Grip Collection (#5)

Flying Fox (Pteropus sp. ) hanging from a branch, front view
Flying Fox (Pteropus sp.) hanging from a branch, front view

Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood-sucking human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to hairs with the claws on the ends of its legs

Gecko foot C014 / 0963
Gecko foot. Close-up of the foot of a southern turniptail gecko (Thecadactylus solimoensis), showing the adhesive lamellae (ridges)

Russian spacesuit glove in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Artificial gecko feet adhesive C014 / 0313
Artificial gecko feet adhesive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a material that uses a similar structure to that of a geckos foot

Gecko foot C014 / 0258
Gecko foot. Close-up of the foot of a New Caledonian crested gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus), showing the adhesive lamellae (ridges)

Gymnast applying rosin to hands C015 / 5897
Gymnastics. Close up view of a gymnast rubbing rosin into his hands. Rosin is a refined resin from pine trees and other conifers used as a friction-increasing agent to improve grip

Chalked hands, high-speed photograph C015 / 6533
Chalked hands. High-speed photograph of a man applying gym or climbing chalk (white) to his hands. This is magnesium carbonate

Blanford Tree Frog - gripping plant stem - Controlled conditions 15312
BB-2733 Blanford Tree Frog - gripping plant stem Rhacophorus dennysi Controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blanford Tree Frog - gripping plant stem - Controlled conditions 15313
BB-2734 Blanford Tree Frog - gripping plant stem Rhacophorus dennysi Controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Resting Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata)
A Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) rests in the shade of the Costa Rican rainforest during mid-day heat

Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to alert the presence of a predator on the jungle floor. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

The successful, romantic drama, A grip of steel. Date c1899

Experiments with tractors, Burton on Trent, WW1
Experiments with two Creeping Grip or Bullock tractors coupled together at Burton on Trent during the First World War. Date: June 1915

Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) adult pair, mating, male biting neck of female, Galapagos Islands

Tarantula foot, SEM
Tarantula foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a part of a tarantulas foot. The two claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Cross river gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli). This is the most endangered species of gorilla. Photographed at Limbe Wildlife Centre, Cameroon, Africa

Kites toe papillae, SEM
Kites toe papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of papillae from the base of a kites (family Accipitridae) toe

Gorillas hand. The hand of the Cross river gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) holding a stick. Gorillas are pentadactyl (having five fingers and toes on each hand and foot) as are all the primates

Eldery womans hands
MODEL RELEASED. Eldery womans hands on an exercise bicycle

Basketball

Gecko robot foot
Synthetic gecko toes. Toes from a robot foot designed to mimic (biomimetics) the foot of a gecko. The robot foot is made of a dry adhesive polymer

SpinybotII climbing robot, scaling a wall. This robot has been designed to mimic (biomimetics) the climbing ability of insects and spiders

Mans clenched fist

Dial calipers

Baby holding her mothers finger
MODEL RELEASED. Baby holding her mothers finger. This baby girl is 3 months old

Delivering building materials using a lorry-mounted crane. Photographed in Kirkby Thore, Cumbria, UK

Brain engineering, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a pair of grips holding a human brain, representing creating engineered brains and artificial intelligence

Plastic suction cups holding a shower caddy to a glass wall. Pressing the suction cup to a smooth, non-porous surface reduces the internal air pressure and creates a vacuum

Maggot skin, SEM
Maggot skin, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Maggots are the legless larvae of flies (order Diptera). Here, the skin of the maggot is covered in fine hooks which enables it to grip a

HARRY VARDON (1870-1937). Channel Islander golfer. Vardons grip of a golf club after swinging. Stereograph, c1913

California. San Francisco and Sacramento. San Francisco, gen
The City of San Francisco was in the grip of gold fever in the 1850s and was growing in population by the day, as many as 2, 000 immigrants were arriving by sea each day

Knitting with Mother
A little boy watches his mother knitting. Clothing was rationed during World War Two the ability to knit for the whole family and make-do and mend was crucial

Hoare frost on trees on the Beacon near Loughborough Leicestershire UK
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Skid marks in the snow from a car on a steep road in Ambleside UK
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A man running up a boulder above Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley in the Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A vehicle on Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District in Winter conditions
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Kirkstone Pass in Winter conditions in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Off road driver training in a Landrover near Penrith Cumbria UK
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A Border Collie dog chewing a bone
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Filling a car with petrol
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A car skidded and crashed on ice in Ambleside in the Lake District UK
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A Fiji Banded Iguana
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Local boy swings on vine, Corcovado National Park, Peninsula de Osa, Costa Rica, Central America

Cling reflex. Foot of a 2-month-old baby boy that is trying to grip a thumb. This automatic response occurs for about the first 4 months of life in the hands and feet, helping to prevent falls

Satire / Grip of Law
In the grip of the law

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"Grip: A Powerful Force that Transcends Time and Boundaries" In 1835, Gin Juggarnath's firm grip on his dreams propelled him towards success, defying all odds. The Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman stood tall, their unwavering grip on equality paving the way for change. Perched gracefully on a branch, a Panther chameleon showcased its incredible grip, adapting effortlessly to its surroundings. An advert from 1939 introduced Terry's exerciser for men - a tool designed to strengthen muscles and improve grip strength. Behind prison cell bars, only the top of a man's head visible as his hands tightly gripped the metal bars in front view. The struggle was real. In 1913, an ingenious ladder gripping attachment patent revolutionized safety measures for workers at great heights (C024/3612). Love and friendship intertwined through hands clasped together - an unbreakable bond formed by trust and support. Underneath a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the intricate structure of a gecko foot revealed its extraordinary gripping capabilities. A hand-drawn grid pattern symbolized precision and control - each line representing determination in every step taken forward. The detailed stateroom cabin door of RMS Olympic displayed elegance while showcasing its sturdy handle for passengers' secure grip. Illustrated by Grip himself, Labby captured Mr H Labouchere with unparalleled skill - his artistry leaving viewers in awe of his grasp on reality.