Night Collection (#9)

Special operations forces soldier equipped with night vision and an HK416 assault rifle

A wolfpack of German U-Boat submarines travelling across a calm Atlantic Ocean by moonlight

Albertosaurus hunts by moonlight. Albertosaurus was a tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in western North America during the Late Cretaceous Period

Havana. Old cars and Grand Theater
The Gran Teatro de La Habana (The Great Theatre of Havana ) is located in the Paseo del Prado in Havana, Cuba

Tennessee Williams
23rd March 1965: Tennessee Williams, born Thomas Lanier (1911 - 1983), American playwright, in London to attend the first night of Night Of The Iguana at the Savoy Theatre

young couple with flashlights
young couple in the dusk, lighting at each other with flashlights

Wareham Quay at Dusk
The Wareham quay on the frome river with reflections of the sunset and buildings in the water

Hongkong skyline

Night Winter landscape of Matterhorn

England, West Midlands, Birmingham City. Night time view of the new, modern Selfridges building, alongside the old St Martins Church

Millennium Bridge London
View of the Millennium bridge & St.Pauls Cathedral at night

Night scene, Albert dock, Liverpool waterfront, UK
A long exposure night scene taken at Albert dock, part of the UNESCO world heritage site

The Milky Way over El Capitan and Half Dome Mountain from Tunnel VIew, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Luiz I Bridge in Porto
Luiz I Bridge and Historic Center of Porto. Porto, Region Norte, Portugal

Moscow Kremlin and Moskva River Illuminated at Dusk, Russia
View of Moscow Kremlin and the Bolshoy Kamenny bridge over Moskva River illuminated at night, Moscow, Russia

A night-time view of the Lifeboat Bar in Dublin, Eire, June 1955. Original publication: Picture Post - 7808 - Dublin - pub. 18th June 1955

Milky Way over the Southern Ocean
Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Two Young Jewish girls play cards - Christmas Eve - Russia
Two Young Russian Jewish girls spend christmas Eve (Epiphany Evening) playing cards. With Torah study off the table for the evening, a number of traditions developed as to how to spend ones night

Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF
Boulton Paul " Overstrand" High-speed Day or Night Bomber, powered by two Bristol Pegasus 600hp engines. No.101 (B) Squadron. Date: 1935

Supertrees in the Supertrees Grove in the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, Republic
Night scene of the city skyline of Singapore showing the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest domes and Supertrees Grove in the Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Republic of Singapore

Aurora borealis, northern lights at midnight east of Boise, Idaho following an unusually
USA, Idaho. Aurora borealis, northern lights at midnight east of Boise

North America, USA, Alaska, Brooks Range. Brilliant green aurora borealis lights up clouds and the landscape around Mt. Snowden in the Brooks Range

Times Square at night
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Times Square and Broadway at night, New York City. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Milky Way over Southern Ocean. South Australia
Milky Way over Southern Ocean. Sleaford Bay. Eyre Peninsula. South Australia

Australia, Melbourne, Southgate Bridge illuminated at night. Feb 2007

Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream
BLAKE: FAIRIES, c1786. Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Painting by William Blake, c1786

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Rainbow coloured lights in the windows of the Old Hill Street Police Station housing the Ministry of Communications and Information in Singapore, Republic of Singapore

Brisbane cityscape
Reflection of tall building cityscape in river at night, Brisbane

Tasman Bridge reflections at night
Tasman Bridge reflected on Derwent River at night in Hobart

Scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, WW2
A panoramic night scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 3 November 1944

Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai)
JAPAN: CHUSHINGURA. Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai)

Firefighters working at scene of restaurant fire, Biggin Hill, SE London

LFDCA-LFB Clapham fire station turnout
One of a series of photos capturing Claphams three fire engines turning out from the fire station at night

London Fire Brigade, second Brixton Riots
On 28 September 1985 the second Brixton riot erupted. After the arrest of a man following a shooting incident, a largely black crowd protested at Brixton Police station in Lambeth, South London

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China

Stretched Limousine Ford Lincoln

Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus male in display flight North Norfolk June

Lower Manhattan, from Brooklyn Bridge Tower, by night, New York City, America

Wild Hunt of Norsemen
A troop of Norse horsemen and their dogs gallop through the night sky in pursuit of their prey

Huge electrical storm, USA
Huge electrical storm. Long exposure photograph of lightning repeatedly striking the ground during a thunderstorm. Photographed near Denver International Airport, Colorado, USA, on 26th August 2009

Italy at night, ISS image
Italy at night. International Space Station (ISS) image of Italy (centre) and the Adriatic coast (right) at night. The island of Sicily is at centre left

Gray Fox - feeding at night in the Sonoran desert, Arizona
ROG-13519 Gray Fox - feeding at night in the Sonoran desert Arizona

Sand Cat KEL 1127 Deserts, North Africa to Asia Felis margarita © Ken Lucas / ARDEA LONDON
KEL-1127 SAND CAT - sitting Deserts, North Africa to Asia Felis margarita Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Barn Owl JD 14578 Time lapse photography
JD-14578 Barn OWL - in flight Time-lapse photography Tyto Alba John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

View of Nottingham Castle and Rock, Looking East
Artist: British (English) School - Title: View of Nottingham Castle and Rock, Looking East - Date: 1811-1815 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 25.4 x 27.9

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

North America at night, satellite image. North is at top. Yellow lights mark the major cities

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude

Mayan temple at night. This is El Castillo (the castle), part of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico. This structure stands at 22 metres high

Coral polyp. - Night. Feeding on polychat worm
VT-8376 Coral polyp. - Night. Feeding on polychat worm, Coral polyps are carnivours. They feed on other animals Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Partial lunar eclipse of the moon - 15 June 1992
FG-6681 Partial lunar eclipse of the moon - 15 June 1992 Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Annular Eclipse - occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line
FG-7041 Annular Eclipse - 10th May 1994 Photographed at the centerline Punta San Francisquito, Baja California, Mexico montage from 5 original photographs, begins lower left

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon
Peoples Republic of China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Kowloon. The skyline of Kong Kong island viewed at dusk across Victoria Harbour from Kowloon

Sunset over North Sea-silhouettes of ships on the horizon, Isle of Texel, Holland
USH-2236 Sunset over North Sea - silhouettes of ships on the horizon Isle of Texel

Northern Right whale - Whale diving at sunset, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada CH 561
FG-94-15 Northern Right Whale - tail at sunset Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick

Common Vampire Bat - close-up of head when feeding, tongue extended
NG-1402 Common Vampire Bat - close-up of head when feeding, tongue extended Sao Paulo State

European Silver Spotted Tabby Cat Lying on branch
LA-993 European Silver Spotted Tabby Cat Lying on branch Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oak Tree - & half moon in winter dusk
USH-8 OAK Tree - and half moon in winter dusk Quercus robur Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nightingale / Scutari / Ward
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE At Scutari in the Crimea, checking on patients during the night

Thames & Battersea
A night scene on the Thames showing Battersea power station and the bridge

Planet Mars seen from one of its moons
The planet Mars as seen from one of its moons, a hundred times larger than the planet Earths Moon as seen from Earth

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

Newspaper Train on Platform 4 at Paddington Station, 1937
An image showing Paddington station staff on Platform 4 receiving the daily newspapers from the 12.50am Newspaper Train, 1937

The 24 hour race at Le Mans, France for the Rudge-Whitworth Cup: a huge collision at night

The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Creator: Alvan Fisher
The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Natty Bumppo creates a firebreak, scene from " The Prairie" by James Fenimore Cooper

Advertisement for Aladdin safety paraffin mantle lamp from Aladdin Industries Ltd. of Aladdin House, South Street, London. Date: c.1924

Askers Road House near Dorchester in Dorset pictured at night with a smart car sweeping up the drive

Fairyland Express, All Aboard for the Land of Nod
Toddlers in white nightgowns board a train to the Land of Nod, accompanied by various toys as bedtime companions. Date: 1924

November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in Lewes, Sussex
November the Fifth, Bonfire Night in the High Street, Lewes, Sussex. 1892

Dome petroleum oil rig. "Soverign Explorer"at Cammell Laird
Dome petroleum oil rig. " Soverign Explorer" at Cammell Laird, days before launch. 3rd December 1983

St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in Europe. 8th May 1945

Murton Colliery silhouetted against a night sky

Europe, Ireland, Dublin. Ha Penny Bridge and River Liffey lit at night. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996. Creator: Brian Foskett
Max Roach, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1996

Flirting on the Sea-Shore and on the Meadow (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVIII), September 19, 1874

The Chamber Idyll, 1831. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Chamber Idyll, 1831

Paris Cabarets, Ciel and Enfer (Heaven and Hell)
The cabarets of Heaven and Hell (Le Ciel et LEnfer) in the Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre, Paris. Date: circa 1905

A participant in the annual bonfire night parade held in Lewes
England, East Sussex, Lewes, The annual bonfire night parade celebrating 17 protestant martyrs killed in the fifteen hundreds

The star constellation Ursa Mayor (Great Bear) is seen in the sky over Leeberg hill near
The star constellation Ursa Mayor (Great Bear) is seen in the sky over Leeberg hill during the Perseid meteor shower near Grossmugl, Austria, August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Kedar Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1690-95. Ascetic listening to a disciple playing the rudra vina

Evening light along Kamaole Beach Park II, Kihei Maui, Hawaii

Modern Night Sky Constellation - Aquarius
Simple, modern depiction of a celestial constellation on a navy backdrop

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"Embracing the Night: A mesmerizing blend of nature and city lights" In this captivating photograph, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks amidst the enchanting Melbourne city lights. Silhouetted against the vibrant skyline, these adorable creatures seem to have found their own haven in St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. This stunning image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner. Just like Marjorie Miller's famous painting "Queen of the Night, " where darkness meets beauty, these penguins stand tall under a starry sky. The Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough adds an industrial touch to this nocturnal scene, symbolizing mankind's ability to create even during nighttime. As we delve deeper into the night, we encounter different forms of art and entertainment. The iconic poster for "Night Mail" reminds us of how communication thrives even when most are asleep. Meanwhile, Van Gogh's masterpiece "Starry Night" transports us to a dreamlike realm with its swirling celestial patterns. The Battersea Power Station stands majestically at nightfall; its imposing structure illuminated by artificial light creates an atmosphere that is both eerie and awe-inspiring. Similarly thrilling is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's roller coaster that offers adrenaline junkies a rush beneath twinkling stars. Moving away from man-made wonders, Antony Gormley's colossal sculpture - Angel of the North - watches over Newcastle at night with silent grace. Its presence evokes introspection and contemplation under moonlit skies. Across oceans lies Santorini's Oia town where sunsets paint coastal landscapes with fiery hues before giving way to velvety darkness. Greece embraces nights filled with romance and tranquility along its picturesque shores. Cinemas come alive after dusk as silhouettes gather for cinematic experiences that transport them beyond reality itself.