Muck Collection (#4)

Cryptic Phyllodesmium Nudibranch (Phyllodesmium crypticum) adult, on black sand, Joleha, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Slurry lagoon on farm, surrounded by screen of hawthorn bushes, Cumbria, England, May

Round slurry tower for dairy cattle waste, Scotland, June

Ornate Slippery Goby (Lubricogobius ornatus) adult, on black sand beside coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Diagonal Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Hearth Heart Urchin (Maretia planulata) adults, group on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus) juvenile, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Manado Seahorse (Hippocampus manadensis) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Papuan Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) adult, on black sand, Nudi Falls, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Fingered Dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

White-margined Moray (Gymnothorax albimarginatus) adult, free-swimming on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) adult, with Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Hairtail Snakeblenny (Xiphasia setifer) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Black-banded Cerberilla Nudibranch (Cerberilla annulata) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Slurry storage tower, with slurry stirrer attached, Cumbria, England, November

Close-up of muck heap, Sweden, may

Samson vacuum slurry tanker and slurry injector, stirring and pumping arm filling up tank at slurry pond, Sweden, may

Slurry pond and farm buildings, Sweden, may

John Deere tractor pulling muck spreader, spreading muck on field in evening sunshine, Sweden

Steyr tractor with muck spreader, spreading muck on arable field, Sweden, autumn

Loader bucket with muck, loading muck spreader, Sweden, autumn

Concrete sided slurry lagoon on farm, Sweden

Volvo L50 D wheel loader, loading muck into bucket, to load muck spreader, Sweden, autumn

Massey Ferguson 5465 tractor with slurry tanker in snow, Chipping, Lancashire, England, January

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"Muck: A Journey Through Land and Time" Explore the captivating landscapes of Port Muck and Muck Island, nestled in the picturesque Islandmagee, Co. Antrim. Witness the Valtra T151 tractor with a muck spreader diligently spreading nutrient-rich muck on an arable field in England during the vibrant month of March. Embark on your own Pilgrim's Progress as you navigate through muddy terrains with a Subaru Impreza WRX Sti or conquer challenging motocross scrambles. Marvel at the efficiency of a JCB Loadall telehandler loading muck into a spreader, ready to enrich another English arable field. Witness farming innovation as John Deere 8530 tractor teams up with Samson vacuum slurry tanker and slurry injector, injecting valuable slurry into fields in Alunda. Even cows enjoy their share of beachside bliss amidst Scotland's breathtaking scenery. Immerse yourself in history through iconic artworks like "The Slough of Despond" by Hannah Humphrey (1793) depicting hand-colored ditching or "The Man with the Muck Rake" from John F Shaw & Co's edition of The Pilgrims Progress (c. 1900s), showcasing lithographic brilliance. Experience political satire as "The Friend of the People & his Petty New Tax Gatherer" pays John Bull an unexpected visit, while witnessing industriousness symbolized by a crowing cock accompanying Elfstrom's sawing and hammering endeavors (color litho). In this diverse tapestry woven together by muck-related elements, discover how humanity has interacted with nature throughout time - from agricultural practices to artistic expressions - reminding us that even something as humble as 'muck' holds significance within our world's intricate fabric.