Mottled Collection (#3)

Offshore oil rigs, Sea of Norway

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France 2
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

Burnished metal in close-up - Marseilles, France 3
Marseilles, France - 22 May 2017 Appropriately, this eerie close-up pattern on a burnished metal slab, was spotted by the waterfront Corniche in the Old Port of Marseilles, France

Five frogs with pipes and walking sticks on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Gothic Art. Spain. 15th century. Jesus walked to Calvary (1483-1487). Altarpiece of the Holy Cross of Blesa. Oil painting on wood by Martin Bernat (1454-1497) and Miguel Ximenez (1462-1505)

Stepped Art Deco fireplace 1936
Stepped Art Deco fireplace in two dull mottled coloured tiles with raised hearth, more for the bedroom. Date: 1936

Aix galericulata, Mandarin duck and other birds
Large Series plate 35, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Art Deco Stained Glass
A typically colourful leaded stained glass window with a simple Art Deco design, actually in the front door of 17 Braemar Gardens, West Wickham, The 1940s House

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Spotted eagle rays, Aetobatis narinari, reach over six feet in wingspan and are related to sharks. Hawaii

Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) on the prowl through the snow outside of Whitehorse; Yukon, Canada

Portrait of a coyote standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a coyote standing in a snow covered field howling into the air, YNP, USA
Coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowy field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) with head raised upward and mouth open, howling into the air; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Coyote sitting in a snow covered field looking out over landscape, USA
Portrait of a coyote (Canis latrans) sitting in a snow covered field keeping watch over the wintry landscape; United States of America

Canadian lynx in the wintry forest, Yukon
Portrait of a Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) sitting in the wintry forest, looking at the camera; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Snow-covered coyote standing in a snowbank looking back at camera, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a snow-covered coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowbank in the falling snow looking back at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Coyote standing in a snowbank looking back at camera, Yellowstone National Park, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowbank in the falling snow looking back at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Lone wolf stops to look at camera in a snow covered field with animal tracks, YNP, USA
A lone wolf (Canis lupus) standing in a snow covered landscape listening and watching for prey on a cloudy day in Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Cracked Surface

Close-up of a plant with dark green and vibrant purple foliage and delicate clusters of blossoms; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Coloured Leaves, Wild Raspberry, At The End Of The Summer Season; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Salamander (Caudata) With Its Reflection On A White Surface; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Caribbean, Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis Sepioidea); Bonaire

USA, Spotted Pufferfish (Arothron Meleagris) Expanded Floating In Blue Ocean; Hawaii Islands

Indonesia, Close-Up Of Parrotfish Scales And Pectoral Fin; Komodo

Black And Green Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobates Auratus)

A Dog In The Wind

Dog With Ears In The Wind

Side view of cross-section model of Puffer Fish with mottled skin camouflage and sharp teeth, cross-section of stomach showing deadly toxic liver, ovary and intestines

Greetings card in the shape of a birds egg. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Tea-drinking frogs on three Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Three frogs under a toadstool on a Victorian scrap
Three frogs relaxing under a toadstool on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

Tiled fireplace with wooden surround 1936
Slabbed in three different mottled tiles with kerbed hearth and a high oak wooden surround with ebonized shelf in the middle. Date: 1936

Art Deco fireplace 1936
Dull mottle tiles with plain vertical pattern to the side and a Art Deco centre. Date: 1936

Background effects, SMB wallpaper sample book
A selection of background effects, with code numbers, in an SMB wallpaper sample book. Date: 1934

Pigeons - Three Russian Trumpeters, Fancy Breed
Three Russian Trumpeters, Black-Mottled, Black and White, are seen here in their coop. The illustration presents the breeds unique feathering which radiates from around their heads

Short Faced Tumbler Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-varients of the Short Faced Tumbler pigeons seen in their coop with a nest. The four subvarients pictured are the Black, Red, and Yellow Mottled Short Faced Tumbler

Illustration, Aucuba japonica Variegata, Spotted Laurel or Japanese Laurel, green yellow-spotted leaves

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), perching on a branch, looking away

Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), sitting on the ground, side view

Picture No. 11770652
Mottled Chabo / Japanese Bantam Chicken hen Date:

Blotched blue-tongued lizard
Also know as the Southern blue-tongue lizard

Common spider conch shells C016 / 6042
Pair of common spider conch (Lambis lambis) shells. This heavily ornamented gastropod, has large shell projections. It originates from the Western Indo-Pacific

LS Plate 179 from the John Reeves Collection

Tyto alba, barn owl
A mounted specimen of a barn owl (Tyto alba). Barn owls are well distributed in Europe, South America, U.S.A, Africa and Australia. There are 35 subspecies

Acronicta psi, grey dagger moth caterpillar
Grey dagger moth caterpillars feed on many types of tree and shrub including; birch, lime and hawthorn. The adult moths display black dagger-like markings on their wings

Tabby cat walking across a brick wall, stretching legs out confidently, tail outstretched for balance

American Bullfrog tadpole (Lithobates catesbeianus)

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"Mottled: A Tapestry of Nature's Colors" In the dense forests of New Zealand, a Strigops habroptilus, commonly known as the kakapo, displays its mottled plumage. With intricate patterns blending shades of green and brown, it effortlessly camouflages itself among the foliage. On a branch high above, a Red kite (Milvus milvus) perches gracefully. Its feathers are adorned with an enchanting mix of reds and browns, creating a stunning mottled effect that catches the eye. Not far away, a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands tall on another branch. Its sleek body showcases an exquisite blend of dark and light hues - nature's own masterpiece in mottling. Down by the shimmering waters stand lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), their delicate pink plumage speckled with patches of white. The subtle mottling adds depth to their already captivating appearance. Venturing into the depths below sea level lies an epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum). Its skin is beautifully patterned with spots and blotches in varying shades - an underwater marvel in natural mottling. Moving towards freshwater habitats, we encounter lampreys - Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey. These ancient creatures boast bodies covered in scales displaying mesmerizing patterns resembling delicate brushstrokes across their skin. Flipping through pages filled with avian wonders brings us to page 78 where an Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper) captures our attention. The artist skillfully portrays its elegant form using watercolors that create soft gradients and gentle mottling effects. Perched behind a cactus hides the Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), showcasing its unique textured skin marked by irregular patches arranged like puzzle pieces. Its mottled appearance serves as a natural defense against predators.