Roots Collection (#28)

Aerial roots from a mangrove at the delta of Parnaiba river, Piaui, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Mangrove swamp on Fiji
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mangrove roots underwater, Kaneohe bay, Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Adult Great Blue Heron (Andea herodias) among the mangrove roots in Magdalena Bay, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a root of Conifer (Pandanus sp. ); Magnification x30 (on 10)
LRDS-210 Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a root of Conifer Magnification x30 (on 10.5 cm width print) Pandanus sp

Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of an aerial root of Orchid (Dendrobium sp. ); Magnification x30 (on 10)
LRDS-209 Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of an aerial root of Orchid Magnification x30 (on 10.5 cm width print) Dendrobium sp

Spotless Crake HB 3494 Feeding among mangrove roots on mudflat - Found from Philippines to Australia
HB-3494 Spotless CRAKE - feeding along mangrove roots on mudflat Distribution: From Philippines to Australia and Pacific Islands to New Zealand Porzana tabuensis Hans & Judy Beste Please note that

Tiger - resting amongst roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) - Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India
CB-337 Tiger - resting amongst roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tiger - yawning from roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) - Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India
CB-333 Tiger - yawning from roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India Panthera tigris Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display

Rainforest Fig tree, butress roots, Costa Rica
WAT-7342 Costa Rica RAINFOREST - Fig tree, butress roots M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ancient Beech Tree - Covered with various fungi, in old forest of Sababurg, autumn. North Hessen, Germany
USH-1494 Ancient Beech Tree - Covered with various fungi, in old forest of Sababurg, autumn. North Hessen, Germany. Fagus sylvatica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Rainforest lush temperate rainforest with ferns and twining roots of a big Kamahi tree Coromandel Peninsula
SAS-859 Rainforest - lush temperate rainforest with ferns and twining roots of a big Kamahi tree Coromandel Peninsula, North Island

Rainforest Buttress & surface roots, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
ROG-11090 RAINFOREST - Buttress and Surface roots Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red mangroves at Mida Creek, near Watamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-139 Red mangroves at Mida Creek near Watamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red mangroves - along coastline at Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-135 Red mangroves - along coastline Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peaceful woodland pond amongst beech trees, in autumn
ROG-11786 Woodland pond amongst beech trees, in autumn Croatia Fagus sylvatica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chimpanzee Standing up on branches above water Concuati, Congo, Central Africa
LA-1167 CHIMPANZEE - balancing in mangrove Conkouati NP. Congo, Central Africa Pan troglodytes Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tropical Forest
WAT-9019 Tropical Forest - Buttress roots in water Maracaibo, Venezuela M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Heritiera littoralis. Mayotte
WAT-10619 Looking-glass Mangrove Mayotte, Indian Ocean Heritiera littoralis Local name. Msikundazi. family Sterculiaceae M

Beech forest two giant specimen framing others in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Majella National Park
SAS-149 Beech forest - two giant specimen framing others in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Majella National Park, Abruzzian mountains

Beech forest giant specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Abruzzian mountains, Majella National Park, Italy
SAS-148 Beech forest - giant specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Abruzzian mountains, Majella National Park

Chile Spillway of Salto Grande Waterfall, Torres de Payne
PS-9938 CHILE - spillway of Salto Grande Waterfall, with tree showing roots into rocks Torres del Paines National Park, Patagonia Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Tree clinging to life on a rock wall at Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-3810 Tree - clinging to life on a rock wall Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sycamore Fig - Butteresses Zululand, South Africa
ASW-2397 Sycamore Fig - Butteresses Zululand, South Africa Ficus sycomorus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Seychelles - Mangrove Astove Island
WAT-5653 Seychelles - Mangrove Astove Island M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beech forest ancient specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio Majella National Park, Abruzzian Mountains, Italy
SAS-150 Beech forest - ancient specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio Majella National Park, Abruzzian Mountains, Italy Fagus sylvatica Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Hohenzollern Fam Tree
Family tree of the Hohenzollern family, commencing (at the roots) with Friedrich I elector of Brandenburg

Garibaldi Gardening
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI - digging roots in his favourite garden

Gladstone Fells a Tree
Gladstone was renowned for his fondness for felling trees : psychiatrists would no doubt get to the roots of this and and show why it drove him to branch out into politics

The Tree of Vices
THE TREE OF THE VICES From the roots of evil spring the Seven Deadly Sins, each in turn branching out into all manner of wickedness

Transplanting a Tree
Transplanting a fully-grown tree on a specially devised carriage

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"Roots: Unearthing the Essence of Life's Connections" Delve into the depths of existence with a journey through various realms, where roots intertwine and stories unfold. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, our lives are deeply rooted in intricate connections. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with skull anatomy reveals how even within ourselves, roots play a vital role. They anchor us to our past while guiding us towards growth and understanding. From Thailand's vibrant culinary scene to the Daio Wasabi Farm in Hotaka, raw wasabi roots symbolize the essence of Southeast Asian flavors. These spices not only tantalize our taste buds but also serve as reminders that cultural heritage is firmly grounded in ancestral traditions. Teeth, both adult and children's alike, remind us of our shared humanity. Tab XVII and Tab X offer glimpses into dental records that trace back generations—a testament to how roots shape our identities beyond mere genetics. In an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries, we witness nature's own interconnected web—roots reaching out to nourish life itself. Similarly, Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True) showcases how even humble vegetables draw sustenance from their hidden foundations beneath the earth. Iris Germanica enchants with its hand-colored engravings—an ode to botanical beauty rooted deep within nature's tapestry. It reminds us that artistry often finds inspiration from ancient origins. Lastly, Apollo and Daphne immortalize a tale where love takes root amidst transformation—a reminder that sometimes we must let go for new beginnings to flourish. As we explore these diverse facets of "roots, " may we embrace their significance—their ability to ground us while connecting us across time and space. Let them be a reminder that no matter where life takes us or what challenges arise—we are all intertwined by invisible threads woven through history itself.