Mainland Collection (#20)

Street scene, South American mainland, WW1
Street scene on the South American mainland around the time of the Battle of the Falkland Islands, First World War. Date: circa December 1914

Stockholm, Sweden - Skansbron Bridge
Skansbron Bascule Bridge (" The Fortlet Bridge" ) over the Hammarbykanalen canal connecting the major Sodermalm Island to the southern mainland district (Sodra Hammarbyhamnen)

View of moorland habitat, Cottascarth and Rendal Moss RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Bird hide on moorland habitat, Cottascarth and Rendal Moss RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Storage tanks at coastal oil and liquefied gas terminal, Sullom Voe Oil Terminal, Sullom Voe, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) fronds with receptacles, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Abandoned farm building covered with lichen, Rerwick Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View of sea cliffs with Kitchener memorial tower on clifftop, Marwick Head RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Rockpool on rocky shore at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View of coastal harbour and town, Lerwick Harbour, from Bressay Sound, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata) and Toothed Wrack (Fucus serratus) fronds, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View of pebbles on rocky beach, with island of Shapinsay in distance, Rerwick Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Road on causeway linking islands, originally built to close entrance and protect Scapa Flow, Churchill Barrier, between Burray and Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Seaweed in tidepool on rocky shore, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) fronds, exposed on rocky shore at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View from bird hide over marshland habitat, The Loons RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View of sea cliffs with water flowing through sea arch, Yesnaby, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Ruins of ancient Norse settlement, Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

View of sea cliffs and offshore stack, Yesnaby Castle, Yesnaby, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with cotton-grass, Eshaness, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland

Peat cuttings, islander cutting seam through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Peat cuttings, seam cut through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Shetland Pony, mare and foal, grazing amongst Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) flowers, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus kelinschmidti) adult, with food in beak near nestsite, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, may

Domestic Sheep, lamb, running in pasture, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) adult, calling, standing on post, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Tokyo, satellite image
Tokyo Bay, satellite image. North is at top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, bare ground is yellow and urbanised areas are pink and grey

Tsing-Tao 1914
British and Japanese soldiers mingle on the beach in the Tsing-Tao area, following the joint operation to land forces with the aim of capturing the German base on the Chinese mainland

The Britannia bridge
Three views of the Britannia bridge, which was built across the Menai strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was begun in 1846 and completed in March 1850

Trogir (Trau), Croatia
Trogir (Trau) is a historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. The historic city is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland

Bangor - looking down the Menai Straits, past the Menai Suspension Bridge, or Pont Grog y Borth, designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826

Tangiers, Morocco - Royal Moorish Bazaar
The Royal Moorish Bazaar at Tangiers, Morocco, looking out across the Straits of Gibraltar toward Mainland Europe and Spain, visible on the horizon

Horse & Cart on Sands
A horse and cart (and a car in the far distance) drive over the sands at Holy Island (Lindisfarne) at low tide, a three mile ride from the mainland, possible twice daily

Sketching the Lion Gate
The artist for The Illustrated London News talks to local shepherds as he sketches the Lion gate at Mycenae, the earliest relief sculpture on the Greek mainland

Maes-How (Scotland)
Maes-how tomb near the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar on the Orkney Mainland. The stucture dates to c.3000 BC. Nordic raiders

Landing on Mainland
Volunteers for Garibaldis army land on the Calabrian coast at the villa San Giovanni

Garibaldi Leaves Marsala
Garibaldis thousand embark at Quarto, Sicily, to invade the mainland

Invasion Fleet
Garibaldis invasion fleet on the beach at Messina, Sicily, ready to invade the Italian mainland at Calabria

Embarking for Italy
Following on the invasion by Garibaldis thousand. Missoris expedition embarks from the Faro Point, Messina, to invade the Italian mainland at Calabria

Garibaldi Invasion Fleet
The invasion fleet carries Garibaldis thousand from Quarto, Sicily, to invade the Italian mainland

French Take Dieppe
The French take the bastille built by the English before the port of Dieppe - one step in the expulsion of the English from mainland Europe

Giants Causeway C1840
Looking towards the mainland : a local explains the formation of the Giants Causeway to a group of visitors

Sea Pink growing in a cleft of a rock covered with lichen Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK
SAS-415 Sea Pink Thrift - growing in a cleft of a rock covered with lichen Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK Armeria maritima Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Modern skyscrapers and mainland Chinas highest building, the International Finance Center in Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, Asia

Sea ice with penguins and mainland in background Antarctic Sound. Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Sunlight on the sandy beaches of Sorsandfjorden on Soroya Island, mainland Norway
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Rabbit sitting in front of burrow cleaning it's fur Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve, South Mainland, Shetland Isles
SAS-442 Rabbit - sitting in front of burrow cleaning it's fur Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve, South Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Sumburgh Head and Sumburgh Head lighthouse, which is the most southerly point of Shetland
SAS-589 Sumburgh Head - and Sumburgh Head lighthouse, which is the most southerly point of Shetland, in first morning light South Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland

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"Exploring the Wonders of Mainland: From Cornwall to Greece and Beyond" A breathtaking view of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, where mainland meets the sea. Skewbald Shetland Pony funny foals frolicking on a picturesque pasture in Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland. The iconic Burgh Island Hotel Tractor at Bigbury-on-Sea, offering a unique way to reach this stunning mainland retreat. Thurso Church standing tall amidst the rugged beauty of Scotland's mainland, a testament to centuries of faith. Discovering the charming town of Stromness in Orkney, Scotland - a hidden gem on the northernmost reaches UK. Kirkwall harbour bustling with activity as boats come and go from this vibrant hub on Orkney's main island. Glimpses into Troon's rich history through an aerial view captured in c1930 - showcasing its transformation from fishing village to popular seaside resort on Scotland's mainland. Gytheio beckons visitors with its idyllic coastal charm on the Mani Peninsula in Southern Europe's Peloponnese region, Greece's captivating mainland destination. Stepping back thousands of years at Ring of Brodgar stone circle dating between 2500 and 2000 BC - an ancient wonder nestled within Orkney Islands' main island landscape. St Magnus Cathedral towering over Kirkwall, Mainland - an architectural masterpiece that stands as a symbol of spiritual devotion for generations past and present. Coastal view captures Funchal’s allure in Madeira as a seaplane gracefully takes off – showcasing why it is considered one of Portugal’s most enchanting mainland destinations. Wales' Menai Strait connects Anglesey Island with North Wales’ mainland – serving as both a natural marvel and vital transportation link that unites the region.