Fan Shape Collection

Battaglia del re Tessi del Tinta festa rapresentata
Battaglia del re Tessi e del re Tinta festa rapresentata in Firenze nel fiume dArno il di XXV di luglio. 1.6.1.9. Italian theater prints, Collignon, Francois, 1609

This is a close up of a Joshua Tree yuccaplant found in the desert of Death Valley NP

Illustration, Scallop with fan-shaped shell

Portrait of male sage grouse displaying feathers in mating ritual, Harney Country, Oregon, USA
Portrait of a male, sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) displaying feathers during mating ritual; Harney County, Oregon, United States of America

Scallop (aviculopecten), extinct species with closed shell, side view

Black and white illustration fan-shaped Hedera (Ivy) leaf

A colorful gorgonian grows off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A colorful gorgonian grows in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Colorful gorgonians grow in off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Sea fans and crinoid, Fiji

Diver swims above a large sponge in Horseshoe Bay, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, coral and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, taken at Cannibal Rock, Horseshoe Bay, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Fish swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge
Fish including bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge, Solomon Islands

Orange gorgonian sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

A large gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian reef

Orange sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

A brain coral and gorgonians grow off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A brain coral and gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its warm, clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Gorontalo, Indonesia
A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Acanthogorgia sp. found below 45 meters depth, with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Large yellow brown gorgonian sea fan profiled against sunburst, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Sea fan seascape, Belize

Sea fan on the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Yellowtail snappers and sea fan, Belize

Diver and elephant ear sponge, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver and elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Elephant ear sponge attached to a shipwreck, Solomon Islands
Elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) green-gray coloured attached to a shipwreck, with diver onlooking with torch, Solomon Islands

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

Pair of orange gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid star with sunlight shining through, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Purple and yellow sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A colorful set of gorgonians on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea
A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea

A selection of sweet and savoury foods arranged in a fan pattern

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From ancient battles to vibrant marine life, the fan shape captivates our imagination. In the Battaglia del re Tessi del Tinta festa rapresentata, this unique form is celebrated as warriors clash in a grand spectacle. Meanwhile, in Death Valley NP, a Joshua Tree yucca plant reveals its intricate fan-shaped leaves up close, showcasing nature's artistry. Moving underwater, we encounter the scallop with its delicate shell resembling a fan. Its beauty is mirrored by the male sage grouse of Harney Country, Oregon as he displays his feathers in an enchanting mating ritual. Traveling back in time, we discover an extinct species of scallop with its closed shell captured from a side view. The black and white illustration of a fan-shaped Hedera leaf adds another dimension to this diverse collection. Venturing into the depths of the Caribbean Sea and Raja Ampat in Indonesia, gorgonians take center stage. These colorful sea fans grow abundantly on reefs off Turneffe Atoll and add vibrancy to their surroundings. In all these instances - whether it be through historical events or natural wonders - the fan shape continues to mesmerize us with its elegance and allure.