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Shadow Collection (#99)

"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Shadows: From Sculptures to Ancient Sites and Beyond" Another Place sculpture by Antony Gormley on the beach at Crosby

Background imageShadow Collection: Low Angle View Of A Tower, Antrim Round Tower, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Low Angle View Of A Tower, Antrim Round Tower, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Background imageShadow Collection: Arch Bridge Across A River With A Church In The Background, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Arch Bridge Across A River With A Church In The Background, Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Background imageShadow Collection: Lake Riffelsee with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, canton of Valais, Swiss Alps

Lake Riffelsee with the Matterhorn in the background, Zermatt, canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageShadow Collection: Cabana pasiega buildings and meadows, Miera Valley, Valles Pasiegos, Cantabria, Spain

Cabana pasiega buildings and meadows, Miera Valley, Valles Pasiegos, Cantabria, Spain. October, 2017

Background imageShadow Collection: Sun-Dial in the Temple, 1885, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Sun-Dial in the Temple, 1885, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Sun-Dial in the Temple, 1885, (1897). Sundial in Pump Court, Temple, London, erected in 1686. It is inscribed with the words: Shadows we are and Like shadows depart

Background imageShadow Collection: Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), pub. 1839. Creator: Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865)

Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), pub. 1839. Creator: Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865)
Eclipses de Soleil et de Lune (no. 5), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire pub. Paris, 1839. Engraved by Auguste-Henri Dufour (1795-1865) French astronomer, after Sigismond Visconti

Background imageShadow Collection: Libyan Street Scene

Libyan Street Scene Date: circa 1920s

Background imageShadow Collection: Norfolk Arms, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies

Norfolk Arms, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Norfolk Arms, a gastropub built in a typical Victorian Style, central London, WC1, England

Background imageShadow Collection: Nat Marit Mus, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Nat Marit Mus, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Colonnade between the Queens House and the east wing of the National Maritime Museum, designed by Inigo Jones in the early 17th century, looking towards the Royal Naval College, Greenwich Park

Background imageShadow Collection: Baslow, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies

Baslow, 2006. Creator: Ethel Davies
The cemetery of St Annes Church, Baslow, Derbyshire, England, Grade II listed building

Background imageShadow Collection: Snow covered winter landscape at sunrise, Lapland, Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park

Snow covered winter landscape at sunrise, Lapland, Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, Lapland, Finland, Europe

Background imageShadow Collection: Beach of the Peak, Puerto Rico. Palm trees and their shadows on beach

Beach of the Peak, Puerto Rico. Palm trees and their shadows on beach

Background imageShadow Collection: Cuba, Havana, Colon Cemetery. Wrought iron fence and shadow

Cuba, Havana, Colon Cemetery. Wrought iron fence and shadow. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageShadow Collection: Aerial view over Sossusvlei sand dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Aerial view over Sossusvlei sand dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, shows wind erosion patterns

Background imageShadow Collection: Ilustration, 1919. Artist: Fernand Chalandre

Ilustration, 1919. Artist: Fernand Chalandre
Ilustration, 1919. Figure carrying a bundle in a narrow alley. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Background imageShadow Collection: Staircase railing in monel metal designed for a New York residence, 1933

Staircase railing in monel metal designed for a New York residence, 1933
Staircase railing in monel metal designed for a New York residence, USA, 1933. Designed by Peter Mueller-Munk. Architect: Harry Allen Jacobs

Background imageShadow Collection: RF- Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, Kallhall, Uppland, Sweden. May

RF- Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flower, Kallhall, Uppland, Sweden. May

Background imageShadow Collection: The Shadow of Mount Erebus on the Clouds, September 1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham

The Shadow of Mount Erebus on the Clouds, September 1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
The Shadow of Mount Erebus on the Clouds, September 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageShadow Collection: The Awe-Inspiring Spectre of the Brocken, 1935

The Awe-Inspiring Spectre of the Brocken, 1935. From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageShadow Collection: Hotel De Ville, Ghent, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

Hotel De Ville, Ghent, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
Hotel De Ville, Ghent, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageShadow Collection: Long shadows cast by snow covered conifer trees, Kuusamo, Finland. February 2011

Long shadows cast by snow covered conifer trees, Kuusamo, Finland. February 2011

Background imageShadow Collection: Mount Machapuchare( 6997m) at sunset. Annapurna Himal, Annapurna Sanctuary, central Nepal

Mount Machapuchare( 6997m) at sunset. Annapurna Himal, Annapurna Sanctuary, central Nepal, November 2011

Background imageShadow Collection: Shadows of rafter on sand in abandoned house

Shadows of rafter on sand in abandoned house. Kolmanskop Ghost Town, an old diamond-mining town where shifting sand dunes have encroached abandoned houses, Namib Desert Namibia, October 2013

Background imageShadow Collection: Sandstone cliff at sunset, Colorado Plateau, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah, USA

Sandstone cliff at sunset, Colorado Plateau, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Utah, USA November 2012

Background imageShadow Collection: Willow grouse / Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in winter plumage. Wapusk National Park

Willow grouse / Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in winter plumage. Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, March

Background imageShadow Collection: Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) male flying in habitat, Finland, April

Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) male flying in habitat, Finland, April

Background imageShadow Collection: Landscape from Neko Harbour, Andvord Bay. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Landscape from Neko Harbour, Andvord Bay. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imageShadow Collection: Lesser flamingos (Phopeniconaias minor) flock, aerial view, Natron lake, Rift valley

Lesser flamingos (Phopeniconaias minor) flock, aerial view, Natron lake, Rift valley, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageShadow Collection: Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) flock, aerial view, Magadi lake, Kenya, September

Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) flock, aerial view, Magadi lake, Kenya, September

Background imageShadow Collection: Lower peaks of the Mont Cervin / Monte Cervino / The Matterhorn massif, Pennine Alps

Lower peaks of the Mont Cervin / Monte Cervino / The Matterhorn massif, Pennine Alps, Switzerland / France border, April 2011

Background imageShadow Collection: Shadow of trained Indian elephant (Elephas maximus) carrying wildlife watchers, in

Shadow of trained Indian elephant (Elephas maximus) carrying wildlife watchers, in green pool of water, with Barasingha / Swamp deer (Cervus duvaucel) Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Background imageShadow Collection: The Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935

The Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935
In the Shadow of the Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd




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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Shadows: From Sculptures to Ancient Sites and Beyond" Another Place sculpture by Antony Gormley on the beach at Crosby, Liverpool: As the sun sets, shadows dance around Gormley's haunting sculptures, adding an ethereal touch to this captivating coastal artwork. Avebury Stone Circle J900435: In the mystical embrace of twilight, ancient stones cast elongated shadows that whisper secrets from a forgotten time. Stonehenge J940486: The enigmatic monoliths stand tall against a fiery sunset, their long shadows stretching across Salisbury Plain like ancient guardians of mystery. CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936: Silhouetted against a fading cityscape backdrop, Charlie Chaplin bids farewell with his iconic cane in hand – a timeless shadow etched into cinematic history. Hoover Tower near the Main Quad at Stanford University in the San Francisco Bay Area: A towering silhouette amidst golden rays; Hoover Tower's shadow reaches out as if embracing knowledge and innovation within its academic realm. Astounding Stories Scifi magazine cover, Shadow out of Time: Within science fiction realms lies an eerie tale where shadows hold untold power – a chilling reminder that darkness can conceal unimaginable wonders or horrors. Waylands Smithy K040655: Amidst rolling hills and whispered legends stands Waylands Smithy; here, sunlight casts intricate patterns through ancient trees onto moss-covered stones and spectral pathways. Roseberry Topping K011542: Atop this majestic hillside peak looms an imposing silhouette against vibrant skies – Roseberry Topping's shadow beckons adventurers to explore its rugged beauty. Ruins of Coventry Cathedral, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK Europe: Amongst shattered walls and broken arches rise poignant silhouettes; remnants of resilience casting powerful shadows that remind us of the strength to rebuild.