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Observing Collection (#4)

"Observing the World: From Art to Nature and Beyond" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son

Background imageObserving Collection: Peru, Sacred valley, display of arts & crafts for sale

Peru, Sacred valley, display of arts & crafts for sale
2040-210289-01

Background imageObserving Collection: Colombia, Quindio Montenegro, Coffee Park Bamboo Structure at Main Entrance

Colombia, Quindio Montenegro, Coffee Park Bamboo Structure at Main Entrance
2040-210081-01

Background imageObserving Collection: Peru, Cuzco, Tambomachay, display of arts and crafts

Peru, Cuzco, Tambomachay, display of arts and crafts
2040-210300-01

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, New York City, aerial views of Manhattan from the Edge

USA, New York City, aerial views of Manhattan from the Edge
2030-309013-01

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, New York City, Edge, aerial views of Manhattan

USA, New York City, Edge, aerial views of Manhattan
2030-309008-01

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, New York City, Edge, Observation deck with aerial views of Manhattan

USA, New York City, Edge, Observation deck with aerial views of Manhattan

Background imageObserving Collection: NYC, Queens Long Island City, Hunter's Point South Park

NYC, Queens Long Island City, Hunter's Point South Park
2030-308001-01

Background imageObserving Collection: New York, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, Elevator and Observation Tower

New York, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, Elevator and Observation Tower
2030-307115-01

Background imageObserving Collection: New York, Niagara Falls, Elevator and Observation Deck

New York, Niagara Falls, Elevator and Observation Deck
2030-307124-01

Background imageObserving Collection: Greece, Athens, Cityscape and The National Observatory of Athens

Greece, Athens, Cityscape and The National Observatory of Athens
2030-306994-01

Background imageObserving Collection: New York State Fall Colors along Route 97, Port Jervis to Hancock Byway, Narrowsburg, Hawks Nest

New York State Fall Colors along Route 97, Port Jervis to Hancock Byway, Narrowsburg, Hawks Nest
2026-203415-01

Background imageObserving Collection: New York State, Route 84 lookout, view towards Ellenville

New York State, Route 84 lookout, view towards Ellenville
2026-203407-01

Background imageObserving Collection: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory
2005-201908-01

Background imageObserving Collection: Washington State, Seattle, Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP with Seattle Needle

Washington State, Seattle, Museum of Pop Culture or MoPOP with Seattle Needle
1451-200115-01

Background imageObserving Collection: New York City, Battery Park City, South Cove Park, waterfront park

New York City, Battery Park City, South Cove Park, waterfront park

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, New York City, Hudson Yards, Edge, observatory deck, aerial views, young girl

USA, New York City, Hudson Yards, Edge, observatory deck, aerial views, young girl

Background imageObserving Collection: Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim

Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim

Background imageObserving Collection: NY, Queens, Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park

NY, Queens, Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park

Background imageObserving Collection: New York City, Brooklyn, view of Manhattan Bridge and Lower Manhattan

New York City, Brooklyn, view of Manhattan Bridge and Lower Manhattan

Background imageObserving Collection: UK, Scotland, Balintore, grassland trail and bench with a view

UK, Scotland, Balintore, grassland trail and bench with a view

Background imageObserving Collection: Nevada, Las Vegas, The LINQ, High Roller, Las Vegas, Tallest Observation Wheel

Nevada, Las Vegas, The LINQ, High Roller, Las Vegas, Tallest Observation Wheel

Background imageObserving Collection: California, San Diego, La Jolla Beach

California, San Diego, La Jolla Beach

Background imageObserving Collection: Cooper's Hawk on bare tree

Cooper's Hawk on bare tree

Background imageObserving Collection: Red-Shouldered Hawk perched on a bare branch

Red-Shouldered Hawk perched on a bare branch

Background imageObserving Collection: Florida, Juno Beach, lifeguard station

Florida, Juno Beach, lifeguard station

Background imageObserving Collection: Colombia, Boyaca, Raquira, clay town, mano del artesano

Colombia, Boyaca, Raquira, clay town, mano del artesano

Background imageObserving Collection: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Giant Geometric Benjamin Franklin Head at the One Liberty Observation

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Giant Geometric Benjamin Franklin Head at the One Liberty Observation Deck

Background imageObserving Collection: New York, Niagara Falls, Rainbow Bridge

New York, Niagara Falls, Rainbow Bridge

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, Maine, Ogunquit, Landscape along Marginal Way Trail

USA, Maine, Ogunquit, Landscape along Marginal Way Trail

Background imageObserving Collection: Maine, Bristol, Pemaquid Lighthouse

Maine, Bristol, Pemaquid Lighthouse

Background imageObserving Collection: USA, Maine, Ogunquit, Lobster Point Lighthouse along Marginal Way Trail

USA, Maine, Ogunquit, Lobster Point Lighthouse along Marginal Way Trail

Background imageObserving Collection: Explorers in the african desert look at the eclipse. 1888 (engraving)

Explorers in the african desert look at the eclipse. 1888 (engraving)
7305339 Explorers in the african desert look at the eclipse. 1888 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObserving Collection: Great fire in the Landes: an observation post, 1870 (engraving)

Great fire in the Landes: an observation post, 1870 (engraving)
7426861 Great fire in the Landes: an observation post, 1870 (engraving) by Lancon, Auguste Andre (1836-87); (add.info.: Great fire in the Landes in July 1870: an observation post. Engraving by A)

Background imageObserving Collection: Representation of a Japanese astrologer looking at the sky through an astronomical bezel

Representation of a Japanese astrologer looking at the sky through an astronomical bezel, 1867 (engraving)
JAB4119068 Representation of a Japanese astrologer looking at the sky through an astronomical bezel, 1867 (engraving) by French School

Background imageObserving Collection: The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving)

The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving)
7305374 The eclipse of the sun by the earth. 1888 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObserving Collection: Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), sitting on stone and observing the surroundings, Siegerland

Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), sitting on stone and observing the surroundings, Siegerland
amphibia, amphibians, animals, auf, blotchy, deserted, fauna, federal state of north rhine-westphalia, fire salamanders, frg, german, german federal republic, habitat, middle europe

Background imageObserving Collection: AN ATTEMPT TO SWALLOW THE WORLD ! Napoleon has a globe in his mouth, John Bull is unimpressed

AN ATTEMPT TO SWALLOW THE WORLD ! Napoleon has a globe in his mouth, John Bull is unimpressed. 1803 (engraving)
7262242 AN ATTEMPT TO SWALLOW THE WORLD ! Napoleon has a globe in his mouth, John Bull is unimpressed. 1803 (engraving) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageObserving Collection: NFP 1180

NFP 1180
Portrait of an adult male of Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), Liguria, Italy Date: 08-Feb-14

Background imageObserving Collection: NFP 1177

NFP 1177
A pair of Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) searching food in the underbrush, Liguria, Italy Date: 08-Feb-14

Background imageObserving Collection: Battle of the Oued Zarga, Medjez El Bab Road. When they had gained their immediate

Battle of the Oued Zarga, Medjez El Bab Road. When they had gained their immediate objective, the hill town of Chaouach, the 1st Army put out patrols to discover the extent of the the German retreat

Background imageObserving Collection: Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Taking the Enemys Range with a Hyposcope: a masked Russian officer at his trench-post

Background imageObserving Collection: Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), mother warning off curious juvenile

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), mother warning off curious juvenile. Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) in background. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

Background imageObserving Collection: Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), female resting and looking up Kanha National Park

Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), female resting and looking up Kanha National Park, India

Background imageObserving Collection: 25 Ton gun at Middle Head, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton

25 Ton gun at Middle Head, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
25 Ton gun at Middle Head, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Background imageObserving Collection: A man observes Gatklettur arch and northern lights, Arnarstapi, Snaefellsnes peninsula

A man observes Gatklettur arch and northern lights, Arnarstapi, Snaefellsnes peninsula, Vesturland region, Iceland

Background imageObserving Collection: Santa Claus with lantern on the suspended bridge above the frozen rapids, Myllykoski, Juuma

Santa Claus with lantern on the suspended bridge above the frozen rapids, Myllykoski, Juuma, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland (MR)

Background imageObserving Collection: Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

Background imageObserving Collection: Fanal Forest & laurisilva trees, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal

Fanal Forest & laurisilva trees, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Portugal




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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.