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"Moments of Respite: Capturing the Essence of Break" Amidst the chaos

Background imageBreak Collection: Several cars are seen, after they were torched in the early hours of the morning

Several cars are seen, after they were torched in the early hours of the morning, in Hamburg-Eimsbuettel, Germany, January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

Background imageBreak Collection: A broken solid-ink pen is seen in a fountain pen repair shop in Zagreb

A broken solid-ink pen is seen in a fountain pen repair shop in Zagreb, Croatia, February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

Background imageBreak Collection: A tree is seen snapped as high-wind warnings continue in Fairfax

A tree is seen snapped as high-wind warnings continue in Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang

Background imageBreak Collection: Roman Temple of Hercules an ancient Roman landmark at Amman Citadel

Roman Temple of Hercules an ancient Roman landmark at Amman Citadel, seen after the lights are dimmed to mark Earth Hour Amman, Jordan March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

Background imageBreak Collection: Destroyed buildings from previous clashes are seen in Mosul

Destroyed buildings from previous clashes are seen in Mosul, Iraq, January 10, 2018. Picture taken January 10, 2018. To match Special Report IRAQ-MOSUL/OFFICIAL REUTERS/Ari Jalal

Background imageBreak Collection: Shattered glass and a sign reading Ministry entrance are seen at the lobby of the

Shattered glass and a sign reading Ministry entrance are seen at the lobby of the
Shattered glass and a sign reading " Ministry entrance" are seen at the lobby of the Labour Ministry after protesters from the communist-affiliated trade union PAME stormed the ministry

Background imageBreak Collection: A fallen tree blocks a road on Rodman Street

A fallen tree blocks a road on Rodman Street, NW as high-wind weather conditions continue in Washington, U.S. March 2, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Background imageBreak Collection: A man carries a piece of metal in a scrapyard in Port-au-Prince

A man carries a piece of metal in a scrapyard in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Background imageBreak Collection: Pieces of a truck are seen on the ground in a scrapyard in Port-au-Prince

Pieces of a truck are seen on the ground in a scrapyard in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Background imageBreak Collection: Debris of huts are seen after police evict squatters from a land in Villa El Salvador

Debris of huts are seen after police evict squatters from a land in Villa El Salvador, on the outskirts of Lima, Peru March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Background imageBreak Collection: A bird makes a nest near Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya

A bird makes a nest near Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, some 30 km (19 miles) south of Mombasa, April 9, 2013

Background imageBreak Collection: A man takes a picture of the full moon on Smetovi mountain

A man takes a picture of the full moon on Smetovi mountain, near the central Bosnian town of Zenica, April 26, 2013. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageBreak Collection: A policeman stands in front of a building which was damaged after a rocket fired

A policeman stands in front of a building which was damaged after a rocket fired from Syria landed nearby, in the border town of Kilis, Turkey January 22, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Background imageBreak Collection: A bullet hole is seen on a cracked window at a gym next to the scene where three police

A bullet hole is seen on a cracked window at a gym next to the scene where three police officers were shot and killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. July 18, 2016

Background imageBreak Collection: A damaged house is seen after a suspected suicide bomber targeted a wedding celebration

A damaged house is seen after a suspected suicide bomber targeted a wedding celebration in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, Turkey, August 21, 2016. REUTERS/Osman Orsal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageBreak Collection: A piece of a religious figure lies on the ground inside the local cemetery after an

A piece of a religious figure lies on the ground inside the local cemetery after an earthquake hit areas of central Chile, in Illapel town, north of Santiago, Chile, September 17, 2015

Background imageBreak Collection: Broken glass from the blast is pictured near the site of a deadly blast in central

Broken glass from the blast is pictured near the site of a deadly blast in central Bangkok, Thailand, August 18, 2015. A bomb blast at a popular shrine in Bangkok that killed 22 people including

Background imageBreak Collection: Local residents look at the remains of a rocket shell on a street in the town of

Local residents look at the remains of a rocket shell on a street in the town of Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine February 10, 2015

Background imageBreak Collection: An umbrella left by anti-extradition bill protesters is pictured in Sham Shui Po

An umbrella left by anti-extradition bill protesters is pictured in Sham Shui Po neighbourhood in Hong Kong, China, August 11, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Background imageBreak Collection: A mannequin used by members of Iraqi Federal Police as distraction targets for the

A mannequin used by members of Iraqi Federal Police as distraction targets for the Islamic State snipers is seen during battles in western Mosul, Iraq, April 28, 2017

Background imageBreak Collection: Chopped pork meat is seen at a meat processing factory in Minsk

Chopped pork meat is seen at a meat processing factory in Minsk, Belarus October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Background imageBreak Collection: Beach huts, Whitstable, Kent, UK

Beach huts, Whitstable, Kent, UK

Background imageBreak Collection: Yellow cup of coffee with coffee beans

Yellow cup of coffee with coffee beans

Background imageBreak Collection: South America, Brazil, Ceara, beach and lagoon on the Ceara coast

South America, Brazil, Ceara, beach and lagoon on the Ceara coast

Background imageBreak Collection: South America, Brazil, Ceara, Jericoacoara, Jericoacoara village from the air

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Jericoacoara, Jericoacoara village from the air

Background imageBreak Collection: Morning Landing

Morning Landing
Phillip Chang

Background imageBreak Collection: The Charcoal Master

The Charcoal Master
Sorin Onisor

Background imageBreak Collection: Smell the coffee

Smell the coffee
Dina Belenko

Background imageBreak Collection: Broken cup

Broken cup
Dina Belenko

Background imageBreak Collection: About forgiveness :)

About forgiveness :)
The big cat is sitting on girl's lap. He tore her tights.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Background imageBreak Collection: BIRDS IN THE STORM (Part 1)

BIRDS IN THE STORM (Part 1)
Paolo Lazzarotti

Background imageBreak Collection: Earthquake

Earthquake
Mystic Number

Background imageBreak Collection: WW2 - The Battle Of Britain

WW2 - The Battle Of Britain
An illustration which shows an aerial conflict during WW2, the Battle of Britain, British Spitfire fighter planes intercept and break up an enemy formation. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBreak Collection: WW2 Comic Illustrations

WW2 Comic Illustrations
A pair of comical WW2 illustrations showing an airman attempting to tighten up a loose wheel mid flight, the second scene depicts a pair of worried faces as the men watch their aircraft's tail

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Chain
Wim Denijs

Background imageBreak Collection: Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp

Officers of The Welsh Guards at Pirbright Camp - (from left): Mitchell, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall

Background imageBreak Collection: Gerhard Nitschke sat in cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11

Gerhard Nitschke sat in cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11
Gerhard Nitschke sat in the cockpit of Heinkel He 100 V3 42C+11, being congratulated by Ernst Heinkel, after a test flight

Background imageBreak Collection: Fifty Weeks Labour and Fourteen Days Swank!

Fifty Weeks Labour and Fourteen Days Swank!
Comic postcard - Fifty Weeks Labour... and Fourteen Days Swank! Date: 1930

Background imageBreak Collection: The Break

The Break
An illustration of a large group of workmen speaking with each other during a break period. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBreak Collection: Plaisir Du Dimanche

Plaisir Du Dimanche
A portrait sketch of two guards sitting on a bench outside a gated entrance during a break, one is enjoying a smoke. Date: circa 1901

Background imageBreak Collection: Corporal Instructing His Men

Corporal Instructing His Men
An illustration depicting a corporal shouting as his organised unit of men, accompanied with the following translated caption

Background imageBreak Collection: Chinese workmen at tiffin

Chinese workmen at tiffin (a light afternoon snack) - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Background imageBreak Collection: Music cover, The Break of Day Quadrille

Music cover, The Break of Day Quadrille, by Willem Vandervell, with a design by Alfred Concanen, showing people leaving a late-night party Date: 19th century

Background imageBreak Collection: A stone breakwater in Germany

A stone breakwater in Germany between the mainland and Hamburg Hallig. Claimed that these break waters increased territory for Germany. Date: circa 1900

Background imageBreak Collection: Advert for Player's cigarettes

Advert for Player's cigarettes
A young, fashionable couple smoking on the beach, in this advert for Player's cigarettes. Date: 1939

Background imageBreak Collection: Poster, Castrol oil helps break speed record

Poster, Castrol oil helps break speed record - used by the Mountain locomotive at 130 km per hour, and Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird car at 437 km per hour Date: 1930

Background imageBreak Collection: Poster, Castrol oil, Bugatti car

Poster, Castrol oil, Bugatti car, helping Count Czaikowski break the world speed record on the Avus Circuit in May 1933 Date: 1933

Background imageBreak Collection: School teachers relaxing in a staff room

School teachers relaxing in a staff room, reading, chatting, smoking, drinking and playing cards. Date: circa 1971




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"Moments of Respite: Capturing the Essence of Break" Amidst the chaos, firefighters find solace in a tea break after battling a fierce fire at St Katherines Dock - a momentary pause to rejuvenate their spirits. The deafening roar subsides as HMS Duke of York takes a break from its relentless broadside firing during the Second World War - warriors catching their breath before resuming the fight. In an idyllic corner of Whitstable, Kent, UK, locals gather at a traditional pub for some well-deserved downtime - laughter and camaraderie filling the air as they take a break from life's demands. Rochdale's mill workers steal brief moments away from spinning machines, finding respite in each other's company - united by shared struggles and fleeting breaks that provide temporary relief. A whimsical circus scene unfolds before our eyes; performers take a break backstage while anticipation lingers in the air - even artists need time to recharge their creative energies. Dust-covered coal miners emerge from dark depths into daylight, taking precious breaks to catch their breaths amidst grueling labor - forging bonds through shared hardship and stolen moments of rest. A French maid steals away for her own personal intermission; she finds solace in solitude during her short break from serving others' needs – cherishing these stolen moments for herself. At Lords Cricket Ground in 1910, players engage in friendly banter during Eton vs Harrow match’s interval – both teams relishing this pause where rivalry is momentarily set aside for camaraderie. Two biplanes stand still on Iraqi soil as resting crew members seize an opportunity to relax amid turbulent skies – sharing stories and laughter while awaiting their next aerial adventure together. Spanish Civil War fighters find refuge under shaded trees during battle pauses; Republican Militia members bond over cigarettes and shared experiences, finding solace in each other's presence.