Bending Collection (#30)

Metalsmith making temple ornaments, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Bodhisattvas (Buddhist saints) around the Big Buddha statue, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims prostrating in front of the Jokhang temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims prostrating outside the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Buddhist pilgrims prostrating, Barkhor Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Tourist climbing dunes, Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) (Moon Valley), Atacama Desert, Chile, South America

Woman selling vegetables in the city market, Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

View to Parliament Building, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

A Buddhist nun prays during a ceremony amongst the temples of Angkor, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist monks at Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Buddhist worshippers at the Shwedagon Paya (Shwe Dagon pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Pagan worship, Pascual Abaj, Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Jumping above the borax deposits on borders of Laguna Colorado, Bolivia, South America

View from summit, Huayna Potosi, Cordillera Real, Bolivia, South America

Elderly man panning for gold, Elvire River, Old Halls Creek, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Lake Pamamaroo, Menindee, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Sevan Pass, road from Georgia to Armenia, former USSR, Central Asia, Asia

Portrait of a young woman bending down, working in field, planting, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Mud village, huts, Mandi region, Mali, Africa

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) drinking, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) at water hole, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Pilgrims outside the Shrine of Hazrat Ali, who was assissinated in 661, Mazar-I-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, Asia

Poppy (Papaver sp. )
Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower

Tending Textile Machines
Interior of cotton mill with man and woman bending over spinning machines

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"Bending: A Multifaceted Journey Through Art, Nature, and Culture" In the captivating painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, we witness a profound moment of bending. The prodigal son humbly bends his knee in repentance as he returns to his father's embrace, symbolizing forgiveness and redemption. Similarly, Titian's masterpiece "Noli Me Tangere" portrays Mary Magdalene at the feet of Jesus Christ. Her posture reflects both reverence and surrender as she bends before her savior. Moving from art to nature's wonders, Coumeenoole beach on Ireland's Dingle peninsula invites us to contemplate the power in harmony with natural forces. The rugged cliffs gracefully bend towards the crashing waves, reminding us of our own need for flexibility amidst life's challenges. Across cultures and festivities, monks lighting khom loy candles during Thailand's Loi Krathong festival demonstrate a spiritual form of bending. Their actions represent humility and devotion as they bend their bodies while igniting these beautiful lanterns that light up the night sky. Meanwhile, on Wando Island in South Korea, a line of women planting rice showcases physical bending intertwined with resilience. Despite flooded paddy fields testing their endurance, these women stoop low to ensure bountiful harvests - a testament to human adaptability. Creativity takes center stage when an elephant paints using its trunk. This astonishing display reveals not only incredible dexterity but also how animals can bend their skills beyond what is conventionally expected. In colder climes like ice fishing scenes depict individuals patiently bent over frozen lakes or rivers; it represents dedication and perseverance even in harsh conditions where one must adapt techniques for survival. Shifting gears into medical marvels captured through X-rays; neck vertebrae extended reveal intricate details about our body’s ability to flexibly support movement while maintaining stability.