Junk Collection (#8)

Old truck at the Wall Street Stamp Mill, Joshua Tree National Park, California USA

DEC PDP-1 computer, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA, with take-away food and drink. Developed by DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) in 1960, this 18-bit computer cost $120, 000

Two boys playing in old washing machine
Two young lads fooling about with (and inside!) an old washing machine. Perhaps they were harbouring dreams of a career in plumbing at this stage?!

Naval Sea Battle Pirate Junks Junk Imperial Chinese
A sea battle between the Imperial Chinese navy and pirate junks during the 19th century

Historical image in black and white of Chinese people working along a river with Junk boats and bridge, circa 1900; China

Archival color postcard of junks in harbor waiting for coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910
Archival color postcard of junks in harbor for safety against coming typhoon, Hong Kong, China, c 1910. (Photo by Allan Seiden, Legacy Archive/Getty Images)

First Korean Junk Bringing Despatches onboard
The First Korean Junk Bringing Despatches onboard the U.S.S. Colorado, Immediately on Her Casting Anchor; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Korea; May 30, 1871; Albumen silver print

The Hon. East India Companys Steamer Nemesis And The Boats Of The Sulpher, Calliope, Larne And Starling Destroying The Chinese War Junks In Ansons Bay. January 7, 1841

Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui K, A Red Sailed Chinese Junk Boat Passes In Front Of Hong Kong Island

Hawaii, Oahu, Punaluu, Hula Doll On The Grass Beneath Palm Trees

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Chinese Junk, 2nd month, 1862. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
Chinese Junk, 2nd month, 1862

The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou, China, c1840. Artist: J Sands
The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou, China, c1840

College Comforts
1824: A Oxford College freshman taking possession of his rooms. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank for The English Spy, 1824 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Old man with prams and junk, Balham, SW London
An old man with a line of prams containing junk on a street in Balham, SW London. He is outside a rag and bone merchants premises where he hopes to get money in exchange for the junk

HMS Seamew, British river gunboat, seen here in Hong Kong harbour. Date: circa 1920s

A Traditional Chinese Junk Sailing In Victoria Harbour With View of Hong Kong Island Skyline At Night, Hong Kong, China

Cheeseburger in a bun, front view

Artists concept of a science fiction alien landscape
Its been said that Sci-Fi films and other forms of entertainment that deal with aliens are actually ways in which the governments are preparing mankind for contact with aliens, good or bad

Dragon on a junk, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Depression Era shack
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Depression Era shack with chairs and junk outside. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Port / Harbour at Shimonoseki, Japan
Port at Shimonoseki, Japan - a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is at the southwestern tip of Honshu, facing the Tsushima Strait and also Kitakyushu across the Kanmon Straits

View of Hong Kong Harbour, by John Willes Johnson
View of Hong Kong Harbour, by Captain John Samuel Willes (or Willis) Johnson (1793-1863). Date: circa 1845

Electromagnetic crane lifting scrap steel for recycling at the Pacific Steel and Recycling center in Elmore County, Idaho

Moods of Mount Fuji - 1
A stylised view of Mount Fuji in Japan, in the style of the famed Japanese woodcut printmakers of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Singapore Junk at Sea
A Singapore junk at sea

Hong Kong Island skyline and junk boat, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Citroen 2CV, 1956, Rust
Citroen 2CV 1956 Rust

One of the last remaining Chinese sailing junks on Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia, viewed from Kowloon
One of the last remaining Chinese sailing junks on Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China

A Junk Gliding Across Suminoye Bay, c18th century, (1925). Artist: Hokusai
A Junk Gliding Across Suminoye Bay, (From a Poem by Toshiyuki). After a colour woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

A junk, 1912

The Upper Yangtse-Kiang, China, 1895. Artist: Weber
The Upper Yangtse-Kiang, China, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Hong Kong, view from Kowlun, c1890. Hong Kong seen from Kowloon, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Chinese boats in the Canton river, 19th century. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

Chinese junk, 1922. Artist: BT Prideaux
Chinese junk, 1922. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II, British Empire to Dahomey, edited by J A Hammerton, (Educational Book Co)

Victoria Town, Hong Kong Island, 1847. Victoria City, one of the first urban settlements after Hong Kong became a British colony in 1842, was often said to be the capital of Hong Kong

Camoens grotto, Macao, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
Camoens grotto, Macao, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

View of Si-Ngan-Fou, China, 19th century. Artist: Weber
View of Si-Ngan-Fou, China, 19th century. Possibly a depiction of the imperial city of Chang an, now known as Xi an, capital of Shaanxi province

Chinese boat in a harbour, 20th century

Chinese Junk, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
Chinese Junk, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

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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.