Back Ground Collection (page 5)

Let Kindness Shine
Helen Joynson

Watermelon unloading
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

Montage of a number of numbers

Europe, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on Europe. North is at top

Typical Inca wall, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America The lost city of the Inca was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911

Patterns in sand dunes in Erg Chebbi sand sea, Sahara Desert, near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Broad leaved plants and ferns grow at base of dipterocarp rainforest, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia, island of Borneo, Southeast Asia, Asia

Colourful maples in autumn colours viewed from a bamboo grove, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kansai Region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Bedu (Bedouin) tents at Abu Aineh, south of Rum village, with Jebel Khazali in the background, Wadi Rum, Jordan

Onions on a market stall

Aubergines on a market stall

Tomatoes on a market stall

Abstract patterns and designs of the flower petals of a pink alstromeria

Autumnal display of pumpkins against virginia creeper at organic farm shop, Low Sizergh Barn, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Patterns in mud cracks in drought area

Reflections of sunset light in winter at Glowing, Tysfjord, Arctic Waters, Polar Regions

Back-lit autumnal beech leaves on lightbox

Saint George and a Rainbow
SAINT GEORGE on horseback, with a rainbow in the background

Three Girls in Minis
Take Three Girls Three young women wearing mini skirts in Trafalgar Square, London. A " No 11" bus going to Liverpool Street station passes by in the background

Packed Margate Beach
A very crowded beach scene at Margate, packed with British families enjoying the sun on deckchairs and donkeys, with the delights of Dreamland in the background

Flowers in Spring. Yellow Daffodils blooming, spot colour
Flowers in Spring. Yellow Daffodils blooming. Spot colour on each flower with a B/W background

Christopher Dresser textile design 1899 Date: 1899

Water droplets, rain or watering can, falling on a Zinnia flower

Sandy Bottom and Watersurface, Cozumel, Caribbean Sea, Mexico

Rose (Rosa sp) flowers, close up of many different colored Roses, North America and Europe

UTAH. USA. Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) in bloom, foothills of Bear River Range above Cache Valley

The first tee at the Royal Malta Golf Club
This photograph shows the Porte des Bombes in the background

Fantasy Landscape - Geese flying over snowy scene
A gaggle of geese flying through the pale misty light over a lake, with snow-covered peaks dominating the background beyond a row of pine trees. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Bog village, County Roscommon, Ireland
Cultivation in a bog village in County Roscommon. Peasants farm the land while a dog looks on. Village dwellings border the fields and other women can be seen in the background working on the land

Manila on Fire, Philippines; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing Manila, the Philippine capital, on fire (in background) and with the ruins of gutted buildings in the foreground

Emigration. Irish Emigrants Leaving Queenstown Harbour
Detailed harbour scene with hundreds of emigrants waiting for the boat for New York, steam ships in the background. In the foreground barefoot young lads are expectantly waiting

Ruins of Lytham Lighthouse, 1863
Engraving of the ruins of Lytham lighthouse, Lancashire, with a dismasted wreck in the background. The lighthouse was built circa. 1848 and was destroyed by heavy gales in 1863

A Royal Navy Ship Waving Goodbye to Japan, 1890
Engraving showing the Officers and men (background) of a Royal Navy Warship waving goodbye to Japan and various well-wishers in small junks

The New Holland Ferry, on the Humber, April 1848
Engraving of the New Holland Ferry, on the Humber River, belonging the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway, from the Illustrated London News, 15th April 1848

Soldiers and Sailors Manning a Capstan, 1873
Engraving showing Royal Navy sailors and soldiers from a Scottish Regiment manning a capstan, whilst a Scotch piper stands on the capstan to give them some music

The Zulu wars. A Zulu blacksmith forging an assegai
Scene depicting a Zulu making a spear in a fire and shaping it into the famous zulu weapon. Male and female zulus are in the foreground, while two European men watch in the background

Boy on 80S Computer
A boy sits at a desk typing on his Commodore 64 keyboard. A printer, joystick and lamp sit on the desk. Two televisions and a strange model of a mushroom are in the background

Chelsea Embankment
Walking past the pier on Chelsea Embankment in London. Battersea Power Station can be seen in the background

German Prisoners, Normandy; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a group of German prisoners guarded by a Canadian soldier, in Normandy, June 1944. In the background casualties are visible, being brought to an emergency dressing station

Hastings Fishing Huts
A fisherman repairing nets on the beach at Hastings Old Town, with the famous black huts, where the nets are dried, in the background

Edinburgh Waverley Station
View toward Edinburgh Waverley Station from the West - Edinburgh, Scotland, with the old part of the city in the background on the left of the photograph

Lady Dixie - Henry Pickering (imitator of)
Oil on Canvas 124 x 99.5

Mrs Birkhead, nee Eliza Davisdon
British (English) School Oil on Wood 25.4 x 20.3

Miss Dixie
Artist: Pickering, Henry (attributed to) - Title: Miss Dixie - Date: c.1750-1755 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 121.9 x 99.1

Penelope, Lady Herbert (1620-1647)
Artist: Dahl, Michael I (after) - Title: Penelope, Lady Herbert (1620-1647) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 112.5 x 96.1

Green Grass
Blades of grass on a green lawn

Close-up of incense sticks burning, Thien Hau pagoda, Chinese Buddhist temple, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fir trees

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Background: From Chesterfield to Machu Picchu" Step into the enchanting world of background, where captivating stories unfold against various backdrops. Explore the picturesque landscapes of England's charming town, Chesterfield, as it sets the stage for extraordinary tales. Intriguingly, an advert for Sandeman Port transports us to exotic destinations like never before. Join Colonel Norton on his daring expedition to Mount Everest in 1924, standing tall at a staggering 28, 000 ft. The sheer audacity and determination leave us awe-inspired. Venturing further into cultural realms, we stumble upon Little India's vibrant streets adorned with pictures of Hindu Gods for sale. Each deity whispers ancient legends and spiritual wisdom that captivate our senses. Delving deeper into the mysteries of existence, we encounter the cosmic microwave background - a celestial symphony echoing remnants from time immemorial. Its ethereal presence reminds us of our place in this vast universe. Artistic wonders unfurl as we gaze upon a famous painting depicting winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs adorning a grand ceiling. Their divine beauty transcends boundaries and invites contemplation on art's ability to transport souls beyond mortal confines. History comes alive through Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim's unlikely friendship captured in an evocative photograph from c. 1890. This remarkable bond challenges societal norms while showcasing humanity's capacity for connection across cultures. The coastal charm beckons us next as Southend-On-Sea reveals its red English post box nestled within a rustic brick wall—a symbol both nostalgic and enduring amidst changing times. Transporting ourselves back to wartime Britain in 1942, Lancaster Bombers stand ready for takeoff—an indomitable spirit embodied by brave souls who defended freedom with unwavering courage. Journeying across continents brings us face-to-face with Machu Picchu's majestic ruins embraced by Huayna Picchu.