Man Made Collection (#20)

Man made coloured fibres

Genetic switch, conceptual artwork
Genetic switch, conceptual computer artwork

Liposomes, SEM

MOSE flood barrier construction, Venice. The MOSE project is intended to protect the city of Venice, Italy, from extreme floods

Saccharin crystals, light micrograph
Saccharin crystals, polarised light micrograph. Saccharin is the familiar name for the artificial sweetener 2, 3-Dihydro-3- oxobenzisosulphonazole or o-Sulphobenzimide

Slate mine waste mountain and houses
A mountain of waste from slate mining looms behind houses and a chapel at Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales

Man-made pollution, conceptual artwork
Man-made pollution, conceptual computer artwork

Antimatter containment. Photomontage showing how a future containment system for antimatter might work. Powerful magnetic fields contain the short-lived antimatter (centre)

Polycotton fabric, SEM
Polycotton fabric, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This material is made from polyester and cotton fibres woven together

Griesse lake and dam, Switzerland

Artificial virus, artwork
Artificial virus, computer artwork. Artificial viruses could be used to deliver genes and other cellular materials to human cells to treat a variety of diseases

Artificial blood cells, artwork
Artificial blood cells, conceptual computer artwork. Synthetic blood cells, or respirocytes, seen travelling along a blood vessel

Artificial crystals research, 1976
Artificial crystals researcher holding a sample of fianit, a type of artificial crystal, in the laboratory where it was first successfully produced

Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria
Mycoplasma genitalium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). M. genitalium has the smallest genome (total genetic material) of all living organisms

Gadi Sagar Tank, India
Gadi Sagar Tank, showing two pavilions. This manmade reservoir was built in 1367 and was once Jaisalmers sole water supply. Photographed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) molecule
Vitamin B12. Molecular model of the form of vitamin B12 known as cyanocobalamin. This variant is not found naturally, only made synthetically and added to manufactured vitamin supplements

France, Corsica. Shop in Calvi offering products of Corsica

France, Corsica. Tables of cafe set up in narrow street in preparation for the evenings diners. Ajaccio

California Condor - sitting on Navajo Bridge across Marble Canyon - (Colorado River)
TOM-1727 California Condor - sitting on Navajo Bridge across Marble Canyon - (Colorado River Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona - USA Gymnogyps californianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that)

Pyramid Lake
Located in northwest Nevada, this remote lake is today a popular tourist destination. The pyramid is a natural rock formation, despite its seemingly man-made appearance. Date: 1862

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Man-Made Wonders: A Journey through Time and Ingenuity" Step back in time to Class 55 DELTIC, as we delve into a captivating world of man-made creations. On this remarkable day, 5 November 1981, York's North Eastern Railway showcases its engineering prowess. Traveling further back, let us transport you to Liverpool Street station in the Great Eastern Railway era on 1 June 1920. Witness the bustling hub that connected countless souls with their destinations. Venturing beyond cityscapes, discover a hidden gem nestled at the edge of a reservoir created between 1797-1798. This water source was ingeniously designed to supply West Midlands' canal system—a testament to human innovation. Fast forward to London Victoria station during the enchanting 1930s under Southern Railway's reign. Feel the vibrant energy pulsating through this architectural marvel that seamlessly blends functionality and beauty. Embark on an extraordinary journey to London Paddington station—birthed by Great Western Railway in 1840. Marvel at its timeless elegance as it stands tall amidst changing times—an enduring symbol of progress. York station beckons once more, this time capturing August 1906 when North Eastern Railway left an indelible mark on transportation history. Witness how human hands shaped railway systems that revolutionized travel forever. Cross Holgate Bridge in York and be transported straight into London and North Eastern Railway's realm from the year 1937. Immerse yourself in an era where steel met artistry—a bridge connecting dreams with reality. Kings Cross station awaits your arrival—the iconic landmark etched into London's landscape by both Great Northern Railway and British Railways around c1949-1950. Experience firsthand how architecture can become poetry in motion. Finally, set your sights on Palm Islands construction—an awe-inspiring feat accomplished amidst Dubai's shimmering waters. Witness nature bending to human will, as these man-made islands redefine the boundaries of possibility.