Observing Collection (#28)

Eastern grey kangaroos, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Tourists on adventure cruise, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Eland (Taurotragus oryx), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Portrait of a Lion (Panthera leo), Okavango Delta, Botswana

Ww1 / Wurttemberg Trench
Wurttemberg troops observing. An officer uses a pair of binoculars in order to observe enemy movements

Hedin and Germans
SVEN ANDERS HEDIN During World War One, the Swedish traveller (on left) stands beside a German officer, observing the fighting against Russia

Hunterian Museum
HUNTERIAN MUSEUM (Royal College of Surgeons) Visitors observing various skeletons and natural history specimens on display

The Reporters Gallery in the House of Commons

Observing Sea Depths
Observation of the Sea-Bed from Transparent-Bottomed Boats, Using Atom-Ray Illumination

Undersea Salvager
H W McCauleys project for a supersubmarine capable of exploring for underwater oil and mineral deposits, inspecting wrecks and observing fauna and flora

Observing Venus
Astronomy at the Place du Chatelet in Paris. Street stargazers observe the planet Venus through a telescope

Astronomy / 13th Century
Observing the heavens with primitive instruments

Roman Augurs
Roman augurs foretell the future by observing the behaviour of hens

Futuristic sea view
A futuristic sea view, as people observe strange marine creatures from the deck of an under-ocean cruise liner

Weather Forecast 1884
A German countryman is able to predict the weather by observing the behaviour of his captive frog

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"Observing the World: From Art to Nature and Beyond" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " we witness a poignant scene of redemption as a father observes his wayward son returning home. On the village green cricket field in Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, players engage in an intense match while spectators observe with bated breath. The spirit of competition fills the air. High above in Norway's skies, two jays engage in a fierce mid-air battle while another watches from afar. Even nature has its observers captivated by its beauty and drama. In the Kalahari Meerkat Project at Van Zylsrus, a group of meerkats huddle together attentively observing their surroundings. Their vigilant eyes ensure their survival in this harsh desert landscape. Caspar David Friedrich's painting "Two Men Contemplating the Moon" transports us to a serene moment where two individuals gaze up at the celestial body above. They ponder life's mysteries under its gentle glow. From conceptual images depicting humans observing our vast universe to 19th-century artwork showcasing Halley's Comet streaking through space - humanity has always sought answers beyond our earthly realm. Descartes' optics theory revolutionized how we understand light and vision during the 17th century. Through observation and experimentation, he paved the way for modern science and understanding. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus challenged conventional wisdom with his heliocentric model of our solar system. His observations reshaped our perception of Earth's place among celestial bodies. Danish astronomer William A. Doberck dedicated his life to observing stars and mapping out their movements across galaxies. His meticulous work expanded our knowledge of distant cosmic phenomena. Amidst all these profound observations lies windsurfing at Kahului Beach - an exhilarating sport that combines skillful technique with keen observation of wind patterns and waves. It reminds us that observation can also be a source of joy and adventure.