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Imposing Collection

The imposing West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, stands tall against the sky, showcasing the grandeur of medieval architecture

Background imageImposing Collection: West front of Lincoln cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

West front of Lincoln cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Niagara Falls on the Niagara River that connects Lakes

Niagara Falls on the Niagara River that connects Lakes Ontario and Erie, American Falls on the left, and Horseshoe Falls on the right, New York State, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Background imageImposing Collection: West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Scotland / Craigmillar

Scotland / Craigmillar
The imposing 14th century keep of Caigmillar Castle. In 1477 James III imprisoned his brother John, Earl of Mar, in one of its cellars

Background imageImposing Collection: Eilean Donan castle by night (mirrored), Scotland

Eilean Donan castle by night (mirrored), Scotland

Background imageImposing Collection: The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Background imageImposing Collection: Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

Background imageImposing Collection: Typesetter at work

Typesetter at work
A compositor at a the Lund Humphries print works places a small type glyph on a forme rack, finishing a page of imposing surface text prior to inking and printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageImposing Collection: Church of the Resurrection (Church on Spilled Blood), St

Church of the Resurrection (Church on Spilled Blood), St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Florence skyline

Florence skyline, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageImposing Collection: A pilgrim in blue sits by the Holy Pool of Nectar at

A pilgrim in blue sits by the Holy Pool of Nectar at the Golden Temple, centre of the Sikh religion, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Background imageImposing Collection: Bodium Castle, Bodium, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Bodium Castle, Bodium, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Bleak House

Bleak House, Broadstairs, Kent, England. This building has great literary associations, for it was here that Charles Dickens lived and wrote " David Copperfield" etc

Background imageImposing Collection: England / Weobley

England / Weobley
Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses, mellowed by age and clustering round an imposing 14th century church. Date: 1950s

Background imageImposing Collection: Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc

Mountain bikers stop on their circuit of Mont Blanc to look at Western Europes highest mountain

Background imageImposing Collection: Giant sequoia tree

Giant sequoia tree, Sequoia National Park, California, USA, North America

Background imageImposing Collection: The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

The Atomium, Brussels, Belgium

Background imageImposing Collection: Schonbrunn Palace at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Schonbrunn Palace at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Burj Khalifa, the tallest man made structure in the world at 828 metres

Burj Khalifa, the tallest man made structure in the world at 828 metres, viewed from the Palace Hotel, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageImposing Collection: Chateau de Hautefort, Dordogne Valley, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Chateau de Hautefort, Dordogne Valley, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Knole / Green Court West

Knole / Green Court West
Imposing mediaeval, Kentish ragstone house, home of the Sackville family from the 16th century. This view shows the Green Court with its magnificent gatehouse

Background imageImposing Collection: Built in the 1840s

Built in the 1840s, Palacio de Pena in the hills above Sintra is a deliberate fantasy of kitsch. It was abandoned in 1910 by the fleeing royal family

Background imageImposing Collection: Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle, Highlands, Scotland, UK, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Urbino, Marche

Urbino, Marche, Italy, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: City Hall on Marienplatz

City Hall on Marienplatz, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Background imageImposing Collection: Arts and Crafts Museum, Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Arts and Crafts Museum, Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: River Meuse in the old town of Dinant, Ardennes, Belgium

River Meuse in the old town of Dinant, Ardennes, Belgium

Background imageImposing Collection: St. Peters Square, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

St. Peters Square, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: John Hancock Center

John Hancock Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Background imageImposing Collection: Portrait of Queen Victoria, 1859 (oil on canvas) (detail of 192754)

Portrait of Queen Victoria, 1859 (oil on canvas) (detail of 192754)
STC425397 Portrait of Queen Victoria, 1859 (oil on canvas) (detail of 192754) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1806-73) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageImposing Collection: Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses

Weobley, a beautiful Herefordshire market town of old half-timbered houses, mellowed by age and clustering round an imposing 14th century church. Date: 1950s

Background imageImposing Collection: The Char Minar (Charminar) triumphal arch in Hyderabad

The Char Minar (Charminar) triumphal arch in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Background imageImposing Collection: Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington

Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington

Background imageImposing Collection: A limousine leaves the entrance to Mount

A limousine leaves the entrance to Mount Nelson Hotel

Background imageImposing Collection: Arbury Hall, Nuneaton (photo)

Arbury Hall, Nuneaton (photo)
727563 Arbury Hall, Nuneaton (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbury Hall, Nuneaton)

Background imageImposing Collection: Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris, France

Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris, France. Date: late 19th century

Background imageImposing Collection: Premier Hotel, Southampton Row, Russell Square, London

Premier Hotel, Southampton Row, Russell Square, London
Premier Hotel, 150 Southampton Row, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London - now called New Premier House. Date: circa 1914

Background imageImposing Collection: Wells Cathedral

Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England, was begun between 1183 and 1192 and was completed in 1260. Date: 12th - 13th century

Background imageImposing Collection: Union Workhouse, Hertford

Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre

Background imageImposing Collection: The TransAmerica Pyramid

The TransAmerica Pyramid, at 260m the tallest building in San Francisco, California, USA

Background imageImposing Collection: Art Nouveau architecture

Art Nouveau architecture, 13 Alberta iela, Riga, Lativa, Baltic States, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: The Mahabodhi temple

The Mahabodhi temple, the stupa at the Bodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), Bihar State, India

Background imageImposing Collection: The Mahabodi Temple at Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya)

The Mahabodi Temple at Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), where the Buddha attained enlightenment, Bihar State, India

Background imageImposing Collection: The Lakshmi Narayan or Birla Mandir Temple

The Lakshmi Narayan or Birla Mandir Temple, Hindu temple to the goddess of wealth, Delhi, India

Background imageImposing Collection: River Danube and Parliament building

River Danube and Parliament building, Budapest, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hungary, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sophia, Bulgaria

Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sophia, Bulgaria

Background imageImposing Collection: Arched bridge over River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Arched bridge over River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: The temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Background imageImposing Collection: Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined)

Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined)
3822424 Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined) by Niemann, Edmund John (1813-76); 40.5x61 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Begun in 1067)

Background imageImposing Collection: Abano Terme, Italy - Imposing entrace to the Ancient Springs

Abano Terme, Italy - Imposing entrace to the Ancient Springs
Abano Terme is a spa town and commune in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, Italy, on the eastern slope of the Colli Euganei

Background imageImposing Collection: Paris, France - Palais de Justice - Main Entrance

Paris, France - Palais de Justice - Main Entrance Date: circa 1910s

Background imageImposing Collection: Washington Monument and stars and stripes flags, Washington D

Washington Monument and stars and stripes flags, Washington D.C. United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Background imageImposing Collection: The Red Fort

The Red Fort, built by the Moghul emperor Akbar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Background imageImposing Collection: Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin department, Alsace, France, Europe

Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin department, Alsace, France, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Golden spires of Kings College at sunrise, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Golden spires of Kings College at sunrise, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageImposing Collection: Cathedral, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil

Cathedral, Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil

Background imageImposing Collection: The Royal Palace, Brussels, Belgium

The Royal Palace, Brussels, Belgium

Background imageImposing Collection: London / Monmouth House

London / Monmouth House
Soho Square : the duke of Monmouths imposing town house which endured several changes of fortune before being demolished in 1773

Background imageImposing Collection: Woolworths in Blackpool MBC01_01_001

Woolworths in Blackpool MBC01_01_001
F W WOOLWORTH AND COMPANY LIMITED, BANK HEY STREET, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE. The Woolworths store on Bank Hey Street, showing the tall square tower on the south-west elevation

Background imageImposing Collection: Conquest of Majorca by King James I (1208-1276)

Conquest of Majorca by King James I (1208-1276)

Background imageImposing Collection: Conquest of Majorca by King James I (1208-1276)

Conquest of Majorca by King James I (1208-1276)

Background imageImposing Collection: Fishing Boat Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Fishing Boat Harbour, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Background imageImposing Collection: View and plan of Toledo, circa 1610-1614, by El Greco

View and plan of Toledo, circa 1610-1614, by El Greco
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) (1541-1614). Spanish painter born in Crete. View and plan of Toledo. Oil on canvas, circa 1610-1614. El Greco Museum. Toledo, Spain

Background imageImposing Collection: View and plan of Toledo, circa 1610-1614, by El Greco

View and plan of Toledo, circa 1610-1614, by El Greco
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) (1541-1614). Spanish painter born in Crete. View and plan of Toledo. Oil on canvas, circa 1610-1614. Detail. El Greco Museum. Toledo, Spain

Background imageImposing Collection: Callendar House, Callendar, Central Lowlands, Scotland

Callendar House, Callendar, Central Lowlands, Scotland

Background imageImposing Collection: Pteridium esculentum, Austral Bracken in Kinglake NP, Victoria, Australia

Pteridium esculentum, Austral Bracken in Kinglake NP, Victoria, Australia Pteridium esculentum, Austral Bracken in Kinglake NP, Victoria, Australia

Background imageImposing Collection: LEWS CASTLE, STORNOWAY, OUTER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND

LEWS CASTLE, STORNOWAY, OUTER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND Lews Castle, Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Background imageImposing Collection: Racing driver

Racing driver

Background imageImposing Collection: Rhinoceros beetle Xylotrupes gideon sumatrensis isolated

Rhinoceros beetle Xylotrupes gideon sumatrensis isolated

Background imageImposing Collection: One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City

One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower, Manhattan, New York City
USA, New York City, Manhattan, One World Trade Center also known as Tower 1 and Freedom Tower

Background imageImposing Collection: Argentina, Patagonia. El Chalten, Fitz Roy

Argentina, Patagonia. El Chalten, Fitz Roy

Background imageImposing Collection: Twickenham PLA01_08_058

Twickenham PLA01_08_058
Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. The East Stand at Twickenham Stadium, seen from the South Stand on match day in 1985

Background imageImposing Collection: Burton in Wood Green MBC01_04_157

Burton in Wood Green MBC01_04_157
Burton, High Road, Wood Green, Haringey, Greater London. The Burton store at 1-3 High Road, with tall pilasters crowned by Ionic capitals

Background imageImposing Collection: Burton in Newcastle MBC01_04_085

Burton in Newcastle MBC01_04_085
Burton, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Background imageImposing Collection: Zebras leap after drinking from a water source in Nairobi national park

Zebras leap after drinking from a water source in Nairobi national park September 15, 2013. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (KENYA - Tags: ANIMALS TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Background imageImposing Collection: Rain clouds are lit by the setting sun near the village of Chernogorovo

Rain clouds are lit by the setting sun near the village of Chernogorovo, Bulgaria, July 3, 2019. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Background imageImposing Collection: A large crocodile eats a chicken given by Juan Cerdas, whose hobby is feeding them at the

A large crocodile eats a chicken given by Juan Cerdas, whose hobby is feeding them at the Tarcoles River, a river with one of the highest crocodile population in the world, in Tarcoles

Background imageImposing Collection: A butterfly is seen above the eye of a large crocodile in the Tarcoles River

A butterfly is seen above the eye of a large crocodile in the Tarcoles River, a river with one of the highest crocodile population in the world, in Tarcoles, province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Background imageImposing Collection: Great White Shark, Mexico

Great White Shark, Mexico
This great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed under an early morning rainbow off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Background imageImposing Collection: Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b / w photo)

Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b / w photo)
PNP245495 Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageImposing Collection: San Remo Building, Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

San Remo Building, Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, San Remo Building, Central Park West




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The imposing West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, stands tall against the sky, showcasing the grandeur of medieval architecture. Niagara Falls on the Niagara River that connects Lakes Erie and Ontario is a breathtaking natural wonder, with its powerful cascades imposing their presence on all who witness them. In Scotland's Craigmillar, an imposing castle looms over the landscape, evoking a sense of history and mystery as visitors explore its ancient walls. Eilean Donan Castle by night reflects its majestic silhouette onto the calm waters surrounding it. Its illuminated beauty is truly imposing against the dark Scottish sky. Once again in Lincolnshire, the West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate captivate passersby with their impressive stature. These architectural marvels leave no doubt about their significance in British history. The Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island in Hong Kong commands attention with its towering height. This spiritual icon exudes an aura of serenity while simultaneously impressing visitors with its sheer size. St. Peter's Square in Vatican City showcases an array structures that symbolize power and faith. The grandeur of this place leaves pilgrims and tourists alike awestruck by its magnificence. The Church of Resurrection (Church on Spilled Blood) in St. Petersburg stands as a testament to Russian architecture's opulence and splendor—an imposing sight that transports you back to another era. Grand Place in Brussels mesmerizes visitors with its ornate buildings adorned with intricate details—a true showcase of Belgium's rich cultural heritage. The square's vibrant atmosphere further adds to its undeniable allure. A typesetter diligently works amidst stacks of letters—each character carefully placed to create words that will eventually form stories or messages—an art form both meticulous and commanding attention through every printed page produced. A pilgrim dressed in blue finds solace sitting beside the Holy Pool of Nectar, a place of spiritual significance.

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