Complex Collection (page 4)

Night view of Sacsahuaman Fortress with lighting, Cusco, Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Sacsahuaman or Saksaq Waman (possibly from Quechua language, waman falcon] or variable hawk) is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru

Black Gang Chine, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear
Black Gang Chine amusement complex, Alum Bay, Isle of Wight - Stuffed bear and very brave young girl happy to accept its embrace. Date: circa 1930s

Singapore - The Great World Amusement Park - note the seperate entrances for Gents and Ladies and the film poster for The Man in the Iron Mask (1939). Date: 1939

Statue of Ramesses II, Luxor, Egypt
Statue of Ramesses II ( The Great ), Statues in peristyle courtyard of Ramesses II, Luxor, Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

V & A Mus, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Bicycles parked in front of the Victoria and Albert Museum, founded in 1852 and housing the biggest collection of design and decorative arts in the world

St Katherines Dock, 2011. Creator: Ethel Davies
St Katharines Dock, a former commercial dock on the north bank of the River Thames close to Tower Bridge, now a marina, leisure and shopping complex, with the Dickens Inn behind

Leafless tree canopy silhouetted in winter. Gannochy, Scotland, February

RF- Looking up under the gills of toadstools of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Cornwall, UK

RF- Chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius), gill detail

Coops Shot Tower and the glass roof of the Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Complex, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

RF- Close up of Leaves of Red Oak (Quercus rubra) in autumn. October

The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). Artist: William Dugdale
The Fens Drained, 1662, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Universidad Laboral, Gijon, Asturias, Spain

Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (Centro Niemeyer), Aviles, Asturias, Spain

Vietnam, Bac Lieu Province, Bac Lieu, Chua Xiem Can, an aerial view of the Khmer pagoda

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Bahouddin Nakshbandi historical architectural complex

View towards The Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Ionic Order Column, Delphi Archaeological Site, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Ancient Theater, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Temple of Apollo and Pleistos River Valley, elevated view, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Temple of Apollo, elevated view, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Tripod of Plataea, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Tourists visiting the ancient Mayan town of Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico. The ruins of Uxmal have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996

The ancient Mayan town of Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico. The ruins of Uxmal have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996

A tourist looking at the ancient Mayan town of Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico. The ruins of Uxmal have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. (MR)

Detail of a sculpture inside the ancient Mayan town of Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico. The ruins of Uxmal have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996

Interior of pavilion, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Stained glass ceiling inside Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Camaldolese monastery complex in Rytwiany, Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland

Nigatsu-do Hall of Todiaiji complex, Nara, Japan

Russia, Moscow, skyscrappers of the Modern Moscow-City International business and finance development

Thailand, Bangkok. Wat Pho complex, elevated view, at sunrise

Top view of Cibeles Palace by night, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Night view of Cibeles Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Top view of Cibeles Palace at sunset, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Cibeles Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Small dragon close-up, Taiyuin-byo Temple, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Taiyuin-byo Temple, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Close-up detail of Taiyuin-byo Temple, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Vat Phou or Wat Phu, a ruined Khmer temple complex in southern Laos, Champasak Province, Laos

A Laotian style temple, Champasak, Laos

Laos, Luang Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong temple

Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Our Lady of the Rosary Church at dawn, Plaza Mayor, Villa de Leyva, Boyaca Department, Colombia

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"Unraveling the Intricacies: A Glimpse into the World of Complexity" Step into a realm where complexity reigns supreme, as we explore a diverse array of captivating subjects. From ancient maps to innovative inventions, from architectural wonders to celestial marvels, this collection showcases the intricate nature of our world. The Hereford Mappa Mundi takes us back in time to the 13th century, revealing a complex web of knowledge and beliefs through its detailed illustrations. Crafted by Richard de Bello, it offers a glimpse into an era when cartography was still in its infancy. William Heath Robinson's Pea Apparatus transports us to a whimsical world where even simple tasks are transformed into elaborate contraptions. With his imaginative mind and skillful drawings, he reminds us that complexity can be found even in the most mundane aspects of life. Wimbledon tennis complex stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Its sprawling grounds and state-of-the-art facilities showcase how complexity can be harnessed for sporting excellence. In Siem Reap, Cambodia lies Angkor Wat temple—a masterpiece of architectural complexity. Its intricate carvings and grandeur leave visitors awestruck while offering insights into ancient Khmer civilization's rich cultural tapestry. Harry Clarke's Morella painting captivates with its ethereal beauty and mysterious symbolism. Layer upon layer of intricacy draws viewers deeper into an enchanting narrative woven by the artist's skilled hand. Heath Robinson strikes again with his Mixing treated asbestos fibre machine—an embodiment of absurdity amidst danger. His satirical take on industrial processes highlights how complexity can sometimes lead to comical outcomes. Delving further into scientific complexities, an image captures an anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015/6718—showcasing medical advancements that require deep understanding at molecular levels for effective treatment. Another invention by Heath Robinson emerges—a patent double action grinder for asbestos.