Preservation Collection (page 6)

DDE-90023121
South Georgia, St. Andrews Bay. King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in snow storm. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023115
South Georgia, Gold Harbour. King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023118
South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) pup portrait Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023117
South Georgia, Gold Harbour. King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) courting. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90023116
South Georgia, Gold Harbour. King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Date: 11/09/2007

DDE-90019950
AFRICA, Kenya, Samburu African Elephants - Loxodonta africana Date: 04/08/2003

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051482 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

San Miguel de Allende
Mexico, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Historic houses

Oreole
North America, Mexico, Baja California Sur, El Sargento, Altamira oriole, I

Owl butterfly
Central America; Costa Rica; Corcovado; National Park; Osa Peninsula; Owl butterfly, Caligo memnon

Cloud Forest
Central America; Costa Rica; Cordillera de Tilaran, Monte Verde; La Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena

Forest Reserve
Central America; Costa Rica; Cordillera de Tilaran, Monte Verde; cloud forest;

Tayrona
South America; Colombia; Park Tayrona; Parque Nacional Tayrona; Department Magdalena; coastal rain forest

Tucano
South America, Argentina, Argentinien, Misiones, Iguazu National Park, Toco Toucan, Ramphastos toco

Birding
South America, Argentina, Argentinien, Misiones, Iguazu National Park

Altiplano Flamingo
South America, Chile, Altiplano, Antofagasta, , Laguna de Chaxa, Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos, Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber

Costa Rica
Central America, Costa Rica, Jungle, forest, green, vegetation, cloud forest, Bird

Tucan
South America, Argentina, Argentinien, Misiones, Iguazu National Park, Toco Toucan, Ramphastos toco

Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Full Moon and pink clouds, Thorofare, Upper Yellowstone River Valley, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Full Moon in a blue sky lighting up the pink thunder clouds over the moonlit water in The Thorofare in Upper Yellowstone River Valley, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Pagoda at dawn sunrise on the plain of Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Silhouette of pagoda with the sun rising above the Plain of Bagan at dawn; Bagan, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Winter scene of Mendenhall River in Tongass Forest with a warm sunset glow, Juneau, Alaska, USA
Tranquil winter scene of Mendenhall River in the Tongass National Forest with the warm glow of light from the sunset reflecting a mirror image on the water; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of bighorn sheep family standing on rocks, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Portrait of three young bighorn sheep standing on a cliff looking down at the camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Flowers bloom along the Abano pass in Tusheti, Georgia
Flowers bloom along the extreme terrain of the unpaved, Abano Pass road through the Caucasus Mountains; Tusheti, Georgia

Extreme close-up of the striped fur and mane of a plains zebra, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Extreme close-up of the striped fur and mane of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Preservation of equilibrium (engraving)
3657017 Preservation of equilibrium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preservation of equilibrium)

F. 24 The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671403 F.24 The Inside of a House in Nootka Sound, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); 40x66 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

The Preservation of the New Forest (engraving)
1049183 The Preservation of the New Forest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preservation of the New Forest)

Our lasting treasures in sound (litho)
979573 Our lasting treasures in sound (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our lasting treasures in sound)

Festival of Mountain and Plain parade, 1896 (b / w photo)
DPL415535 Festival of Mountain and Plain parade, 1896 (b/w photo) by Kirkland, Charles D. (1851-1926); Denver Public Library

Waste Not, Want Not World War I Poster, 1914-18 (colour litho)
3036341 Waste Not, Want Not World War I Poster, 1914-18 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Waste Not)

Ms 426 fol. 135 Teaching the best way of preserving pears
XIR263562 Ms 426 fol.135 Teaching the best way of preserving pears, from Le Miroir de la Nature by Vincent de Beauvais (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Canterbury Cathedral Crypt supports, September 1939
Photograph of the 843-year-old crypt of Canterbury Cathedral in which the apex of the vaulting has been supported with a series of wooden beams as a precaution against potential air raid damage

Fragments of Egyptian mummy wrappings fround in the coffin of Senbi, Middle Kingdom, c
490754 Fragments of Egyptian mummy wrappings fround in the coffin of Senbi, Middle Kingdom, c.1918-1859 BC (linen) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 19x25.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Florida indians preparing and cooking food, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)
CHT174195 Florida indians preparing and cooking food, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Outbreak of WWII - removing Canterburys priceless glass
The stained glass in the east windows of Canterbury Cathedral, being removed as a precaution after the outbreak of war in September 1939. Date: 1939

Conserves or jams (chromolitho)
1094225 Conserves or jams (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conserves or jams)

Laboratoire pour la cuisson des conserves alimentaires (engraving)
2787566 Laboratoire pour la cuisson des conserves alimentaires (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laboratoire pour la cuisson des conserves alimentaires)

Atelier de remplissage et de soudure des boites (engraving)
2787565 Atelier de remplissage et de soudure des boites (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de remplissage et de soudure des boites)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632438 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wheres the (Irish) Police?: William Gladstone, British Prime Minister
527700 Wheres the (Irish) Police?: William Gladstone, British Prime Minister, watching the unrest in Ireland and waiting to intervene

Ex-voto dedicated to the Virgin of Guadelupe (oil on wood)
REV407333 Ex-voto dedicated to the Virgin of Guadelupe (oil on wood) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo Soumaya, Mexico City, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

The Godesburg (colour litho)
5216138 The Godesburg (colour litho) by Astudin, Nicolai (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Godesburg. Illustration for Der Romantische Rhein (Hoursch & Bechstedt)

The Works Of The Year XI (colour litho)
2778197 The Works Of The Year XI (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Works Of The Year XI)

Buddhist manuscript, wrapped in waxed cloth for protection (paper, cloth & string)
LIT389925 Buddhist manuscript, wrapped in waxed cloth for protection (paper, cloth & string) by Thai School; Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info)

Ms 2141 fol 8v The Hippocratic Oath (vellum)
CHT219334 Ms 2141 fol 8v The Hippocratic Oath (vellum) by Greek School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Greek, out of copyright

The story of salt (colour litho)
3099306 The story of salt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of salt)

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Preservation is the key to unlocking the secrets of our past and safeguarding our future, and is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication, as seen in the meticulous restoration of King Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This magnificent vessel stands as a living relic of history, reminding us of our maritime heritage. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another remarkable preservation project - the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier. This floating museum in New York City serves as a time capsule that allows visitors to step back into America's military past. Traveling further back in time, we encounter the Nydam Viking Ship. Discovered in Denmark's Nydam Bog, this ancient vessel has been painstakingly preserved for over 1, 500 years and offers invaluable insights into Viking culture and seafaring prowess. Closer to home, Tewkesbury Abbey in the United Kingdom stands tall as an architectural marvel from medieval times. Its preservation ensures that generations can admire its grandeur and appreciate its historical significance. Preservation extends beyond buildings; it encompasses cultural artifacts like bottles of wine arranged inside old cellars in Vrbice, Moravia. These carefully curated collections showcase winemaking traditions passed down through generations. In today's world where sustainability is paramount, preserving natural resources is crucial. Solar panels harnessing energy from sunlight symbolize our commitment to renewable power sources while reducing carbon emissions. The sight of octopuses hung up on washing lines may seem peculiar but represents age-old fishing practices still observed on Chania Island in Greece. Preserving these customs not only sustains local livelihoods but also safeguards traditional knowledge for future generations. Nature itself provides breathtaking preservation: a tree growing heart-shaped reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction love can flourish if nurtured with care. As climate change threatens polar regions' delicate ecosystems like Greenland Sea's broken pack ice; preserving them becomes imperative for maintaining biodiversity balance.