Adaptation Collection (#2)

Cartoon, William Terriss as Squire Thornhill in a production entitled Olivia, an adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield. 1885

Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2560068 Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Wyatt, James (1746-1813); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; British, out of copyright

Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper)
2560067 Design for alterations to the Third Castle (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Brown, Capability (1716-83); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving)
6005555 Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere)

The adaptation of ancient buildings to modern conditions (b / w photo)
6007768 The adaptation of ancient buildings to modern conditions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black guard costume design from The Designs of Leon Bakst for The Sleeping
3614687 Black guard costume design from A The Designs of Leon Bakst for The Sleeping PrincessA, 1921 by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dramatis Personae for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving)
XJF336967 Dramatis Personae for Samson, an Oratorio by Handel, published in 1759 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

First page of Lichtenthals adaptation of Mozarts Idomeneo
LRI3088628 First page of Lichtenthals adaptation of Mozarts Idomeneo, Re di Creta, 1843 (ink on paper) by Lichtenthal, Peter (1780-1853); Biblioteca del Conservatorio G

Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving)
746728 Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draco volans, or the Flying Dragon)

Preface to the libretto of Lichtenthals adaptation of Mozarts
LRI3088629 Preface to the libretto of Lichtenthals adaptation of Mozarts Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, 1838 (ink on paper) by Lichtenthal, Peter (1780-1853); Biblioteca del Conservatorio G

Flat life, how at last it is possible to keep chickens in the top flat (litho)
1090691 Flat life, how at last it is possible to keep chickens in the top flat (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat life)

Alice introduces the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and other Wonderland friends in Scissett Middle Schools major production of the year

Janette Scott, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Burt Lancaster, Janette Scott, Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Janette Scott and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Janette Scott on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Laurence Olivier, Kirk Douglas, Janette Scott and Burt Lancaster on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier on the set of The Devils Disciple in Tring Park, Hertfordshire. 30th July 1958

Angela Lansbury and Vittorio De Sica on the set of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders. 9th December 1964

Angela Lansbury on the set of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders. 9th December 1964

Mule Deer Bucks graze in snowstorm, Wyoming

Eve, 1898-99. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Eve, 1898-99

Delightful Land, 1893-94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Delightful Land, 1893-94

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Nestling emperor penguin chicks having a penguin party and singing

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Nestling creches of emperor penguin chicks

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Juvenile emperor penguin chick stays close to its parent

Snow Hill Island, Antarctic. Emperor Penguin about to toboggan

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Scenic emperor penguin colony with chicks on a sunny day

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Creches of juvenile emperor penguins huddling together

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Adult Emperor penguins tobogganing to save energy while traversing the ice

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. A proud pair of emperor penguins nestling and bonding with their hungry chick

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Pair of Emperor penguins traversing the ice shelf during a storm

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Close-up emperor penguin on its belly resting

Snow Hill Island, Antarctica. Emperor penguin parent bonding with chick

The Light That Failed - Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott
The Light That Failed a play version of the novel by Rudyard Kipling (written by George Fleming) - Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950)

Scene from Robinson Crusoe at the Folly Theatre, London. Date: 1876

Lydia Thompson in the role of Robinson Crusoe. Date: 1899

Ecuador, Fernandina Island, Espinosa Point. Marine iguana portrait

Lush vegetation at Akaka Falls State Park, Hamakua Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Still from the film Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler with Rudolf Klein-Rogge, 1922
RYS336045 Still from the film " Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler" with Rudolf Klein-Rogge, 1922 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

abundance, achieve, achievement, achieving, adapt, adaptation, adapting, africa, alternative energy
abundance, achieve, achievement, achieving, adapt, adaptation, adaptin, Gallo Landscapes, 98218727

mpumalanga province, acinonyx jubatus, adapt, adaptation, alert, alone, animal, animal behavior
mpumalanga province, acinonyx jubatus, adapt, adaptation, alert, alon, Gallo Landscapes, 106676559

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Trillium and Lady of the Valley grow on douglas fir tree in Olympic National Park, Washinton, USA

Faust by W. G. Wills - Henry Irving as Mephistopheles
Faust by W. G. Wills (a free adaptation of Goethes version). First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, London on 19th December 1885

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Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, on pack ice at water's edge

Engraving depicting smeatons adaptation of Newcomens atmospheric steam engine. The boiler lies outside the picture to the left, but the open cylinder F is clearly shown

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"Adaptation: Embracing Change in a World of Possibilities" In the realm of economics, adaptation is akin to the ingenious contraptions depicted in Heath Robinson's illustrations. Just like Pinus cembra, or the Arolla pine, which adapts to harsh mountainous conditions, we too must find innovative ways to navigate and thrive amidst challenges. As if plucked from H. G. Wells' "The First Men in the Moon, " the US Navy's Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer exemplifies adaptation at its finest - transforming a bomber into an effective anti-submarine aircraft. Nature itself showcases remarkable adaptations with Araucaria columnaris and A. Heterophyllo trees gracefully adapting their forms to suit diverse environments. Similarly, the Green Tree Python effortlessly blends into its surroundings within forests of New Guinea and North East Australia. Just as Henry Irving mesmerized audiences as Mephistopheles in W. G. Wills' Faust, our ability to adapt allows us to take on different roles and conquer new frontiers – much like Beau Geste or Barry portraying Phaedra. A futuristic space scene inspired by Arthur C. Clarke's novel "The City And The Stars" reminds us that adaptation extends beyond earthly boundaries; it propels us towards uncharted territories where innovation reigns supreme. Yet even closer to home lies Lathyrus japonicus, commonly known as sea pea – resiliently adapting along coastal regions despite rising sea levels threatening low-lying lands worldwide. As protection costs soar, we must seek sustainable solutions for these vulnerable areas. Ultimately, adaptation is not merely survival but embracing change with open arms. Like The Breach at Alkborough on the Humber Estuary in Eastern England illustrates - it urges us to confront challenges head-on while seeking cost-effective strategies that safeguard our future. In this ever-evolving world, adaptation becomes our compass guiding us through uncertainty, enabling us to thrive amidst the winds of change.