Lying On Side Collection (#7)

Female, spotted pig lying down on soil, close-up, side view

Abyssinian cat lying on side, looking at camera

Chocolate Tabby Point Tortie Balinese cat with ivory body and complete mask, lying down

Brown Tabby and White cat with M -shaped tabby marking on head and white paws, lying down

Cream Classic Tabby Turkish Angora cat with tufted ears and long plumed tail, lying down

Cream Point longhaired cat with small ears and round, well tufted paws, lying down

Chocolate Spotted Oriental shorthaired cat with wedge-shaped head, long neck and chocolate rings on tail, lying down

Seal and White Point Snowshoe cat with high cheekbones and blue eyes, lying down

Red and White Persian longhaired cat with definition between rich red and pure white markings, lying down

Tabby kitten lying on the side with ball between its forepaws

Pembroke Welsh Corgi rolling over on the floor

Tibetan Terrier or Tsang Apso, lying down

Bulldog lying on side, looking at camera

Tiger (Panthera tigris) rare white cub lying on side

Siberian husky dog, lying down

White Cat (Felis silvestris catus) lying on its side being groomed with brush

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Sunday Fish Market at Vieux Port, Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d Azur, France, Europe

Colourful Yacht Moored on St James Beach, Barbados, Caribbean

Man Lying on His Sailing Boat at St James Beach, Barbados, Caribbean

Colourful reclining Buddha statue at Isurumuniya Vihara, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist prayer flags and reclining Buddha in Nirvana at Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddha statues, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Reclining Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, Chaukhtatgyi Paya, Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Golden reclining Buddha at Temple of the Tooth (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Reclining Buddha and murals in carved out cave, Hpo Win Daung (Buddha cave-niche complex), near Monywa, Monywa Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Colourful Buddha statue at Isurumuniya Vihara, Anuradhapura, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Maharaja Viharaya Cave (Temple of the King), Golden Temple, Cave Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Asia

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) lying on an ice shelf, Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Waterside cafe and cat, Perast, Bay of Kotor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Montenegro, Europe

Reclining Buddha and other statues, Karon Beach, Buddhist Temple, Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statues, Karon Beach, Buddhist Temple, Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Polar bear nursing cub (Ursus maritimus), Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and cubs, Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Reclining Buddha, Manuha Paya, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Reclining Buddha, Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Close-up of lions paw, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, looking to camera with mouth open, Lincolnshire, UK (RR)
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Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, yawning on beach (humour), Lincolnshire, UK (RR)
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"Lying on Side: A Study in Serenity and Grace" In the realm of art, the languid pose of an Odalisque from 1920 captivates with its allure. The oil on canvas masterpiece showcases a woman reclining on her side, exuding both sensuality and tranquility. Moving to Rome's Basilica of St. Caecilia, we encounter a statue by Carlo Maderno depicting the saint lying peacefully on her side. The artist's skill brings forth a sense of devotion and reverence through this exquisite work from 1910. Nature too offers moments of repose as captured in photographs. Picture a lazy cat basking under the warm Greek sun against traditional white houses in Kastro Village, Sifnos. Its relaxed posture mirrors that of ancient terracotta statuettes like the Sleeping Lady from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, showcasing how humans have long sought solace while lying on their sides. Venturing into wildlife territory reveals astonishing scenes. Imagine encountering a majestic Royal Bengal Tiger at Ranthambhor National Park in India, lounging gracefully on its side amidst cenotaphs - an image that epitomizes regal elegance merged with natural beauty. The animal kingdom also presents endearing moments when creatures find comfort while resting sideways. An otter female meticulously grooms herself amidst seaweed off Mull's coast in Scotland, while grey seal pups yawn or adorably cover their eyes with flippers at Donna Nook in Lincolnshire during November's chilly days. Further north, Svalbard unveils another marvel as a ringed seal hauls out onto rocky terrain before settling down sideways to rest undisturbed amid Norway's breathtaking landscapes. Traveling across continents takes us to Praslin Island where Seychelles' local fish market buzzes with activity against an idyllic backdrop. Amidst vibrant colors and bustling crowds lies yet another example of life paused, as fishermen take a moment to rest on their sides.