Junk Collection (#3)

Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Shanghae, from an original sketch, 1854. British ships at Shanghai in China. Its fine climate, fertile soil, commanding position, rising wealth and commerce

A Chinese Junk. - Canton River, 1835. Creator: Samuel Prout
A Chinese Junk. - Canton River, 1835. From "Views in India, China and on the Shores of the Red Sea, Vol. II". [Fisher, Son & Co. London, 1835]

Skyline of Hong Kong Island and junk boat at dusk, Hong Kong

Traditional old junk boat in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Junk in the Phnag Nga Bay, Thailand

View of Hong Kong Island skyline across Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China

Chinese junks off the coast near the city of Sakhalyan opposite Blagoveshchensk. 1909. Amur Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Figures by pink Cadillac, Aladdin's Cave Junk shop and reclamation yard, Lewisham way, London

feeling tired
Piet Flour

The roads at Chefoo seen from the hills, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The roads at Chefoo seen from the hills, China, 1898. Steamships and junks on the Yellow Sea off the coast of what is now Yantai. Die Rhede von Chi-Fu vom Hugel gesehen, 1898

A man sits in his shed - Kirkcudbright, SW Scotland
A man sits in his shed at the bottom of his garden in Kirkcudbright, SW Scotland. He sits in an old armchair and is surrounded by junk. The atmosphere is smokey from a wood burning stove Date: 2012

Irish old lady, Co Clare, Ireland
A little Irish lady wearing a flowered apron stands in her garden in front of a derelict lorry and a flowering hydrangea. County Clare, Ireland Date: 1990

The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Pine-Tree Junk at Kinkakuji, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

USA, Great Plains, Montana, Big Sandy, abandoned farm

USA, West Texas, Terlingua Ghost Town, (dm)

Waste metal DP086002
EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. Detail of a pile of waste metal and vehicle parts in the scrap yard

Waste metal DP086001
EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. General view of the scrap yard, with a material handling machine at work on top of a pile of waste metal and scrapped vehicles

Hong Kong Island at Dusk with a Red Sailed Junk in the foreground, Hong Kong, China

Sweden, Smaland, Ryd, Kyrko Mosse Car Cemetery, former junkyard now pubic park, junked cars

Junk boat on Halong Bay, Vietnam

Vietnam, Halong Bay and Tourist Junk Boat

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour, Junk Boat Sail and City Skyline in Background

Vietnam, Halong Bay

Vietnam, Halong Bay

USA, California, Southern California, Cambria, Nit Wit Ridge, house built of junk by A.H. Beal, also known as the Poor Mans Hearst Castle

Goldfields Ghost Town, Nevada, USA

USA, America, Montana, Rusty cars at Kirkville Ghost Town near Philipsburg

USA, Hawaii, Kauai, tourists watching sunrise

USA, California, Eastern Sierra, Bodie, State Historic Park, ghost town

USA, Arizona, Oatman, Route 66, old car rusting away by the side of the road

USA, California, Eastern Sierra, Mono County, Bodie State Historic Park

Junk boat passing International Commerce Centre (ICC), West Kowloon, Hong Kong

Aqua Luna traditional Junk ship sailing in Victoria Harbor, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

International Commerce Centre (ICC) and junk boat, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Vietnam, Halong Bay and Tourist Junk Boat

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon Skyline & International Commerce Centre Building (ICC)

Junk boat in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Small talk
Marko Laca

Sailing junk China in the 1920s

Chinese junk

Secondhand furniture dealer, Victorian period

Eviction of squatters, Harrow Road, London, 17 June 1974 -- a policeman stands guard outside the property, from where all the squatters belongings have been put out on the pavement. Date: 1974

El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas)
IND86487 El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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"Discovering the Beauty in Junk: From Cheeseburgers to Chinese Junks" Indulge in a mouthwatering feast of cheeseburger and chips, while your taste buds dance with delight over the colorful explosion of Smarties. But beyond these delectable treats lies a world where junk takes on an entirely different meaning. In the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, China, Asia, immerse yourself in the captivating painting that is its skyline. Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of Hong Kong Island as it proudly stands against the backdrop of endless possibilities. And just off its shores, witness the grace and elegance of a Chinese junk sailing through Victoria Harbour. Venture further into Vietnam's Halong Bay, where nature's masterpiece unfolds before your eyes. The serene waters embrace towering limestone karsts, creating an ethereal landscape that seems straight out of a dream. Here too, you may stumble upon Vietnamese junks gliding gracefully across this enchanting bay. But not all forms are found at sea or within picturesque landscapes; sometimes they hide amidst piles of scrap metal waiting to be discovered by two young men with curious minds and skilled hands. In their search for hidden treasures within discarded objects lie stories untold and potential rebirths awaiting. Travel back in time to Ejiri at Tokaido through a woodblock print from c. 1830 by Hiroshige Utagawa. Standing on Tago Bay's shore transports you to an era when simplicity reigned supreme – reminding us that even amidst chaos and modernity, beauty can still be found in simplicity. And let us not forget those guilty pleasures we often crave - chicken nuggets paired perfectly with golden French fries - culinary delights that have become synonymous with comfort food around the globe. So next time you encounter "junk, " remember there is more than meets the eye. Whether it's savoring delicious snacks or exploring breathtaking landscapes adorned by traditional Chinese junks, the world is filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.