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Danger Collection (#94)

"Danger: A Glimpse into Perilous Moments in History and Nature" Gin Lane, 1751

Background imageDanger Collection: Polar bear warning sign, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago

Polar bear warning sign, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway

Background imageDanger Collection: Pinktoe Tarantula -Avicularia avicularia-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Pinktoe Tarantula -Avicularia avicularia-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Background imageDanger Collection: A red-yellow flag waves on the beach, near Kampen, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

A red-yellow flag waves on the beach, near Kampen, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageDanger Collection: A yellow wooden cross marks a shoal near the shore at the beach, near Kampen, Sylt

A yellow wooden cross marks a shoal near the shore at the beach, near Kampen, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageDanger Collection: Sports climber on the Rodeo route in Cimai, Toulon, France, Europe

Sports climber on the Rodeo route in Cimai, Toulon, France, Europe

Background imageDanger Collection: Street sign on the way to the Forca di Presta pass, Monte Sibillini, Apennines Mountains, Marche

Street sign on the way to the Forca di Presta pass, Monte Sibillini, Apennines Mountains, Marche, Italy, Europe

Background imageDanger Collection: Fire Drinks

Fire Drinks
Nice drink with fire around the glass - the mood is muted and the background is a dark wallpaper

Background imageDanger Collection: ANTI-RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1890. The Russian bear moves through central Asia to threaten Afghanistan

ANTI-RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1890. The Russian bear moves through central Asia to threaten Afghanistan and Persia. Cartoon, 1890

Background imageDanger Collection: SECOND BOER WAR, 1901. C Squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of Modderfontein

SECOND BOER WAR, 1901. C Squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of Modderfontein during the Second Boer War, 17 September 1901. Contemporary drawing by Richard Caton Woodville

Background imageDanger Collection: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Illustration by Walter Crane, 1875

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Illustration by Walter Crane, 1875

Background imageDanger Collection: Railroad crossing stop sign and warning light, (B&W)

Railroad crossing stop sign and warning light, (B&W)

Background imageDanger Collection: Warning sign about koalas and kangaroos

Warning sign about koalas and kangaroos
Road sing warning motorists about danger of wild koalas and kangaroos crossing road in forest, fall, Queensland, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Cattle warning sign. Remote Australia

Cattle warning sign. Remote Australian outback road. Gawler Ranges. South Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Wombat road sign in Tasmania

Wombat road sign in Tasmania, outback Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Road sign with a kangaroo and a wombat in Tasmania

Road sign with a kangaroo and a wombat in Tasmania
Safety road sign with a kangaroo and a wombat on a road by the forest in Tasmania, outback Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Warning sign, Kangaroo, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Warning sign, Kangaroo, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Warning sign, koala, wombat, kangaroo, Victoria, Australia

Warning sign, koala, wombat, kangaroo, Victoria, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Cassowary warning sign in the rainforest, Daintree National Park, northern Queensland, Australia

Cassowary warning sign in the rainforest, Daintree National Park, northern Queensland, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Livestock warning sign

Livestock warning sign
Cattle and sheep warning sign. Barndioota Road goes through private stations and livestock have been known to get on the road. The Flinders Ranges. South Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Koala warning sign

Koala warning sign. Koalas often climb down from gum trees at night and cross roads to get to another group of trees. Adelaide Hills. South Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Road signs through Australian countryside

Road signs through Australian countryside
Landscape images from a road trip through the Australian countryside, New England Highway

Background imageDanger Collection: Saltwater crocodile or estuarine crocodile

Saltwater crocodile or estuarine crocodile
Crocodylus porosus Order, Crocodilia Family, Crocodylidae, Kakadu, Northern territory Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile(Crocodylus porosus)opening jawsNorthern Territories, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Saltwater Crocodile

Saltwater Crocodile(Crocodylus porosus)showing teethNorthern Territories, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Australian Crocodile in Daintree River

Australian Crocodile in Daintree River

Background imageDanger Collection: Elephant Warning

Elephant Warning
Notices warning people not to disturb the elephants in Western Uganda

Background imageDanger Collection: Stop sign

Stop sign
Red stop sign against blue sky with clouds

Background imageDanger Collection: Goodwin Sands

Goodwin Sands
1st May 1948: As the tide begins to flood, the water rises through the sands, rendering it treacherous with all the firmness of molten wax

Background imageDanger Collection: Picture No. 11073693

Picture No. 11073693
Lifeguards Surfboard and warning flags on beach Sennen Cove, Cornwall, UK

Background imageDanger Collection: Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland

Getting the Wind up - Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland
Getting the Wind up - Pedestrians suffer the consequences of a sudden gust of Scottish wind on the Waverley Steps, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDanger Collection: Black Pakistani Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, with hood open and ready to strike

Black Pakistani Cobra, Naja naja karachiensis, with hood open and ready to strike. Pakistan, Asia. Controlled situation

Background imageDanger Collection: Albino Monacled Cobra, Naja kaouthia, coiled and ready to strike with its hood extended

Albino Monacled Cobra, Naja kaouthia, coiled and ready to strike with its hood extended. India, Asia. Captive situation

Background imageDanger Collection: 9 November 1940 The milkman is allowed through the barrier to a street in his rounds

9 November 1940 The milkman is allowed through the barrier to a street in his rounds that contains an unexploded bomb (UXB) Sidcup, Kent, England

Background imageDanger Collection: A landslide in Dartford, Kent. 1937

A landslide in Dartford, Kent. 1937

Background imageDanger Collection: World War Soldier poster

World War Soldier poster
Patriotic army poster

Background imageDanger Collection: Motorcyclists on rural road speeding and doing wheelie, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N. P

Motorcyclists on rural road speeding and doing wheelie, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Motorcyclists on rural road speeding and doing wheelie, Hawes, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, September

Background imageDanger Collection: W. S. C. C. Road Sign - about 1940

W. S. C. C. Road Sign - about 1940
Sign says road in " Foundrous" condition. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N19237

Background imageDanger Collection: The Perils of Steam-Coaches. English cartoon showing an explosion caused by a steam carriage

The Perils of Steam-Coaches. English cartoon showing an explosion caused by a steam carriage, 19th century
TRANSPORTATION CARTOON. The Perils of Steam-Coaches. English cartoon showing an explosion caused by a steam carriage, 19th century

Background imageDanger Collection: Climbing dragon

Climbing dragon
Eastern water dragon climbing a tree

Background imageDanger Collection: Crocodile, Koorana Crocodile Farm, Rockhampton, Australia

Crocodile, Koorana Crocodile Farm, Rockhampton, Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Salt Water (Estuarine) Crocodile

Salt Water (Estuarine) Crocodile
Australian Saltwater crocodiles. also known as estuarine crocodiles. are the largest living reptiles. They are aggressive, territorial, and plentiful across northern Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: kangaroo warning road sign, Barossa Valley, South Australia

kangaroo warning road sign, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: No Swimming Sign - Shark Bay

No Swimming Sign - Shark Bay
Taken at the Harbour in Shark Bay, Western Australia

Background imageDanger Collection: Genetically-modified pollen grains

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Background imageDanger Collection: The wolf preparing to devour Little Red Riding Hood: illustration from a 19th century German

The wolf preparing to devour Little Red Riding Hood: illustration from a 19th century German edition of the fairy tale
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. The wolf preparing to devour Little Red Riding Hood: illustration from a 19th century German edition of the fairy tale

Background imageDanger Collection: Spectacled Caiman - Tropical Rainforest - Costa Rica

Spectacled Caiman - Tropical Rainforest - Costa Rica
CAN-4587 Spectacled Caiman Tropical Rainforest - Costa Rica Caiman crocodilus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageDanger Collection: Asp Viper - newborn xanthocroic asp viper - Central Italy

Asp Viper - newborn xanthocroic asp viper - Central Italy
RD-218 Asp Viper - newborn xanthocroic asp viper Central Italy Vipera aspis francisciredi Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageDanger Collection: An American family in a backyard bomb shelter, Garden City, New York, 1955

An American family in a backyard bomb shelter, Garden City, New York, 1955
BOMB SHELTER, 1955. An American family in a backyard bomb shelter, Garden City, New York, 1955




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"Danger: A Glimpse into Perilous Moments in History and Nature" Gin Lane, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth A haunting depiction of the dangers lurking within society's vices, as gin addiction consumes lives. Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a gale In the face of raging storms, this lighthouse stands tall, a symbol of courage amidst the treacherous seas. The Lions Bride by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max A captivating painting reveals the untamed danger that lies within nature's majestic creatures. Running of the bulls, San Fermin festival, Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, Navarra Thrill-seekers risk life and limb as they sprint alongside charging bulls during this exhilarating Spanish tradition. Porthleven during Storm Eunice on 18th February 2022, Cornwall, England, UK Witnessing nature's fury firsthand as Storm Eunice unleashes its wrath upon the picturesque coastal town of Porthleven. Winston Churchill at Sidney Street Siege, East London An iconic image capturing the danger faced by political leaders during times of unrest and conflict. Highland cow With their imposing horns and rugged appearance, these magnificent creatures remind us to approach with caution despite their gentle demeanor. Coal mine in England, 1850s Delving deep into darkness for livelihoods exposes miners to constant peril underground in pursuit of fuel for progress. Skerryvore Lighthouse on Scotland's west coast Standing tall against relentless waves crashing upon jagged rocks—a beacon guiding ships away from imminent danger. Animals silhouetted against an ominous cloud-filled sky. Nature warns us through its eerie beauty; beneath its facade lies hidden dangers waiting to be discovered or avoided cautiously Whitefish Point Lighthouse by Moonlight.