Retracted Collection

Gotha WD-10 German single-seat naval fighter biplane designed by Oskar Ursinus, seen here with floats retracted, thus improving its aerodynamic effect

Concordes cockpit windows and retracted visor

Nativity 1458 mixed media spruce 61. 2 x 56. 3 cm
The Nativity, 1458, mixed media on spruce, 61.2 x 56.3 cm, unmarked, on the probably original frame above two coats of arms (on the left)

Turtle, Central Park, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) of the strawberry variety, with its tentacles retracted. Anemones have an array of tentacles which act as a defence mechanism and a means of capturing plankton

Beadlet anemone with young
Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) of the strawberry variety, with its tentacles retracted. The smaller anemone is a baby. The blue organism with a yellow star is a sea squirt

Stalked jellyfish eating a shrimp. Close-up of the tentacled head end of a stalked jellyfish (staromedusa, Lucernaria quadricornis) retracting after having engulfed a skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp)

Bristle worm. Polychaete marine worm (Brada villosa) with its tentacles retracted. This worm is a surface deposit feeder. It catches falling particles with numerous tentacles (not seen)

Large open-top sports car
A substantial open-top vintage sports car with the folding roof retracted

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"Retracted: Unveiling the Hidden Marvels from German Fighter Planes to Marine Creatures" Discovering hidden wonders is an adventure that takes us across continents and through time. From the Gotha WD-10, a legendary German single-seat naval fighter biplane, to the sleek cockpit windows of Concorde with their retracted visor, we delve into a world where innovation meets beauty. In Central Park, Hong Kong, China, nestled amidst its vibrant surroundings in Asia, lies a mesmerizing sculpture called "Nativity 1458. " This mixed media masterpiece crafted from spruce stands tall at 61. 2 x 56. 3 cm - an artistic marvel that transports us back in time. Delving deeper into nature's secrets reveals microscopic marvels like the Bdelloid rotifer captured under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These tiny creatures captivate our imagination as they gracefully navigate their aquatic realm. But it's not just microscopic life forms that leave us awestruck; even larger marine creatures hold surprises. The beadlet anemone enchants with its vibrant colors and intricate tentacles while nurturing its young ones nearby. Witnessing a stalked jellyfish devouring a shrimp reminds us of nature's raw power and delicate balance. Stepping away from the natural world for a moment brings us to nanotube technology - an engineering breakthrough that promises endless possibilities. Its potential stretches far beyond our current comprehension and hints at future advancements yet to be realized. As we explore further on this captivating journey, we encounter the bristle worm - an enigmatic creature known for its ability to regenerate lost body parts effortlessly. Nature never ceases to amaze with its resilience and adaptability. Finally, imagine cruising down open roads in a large open-top sports car - wind rushing through your hair as you embrace freedom on wheels. It symbolizes liberation and exhilaration; it embodies dreams turned into reality.