February Collection (#100)

Desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri) C014 / 1575
Desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri). Photographed in Arizona, USA, in February

Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cacti C014 / 1570
Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cacti next to a copper mine waste tip. Photographed in Hayden, Arizona, USA, in February

Century plant (Agave toumeyana bella) C014 / 1574
Dwarf century plant (Agave toumeyana bella). Photographed in Arizona, USA, in February

Male capercaillie displaying in a forest. Capercaillies (Tetrao urogallus) are the largest member of the grouse family. Photographed in the Cairngorms, Scotland, UK, in February

Eucalyptus woodwardii in flower C014 / 1573
Lemon-flowered mallee (Eucalyptus woodwardii) in flower. This plant is endemic to Western Australia but has been introduced elsewhere. Photographed in the USA, in February

Mahonia haematocarpa in flower C014 / 1572
Red barberry (Mahonia haematocarpa) in flower by a saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus. Photographed in Arizona, USA, in February

Cacti at sunset C014 / 1569
Cacti at sunset. View past saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cacti towards the sun setting behind mountains in the distance. Photographed in Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA, in February

Sun over snow-covered landscape C016 / 5821
Sun over snow-covered landscape. Late afternoon Sun twinkling from behind a rime-covered tree casting a long shadow in a snow-covered landscape. Photographed near Mount Luosto, northern Finland

Ice pillar in night sky C016 / 5819
Ice pillar in night sky. This atmospheric optical phenomenon is formed by the reflection of light by ice crystals in the air. Photographed near Sodankyla in northern Finland

Fogbow and snowy landscape C016 / 5820
Fogbow and snowy landscape. Cross-country skiers passing by frosted trees with a fogbow visible at upper right. Fogbows occur when the water droplets in the air are less than half a millimetre in

Auroral display over trees C016 / 5815
Auroral display over trees. Aurora borealis (northern lights) over pine trees. This coloured light display is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Fire engine attending a house fire C016 / 5337
Fire engine attending a house fire at night. The fire, thought to have started in a bedroom, spread to the roof of the terraced property. Photographed in Norwich, UK

Firefighters attending a house fire C016 / 5336
Firefighters attending a house fire at night. The fire, thought to have started in a bedroom, spread to the roof of the terraced property. Photographed in Norwich, UK

Columbus returns to Spain, February 1493 C016 / 4495
Columbus returns to Spain. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506, centre) at the court of Barcelona in February 1493 following his return from the New World

Stardust-NExT approaching comet, artwork C016 / 3064
Stardust-NExT approaching comet. Computer artwork of NASAs Stardust-NExT robotic space probe approaching comet Tempel 1 to collect dust samples

Washing machine, 1940s C016 / 2552
Washing machine rinsing. Woman following wartime instructions to drain and rinse her washing machine. Home maintenance was necessary because US domestic washing machine production was suspended after

Blue Tit C013 / 6965
Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) in February. Photographed in Dorset, United Kingdom

Icicles near a river C013 / 6073
Icicles near a river. Curtain of icicles that have formed in woodland near a large river seen in the background. Photographed in winter on the banks of the river Rhine, at Eglisau, Switzerland

Icicles near a river C013 / 6072
Icicles near a river. Curtain of icicles that have formed in woodland near a large river seen in the background. Photographed in winter on the banks of the river Rhine, at Eglisau, Switzerland

Ice formations C013 / 6069
Ice formations. Ice stalagmites and icicles forming on a rocky surface. Photographed in winter near the banks of the river Rhine, at Eglisau, Switzerland

Ice formations C013 / 6071
Ice formations. Ice stalagmites and icicles forming on a rocky surface. Photographed in winter near the banks of the river Rhine, at Eglisau, Switzerland

Melting ice on a stream C013 / 6068
Melting ice on a stream. Close-up of a melting ice formation. Photographed in winter on a small stream near the river Rhine, at Eglisau, Switzerland

Helicopter landing on snow. This is a morning helicopter flight across snowy Siberian tundra. Photographed in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia, in February 1989

LFB crew on motorised vehicle
LCC London Fire Brigade crew on a motorised vehicle, February 1934

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

Blitz in London -- tobacco factory, Walham Green, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the Freeman tobacco factory in Walham Green, SW London, on 20 February 1944

B Division training exercise, London Docks
B Division training exercise at London Docks, 6 February 1955

Fire at construction site, Oxford Street, London
Fire at a construction site in Oxford Street, London, 14 February 1955. The building was under reconstruction following war damage

NFS recruiting van at Olympia
A National Fire Service recruiting van at Olympia, West London, 14 February 1946, possibly aiming to recruit soldiers returning from the war and visiting to the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps)

Fire at Langley Court, London WC2, 2 February 1956. Showing an elderly man occupying a derelict room on the top floor, with timber planks used in an open fireplace for heating

Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, WW2
Blitz in London -- Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell. General view showing the fire damage caused by incendiary bombs on 21 February 1944, including the top floor of the Steam Pipe Company

Firefighters and police in London Underground
Firefighters and police in the London Underground during an incident on 28 February 1975. An underground train had failed to stop at Moorgate station

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Firefighters at work in London Underground
Firefighters at work in the London Underground following an incident on 28 February 1975. An underground train had failed to stop at Moorgate station

Blitz in London - Shell Mex, Fulham, WW2
London firemen at work at Shell Mex, Townmead Road, Fulham, following a bombing raid, 23 February 1944. In the foreground are salvaged drums of lubricant which have been extinguished

Group photo, AFS concert party
Group photo, men and women at an AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) concert party, 19 February 1955

Broken crockery after a fire, Rochester Way, SE London
Broken crockery on the floor of a kitchen after a fire at Rochester Way, SE London, 6 February 1955

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. A young man removes a television plug from the socket

Incident in Charlotte Street, London W1
LFB Special Services attending an incident in Charlotte Street, London W1, 6 February 1956. A boy is being supported by a member of the ambulance crew

The calendar for February from Dr. J. H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874
FAMILY ALMANAC, 1874. The calendar for February from Dr. J.H. McLeans Family Almanac, 1874

Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

Red Squirrel - eating nuts on woodland floor in morning sunshine - February - Aviemore - Scotland
GUY-227 Red Squirrel - eating nuts on woodland floor in morning sunshine - February Aviemore - Scotland Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Squirrel - sitting on an old stump and eating in woodland - February - Scotland - UK
GUY-136 Red Squirrel - sitting on an old stump and eating in woodland - February Scotland - UK Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Silverbirch Trees covered in hoar frost on Cannock Chase - Cannock - Staffordshire - England
GUY-31 Silverbirch Trees covered in hoar frost on Cannock Chase Cannock - Staffordshire - England Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Capercaillie - male displaying - Scotland
GUY-1 Capercaillie - male displaying Scotland Tetrao urogallus Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Path leading from Cwm Idwal towards Pen yr Old Wen mountain - F ebruary - Ogwen Valley - Snowdonia - North Wales - UK
GUY-214 Path leading from Cwm Idwal towards Pen yr Old Wen mountain - February Ogwen Valley - Snowdonia - North Wales - UK Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Squirrel - sitting on an old tree stump eating nuts - February - Aviemore - Scotland
GUY-225 Red Squirrel - sitting on an old tree stump eating nuts - February Aviemore - Scotland - UK Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Squirrel - resting and eating nuts on a lichen covered log - February - Aviemore - Scotland
GUY-228 Red Squirrel - resting and eating nuts on a lichen covered log - February Aviemore - Scotland Sciurus vulgaris Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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February: A month of historic milestones, celestial wonders, and profound visions. In the realm of craftsmanship, February witnessed the artistry of Dry Stone Walling standing tall as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience. As the world grappled with the turmoil of war, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth in 1940 during the Second World War, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed proudly through treacherous waters, exemplifying Australia's unwavering commitment to peacekeeping. Yet not all tales from it can heroic; it also sheds light on society's struggles. The shadows cast by intemperance remind us of our collective responsibility towards responsible drinking habits. Amidst these trials and tribulations emerged moments of sweetness like Tate & Lyle Refinery - a beacon of sugar-coated joy that tantalized taste buds around the globe. History beckons us back further to witness pivotal battles such as the Battle of Sobraon in 1846 when courage clashed against adversity on distant shores. The haunting sound of Stuka planes reverberates through time as they were advertised with deadly precision – reminding us how propaganda can shape perception even in times of conflict. Beyond earthly boundaries lie cosmic marvels. Jupiter and Io mesmerize our senses through an enchanting image captured by New Horizons spacecraft – a reminder that there is still so much left to explore beyond our own planet's confines. In matters spiritual, Bernadette experienced her first divine vision during this sacred month – an encounter that would forever change her life and inspire countless others along their own spiritual journeys. Education too finds its place within February's embrace as Montessori schools nurture young minds with innovative teaching methods designed to unlock each child's unique potential for growth and learning But amid progress lies tragedy; Giordano Bruno burns at stake for his revolutionary ideas challenging conventional beliefs - a somber reminder that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes come at a great cost.