Prepare Collection (#2)

A vendor holds a fried scorpion as she prepares for sale in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia March 16, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Participants prepare a balloon for inflation during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d Oex, Switzerland January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

A piece of silver jewellery is seen during preparation in the workshop of goldsmith Gavriel Touboul in Jerusalem January 17, 2018. Picture taken January 17, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Traditional cakes and eggs are seen on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A crew member prepares a hot air balloon before a tethered flight at the Bristol International Balloon fiesta in south west England, Britain, August 10, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Person weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City
A person weighs a stack of freshly made corn tortillas at a tortilla factory in Mexico City, Mexico, January 3, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

A craftsman fixes the statue of Hindu god Brahma after it was damaged during the deadly blast at the Erawan shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, August 26, 2015

A woman prepares tomato sauce in her kitchen at the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas

A man prepares traditional sweets for sell during the holy fasting month of Ramadan at a shop in Zaizon camp in Daraa, Syria May 23, 2018.REUTERS/Alaa al-Faqir

Woman bakes traditional cakes on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk
A woman bakes traditional cakes on the eve of Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A dog lies next to drying incense in preparation for Tet, the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year, in Hong Chau village, outside Hanoi, Vietnam February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

A woman dries incense in preparation for Tet, the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival, in Hong Chau village, outside Hanoi, Vietnam February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Kham

An aerial view shows men making a cross-shaped ice hole on the frozen Yenisei River on the eve of Orthodox Epiphany, with the air temperature at about minus 25 degrees Celsius

A candle is seen before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

A cross lit up with candles is seen in front of the Colosseum before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018

A waiter presents two types of salad served by Habibi restaurant in Peshawar, Pakistan January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

A Participant prepares a balloon for inflation during the International Hot Air Balloon Week in Chateau-d Oex, Switzerland January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

A horses mane is prepared with knotted plaits before the Meath Hunt club fox hunt during a meet near Kells, Ireland December 22, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man packs statues of Buddha at a workshop ahead of Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo
A man picks up statues of Buddha one by one, as he packs them for sale at a workshop ahead of Vesak Day celebrations in Colombo May 12, 2014

A waiter presents Peshawari rice, a vegetarian dish made with beans and rice, served by Habibi restaurant in Peshawar, Pakistan January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

Employee holds a salad prepared in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk
An employee holds a salad prepared in vegetarian restaurant " Green Cuisine" in Minsk, Belarus February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Employee prepares a salad in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk
An employee prepares a salad in vegetarian restaurant " Green Cuisine" in Minsk, Belarus February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Employee prepares a soup in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk
An employee prepares a soup in vegetarian restaurant " Green Cuisine" in Minsk, Belarus February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Vegetables are seen in vegetarian restaurant Green Cuisine in Minsk
Vegetables are seen in vegetarian restaurant " Green Cuisine" in Minsk, Belarus February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A woman gets a manicure at a street stand in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 26, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

A tractor sows seeds in a field in Lavigny, Switzerland May 1, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana
REFILE - CORRECTING MONTH An employee rolls tobacco at the Corona tobacco factory in Havana, Cuba, July 3, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Roasted coffee beans are seen at the coffee company of Simexco Dak Lak Limited in the town of Di An in Binh Duong province, Vietnam July 8, 2019. Picture taken July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Yen Duong

A Pakistani man living in Greece wraps a tennis ball in electrical tape before a tape-ball cricket game in a park in the Agioi Anargyroi suburb in Athens, Greece, June 23, 2019

A fisherman prepares to cast his line standing in the surf as a full moon rises at Mollymook Beach, located south of Sydney, Australia, February 23, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A squirrel carries a nut in Omsk
A squirrel carries a nut in the Siberian city of Omsk, Russia October 8, 2019. Picture taken October 8, 2019. REUTERS/Alexey Malgavko

A red squirrel collects walnuts from a tree in Pitlochry, Scotland, Britain October 8, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Germany celebrates National Currywurst Day
A tourist takes pictures of typical German Currywurst (curried sausage) in Berlin, Germany, September 3, 2019. Picture taken September 3, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

Three girls
Normunds Kaprano

Preparation
Sebastian Kisworo

Social gathering in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Social gathering of friends and family to prepare for a wedding in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in which the guests put together leaves, flowers and coins to throw over the couple at the wedding

African soldiers
A group of African soldiers stand together carrying weapons. Date: c. 1972

Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath Robinson
A man learning how to swim without water by correspondence from a college by letter. Date: 1919

A group of women standing over a couple of barrels cleaning fish. Date: 1908

Der feine Herr (colour litho)
3646194 Der feine Herr (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der feine Herr)

Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (oil on canvas)
XIR212795 Rat Seller during the Siege of Paris, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Chaillou, Narcisse (b.1837); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Players Prepare To Lift France V Ireland, 6-Nations France V Ireland, 6-Nations Stade France, Paris, France 09 February 2008 Date: 09 February 2008

Stereoview Slide, a brides preparations on her wedding day preparing for the ceremony, circa 1900. A maid and friend helping the bride to dress

Woman cooking on a range at home in America around 1900; United States of America

Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving)
1046889 Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne)

Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving)
1046258 Red Shirt and Broncho Bill are invited to Hunt by a Master of Hounds in Hertfordshire (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Education under the Government Code, teaching Needlework by Demonstration (engraving)
1044220 Education under the Government Code, teaching Needlework by Demonstration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Education under the Government Code)

Sport in Kashmir, on the Way to the Shooting-Grounds (engraving)
1061065 Sport in Kashmir, on the Way to the Shooting-Grounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in Kashmir, on the Way to the Shooting-Grounds)

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"Preparing for the Stage: The Greek and Roman Theatre in Taormina, Sicily" Step back in time to ancient Greece and Rome as you explore the breathtaking theatre of Taormina, nestled in the heart of Sicily. Witness the meticulous preparations undertaken by performers centuries ago, as they honed their craft on this historic stage. "A Culinary Journey: Inside an 18th Century French Kitchen" Enter a world where gastronomy reigns supreme - an 18th-century French kitchen. Immerse yourself in the sights and smells of culinary excellence as chefs meticulously prepare delectable dishes fit for royalty. "Waste Not, Want Not: Preparing for Winter's Chill" As autumn leaves fall, wise minds turn to preparation. Discover how communities across Europe embrace the age-old adage "waste not, want not" as they gather resources and fortify themselves against winter's icy grip. "The Enchanting Ritual: Scots Witches Prepare" Unveil Scotland's mystical past as witches gather under moonlit skies to prepare potions and spells. Delve into their secretive world filled with ancient rituals that have captivated imaginations throughout history. "Behind-the-Scenes Elegance: Ballerinas in Their Dressing Room" Witness grace unfold behind closed doors as ballerinas transform from ordinary individuals into ethereal beings on stage. Peek inside their dressing room sanctuary where dreams are woven together through dedication and preparation. "Nurturing Nature's Wonder: A Boy Embraces a Tree Trunk Before Guinness Attempt" Feel nature's pulse alongside a young boy who embraces a tree trunk before embarking on an extraordinary journey to create a Guinness World Record. Experience his profound connection with Mother Earth before taking on this audacious feat. "A Homecoming Like No Other: WW1 Troops Return at Victoria Station, London" Embrace poignant moments of joy amidst war-torn times as troops return home at Victoria Station, London during World War I.