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Shapes Collection (page 2)

Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places

Background imageShapes Collection: Solfar (Sun Voyager) sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Solfar (Sun Voyager) sculpture by Jon Gunnar Arnason in Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Background imageShapes Collection: Concepts / Mans Life

Concepts / Mans Life
The Egyptian ram-god Khnum is the creator of life, which he forms from clay on his potters wheel, while Thoth measures the span of the persons life

Background imageShapes Collection: The Saadian tombs, dating back to the time of the Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour

The Saadian tombs, dating back to the time of the Sultan Ahmed Al Mansour, who died in 1603, The Medina, Marrakesh, Morroco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageShapes Collection: Coptic cross, Wadi Natroun, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Coptic cross, Wadi Natroun, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageShapes Collection: Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - C type (chiral)

Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - C type (chiral)
LRDS-218 Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - C type (chiral) magnification x25 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width)

Background imageShapes Collection: Crawshay's Zebra - bottom. South Luangwa Valley National Park - Zambia - Africa

Crawshay's Zebra - bottom. South Luangwa Valley National Park - Zambia - Africa
WAT-9222 Crawshay's Zebra - bottom South Luangwa Valley National Park - Zambia - Africa Equus burchelli crawshayi M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: Sunflower - France

Sunflower - France
ME-1345 Sunflower - France Helianthus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Love heart shape made out of burning candles and light

Love heart shape made out of burning candles and light
Love heart shape made out of candles and light

Background imageShapes Collection: Behind the Scenes at Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France

Behind the Scenes at Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France
Behind the Scenes at the erotic revue performed at the Theatre de L Abri, Paris, France with principal dancer Louis Espinoza - Le Ballet des Nymphes. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageShapes Collection: Directly above view of spiral staircase at House of the Black Madonna, Prague, Bohemia

Directly above view of spiral staircase at House of the Black Madonna, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Background imageShapes Collection: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageShapes Collection: Bros. pictured in March 1988 in Tyne Tees, North East England

Bros. pictured in March 1988 in Tyne Tees, North East England. Left to right are Luke Goss, , Matt Goss and Craig Logan Bros is an English band formed in 1986 in Camberley, Surrey

Background imageShapes Collection: Twin Birch (Betula) trees highlighted snow. Senja, Norway, February

Twin Birch (Betula) trees highlighted snow. Senja, Norway, February

Background imageShapes Collection: Trade catalogue for copper moulds with tin lining 1911

Trade catalogue for copper moulds with tin lining 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing round fluted copper moulds with tin inside. Date: 1911

Background imageShapes Collection: The Red Arrows display team at Bournemouth Air Festival, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

The Red Arrows display team at Bournemouth Air Festival, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageShapes Collection: Design for Woven Textile, art deco style

Design for Woven Textile, art deco style
Design for Woven Textile in art deco style. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1933

Background imageShapes Collection: Heart-shaped Cloud

Heart-shaped Cloud
USH-3237-M Heart-shaped Cloud Digitally manipulated image Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageShapes Collection: Parasol Fungi ME 180 Edible Lepiota procera © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON

Parasol Fungi ME 180 Edible Lepiota procera © Johan De Meester / ARDEA LONDON
ME-180 Parasol FUNGI Edible Lepiota procera Found Summer - Autumn Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo - corkscrew pods in autumn New Mexico, USA

Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo - corkscrew pods in autumn New Mexico, USA
ROG-12016 Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo - corkscrew pods in autumn New Mexico, USA. Prosopis pubescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball

Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball
SPH-455 Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball UK Armadillidium vulgare Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Partial lunar eclipse of the moon - 15 June 1992

Partial lunar eclipse of the moon - 15 June 1992
FG-6681 Partial lunar eclipse of the moon - 15 June 1992 Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Australia Tongue Pt. Hill inlet, Whithaven Beach, Whitsunday Island

Australia Tongue Pt. Hill inlet, Whithaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland
JPF-9416-c Australia - Tongue Pt. Hill inlet, Whithaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

Background imageShapes Collection: Kiwi Fruit - cross section showing seeds

Kiwi Fruit - cross section showing seeds
DOW-23 KIWI Fruit - cross section showing seeds Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Circular windows, exterior of Jardine House, formerly known as Connaught Centre, Central

Circular windows, exterior of Jardine House, formerly known as Connaught Centre, Central District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Background imageShapes Collection: Trade catalogue for jelly and cake moulds 1911

Trade catalogue for jelly and cake moulds 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing jelly and cake moulds in a variety of shapes. Date: 1911

Background imageShapes Collection: View of Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

View of Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to H Long City, Cam Pha town

Background imageShapes Collection: Samovar, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Samovar, 1913 (oil on canvas)
XMV2639920 Samovar, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 88.5x62.2 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageShapes Collection: Picture No. 10741293

Picture No. 10741293
England - Aerial view, Crop Circle, Wiltshire Date:

Background imageShapes Collection: England, Cheshire, Chester, Eastgate Clock face

England, Cheshire, Chester, Eastgate Clock face

Background imageShapes Collection: Sanitary ware, Plate 42

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageShapes Collection: The Eggs of British Birds

The Eggs of British Birds -- assorted eggs of different colours and sizes. Date: 1894

Background imageShapes Collection: Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044

Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044
Nebulae drawn by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1811

Background imageShapes Collection: Brown Tree Snake - Port Moresby - Papua new Guinea

Brown Tree Snake - Port Moresby - Papua new Guinea
EL-1085 Brown Tree Snake - in threat posture Port Moresby, Papua Colubridae: Boiga irregularis Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: Southern Giraffe markings CRH 947 Moremi, Botswana Giraffa camelopardalis © Chris Harvey / ardea

Southern Giraffe markings CRH 947 Moremi, Botswana Giraffa camelopardalis © Chris Harvey / ardea. com
CRH-947 Southern Giraffe markings Moremi, Botswana Giraffa camelopardalis Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageShapes Collection: John Hancock Building, Chicago, Illinois, America

John Hancock Building, Chicago, Illinois, America
John Hancock skyscraper office building, Chicago, Illinois, America

Background imageShapes Collection: Lady's Slipper Orchid

Lady's Slipper Orchid
USH-37 ORCHID Ladys Slipper Cypripedium calceolus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageShapes Collection: Spotted Salamander - In early spring migration to woodland pond New York USA

Spotted Salamander - In early spring migration to woodland pond New York USA
CAN-3494 Spotted Salamander - In early spring migration to woodland pond New York USA Ambystoma maculatum John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - T type

Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - T type (tip-splitting morphotype)
LRDS-232 Macro Photograph: Patterns of Paenibacillus bacteria on petri dish - T type (tip-splitting morphotype) magnification x5.6 (A4 size)

Background imageShapes Collection: Fungus Shaggy Pholiota - Fruiting bodies growing on beech tree stem in autumn. North Hessen, Germany

Fungus Shaggy Pholiota - Fruiting bodies growing on beech tree stem in autumn. North Hessen, Germany
USH-1486 Fungus Shaggy PHOLIOTA - fruiting bodies growing on beech tree stem in autumn North Hessen, Germany Pholiota squarrosa Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageShapes Collection: Tree Fern unfurling leave of a tree fern. This motive, in Maori called Koru

Tree Fern unfurling leave of a tree fern. This motive, in Maori called Koru
SAS-935 Tree Fern - unfurling leave of a tree fern. This motive, in Maori called Koru, is by the Maori people often used in arts of all kinds

Background imageShapes Collection: Soft Tree Fern - Unfolding new frond

Soft Tree Fern - Unfolding new frond
AU-32053-JPF Tasmanian tree fern / Soft tree fern / Man fern - Unfolding new frond Dicksonia antarctica Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects

A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects, attracted by a night-light on a jetty
ANZ-1133 A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects, attracted by a night-light on a jetty Tioman Island, 30 km East off peninsula Malaysia in South China Sea; June

Background imageShapes Collection: Spotted Eagle Ray Galapagos

Spotted Eagle Ray Galapagos
VT-6084 SPOTTED EAGLE RAY Galapagos Aetabatus narinari Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageShapes Collection: Mute Swan - Two together in a heart shape Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK BI006859

Mute Swan - Two together in a heart shape Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK BI006859
COS-764 Mute Swan - Two together in a heart shape Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK Cygnus olor Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: Fungus, Fly Agaric - detailed study of cap, Lower Saxony, Germany

Fungus, Fly Agaric - detailed study of cap, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2404 Fungus, Fly Agaric - detailed study of cap Lower Saxony, Germany Amanita muscaria Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageShapes Collection: AUSTRALIA - Queensland

AUSTRALIA - Queensland
JPF-9428 AUSTRALIA - Queensland Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only




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Shapes are everywhere, surrounding us in the most unexpected places. From the intricate design of Baphomet by Eliphas Levi - Equilibrium of Opposites to the mesmerizing formation of Black Brant Goose FG 2342 'V formation flock Branta nigricans © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON', shapes captivate our imagination. Just like Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites symbolizes harmony amidst opposing forces, we find balance in the diverse contours that nature offers. Take Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa; its majestic silhouette stands tall as a testament to Mother Earth's artistic prowess. Even man-made structures embrace shapes with purpose and precision, like the large circular aerial at RAF Chicksands or the timeless beauty of a fossil ammonite under UV light from Madagascar's Mahajanga Province. But shapes aren't limited to grandeur alone; they can be found even in the tiniest details. Observe closely and you'll discover mushroom spores up close, resembling delicate patterns waiting to be unraveled. And who could forget Satan at the Sabbat? A shape that evokes both fear and fascination throughout history. Yet not all they can mysterious or enigmatic; some bring comfort and familiarity. Like a red English post box nestled within a brick wall, reminding us of simpler times when communication was tangible and heartfelt. In contrast, Henri Maes Belgian Beer Brewery transports us to an old town UNESCO World Heritage Site where architectural forms tell stories through their unique outlines. Finally, The Scallop sculpture by Maggie Hambling on Aldeburgh beach in Suffolk invites contemplation as it gracefully embraces its surroundings with its distinctive shape. They have an uncanny ability to evoke emotions and spark curiosity within us all. They remind us that beauty lies not only in what we see but also how we perceive it – whether it is through ancient symbols or contemporary art installations – each shape holds a story waiting to be discovered.