Risky Collection (#2)

A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin (colour litho)
3648187 A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A False Step! or, The Road to Ruin)

A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s (colour litho)
972575 A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mass under the Terror, France, 1790s)

A dangerous wager (engraving)
2789471 A dangerous wager (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dangerous wager. A barber attacked by a lion after agreeing to enter its cage)

A man killed by lightning while flying a kite (colour litho)
2779532 A man killed by lightning while flying a kite (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man killed by lightning while flying a kite)

Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other Peoples Money, 1908 (lithograph)
2622519 Wall Street Fat Cat Gambling with Other PeopleAs Money, 1908 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print)
2622108 The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Pandora opening Pandoras Box; screen print)

The acrobat
Alessandro L. Rocchi

Row of gas meters
danger, dangerous, day, dials, factory, gas, industrial, industry, knobs, meters, nobody, oil, outdoor, pipes, risk, risky, row, structure, tanks, union, utility, wall, writing, Henri Silberman

Cartoon, Two German spies. Two fat men at a table laden with food agree that its worth being spies and risking their lives, when they can eat so well. 1916

St Pauls Cathedral in danger: why the Dean is opposing the tramway scheme. Sectional view from the south east showing the position of the waterline below the cathedral

Two America hoboes risking life and limb
Two Hoboes risk life and limb by riding on a carriage truck in America. Date: 1893

British Dominon - Investment Life Assurance Policy Advert. A man crosses a difficult chasm (in life) thanks to a Policy from British Dominion

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) walking on ice, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, April

Ice formation at sunset, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Frigga Fritillary (Boloria frigga) in habitat over cotton grass (Eriophorum) Finland, June

German poster, What England Wants, WW1
German propaganda poster, What England Wants, depicting a blindfolded man approaching the edge of a cliff with a heavy sack on his back at the beginning of the First World War. Date: circa 1914

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This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

GUADALUPE ISLAND, PACIFIC OCEAN, MEXICO
A rainbow over the rugged cliffs of Guadalupe Island in the Pacific Ocean 150 miles off Baja California, Mexico

GREAT WHITE SHARK, Carcharodon carcharias, MEXICO
This great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Historic image in sepia of a photographer sitting on a slender girder above fifth avenue in New York City with a stereocamera, circa 1905; New York City, New York, United States of America

Historic image in black and white of a photographer sitting on a slender girder above fifth avenue in New York City with a stereocamera, circa 1905; New York City, New York, United States of America

Fog along a stone path at the Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal, Ireland
Grey, foggy day along a stone path at the Slieve League cliffs on the Atlantic Coast; County Donegal, Ireland

Shark with sharp teeth swimming towards the camera, Guadalupe
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) with sharp teeth exposed in its open mouth swimming towards the camera; Guadalupe

Crown of Thorns, Marrakech, Morocco

Great White Shark
This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Surfer at Peahi, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A tow-in surfer drops down the face of Hawaiis big surf at Peahi (Jaws) off North shore Maui; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Young Boy Gathering Eggs From A Nest Set In A Rocky Cliff Face In The Mid 19th Century. From Bibbys Annual Published 1910

A Composite Image Of Tourists Exploring An Iceberg On Their Journey Throughout The Canadian Arctic; Nunavut, Canada

Lightning Strikes In The Sky Behind A Tree; Alberta, Canada

An Old Stairway On The Astoria Riverfront That Leads Into The Water; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Climber Near Noatak River In The Brooks Range, Gates Of The Arctic National Park, Northwestern Alaska, Above The Arctic Circle, Arctic Alaska, Summer

Skiers At The Base Of A Mountain; Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Two People Walking With Surfboards On The Beach In Inch On The Dingle Peninsula; County Kerry, Ireland

A Woman Paddling While On Her Knees On A Surf Board Off Dos Mares Beach; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Kite Surfing In Front Of Hotel Dos Mares; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Woman Jumps Into The Water Off A Surf Board While Holding Her Paddle In Front Of Dos Mares Beach; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

A Woman Paddling While Standing On A Surf Board Off Dos Mares Beach; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Wind Surfing In The Ocean; Tarifa, Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain

Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Usa; Man Snowboarding In Mid-Air

Stunt Cyclists, Alberta, Canada

A Stunt Cyclist Silhouette

Silhouette Of Stunt Cyclist

Feet On The Edge Of A Diving Board

Bike Racing

Maui Hawaii Usa; Green Sea Turtle Cleaning Station

Molokini Maui Hawaii Usa; Scuba Diver At A Volcanic Crater

Similan Islands Thailand; Scuba Diver Over A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) And Angelfish

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"Embracing the Thrill: Risky Adventures from Snowboarding to High Wire Walking" Witness the heart-stopping moment as a daring man leaps off a towering cornice on Flagstaff Peak, defying gravity on his snowboard in the majestic Wasatch Mountains of Utah, USA. Step back in time to the 1840s when Simpson delved into uncharted territory, researching anaesthetics with great risk and determination, paving the way for modern medical practices. Explore the perilous world of 19th-century coal mining, where brave souls ventured deep underground to extract this valuable resource that fueled industrial revolutions across nations. Feel your adrenaline soar as you watch an adventurous snowboarder take flight off another cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah – a playground for thrill-seekers. Marvel at nature's wonders as an Adelie Penguin stands fearlessly atop an iceberg amidst Antarctica's Yalour Islands, showcasing its resilience against harsh conditions and icy dangers. Travel back to c1905 and witness a man skillfully maneuvering through a bustling kitchen filled with open flames and sharp utensils - showcasing bravery even within everyday tasks. From breathtaking landscapes to jaw-dropping feats of courage, explore North America's wild beauty in Utah - home to stunning canyons, mountainscapes, and endless opportunities for adventure seekers. Hold your breath as The Great Blondini walks precariously above four lions on a high wire – defying all odds while captivating audiences with his death-defying stunts during times gone by. Discover China's enchanting wilderness as you spot a giant panda perched high up in a tree in Sichuan province – showcasing their agility despite being endangered creatures facing numerous risks today. Uncover nature's ingenious survival strategies with Veitchs pitcher plant climbing up tree trunks, showcasing its large aerial pitchers.