Decaying Collection (#3)

Street scene with typical colourful houses, in rather bad shape. Tirana capital. Albania, Balkan, Europe

An abandoned church in the countryside. In font of the church a typical Albanian bunker such as can be seen all over the country side near the border. Albania, Balkan

Dead evergreen tree and sandstone mounds, Zion National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) fruiting bodies, growing on standing dead wood, Hale, Cumbria, England, May

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Coastal Redwood - dead tree and decaying wood (Sequoia sempervirens) Date:

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Fungi - growing on fallen tree trunk feeding off the decaying wood, thusreleasing nutrients it contains Date:

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Fungi on fallen tree trunk - fungi feed off decaying wood thus releasing nutrients within Date:

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Decaying Beech Tree stems - and autumn colour in Sababurg Ancient Forest Reserve Hessen, Germany (Fagus sylvatica) Date:

San Juan Capistrano Mission, California Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, San Juan Capistrano Mission, California Postcard

Young boy looking at woodlice on rotting log in woodland, West Sussex, England, April

Young boy looking for invertebrates on rotting log in woodland, West Sussex, England, April

Banded Polypore (Trametes versicolor) fruiting bodies, mass growing on decaying log in beech woodland habitat, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Brown-rot (Postia placenta) growing over decaying tree stump, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Jelly Rot Fungus (Phlebia tremellosa) fruiting body, growing on decaying wood, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) rhizomorphs or bootlaces where bark has fallen from trunk of dead tree, Powys, Wales, May

Close-up of dead tree trunk, Jersey, Channel Islands, May

Wrinkled and mouldy red bell pepper

Side view of a White-Winged Widowbird, Euplectes albonotatus, perching on a decaying branch, with head in profile and looking upwards

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7666
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

Nuclear fusion, artwork C017 / 7665
Nuclear fusion, computer artwork. At left are the atomic nuclei of deuterium (top left) and tritium (bottom left). Atomic nuclei consist of protons (white and purple) and neutrons (pink)

White rhinoceros killed by poachers C015 / 0658
White rhinoceros killed by poachers, Umhlametsi Private Nature Reserve, South Africa. A Protrack ranger inspects a dead bull white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Light-reactive dental filling, artwork
Light-reactive dental filling. Computer artwork showing a blue light (top left) being used to harden a composite dental filling in a tooth (lower right)

Root canal dental treatment, artwork
Root canal dental treatment. Computer artwork showing a drill (top left) being used to clear out the root canals (blue) of a decayed tooth

Mould growing on tomatoes C014 / 1426
Mould growing on tomatoes. The white strands of fungus, called hyphae, make up the mycelium, and are breaking down the tomatoes to obtain nutrients for growth

Dinosaur extinction, artwork
Dinosaur extinction. Computer artwork or a dead herd of triceratops lying in a wasteland

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6893
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6894
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6891
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6889
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6890
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, ATLAS detector C013 / 6888
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6887
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6885
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6886
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6884
Higgs boson research. Graphic of a longitudinal section through a detector showing a collision event recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Higgs boson research, CMS detector C013 / 6882
Higgs boson research. 3D computer graphic showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Mouldy crop, SEM
Mouldy crop. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grey rot (Botrytis sp.) on a runner bean plant. This is a parasitic fungus that can cause great damage to food crops

Decaying old boats on mud in The River Alde by Orford, Suffolk

Decaying old boat on mud in The River Alde by Orford, looking east over Orford Ness, Suffolk

Village with the ruined chateau on top of the hill, the terracotta roof tops and houses and a sign for Domaine la Boutiniere, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateauneuf, Vaucluse, Provence, France

Moss growing on fallen tree trunk in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Fungi, toadstool fruiting bodies, growing on rotting tree stump in woodland habitat, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

View of rough pasture habitat with rushes and decaying tree stump, Roydon, Upper Waveney Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Fallen and decaying tree trunk in woodland, with moss and fallen leaves, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Log with fallen leaves in ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Sakalava Velvet Gecko (Blaesodactylus sakalava) adult, close-up of head, sheltering inside decaying log in spiny forest, Zombitse N.P. Southern Madagascar, august

Blowfly maggot feeding, SEM
Blowfly maggot feeding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly maggot (larva) feeding on liver tissue

Molar tooth, SEM

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"Decaying Beauty: Exploring the Ephemeral Nature of Life" In the vast realm of existence, decay silently weaves its intricate tapestry. From the depths of scientific discovery to the remnants of forgotten relics, hints of decay surround us, reminding us of life's transience. At the Higgs boson event, within the ATLAS detector C013 / 6892, particles collide and disintegrate into a symphony of energy. In this dance between creation and destruction, even fundamental elements succumb to decay. On the rugged shores of Isle Mull in Scotland's picturesque landscape lies a poignant sight - old fishing boats slowly rotting away. Once vibrant vessels that braved tempestuous seas now stand as weathered witnesses to time's relentless erosion. Nelson's flagship Foudroyant stands proud yet worn in Blackpool, Lancashire. This majestic vessel once sailed with valor but now bears scars from battles long past. Its decaying facade whispers tales from bygone eras. Cuba's Havana reveals another facet of decay through its apartment living. Buildings adorned with faded grandeur reflect an era frozen in time. Peeling paint and crumbling facades tell stories etched into every crack and crevice. Artistic interpretations also capture decay's allure; artwork C018 / 0936 depicts the enigmatic beauty found within Higgs boson particles' fleeting existence. A delicate balance between order and chaos unfolds before our eyes. Nature too embraces decay as Coral Spot Fungus thrives on Sycamore twigs in Powys, Wales. These crimson fruiting bodies emerge like tiny flames amidst nature's cycle - a reminder that life emerges even from decomposition. Deadvlei in Namib-Naukluft Park showcases dead acacia trees silhouetted against towering sand dunes - stark symbols contrasting life against barrenness. Here, nature paints an evocative picture where death and beauty intertwine.