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Inflated Collection (#2)

"Inflated: From Pufferfish to Exercise Balls, a World of Expansion" This black bloched porcupine fish knows how to make an entrance - puffed up and ready to impress

Background imageInflated Collection: United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet

United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet in harbour, including the Illinois-class battleships USS Alabama and USS Illinois, distinctive for having side-by side funnels

Background imageInflated Collection: Two teams with eight players pushing a enormous 6 ft ball made from nine hides of horses

Two teams with eight players pushing a enormous 6 ft ball made from nine hides of horses which took two hours to be inflated

Background imageInflated Collection: Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866. Creator: Samuel Bourne

Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Mussucks for Crossing the Beas River Below Bajoura, 1866

Background imageInflated Collection: History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis. W

History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis. W
History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis.Woodcut. Hortus Sanitatis. 14th century

Background imageInflated Collection: Satire on the way love worships ancestry

Satire on the way love worships ancestry
A satire on the way Love Worships Ancestry -- the inflated respect for ancestry and aristocratic status -- showing Cupid kneeling to an heraldic device with a crown on top. Date: 1890

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20084040
ENGLAND Bristol Multi-coloured hot air balloon. Great Britain UK United Kingdom Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination

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20083978
BULGARIA Chalin Valog Musician playing Bulgarian Bagpipes Pirin Mountain near Bansko. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Chalin

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20085846
CHINA Hong Kong Peak Tower Victoria Peak. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Peak Tower Victoria Peak Hong Kong China Chinese Asia Asian

Background imageInflated Collection: Royal Field Artillery Kite Balloons Were The Eyes of Our Guns in France, (1919)

Royal Field Artillery Kite Balloons Were The Eyes of Our Guns in France, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: The observers were highly trained men

Background imageInflated Collection: One of Our Observation Balloons, (1919). Creator: Unknown

One of Our Observation Balloons, (1919). Creator: Unknown
One of Our Observation Balloons, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: It is seen coming to rest after a mornings work peering over the German lines near Ypres, [Belgium]

Background imageInflated Collection: Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface. California, USA. Sequence 1 of 2

Background imageInflated Collection: Couchs Spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii) adult at night calling with vocal sac inflated

Couchs Spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii) adult at night calling with vocal sac inflated. Laredo, Webb County, South Texas, USA, April

Background imageInflated Collection: The Roman game of Pila using a follis inflated ball

The Roman game of Pila using a follis inflated ball
The Roman game of Pila (passing a ball in a traingle with the arm/hand) using a follis (folliculus) inflated ball. This passage from Plautus offers further explanation: " If a small (pila)

Background imageInflated Collection: Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Red-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Red-Pied Pouter Cock pigeon, (Pigmy Pouter), standing with a view of tree tops. One other of its kind can be seen flying in the background

Background imageInflated Collection: An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) on a reef drop off; Fiji

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) on a reef drop off; Fiji

Background imageInflated Collection: Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia

Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the face of a blackspotted puffer or dog-faced puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Background imageInflated Collection: Hawaii, Front View Of Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Black Background

Hawaii, Front View Of Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Black Background

Background imageInflated Collection: Hawaii, Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Mouth Open, Black Background

Hawaii, Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Mouth Open, Black Background

Background imageInflated Collection: Hawaii, Spotted Pufferfish Expanded Float, Blue Ocean Sunburst Arothron Meleagris D1873

Hawaii, Spotted Pufferfish Expanded Float, Blue Ocean Sunburst Arothron Meleagris D1873

Background imageInflated Collection: USA, Spotted Pufferfish (Arothron Meleagris) Expanded Floating In Blue Ocean; Hawaii Islands

USA, Spotted Pufferfish (Arothron Meleagris) Expanded Floating In Blue Ocean; Hawaii Islands

Background imageInflated Collection: Glowing Inflated Santa Claus Christmas Decoration With Christmas Lights On A Snow Covered

Glowing Inflated Santa Claus Christmas Decoration With Christmas Lights On A Snow Covered Evergreen Tree; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Background imageInflated Collection: Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA

Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. A water-level view of the Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America" floating in the sea following splashdown

Background imageInflated Collection: Black-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Black-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of two Black-Pied Pouter, (Pigmy Pouter) pigeons, with two white feathered Brunner Pouters featured in the background. The illustration shows their unsual features as a fancy breed

Background imageInflated Collection: Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon

Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Yellow-Pied Pouter Cock, (Pigmy Pouter), with a Red-Pied Pouter featured in the background inside their coop

Background imageInflated Collection: Blue Pouter Cock Pigeon

Blue Pouter Cock Pigeon
A portrait of a Blue Pouter Cock standing on a loft rooftop with three other pouters featured in the background. The Pouter pigeon is characterised by a its very large, inflatable crop

Background imageInflated Collection: Paris to Bordeaux Race 1895

Paris to Bordeaux Race 1895
The first car driving on Michelin tyres to win the Paris to Bordeax race in 1895. Ceramic tile picture ftom the Michelin Building in Fulham Road, London Date: 1905

Background imageInflated Collection: Illustration of Honeypot ants (Camponotus inflatus) with nectar stored in their abdomens

Illustration of Honeypot ants (Camponotus inflatus) with nectar stored in their abdomens

Background imageInflated Collection: Illustration of a Swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) showing normal body shape

Illustration of a Swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) showing normal body shape and with inflated stomach, to enlarge its size for protection

Background imageInflated Collection: The balloon mania which swept across Europe

The balloon mania which swept across Europe
A pair of late 18th century French lithographs which reflect the balloon mania which swept across Europe at the time of the first balloon ascents

Background imageInflated Collection: Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - Odditorium

Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Anato Hayes - Odditorium
Ripleys Believe-it-or-not - Human Automobile Tyre - Wilber H. Roden ( Edema ) is inflated with an ordinary air pump to three times his normal size! Odditorium at The New York Worlds Fair of 1940

Background imageInflated Collection: Picture No. 10848525

Picture No. 10848525
Great Frigatebird - displaying (Fregata minor ridgwayi) Date:

Background imageInflated Collection: Edible Frog - calling - Switzerland

Edible Frog - calling - Switzerland
MAR-1347 Edible Frog - calling Switzerland Rana esculenta Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageInflated Collection: German observation balloon near Soissons, WW1

German observation balloon near Soissons, WW1
A German observation balloon about to ascend, near Soissons, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageInflated Collection: ©EyeUbiquitous_20092713

©EyeUbiquitous_20092713
SWITZERLAND, Canton de Vaud, Chateau d Oex, Hot Air Balloons taking off and framed by sections of other balloons

Background imageInflated Collection: ©EyeUbiquitous_20092707

©EyeUbiquitous_20092707
SWITZERLAND, Canton de Vaud, Chateau d Oex Hot Air Balloons in flight with mountain backdrop and typical house

Background imageInflated Collection: Magnificent Frigatebird Male/female courtship display

Magnificent Frigatebird Male/female courtship display
CAN-747 MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD - x two, - Male / Female Courtship display Fregata magnificens Distribution includes Trinidad & Tobago & Galapagos John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for

Background imageInflated Collection: Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition

Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat

Background imageInflated Collection: Hot Air Balloon being inflated for take-off

Hot Air Balloon being inflated for take-off, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey Hot Air Balloon being inflated for take-off near Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Background imageInflated Collection: Making adjustments to the net of a balloon before attaching the basket, c1935 (c1937)

Making adjustments to the net of a balloon before attaching the basket, c1935 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

Background imageInflated Collection: The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956)

The first pneumatic tyre, 1845 (1956). Robert William Thomson (1822-1873) a Scottish inventor, first patented the pneumatic tyre in 1845

Background imageInflated Collection: Inflated bullock skins used as ferry boats on the Sutlej River, Punjab, India, c1900s

Inflated bullock skins used as ferry boats on the Sutlej River, Punjab, India, c1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Background imageInflated Collection: Crossing the Tigris river on inflated goat skins, 1918

Crossing the Tigris river on inflated goat skins, 1918

Background imageInflated Collection: Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels by elephant to Jammu in Kashmir, northern India

Background imageInflated Collection: Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene

Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Travel by train was a risky business in the 1870s and collisions were not uncommon

Background imageInflated Collection: The Cutting Short of a Long Story by H M Bateman

The Cutting Short of a Long Story by H M Bateman, this illustration shows a man blowing up the tire on his bicycle. An old man possibly a vicar comes along and starts to tell a story

Background imageInflated Collection: History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis. W

History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis. W
History of medicine. Modern Age. Belly infaldo. Cirrhosis.Woodcut. Hortus Sanitatis. 14th century. Colored

Background imageInflated Collection: Barrage Balloons 1939

Barrage Balloons 1939
Barrage balloons being inflated from gas stored in bottles. Trailers attached to the motor unit are connected to the inflating hose. Date: November 1939

Background imageInflated Collection: Humorous Dutch card - pumping up a car tyre

Humorous Dutch card - pumping up a car tyre. Sent as a Mother and Fathers day card from the sender to his/her parents! Date: circa 1910




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"Inflated: From Pufferfish to Exercise Balls, a World of Expansion" This black bloched porcupine fish knows how to make an entrance - puffed up and ready to impress. ©EyeUbiquitous_20092712 Finding balance has never been more fun. A woman sits confidently on an exercise ball, defying gravity. A Texans eye view of the USA reveals a vast and diverse nation, filled with inflated dreams and endless possibilities. Witness the fascinating interaction between different species as the sharp-nosed reed frog calls out to the Ethiopian banana frog in Ethiopia's vibrant wilderness. Strengthening core muscles has never been so enjoyable. Watch as a woman effortlessly uses an exercise ball for her workout routine. Take a seat on this versatile exercise ball - it's not just for workouts but also perfect for improving posture and stability. In Provence, France, a green frog showcases its vocal prowess with inflated vocal sacs while enjoying life in a garden pond. Travel back in time to 1815 when the Corn Laws were introduced, protecting British farmers from foreign competition through this intriguing lithograph from the 19th century. Step into ancient Rome where players engage in Pila, using an inflated ball known as follis - proving that sports have always brought people together. Behold the majestic red-pied pouter cock pigeon with its chest proudly inflated – truly a sight to behold. Medical advancements save lives every day – here we see a vessel occluded with plaque being treated with stent placement and balloon inflation. From nature's unique creatures like pufferfishes and frogs displaying their inflatable abilities to humans finding joy in exercising on balls or exploring history through images objects throughout time, "inflated" takes us on an extraordinary journey across continents and eras alike.