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Pinnacle Collection (#4)

Reaching for the sky, St Paul's Cathedral stands tall with its majestic dome, a pinnacle of architectural brilliance

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90038248

DDE-90038248
South America, Bolivia, Mallasa. Landscape of the Valley of the Moon near La Paz. Date: 11/12/2008

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90038247

DDE-90038247
South America, Bolivia, Mallasa. Landscape of the Valley of the Moon near La Paz. Date: 11/12/2008

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90038245

DDE-90038245
South America, Bolivia, Mallasa. Landscape of the Valley of the Moon near La Paz. Date: 11/12/2008

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90036583

DDE-90036583
Greenland, Nuussuaq Peninsula, Qaasuitsup, Disko Bay near Saqqaq. Iceberg with pinnacle in Disko Bay along the Greenland coast. Date: 17/02/2010

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90035942

DDE-90035942
Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom Date: 18/01/2007

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90026634

DDE-90026634
New Zealand, South Island, Westland National Park, Fox Glacier. Pinnacle along Pioneer Ridge on Fox Glacier. Date: 14/05/2005

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90025820

DDE-90025820
Australia, Northern Territory, Aerial ayers rock (Uluru) from above-Entire monolith in desert (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90025819

DDE-90025819
Australia, Northern Territory, Aerial ayers rock (Uluru) from above-Entire monolith in desert (Large format sizes available) Date: 16/06/2010

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90025545

DDE-90025545
Leopard Shark (Stgostoma fasciatum), Scuba diving at Tachai Pinnacle, Similan National Marine Park, just North of Phuket, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90025500

DDE-90025500
Saudi Arabia, Hisma desert north of Tabuk Date: 10/09/2005

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90025497

DDE-90025497
Saudi Arabia, site of Madain Saleh, ancient Hegra, pinnacle desert near the site Date: 10/09/2005

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90020915

DDE-90020915
Madagascar, Ramena, Mer d'Emeraude, view of the coast from the emerald and transparent sea Date: 15/05/2007

Background imagePinnacle Collection: DDE-90020904

DDE-90020904
Madagascar, Baie de Sakalava, Tsingy spike rocks on the beach Date: 15/05/2007

Background imagePinnacle Collection: 13131092

13131092
Male Birdnose Wrasse - Sahaung Pinnacle dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Background imagePinnacle Collection: 13131091

13131091
Black-saddled Toby by sea fan - Sahaung Pinnacle dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Pinnacles, Algharameel rock formations, Al Ula, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Pinnacles, Algharameel rock formations, Al Ula, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Pike Pool, Beresford Dale, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Pike Pool, Beresford Dale, 1880s. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Pike Pool, Beresford Dale, 1880s. A work made of photogravure, plate l from the album " the compleat angler or the contemplative mans recreation, volume ii" (1888); edition 109/250

Background imagePinnacle Collection: The Pinnacle of the Left Portal; and a Trumpeter and Standard from the Cupola of

The Pinnacle of the Left Portal; and a Trumpeter and Standard from the Cupola of the Central Portal, from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18, 1515

Background imagePinnacle Collection: USA, Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Eroded sandstone formations below Point

USA, Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Eroded sandstone formations below Point Supreme on an October evening

Background imagePinnacle Collection: View of the Basilica di San Marco (b / w photo)

View of the Basilica di San Marco (b / w photo)
MES408657 View of the Basilica di San Marco (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: St)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: The Porta della Carta (b / w photo)

The Porta della Carta (b / w photo)
MES408655 The Porta della Carta (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Venice, Italy; (add.info.: main entrance to the Ducal Palace next to the basilica of San Marco built 1438-43 by Giovanni)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo)

Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo)
JFS249922 Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: View of the Belfry, the Halle and the Main Square (photo)

View of the Belfry, the Halle and the Main Square (photo)
MAE172802 View of the Belfry, the Halle and the Main Square (photo) by Netherlandish School; Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: belfry built in 1282-96 to replace wooden belfry that burnt in 1240;)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo)

Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo)
MAE170585 Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo) by English School, (13th century); Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK; ePaul Maeyaert; English, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victore

Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victore
XIR154742 Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victore Geoffrey-Dechaume (1816-92) in 1862, c.1263 (stone) by French School, (13th century); Basilique Saint-Denis

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper)

Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper)
XIR154169 Elevation of the tower of Laon Cathedral (pen and ink on paper) by Villard de Honnecourt (fl.1190-1235); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking North-West, with the Palazzo Pesaro

The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking North-West, with the Palazzo Pesaro
2617906 The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking North-West, with the Palazzo Pesaro, the Palazzo Foscarini and the Pinnacle of S. Stae on the Left and the Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi and S

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Basilica Saint-Denis, Mausoleum of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks

Basilica Saint-Denis, Mausoleum of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks
XIR414684 Basilica Saint-Denis, Mausoleum of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victor Geoffrey-Dechaume (1816-92) in 1862 (engraving) by French School

Background imagePinnacle Collection: The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle, 1805 (pencil & ink on paper)

The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle, 1805 (pencil & ink on paper)
619361 The Old Gin Shop near St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle, 1805 (pencil & ink on paper) by Glover, John (1767-1849); 17.6x26 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Church of Saint-Maclou, 1437-1521 (photo)

Church of Saint-Maclou, 1437-1521 (photo)
MAE170588 Church of Saint-Maclou, 1437-1521 (photo) by Robin, Pierre (15th century); Rouen, France; (add.info.: spire added in 1868 to replace earlier destroyed one; ); ePaul Maeyaert; French

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Exterior view of the east end (photo)

Exterior view of the east end (photo)
MAE170571 Exterior view of the east end (photo) by French School; Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: The Belfry, built 1282-96 (photo)

The Belfry, built 1282-96 (photo)
MAE172801 The Belfry, built 1282-96 (photo) by Netherlandish School, (13th century); Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: built to replace wooden belfry that burnt in 1240; octagonal upper portion dates)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Town Hall, c. 1886-90 (b / w photo)

Town Hall, c. 1886-90 (b / w photo)
XIR345975 Town Hall, c.1886-90 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Pantin, Seine-Saint-Denis, France; (add.info)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: New College Border, 1918 (w / c on paper)

New College Border, 1918 (w / c on paper)
NCO309367 New College Border, 1918 (w/c on paper) by Matthison, William (1854-1926); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; (add.info.: The long walk and flower border in May)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: 'Wootton stood quite upright on the Pinnacle of the Steeple'(engraving)

"Wootton stood quite upright on the Pinnacle of the Steeple"(engraving)
3092272 " Wootton stood quite upright on the Pinnacle of the Steeple" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Indian Cityscape, from a collection of twenty-nine photographs associated with the Indian

Indian Cityscape, from a collection of twenty-nine photographs associated with the Indian
NAM310756 Indian Cityscape, from a collection of twenty-nine photographs associated with the Indian Mutiny, c.1858 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imagePinnacle Collection: View of Coutances Cathedral from the east (photo)

View of Coutances Cathedral from the east (photo)
MAE172195 View of Coutances Cathedral from the east (photo) by French School, (13th century); Coutances, Normandy, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Steeplejacks defy vertigo on the summit of St Pauls Cathedral (b / w photo)

Steeplejacks defy vertigo on the summit of St Pauls Cathedral (b / w photo)
3637681 Steeplejacks defy vertigo on the summit of St Pauls Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Altarpiece of the Virgin (oil on panel)

Altarpiece of the Virgin (oil on panel)
BEN80599 Altarpiece of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Borrassa, Lluis (c.1360-1425); Museo Diocesano de Tarragona, Spain; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Catalan, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Guisborough Priory, Interior of the East End, from

Guisborough Priory, Interior of the East End, from
STC130639 Guisborough Priory, Interior of the East End, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52), 1842 (colour litho) by Richardson

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Entrance to South Transept of Rouen Cathedral, 1854 (graphite, black chalk

Entrance to South Transept of Rouen Cathedral, 1854 (graphite, black chalk
5938153 Entrance to South Transept of Rouen Cathedral, 1854 (graphite, black chalk, pen & ink and wash, with some white on paper, laid down) by Ruskin

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Scott Monument, Edinburgh, during construction, 1840-44

Scott Monument, Edinburgh, during construction, 1840-44
2916268 Scott Monument, Edinburgh, during construction, 1840-44 (salted paper print from calotype negative) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) & Adamson

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Pinnacle and coral reef, Bora-Bora

Pinnacle and coral reef, Bora-Bora
LLM338398 Pinnacle and coral reef, Bora-Bora by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pinnacle and coral reef, Bora-Bora)

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Basilica Saint-Denis, tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks

Basilica Saint-Denis, tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks
XIR414683 Basilica Saint-Denis, tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victor Geoffrey-Dechaume (1816-92) in 1862, 1926 (b/w photo) by Giraudon

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Exterior view of the east end (photo)

Exterior view of the east end (photo)
XIR223885 Exterior view of the east end (photo) by French School; Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Detail of the belltower spires (photo)

Detail of the belltower spires (photo)
JFS249923 Detail of the belltower spires (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imagePinnacle Collection: Facade of the Cathedral of St. Vitus (photo)

Facade of the Cathedral of St. Vitus (photo)
XIR221315 Facade of the Cathedral of St. Vitus (photo) by Hilbert, Kamil (1869-1933) & Mocker, J. (19th century); Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)




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Reaching for the sky, St Paul's Cathedral stands tall with its majestic dome, a pinnacle of architectural brilliance. In the rugged landscapes of Scotland, the Old Man of Storr rises like a natural pinnacle, defying gravity and captivating all who behold it. As we ascend the pass road leading up to Col de la Madeleine in France, our eyes are drawn to the snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc Massif standing proudly as nature's own pinnacles against the horizon. Burj Khalifa pierces through clouds and skyscrapers alike, an engineering marvel that holds the title of being mankind's tallest man-made structure - truly a pinnacle of human achievement. Canyonlands National Park in Utah unveils its breathtaking beauty through Mesa Arch at sunrise; an ethereal view that frames an island in the sky - a natural pinnacle amidst vast canyons and mesas. Once again, Burj Khalifa takes center stage as dawn light bathes Grand Teton and Mount Owen in winter at Grand Teton National Park. Nature meets human ingenuity as these towering pinnacles coexist harmoniously. Venturing beyond our earthly realm, we find ourselves mesmerized by Pillars of Creation within Eagle Nebula - celestial formations resembling cosmic pinnacles where stars are born and galaxies evolve. At low tide on Cannon Beach in Oregon, Haystack Rock Pinnacles emerge from beneath ocean waves like ancient sentinels guarding secrets hidden within their rocky crevices. Bianco Ridge atop Piz Bernina reveals itself majestically against Switzerland's Graubuenden region - a mountaineer's dream come true where conquering summits becomes synonymous with reaching personal pinnacles. Lake Stellisee mirrors perfection as Matterhorn reflects upon its tranquil surface; Valais Alps stand witness to this picturesque scene where nature paints her own masterpiece among mountainous pinnacles.