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Lying On Front Collection (#9)

From the serene shores of Fair Isle to the wild landscapes of Kruger National Park, lying on front takes many forms across the globe

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Young male lion (Panthera leo) and two lionesses, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Young male lion (Panthera leo) and two lionesses, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Two young male lions (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Two young male lions (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Bull elk (Cervus canadensis), along the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Bull elk (Cervus canadensis), along the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Young male lion (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Young male lion (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Last rays of evening sun striking a group of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), Wrangel Island

Last rays of evening sun striking a group of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russia, Eurasia

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Group of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) resting on the ice, Cape Waring, Wrangel Island

Group of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) resting on the ice, Cape Waring, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russia, Eurasia

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Digital illustration of man lying on front with hands behind head taking cover in rocks

Digital illustration of man lying on front with hands behind head taking cover in rocks from advancing tornado

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Digital illustration of man escaping from avalanche

Digital illustration of man escaping from avalanche

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Dunker (Norwegian Hound), lying down

Dunker (Norwegian Hound), lying down

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Treasure of Tutankhamen, alabaster sphinx, from the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamun

Treasure of Tutankhamen, alabaster sphinx, from the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamun
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Alabaster sphinx. From the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamun (1347-1338 b.C.)

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Egypt, entrance to Caves of Beni Hassan, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts

Egypt, entrance to Caves of Beni Hassan, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. Entrance to the Caves of Beni Hassan. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Brown and white spotted dog and black cat, side by side

Brown and white spotted dog and black cat, side by side

Background imageLying On Front Collection: German shepherd puppy eating from dog bowl

German shepherd puppy eating from dog bowl

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Ginger tabby cat

Ginger tabby cat

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Haldenstovare (Halden Hound) sprawled, side view

Haldenstovare (Halden Hound) sprawled, side view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: British Blue Shorthair Cat being brushed, close-up

British Blue Shorthair Cat being brushed, close-up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Wire Fox Terrier lying down, looking at camera

Wire Fox Terrier lying down, looking at camera

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Labradoodle puppy wearing blue dog collar lying down on rug on the floor, close-up

Labradoodle puppy wearing blue dog collar lying down on rug on the floor, close-up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Three dogs resting side by side and panting

Three dogs resting side by side and panting

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Aylesbury duckling next to cracked egg shell

Aylesbury duckling next to cracked egg shell

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Cane Corso puppy lying down

Cane Corso puppy lying down

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Baby Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) on pillow

Baby Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) on pillow

Background imageLying On Front Collection: 2-day-old starling (Sturnus vulgaris) lying on front, sleeping, side view

2-day-old starling (Sturnus vulgaris) lying on front, sleeping, side view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Crowned plover (Vanellus coronatus) hatched from egg

Crowned plover (Vanellus coronatus) hatched from egg

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Marble statue of Hermaphrodite sleeping, Roman copy of Hellenistic original

Marble statue of Hermaphrodite sleeping, Roman copy of Hellenistic original
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble statue of Hermaphrodite sleeping. Roman copy of a Hellenistic original

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes once bordering The Serapeum in Saqqara

Ancient Egyptian Sphinxes once bordering The Serapeum in Saqqara
France - Ile-de-France - Paris. Louvre Museum. Egyptian antiquities rooms. Sphinxes once bordering the Serapeum in Saqqara

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Red panda Ailurus fulgens resting on branch, illustration

Red panda Ailurus fulgens resting on branch, illustration
Red panda (Ailurus fulgens), resting on a tree, illustration

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus with cubs, illustration

Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus with cubs, illustration
Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) with cubs, illustration

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus climbing tree, illustration

Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus climbing tree, illustration
Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) climbing a tree, illustration

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Detail of relief depicting tribute to King Ummanigash, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq

Detail of relief depicting tribute to King Ummanigash, from ancient Nineveh, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Relief depicting tribute to King Ummanigash. From Nineveh, Iraq. Detail

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus), lying on wooden fence, close-up

Squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus), lying on wooden fence, close-up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: France, Paris, The Dream, painting

France, Paris, The Dream, painting
Henri Matisse (1869-1954), The Dream, 1935

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Two cats lying down, third cat sitting up behind them

Two cats lying down, third cat sitting up behind them

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Blue-eyed longhair cat, lying down, front view

Blue-eyed longhair cat, lying down, front view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Black Labrador lying in grass, sticking out tongue, front view

Black Labrador lying in grass, sticking out tongue, front view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Black Labrador lying in grass, sticking out tongue, close-up

Black Labrador lying in grass, sticking out tongue, close-up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: A Yellow Labrador lying down on a patio, looking up

A Yellow Labrador lying down on a patio, looking up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Mixed-breed puppy biting on chew toy, close-up, front view

Mixed-breed puppy biting on chew toy, close-up, front view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Border Terrier chewing on a raw bone, front view

Border Terrier chewing on a raw bone, front view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Boxer dog lying on kitchen floor holding leash in its mouth, close-up

Boxer dog lying on kitchen floor holding leash in its mouth, close-up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Spotted pig lying on soil and straw outside corrugated iron shelter, looking up

Spotted pig lying on soil and straw outside corrugated iron shelter, looking up

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Chocolate Torite Oriental shorthaired cat with chocolate and red coloration, lying down, side view

Chocolate Torite Oriental shorthaired cat with chocolate and red coloration, lying down, side view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Lilac Shaded Burmilla cat with green eyes and muscular, lean body, lying down, side view

Lilac Shaded Burmilla cat with green eyes and muscular, lean body, lying down, side view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Foreign Cinnamon cat with vivid green eyes and long tapering tail, lying down, side view

Foreign Cinnamon cat with vivid green eyes and long tapering tail, lying down, side view

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Silver Black Spotted Oriental shorthaired cat with a vivid contrast between coat and markings

Silver Black Spotted Oriental shorthaired cat with a vivid contrast between coat and markings, lying down

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Seal Point cat with blue eyes and creamy white body contrasting with deep seal brown points

Seal Point cat with blue eyes and creamy white body contrasting with deep seal brown points, lying down

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Tortie and White Van Persian longhaired cat with colour markings on head and ears, lying down

Tortie and White Van Persian longhaired cat with colour markings on head and ears, lying down, looking into the camera

Background imageLying On Front Collection: Old Black Labrador lying on front panting

Old Black Labrador lying on front panting




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From the serene shores of Fair Isle to the wild landscapes of Kruger National Park, lying on front takes many forms across the globe. In Scotland's Shetland Islands, a domestic sheep finds solace in the lush meadows as it rests peacefully on its belly. Meanwhile, a young woman dares to trust her senses as she balances blindfolded on a diving board, embracing both fear and excitement. In Africa, nature's raw passion unfolds as an African wild dog and a lion pair engage in their primal mating rituals. The untamed beauty continues in Ngorongoro Crater with a mare and colt grazing side by side, showcasing the tender bond between a mother zebra and her offspring. Traveling further south to Ein Bokek beach reveals another form of relaxation - bathers enjoying the turquoise sea while others bask ashore under the warm sun. On Espanola Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, iguanas take respite from their volcanic surroundings by stretching out lazily on rocky terrain. The icy realms also witness creatures finding comfort lying on front; an adult leopard seal hauls itself onto ice in Brabant Island while penguins embrace intimacy during mating season amidst Antarctica's frozen landscape. But lying on front isn't limited to wildlife alone; families find joy in simple moments like parents cuddling with their daughter while watching TV or young couples sharing laughter and drinks on sandy beaches. Even renowned artists like Renoir capture this timeless act through his masterpiece 'The Boating Party, ' where friends recline leisurely aboard a boat. Whether it be for survival or pleasure, humans and animals alike find solace when they lie down facing forward, and is an instinctive position that transcends continents and species – reminding us all of our shared need for restful moments amidst life's constant motion.