Pylon Collection (page 6)

The Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Egypt - Gateway of Ptolemy III
The Gateway of Ptolemy III Euergetes at the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak is located in the southwest corner of the precinct of Amun in Luxor (ancient Thebes)

Lanner Falcon sitting on a pylon against a blue sky, Falco biarmicus, Morocco

Petra Wadi Musa Pylon south entrance el Muzlim
Petra. (Wadi Musa). Pylon at south entrance of el Muzlim tunnel with crow-step frieze. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Village Pylon Edfu Village et Pylone d Edfou
Village and Pylon of Edfu, Village et Pylone d Edfou; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Egyptian views Temple Horus Edfu View pylon 1900
Egyptian views Temple of Horus, Edfu. View from pylon 1900, Egypt, Idfū

Temple Edfu Door Pylon 1850 John Frederick Lewis
The Temple of Edfu: The Door of the Pylon, 1850. John Frederick Lewis (British, 1805-1876). Watercolor (wash and point of brush work) and gouache and graphite

Electricity Pylons

Silhouette Of Large Metal Powerline Towers With Colourful Clouds And Sun; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Silhouette Of Large Metal Powerline Towers With Glowing Sky; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Abstract
Kahar Lagaa

Standard 10, Jimmy Ray, winner of 1955 R. A. C. Rally. Creator: Unknown
Standard 10, Jimmy Ray, winner of 1955 R.A.C. Rally

The Mersey Tunnel - under the River Mersey between Liverpool and Birkenhead - interior and associated structures - The Ventilating Shaft at Pier Head, the Junction Chamber

Luxor Temple. Battle of Kadesh. Relief. Detail. Egypt
Relief depicting egyptian war chariots at the Battle of Kadesh. 13th century B.C. New Kingdom. First Pylon of the Temple of Luxor. Thebes. Egypt

Postcard advertisement, Transelektro, Budapest, Hungary
Postcard advertisement for Transelektro, electrical manufacturers, Budapest, Hungary. Date: circa 1960s

Picture No. 11672428
Osprey nesting on a electric power pylon. Date:

Row of power pylons at sunset, Mid Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye with power poles, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF ISIS. Pylon gateway to the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

Mains electric technicians repairing cable on rural electricity pole, Cumbria, England, July

The Eighth Pylon, Karnak, Thebes, c1911. Watercolour over pencil. Augustus Osborne Lamplough (1877-1930), British artist. Egypt Ancient Egyptian Archaeology Ruins

The impressive First Pylon of the wonderfully preserved mortuary temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu on the West Bank, Luxor, Egypt

Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Power lines in morning light, Germany, Europe

Windmills, pylon and power lines in morning light, Germany, Europe

Pylons and power lines in morning light, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 11992985
Power pole and wind turbine in sunset - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992984
Power pole - pylon in sunset - Germany Date:

Luxor, Egypt - Obelisk and Pylon of Rameses II
Luxor Temple Complex, Egypt - Obelisk and Pylon of Rameses II. Date: circa 1910s

Karnak Temple, Egypt - The Ptolemy Gateway. Date: circa 1940s

Alternative tree and pylon landscape, Spain

Entrance pylon of Ramesses II in the Luxor Temple, Egypt
Side view on the entrance pylon of the Luxor Temple in Upper Egypt, built by Ramesses II whose statues and obelisk stand in front of it

Rabat, Morocco, Old Walls, Boulevard Gourand, Fruit Market
The massive Pylon of the Horus Temple, Edfu, the largest temple dedicated to Horus and Hathor of Dendera - Egypt, Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Aswan, Egypt - Pylon of the Temple of Isis
Philae, Aswan - Pylon of the Temple of Isis and Kiosk - Egypt, North Africa - Card series (2/8). Date: circa 1910s

Egypt. Luxor Temple. First Pylon. Night view. New Kingdom. Thebes

Pharaoh before gods. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. Pharaoh before gods. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Temple of Horus. Pylon entrance. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. Built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Pylon at the front of the temple.. Edfu. Egypt

The pharaoh Ptolemy XII Neo Dionysos Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. The pharaoh Ptolemy XII Neo Dionysos. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Horus. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. God Horus with double crown. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

God Horus and goddess Hathor. Edfu. Egypt
Temple of Horus. God Horus and goddess Hathor with double crown. Main entrance. First pylon. Detail. Edfu. Egypt

Temple of Ramses III. First pylon with reliefs depicting battle escenes. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Ramesses II. Leg
Ramesses II. Detail of his leg. New Kingdom. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Laying Railway Track 30S
Workmen laying a railway track Date: 1930s

Karnak / The Pylon / 1904
The great pylon at the Temple complex of karnak. Date: 1904

Edfu (Edfou) / Egypt
A view toward the massive entrance pylon at the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu. The pylon, constructed between 237 an 57 B.C.E. is covered with relief carvings Date: 1847

Firestone Multi-Colour Pylons - A Century of Progress
Multi-Colour Pylons at the entrance to the Firestone Factory and Exhibition Buildings - A Century of Progress, Chicago, Illinois. Date: 1933

Brown Derby Restaurant, Beverly Hills, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Warner Brothers Studios, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, USA
Warner Brothers West Coast Studios, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Rameses II Statue
Giant head (probably depicting RAMESES II )beside the Obelisk in front of the Pylon of the AMUN-RE TEMPLE (Temple of Luxor), Thebes (modern Luxor ) Egypt. Date: 14th century BC

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"Powering the Nation: A Glimpse into England's Pylon Network" From the picturesque Norfolk coastline to the rugged landscapes of Northumberland, electricity pylons stand tall, silently carrying power across the UK. These towering structures form an intricate web of energy distribution, connecting communities and industries alike. In Norfolk, a pylon line stretches as far as the eye can see, its metal giants marching in unison against a backdrop of rolling hills and endless skies. Further north in Northumberland, these steel sentinels dot the horizon, their presence reminding us of our reliance on electricity for modern living. Wendover boasts an impressive electricity pylon that stands proudly near Ferrybridge Power Station in North Yorkshire. This colossal structure symbolizes both progress and stability as it supports our ever-growing demand for energy. Crossing over the mighty River Tyne from Ryton to Newburn in Tyne & Wear, electricity pylons bridge gaps both physical and metaphorical. They connect not only landmasses but also people's lives with a constant flow of power. As dusk settles over Dorset's snow-covered farmland, transmission pylons become silhouettes against a vibrant sunset sky. Their resilience is evident even amidst harsh winter conditions; they continue to serve diligently despite nature's challenges. Sizewell A nuclear power station may be closed now, but nearby Sizewell B remains operational thanks to these steadfast pylons. Standing alongside Alexandra Palace or Hoover Dam's iconic landmarks, they remind us that reliable energy sources are vital for society's functioning. Even on Manchester's outskirts lies an inconspicuous substation - unsung heroes ensuring uninterrupted power supply to urban areas. In rural landscapes at dusk or dawn when all seems calm and serene, pylons blend seamlessly into their surroundings while fulfilling their crucial role behind-the-scenes. These snapshots offer glimpses into England’s vast network of pylons – silent guardians delivering electrical energy to every corner of the nation.