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"Catching the Wild Beauty: Witnessing MEL, the Wise Orca, Hunting South American Sealion Pups in Patagonia" In March 2006

Background imageCatching Collection: The King in Sardinia (colour litho)

The King in Sardinia (colour litho)
2809002 The King in Sardinia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King in Sardinia)

Background imageCatching Collection: Initiation of a Prince of Mercy (engraving)

Initiation of a Prince of Mercy (engraving)
3100764 Initiation of a Prince of Mercy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Prince of Mercy)

Background imageCatching Collection: Le monde renverse. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)

Le monde renverse. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100583 Le monde renverse. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le monde renverse)

Background imageCatching Collection: Lavinia at the Altar, 1572 (slate)

Lavinia at the Altar, 1572 (slate)
BEN82517 Lavinia at the Altar, 1572 (slate) by Cavalori, Mirabello (1510/20-72); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; (add.info.: wife of Aeneas, founder of Rome)

Background imageCatching Collection: Foraging, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho)

Foraging, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho)
AQS336780 Foraging, illustration from Campaign Sketches (litho) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

Background imageCatching Collection: Sarreguemines cobalt blue ground wall cistern and basin, late 19th century (majolica)

Sarreguemines cobalt blue ground wall cistern and basin, late 19th century (majolica)
CH440549 Sarreguemines cobalt blue ground wall cistern and basin, late 19th century (majolica) by French School, (19th century); height: 43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCatching Collection: Boy and hare, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S

Boy and hare, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438516 Boy and hare, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Background imageCatching Collection: A Buffalo Pound, from Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in

A Buffalo Pound, from Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in
STC97246 A Buffalo Pound, from Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the Years 1819-22 by John Franklin (1786-1847) engraved by Edward Finden (1791-1857) 1823 (engraving) by Back

Background imageCatching Collection: Charged Through (litho)

Charged Through (litho)
NFM315227 Charged Through (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; (add.info)

Background imageCatching Collection: Afternoon, Foxhunting, engraved by J. H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho)

Afternoon, Foxhunting, engraved by J. H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho)
BSA266724 Afternoon, Foxhunting, engraved by J.H. Clarke and F. Jeakes, 1811 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Death, engraved by Huffman and Mackrill (coloured engraving)

The Death, engraved by Huffman and Mackrill (coloured engraving)
BSA266115 The Death, engraved by Huffman and Mackrill (coloured engraving) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865) (after)

Background imageCatching Collection: With the Channel Squadron in Lough Swilly, catching the Derry Train (engraving)

With the Channel Squadron in Lough Swilly, catching the Derry Train (engraving)
1041205 With the Channel Squadron in Lough Swilly, catching the Derry Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Channel Squadron in Lough Swilly)

Background imageCatching Collection: Catching a Poacher (engraving)

Catching a Poacher (engraving)
1053175 Catching a Poacher (engraving) by Bradley, Basil (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching a Poacher. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review (engraving)

The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review (engraving)
1054440 The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteers, Notes at a Brighton Review)

Background imageCatching Collection: Elephant Hunting in Ceylon (engraving)

Elephant Hunting in Ceylon (engraving)
1049360 Elephant Hunting in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant Hunting in Ceylon)

Background imageCatching Collection: Wild Animal Life, catching a Tartar (engraving)

Wild Animal Life, catching a Tartar (engraving)
1049098 Wild Animal Life, catching a Tartar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Animal Life, catching a Tartar)

Background imageCatching Collection: Catching a Weka, Naval Manoeuvres in New Zealand (engraving)

Catching a Weka, Naval Manoeuvres in New Zealand (engraving)
1042647 Catching a Weka, Naval Manoeuvres in New Zealand (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching a Weka, Naval Manoeuvres in New Zealand)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Escape of Lions from the Menagerie at Birmingham (engraving)

The Escape of Lions from the Menagerie at Birmingham (engraving)
1046638 The Escape of Lions from the Menagerie at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Escape of Lions from the Menagerie at Birmingham)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players (engraving)

The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players (engraving)
1053833 The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Sale of a Menagerie (engraving)

The Sale of a Menagerie (engraving)
1057824 The Sale of a Menagerie (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sale of a Menagerie)

Background imageCatching Collection: Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving)

Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving)
1050044 Our Voyage in the Sunbeam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Voyage in the Sunbeam)

Background imageCatching Collection: With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho)

With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho)
1039613 With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Pacific Squadron, catching Turtles off Acapulco)

Background imageCatching Collection: Sturgeon (chromolitho)

Sturgeon (chromolitho)
1094390 Sturgeon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sturgeon. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageCatching Collection: Robin Hood and his Merry Men (colour litho)

Robin Hood and his Merry Men (colour litho)
3099460 Robin Hood and his Merry Men (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Robin Hood and his Merry Men (Raphael Tuck)

Background imageCatching Collection: Woman catching man falling from mountain (colour litho)

Woman catching man falling from mountain (colour litho)
3092955 Woman catching man falling from mountain (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman catching man falling from mountain)

Background imageCatching Collection: Catching the Tram in Nassau Street, Dublin, (watercolour)

Catching the Tram in Nassau Street, Dublin, (watercolour)
658055 Catching the Tram in Nassau Street, Dublin, (watercolour) by Barton, Rose Maynard (1856-1929); 28.5x18.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching the Tram in Nassau Street, Dublin)

Background imageCatching Collection: Greenland: Whale fishing and Seal hunting, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne

Greenland: Whale fishing and Seal hunting, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC109095 Greenland: Whale fishing and Seal hunting, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, plate 26, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) (see also 116101) by Gallina

Background imageCatching Collection: In Dickens Land - Dombey and Son Postcard, c. 1907 (colour litho)

In Dickens Land - Dombey and Son Postcard, c. 1907 (colour litho)
2563305 In Dickens Land - Dombey and Son Postcard, c.1907 (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); 14x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption reads)

Background imageCatching Collection: Pike fisherman landing a big fish (litho)

Pike fisherman landing a big fish (litho)
6014317 Pike fisherman landing a big fish (litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pike fisherman landing a big fish)

Background imageCatching Collection: An Egyptian officer, accompanied by his wife and daughter, fowling in a marsh well stocked with

An Egyptian officer, accompanied by his wife and daughter, fowling in a marsh well stocked with water-fowl and fish
6004022 An Egyptian officer, accompanied by his wife and daughter, fowling in a marsh well stocked with water-fowl and fish (photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCatching Collection: Beautiful Butterflies: Catching Urania Rhiphoeus in Madagascar (colour litho)

Beautiful Butterflies: Catching Urania Rhiphoeus in Madagascar (colour litho)
6003275 Beautiful Butterflies: Catching Urania Rhiphoeus in Madagascar (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching Urania Rhiphoeus in Madagascar)

Background imageCatching Collection: Netting salmon on the Columbia River, North America (b / w photo)

Netting salmon on the Columbia River, North America (b / w photo)
5996933 Netting salmon on the Columbia River, North America (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Netting salmon on the Columbia River)

Background imageCatching Collection: Catching a trout (colour litho)

Catching a trout (colour litho)
5997993 Catching a trout (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching a trout)

Background imageCatching Collection: Whaling (coloured engraving)

Whaling (coloured engraving)
5998833 Whaling (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whaling. Print published by Pellerin & Cie, Imagerie D Epinal)

Background imageCatching Collection: Page 58. Octr. Natural size, the feathers of the neck head breast & back are all pointed

Page 58. Octr. Natural size, the feathers of the neck head breast & back are all pointed
5670694 Page 58. Octr. Natural size, the feathers of the neck head breast & back are all pointed Brush Wattle, Bird Anthochaera chrysoptera, 1791-92 (w/c) by Unknown artist

Background imageCatching Collection: A Whale Species in the Thames (engraving)

A Whale Species in the Thames (engraving)
1587103 A Whale Species in the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Whale Species in the Thames)

Background imageCatching Collection: Plate 280. Base-ball; Catching, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 280. Base-ball; Catching, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950035 Plate 280. Base-ball; Catching, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageCatching Collection: Christ Preaching from the Boat, 1606 (oil on panel)

Christ Preaching from the Boat, 1606 (oil on panel)
3930918 Christ Preaching from the Boat, 1606 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 82x121 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCatching Collection: Fish-Breeding, a Surrey Trout-Farm (engraving)

Fish-Breeding, a Surrey Trout-Farm (engraving)
1626805 Fish-Breeding, a Surrey Trout-Farm (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-Breeding, a Surrey Trout-Farm)

Background imageCatching Collection: Range Mother, 1908 (oil on canvas)

Range Mother, 1908 (oil on canvas)
823312 Range Mother, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 52x76.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Range Mother. Charles Marion Russell (1865-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageCatching Collection: The Revolution in Sicily (engraving)

The Revolution in Sicily (engraving)
1098842 The Revolution in Sicily (engraving) by Vizetelly, Frank (1830-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Sicily)

Background imageCatching Collection: Catching the emanation from radium (b / w photo)

Catching the emanation from radium (b / w photo)
3652710 Catching the emanation from radium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching the emanation from radium)

Background imageCatching Collection: How We drove Tandem (engraving)

How We drove Tandem (engraving)
1050116 How We drove Tandem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How We drove Tandem)

Background imageCatching Collection: Jottings at the Horncastle Horse Fair (engraving)

Jottings at the Horncastle Horse Fair (engraving)
1053065 Jottings at the Horncastle Horse Fair (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jottings at the Horncastle Horse Fair)

Background imageCatching Collection: A Tour of No Importance, Round about Pilatus (engraving)

A Tour of No Importance, Round about Pilatus (engraving)
1050824 A Tour of No Importance, Round about Pilatus (engraving) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tour of No Importance, Round about Pilatus)

Background imageCatching Collection: The Ponies of Exmoor (engraving)

The Ponies of Exmoor (engraving)
1097369 The Ponies of Exmoor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ponies of Exmoor)

Background imageCatching Collection: Hans and the Moon (coloured engraving)

Hans and the Moon (coloured engraving)
979231 Hans and the Moon (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans and the Moon.); © Look and Learn




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"Catching the Wild Beauty: Witnessing MEL, the Wise Orca, Hunting South American Sealion Pups in Patagonia" In March 2006, we were privileged to witness a breathtaking spectacle of nature as we observed MEL, an adult male killer whale or Orca. At 45 to 50 years old, MEL displayed his prowess and hunting skills on a beach at Punta Norte in Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. The scene was reminiscent of a thrilling wildlife documentary as we watched Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park during July. The bears' determination and precision left us awestruck. However, our journey through various forms did not end there. We stumbled upon Webster Murray's intriguing artwork titled "Horrors. My Wife. " which captured the essence of surprise and suspense when secrets are revealed. Moving from art to angling pursuits, we discovered French artificial fishing flies that enticed even the most elusive fish species. These delicate creations showcased both skill and creativity while luring their underwater prey. Grace Golden's painting "Catching the 5:15 at Liverpool Street" transported us into bustling city life where individuals hurriedly chased after trains amidst chaos and anticipation. It reminded us that catching moments can extend beyond nature alone. Returning to wildlife encounters once more, we marveled at grizzly bears skillfully catching salmon from rivers with remarkable agility. Their synchronized movements demonstrated how they have mastered this age-old technique over generations. Nature's captivating traps continued with Dionaea muscipula (Venus Fly Trap) ensnaring unsuspecting dragonflies within its lobes while houseflies hovered nearby - a testament to Mother Nature's intricate web of survival strategies. Stepping back into history through artistry again led us to "The Apple Gatherers" painted in 1880 by an unknown artist.