal Park Lighthouse at dawn. Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota

Descartes optics theory, 17th century
Descartes optics theory, artwork. This is the eye diagram from Descartes book Optics (1637). Three external points are shown depicted on the retina at the back of the eye

Oak tree in mist
Oak tree (Quercus sp.) in mist. Photographed near the River Taw in Dartmoor, UK

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) Pair, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, SCOTLAND
Atlantic Puffin, (Fratercula arctica), in evening light, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland

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"Captivated by the Radiance: Exploring the Many Facets of Light" In a quaint Cornish village, amidst a Jubilee Procession, A. G. Sherwood Hunter's masterpiece captures the ethereal glow that bathes the town in warmth and joy. A Military Badge gleams proudly, symbolizing courage and honor as soldiers march towards their noble duty, guided by the light of bravery. William Holman Hunt's iconic painting "The Light of the World" illuminates our souls with its spiritual depth and profound message of hope and redemption. Norman Lindsay's captivating artwork "A Star Explodes" transports us to distant galaxies where celestial bodies burst into radiant brilliance, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring luminescence. Sun beams cascade through Grand Central Station, casting enchanting shadows on bustling travelers who bask in its gentle embrace - a reminder that even amidst chaos, light finds its way. Jesus as the Light of the World radiates divine love and compassion through his serene countenance – an eternal beacon guiding humanity towards enlightenment and salvation. Silhouettes dance across cinema screens as flickering lights create mesmerizing illusions; storytelling comes alive through this magical interplay between darkness and illumination. The vibrant hues on a color wheel blend harmoniously like rays merging at dusk - each shade representing a unique facet that paints life with beauty and diversity. "The Canadians at Ypres, " immortalized by William Barnes Wollen, depicts brave soldiers bravely facing adversity under moonlit skies - their unwavering spirit shining bright against all odds. Badges adorning Scottish regiments during World War One embody resilience forged in battle; symbols etched with valorous tales remind us that even in darkness, unity can ignite powerful beacons of hope. Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 gracefully glides along streets like an elegant torchbearer leading modernity into new horizons - epitomizing innovation and sophistication.