Circle Collection (#97)

Hindenburg-Linde, lime tree, 1100 years, Large-leaved Lime -Tilia platyphyllos-, height 30m, girth 11.5m, Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Gothic rose window of the parish church of St John, 14th century, Osnabruck, Lower Saxony, Germany

OUROBOROS, 11th CENTURY. The oldest extant representation of Ouroboros, after an illustration from The Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra, a late Hellenistic alchemical textbook

A mitsu tomoe, symbol of the Shinto trinity
BUDDHISM: MITSU TOMOE. A mitsu tomoe, symbol of the Shinto trinity

Roman Julian Calendar
ROMAN JULIAN CALENDAR. German broadside, 1520

Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the Earth at the center. Color woodcut from C
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1537. Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the Earth at the center. Color woodcut from C. Cornipolitanus " Chronographia", 1537

Peruvian Incan cosmogram, representing the sun as the center, the condors of the compass points
INCAN UNIVERSE. Peruvian Incan cosmogram, representing the sun as the center, the condors of the compass points, and the circle of the horizon

A Border Collie dog running up a beach towards the camera with a ball in his mouth

Abstract pattern of three red circles on bright green

Confused abstract tribute Autism, bright yellow
Abstract tribute Autism, confusion, bright yellow, brown red, creative, original

Ovarian cyst, endoscope view C017 / 6800
Ovarian cyst. Endoscope (laparascope) view of a cyst (white) on a patients ovary. Ovarian cysts are common in women of child-bearing age

Uterus, endoscope view C017 / 6805
Uterus. Endoscope (laparascope) view of a healthy uterus (womb, large, upper centre), with the two fallopian tubes (left and right) and an ovary (white, lower right)

Mars, 1950s telescope image C016 / 6321
Mars, 1950s telescope image. Dating from February 1956, this observation of Mars was obtained by the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Voyager spacecraft plaque, artwork
Voyager spacecraft plaque. Artwork of the Golden Record carried by the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft as a message to intelligent life

Scotland, Orkney Islands, The Ring of Brodgar. The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle and henge monument on the mainland of Orkney, Scotland

Stanage Edge wheelstones (millstones) and frosty winter moorland sunrise, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lunar corona around a gibbous Moon. This phenomenon is caused by the diffraction of the moonlight by water droplets or ice crystals in the air

SYMBOL: FREEDOM AND UNION. American symbol for freedom and union, 1950

Wolves fighting
A pack of wolves circle two of their number who are fighting. One wolf appears to have the upper hand over his rival

England, Northumberland, Duddo Five Stones. The pre-historic stone circle known as the Duddo Five Stones (and four stones) located in Northern Northumberland

UK, London, The Monument, Internal spiral staircase

Wheel of life (wheel of Samsara) showing rooster, snake and pig, Kopan monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

The Arctic, satellite image
The Arctic. Satellite image of the Earth centred on the Arctic. The North Pole is at centre. Clouds and Arctic sea ice are white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

Olympics / 1928 / Denis Oath
Dutch footballer Harry Denis swears the Olympic Oath

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"Exploring the Eternal Cycle: From Kopan Monastery to Stonehenge, the Circle Unveils its Secrets" Embark on a journey through time and space as we delve into the captivating world of circles. In Bhaktapur, Nepal, at the revered Kopan monastery, witness the mesmerizing Wheel of Life (wheel of Samsara), symbolizing the eternal cycle of existence. Its intricate details depict birth, death, and rebirth – a profound reminder of life's impermanence. Venturing further back in history, discover Stonehenge standing proudly on Salisbury Plain. Bathed in golden hues during sunset (Stonehenge sunset J870232), this ancient circle continues to baffle archaeologists with its mysterious purpose and celestial alignments. Uncover another facet of circles in art as you gaze upon Rembrandt's timeless self-portrait (J910070). With masterful brushstrokes capturing his essence within an encompassing circular frame, it reminds us that even great artists are part of life's ever-turning wheel. Nature too holds its own circular wonders. Marvel at Yggdrasil – the mythical Tree of Life from Norse mythology – connecting realms and embodying cycles within cycles. Witness Andy Goldsworthy's thought-provoking installation nestled amidst a sheep fold in Tilberthwaite; here nature intertwines with human creativity to form yet another circle. From ancient symbolism to scientific marvels, explore how circles permeate our daily lives. The Arctic Circle map from 1895 reveals mankind's quest for knowledge beyond boundaries while color wheels guide artists' palettes towards harmonious compositions. In bustling New York City stands Strawberry Fields Memorial - Imagine Mosaic honoring John Lennon’s legacy. A poignant reminder that love knows no bounds or borders; it unites humanity under one universal circle. Lastly, ascend Queens House spiral staircase (Tulip Staircase) in Greenwich where elegance meets symmetry.