Shoots Collection (#9)

Bamboo shoots. Date between 1830 and 1850

Outlaw in the American West
An outlaw in the American West shoots from up on a hill at travellers in the valley below. Date: 1888

French highwayman
A French highwayman surprises a passing coach and horse, shooting the driver a point blank range. Date: c. 1894

American train robbery on Louisville. New Albany and Chicago railroad; the criminal shoots the baggage master. Date: 5th August 1886

Attack on Pierre Baudin
Attack on M. Pierre Baudin by Countess Olszewski, who was really after ThÚ»░hile Delcasse. Date: 1901

Rabbit hunting
Huntsman shooting rabbits. Date: 1880

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) coppiced stool with new growth, in river valley fen, Great Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Chempedak (Artocarpus integrifolia) seedling, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) germinating seed with shoot, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Hunting, man using 222. 50 rifle, for killing vermin, leaning on fencepost at edge of woodland, England
Hunting, man using 222.50 rifle, for killing vermin, leaning on fencepost at edge of woodland, England

Man standing with English Pointer and English Setters, counting grouse on grouse moor, West Yorkshire, England, november

Man holding dead European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), shot at night using licenced nite-vision image intensifier scope on rifle, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, november

Hunting, deer stalker sitting on low seat and using tripod to support rifle, England

Men counting bag of shot Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) after driven day on moor, Glen Feshie Estate, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, september

European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) tails hanging from vehicle, shot as pest on farm, Scotland, november

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) dead adult, shot on cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, september

Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) close-up of trunk with epicormic shoots, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Chempedak (Artocarpus integrifolia) germinating seed with shoot, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Mango (Mangifera indica) sapling, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Mango (Mangifera indica) germinating seed with shoot, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

View of cut reedbed habitat with new shoots, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Guava (Psidium guajava) germination of seeds from rotting fruit pod, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Mango (Mangifera indica) germinating seed with sapling, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) shoot with fasciation, Powys, Wales, july
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) shoot with fasciation, Powys, Wales, july

Maize (Zea mays) gamecover crop, for cover on pheasant shoot, Dorset, England, november

Snow covered Maize (Zea mays) gamecover crop with feeder, at edge of pasture, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Large larsen trap used on shooting estate to capture crows, England, may

Deer stalker spying for Red Deer (Cervus (Cervus elaphus), deer management on moorland, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, october

Gamekeeper on shooting estate cutting fire break patch in heather moorland, using double wheeled John Deere 6420s tractor, England, april

Rough shooting, men with dogs standing at field edge, Tulchan Estate, Speyside, Highlands, Scotland, october

Deer stalker walking in snow with shot Western Roe Deer, (Capreolus capreolus), deer management on reserve, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms N.P

Gamekeeper on shooting estate burning heather moorland, to provide good habitat for grouse, England, april

Domestic Dog, English Pointer, adult, pointing towards grouse on grouse moor, West Yorkshire, England, november

Man standing with English Pointer, counting grouse on grouse moor, West Yorkshire, England, november

Recovery of Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) carcass with all-terrain vehicle, deer management on moorland, Abernethy National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, october

Gamekeeper lamping Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) eggs, to check if fertile before being returned to incubator, England

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) new shoots, growing in reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Salad sandwich
MODEL RELEASED. Salad sandwich. Woman about to eat a wholemeal bread salad sandwich filled with sliced tomatoes and cress shoots

Fresh bamboo shoots on sale at a market. Photographed in Laos

Mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata) prior to preparation

GM plant, conceptual artwork
Genetically modified plant, conceptual artwork. Plant stems and leaves forming a structure that echoes a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) double helix

GM plants, conceptual artwork
Genetically modified plants, conceptual artwork. Plant stems and leaves forming structures that echo DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) double helices. This could represent genetically modified (GM) plants

Young rose leaves (Rosa sp.)

Plant seedling
MODEL RELEASED. Plant seedling being held in a girls hands. The seedlings roots are enclosed in a small lump of earth, and leaves are developing on the shoots growing upwards from the roots

Girl holding a plant seedling
MODEL RELEASED. Girl holding a plant seedling in a wood in autumn. The seedlings roots are enclosed in a small lump of earth, and leaves are developing on the shoots growing upwards from the roots

Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica)
Japanese knotweed sprouting in spring. Dorset, UK April 2007

Acorn sprouting. The acorn is the nut of the oak tree, containing the seed from which a new tree forms. This acorn has germinated while being suspended in a glass of water

Sprouting potato (Solanum tuberosum)

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"Capturing the Essence of Shoots: A Glimpse into Various Dimensions" In 1918, amidst the chaos of World War I, the skies witnessed a fierce air war as SPAD planes soared through the clouds. Even in times of turmoil, domestic dogs like English Springer Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers remained loyal companions to their adult owners. As Sherlock Holmes unraveled mysteries in "The Hound of the Baskervilles, " he couldn't resist indulging in his passion for shoots during moments of respite. Far from England, even the Shah of Persia found solace in shooting pigeons while surrounded by his attendants. The graceful Diana, accompanied by her majestic Borzois, embodied strength and elegance as she pursued her prey on hunts throughout history. On rugged uplands like Glenshee, Highland Ponies stood proudly with deer stalking saddles, reflecting a deep connection between man and nature. With an unwavering grip on a shot Common Pheasant, Black Labrador Retrievers showcased their hunting prowess alongside their human counterparts. Legends such as Dick Turpin wove tales of betrayal and survival when fellow highwayman Tom King fell victim to a fateful shoot-out. Amidst sprouting beans emerged new life—a reminder that shoots symbolize growth and renewal in both nature's cycle and our own lives. Witnessing a tree fern unfurl its leaves—the Koru—evokes Maori artistry within Te Urewera National Park; it represents resilience and creativity inspired by shoots' beauty. From humble beginnings underground to reaching for sunlight above soil's surface—broad beans exemplify perseverance through root growth before flourishing into nourishing plants. The male fronds of ferns stand tall with dignity—a testament to endurance that echoes throughout time as they continue their journey towards maturity.