Relocation Collection (#2)

Short-tailed Albatross, (Diomedea albatrus), decoys to lure birds to eastern island, Midway Atoll, Hawaii, USA

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) cage, for relocating man-eating tigers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

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Polar Bear - park rangers preparing captured bear for transport for relocation (Ursus maritimus) Date:

Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) babies, in summer nursery web, at broadland relocation site, The Broads, Norfolk, England, August

Fen Raft Spider (Dolomedes plantarius) adult, awaiting prey on frogbit leaf, at broadland relocation site, The Broads, Norfolk, England, August

Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942 / 1943. Eight
Japanese-American camp, Tule Lake Relocation Center, California 1942/1943. Eight Japanese women standing outside the barbers shop in the US war emergency evacuation camp set up in World War II

CA, Owens Valley, Manzanar National Historic Site, relocation center for Japanese Americans interned during WWII, cemetery

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) cages, housing voles trapped at Crossness Nature Reserve whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to sewage treatment works, Wildwood Trust

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Temple of Isis, Philae Island, Egypt
The Temple of Isis on Philae Island (Lake Nasser, Nubia), Egypt, showing the entrance and a row of columns. It was later relocated to the nearby Agilkia Island to enable the construction of the Aswan

Corrected knee dislocation, X-ray
Corrected knee dislocation. Coloured X-ray of the dislocated and twisted knee of a female baby being manipulated back into place. The hand of the doctor is at bottom

Carrying a box
MODEL RELEASED. Carrying a box

Relocating, conceptual image

Temples of Philae, being moved to prevent submersion, the Tutunkhamun Exhibition in London part-financed this operation. Photograph by Lionel Coates

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Relocation: A Journey of Change and Adaptation In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, the Japanese-American community found themselves uprooted from their homes during World War II. The haunting image captures the desolate landscape of Tule Lake Relocation Center in Newell, CA, circa 1942 or 1943. As an unknown creator immortalized this moment, it serves as a reminder of the war emergency evacuation that forever altered lives. Meanwhile, across oceans and continents, another form took place in Giussano (Brianza). Protesters invaded and devastated a church to express their discontent with the parish priests moving away. This color lithograph showcases how emotions can run high when change disrupts familiar routines. Amidst these human stories lies nature's own tale - a fishing cat with two adorable kittens at just four weeks old. These resilient creatures navigate their surroundings as they adapt to new environments. Their journey symbolizes strength amidst adversity. The concept extends beyond individuals; it encompasses communities seeking belonging in foreign lands. In Newark, New Jersey's courtroom, an immigrant is naturalized through a solemn engraving capturing both hope and gratitude for newfound opportunities. History also reveals instances where physical structures undergo relocations - like the removal of Nero's Circus obelisk depicted in a captivating fresco. Such acts reshape landscapes while preserving remnants of bygone eras. Change often brings chaos but can also be seen as an opportunity for growth and renewal. "Un Demenagement, " captured vividly in color photography, portrays people embracing change as they embark on new beginnings together within small town prairies. Even iconic landmarks are not immune to relocation efforts; Temple Bar was moved from its original location to Westminster according to Punch cartoonists' imaginative engravings. Satirical yet thought-provoking imagery reminds us that even tradition must sometimes yield to progress. Artistic expressions have long explored themes of relocation.