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Silence Collection (#7)

"The Silence of the Snows, 1907: A serene winter landscape painted by Joseph Farquharson captures the profound stillness that blankets the world in a hushed tranquility

Background imageSilence Collection: Two tree trunks touching in the Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

Two tree trunks touching in the Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:08/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: A bent trunk amongst the mountains of Covloc, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

A bent trunk amongst the mountains of Covloc, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Covloc. Date of Photograph:08/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: An intense snowfall in Saint Jean, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

An intense snowfall in Saint Jean, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Saint Jean. Date of Photograph:01/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: 'A sunny day in Val di Fex', in Switzerland

"A sunny day in Val di Fex", in Switzerland Switzerland Val di Fex. Date of Photograph:01/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: Sections of ice in the Engadina Valley, Switzerland

Sections of ice in the Engadina Valley, Switzerland Switzerland Engadine Valley. Date of Photograph:12/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: Nature reflected in a lake, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland

Nature reflected in a lake, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:03/1993

Background imageSilence Collection: 'Electric discharges', Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

"Electric discharges", Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:03/1991

Background imageSilence Collection: Lake Leget, in the Engadina mountains, in Switzerland

Lake Leget, in the Engadina mountains, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:08/1992

Background imageSilence Collection: Storm threatening a village in Tierra del Fuego, south of Patagonia

Storm threatening a village in Tierra del Fuego, south of Patagonia Argentina Tierra del Fuego. Date of Photograph:04/1987

Background imageSilence Collection: Man sitting on a bench in MOMA, New York

Man sitting on a bench in MOMA, New York United States New York, Moma. Date of Photograph:1988

Background imageSilence Collection: A bench in front of Lainston House castle, in Surrey, Kent, in Great Britain

A bench in front of Lainston House castle, in Surrey, Kent, in Great Britain Great Britain Kent, Surrey. Date of Photograph:1986

Background imageSilence Collection: Table and chairs in a garden, in Surrey, Kent, in Great Britain

Table and chairs in a garden, in Surrey, Kent, in Great Britain Great Britain Kent, Surrey. Date of Photograph:1983

Background imageSilence Collection: A moment of peace in the Tener desert, in Niger, Africa

A moment of peace in the Tener desert, in Niger, Africa Africa Niger, Tener Desert. Date of Photograph:12/1977

Background imageSilence Collection: A woman looking out onto the terrace of a restaurant. Postcard sent by the photographer to

A woman looking out onto the terrace of a restaurant. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageSilence Collection: Man sitting on the edge of a fountain, in a square in New York, the United States

Man sitting on the edge of a fountain, in a square in New York, the United States United States New York. Date of Photograph:11/1987

Background imageSilence Collection: Lamps inside a modern building in Rejkiavik, in Iceland

Lamps inside a modern building in Rejkiavik, in Iceland Europe Rejkiavik. Date of Photograph:02/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: Dunes at sunset in the Tener desert, Niger

Dunes at sunset in the Tener desert, Niger Africa Niger, Tener desert. Date of Photograph:1977 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: Dunes and footprints in the Tener desert, in Niger, Africa

Dunes and footprints in the Tener desert, in Niger, Africa Africa Niger, Tener Desert. Date of Photograph:1977 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: Row houses built on a clearing dominated by a fortified tower, Island of Minorca

Row houses built on a clearing dominated by a fortified tower, Island of Minorca, part of the Baleari, archipelago of Spain Spain Baleari, Island of Minorca. Date of Photograph:08/1992

Background imageSilence Collection: The Jewish cemetry in Prague, in the Czech Republic

The Jewish cemetry in Prague, in the Czech Republic Czech Republic Prague, Jewish cemetry. Date of Photograph:1991

Background imageSilence Collection: Statue of a male in a courtyard of a palace in Prague, in the Czech Republic

Statue of a male in a courtyard of a palace in Prague, in the Czech Republic Czech Republic Prague. Date of Photograph:1991

Background imageSilence Collection: Granite quarry in Sardinia

Granite quarry in Sardinia Sardinia. Date of Photograph:07/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: The ruins of the ancient Turkish city of Kultepe

The ruins of the ancient Turkish city of Kultepe Turkey Kltepe. Date of Photograph:10/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: Hill amongst the ruins of Troy, in Turkey

Hill amongst the ruins of Troy, in Turkey Turkey Troy. Date of Photograph:1988

Background imageSilence Collection: 'It was windy up there', in the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

"It was windy up there", in the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:02/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: 'Bella vista glacier', amongst the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

"Bella vista glacier", amongst the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Bellavista Glacier. Date of Photograph:08/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: Entrance gate to the ecclesiastical residences, in Brazil

Entrance gate to the ecclesiastical residences, in Brazil Brazil. Date of Photograph:1988 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: A square in Ouro Preto, Brazil

A square in Ouro Preto, Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: Rain in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil

Rain in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: Employee at tourist information in Brazil

Employee at tourist information in Brazil Brazil. Date of Photograph:1988 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: Sea sunset in Brazil

Sea sunset in Brazil Brazil. Date of Photograph:1988 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: People in the street in Ouro Preto, Brazil

People in the street in Ouro Preto, Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: A semi-deserted street in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil

A semi-deserted street in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: Hilly road to Ouro Preto, city in Brazil

Hilly road to Ouro Preto, city in Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988

Background imageSilence Collection: View of lake with photographer

View of lake with photographer. Date of Photograph:1975-1995

Background imageSilence Collection: 'The ball' in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

"The ball" in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:12/1971

Background imageSilence Collection: Spectators attending a horse race, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland

Spectators attending a horse race, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:1992-1994 ca

Background imageSilence Collection: Woman sitting in the wood concentrating on winding the wool around a spindle

Woman sitting in the wood concentrating on winding the wool around a spindle. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1924

Background imageSilence Collection: Two old artisans on the jetty making baskets to hold fish. Postcard sent by the photographer to

Two old artisans on the jetty making baskets to hold fish. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1926

Background imageSilence Collection: 'Pia missione'. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi

"Pia missione". Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1941

Background imageSilence Collection: Washing hanging out in the sun. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi

Washing hanging out in the sun. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageSilence Collection: Young man taking a photograph. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi

Young man taking a photograph. Postcard sent by the author to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1940

Background imageSilence Collection: A baby girl playing with sand. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi

A baby girl playing with sand. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageSilence Collection: Two women lying on the sea shore in the shade of a towel. Postcard sent by the photographer to

Two women lying on the sea shore in the shade of a towel. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1926

Background imageSilence Collection: Bench in the ruins of an ancient monument in Athens

Bench in the ruins of an ancient monument in Athens Greece Athens. Date of Photograph:06/1987

Background imageSilence Collection: Snowfall in Morteratsch, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland

Snowfall in Morteratsch, in Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Morteratsch. Date of Photograph:01/1994

Background imageSilence Collection: Road to an Alpine Hut in Morteratsch, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland

Road to an Alpine Hut in Morteratsch, in Valle dell'Engadina, Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Morteratsch. Date of Photograph:12/1995

Background imageSilence Collection: A rainy day in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil

A rainy day in Ouro Preto, city in Brazil Brazil Ouro Preto. Date of Photograph:12/1988




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"The Silence of the Snows, 1907: A serene winter landscape painted by Joseph Farquharson captures the profound stillness that blankets the world in a hushed tranquility. The pure white snowflakes fall silently from the heavens, creating a magical silence that envelops everything it touches. " "Moonlit Night on the Dniepr, 1882: Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi's masterpiece portrays a moonlit scene where nature seems to hold its breath. The tranquil river reflects the shimmering moonlight, casting an ethereal glow upon the surroundings and inviting us into a realm of peaceful silence. " "A Mermaid: John William Waterhouse's enchanting painting depicts a mermaid emerging from beneath calm waters. With her finger pressed against her lips, she symbolizes secrets whispered only in silent depths, reminding us of the power and beauty found within moments of quiet contemplation. " "Winter, c. 1910: Vilhelms Purvitis captures the essence of winter with his evocative artwork. As frozen branches reach towards an icy sky, time stands still amidst this frozen wonderland. The air is crisp and silent as if nature itself holds its breath during this season of introspection. " "The Zulu war - Scene of Battle at Isandhlwana: Amidst chaos and conflict lies an eerie silence after battle; smoke dissipates into thin air while fallen soldiers rest eternally in solemn quietude. This haunting image reminds us that even amidst turmoil, there can be moments when silence speaks louder than any words uttered. " "Trang Tien Bridge from above in Hue, Vietnam: High above bustling city streets stands Trang Tien Bridge—a majestic structure connecting two worlds yet offering respite from noise below. From this vantage point comes serenity as we witness life passing by in muted whispers beneath our feet. " "World War Two information poster: In times when words fail, silence becomes a powerful ally.