Sparks Collection (#21)

JARED SPARKS (1789-1866). American historian. Steel engraving after a portrait by Thomas Sully

Welding underwater. Commercial scuba diver welding a metal pipe underwater. Scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

Processor power. Conceptual computer image of the power of modern computer processors

Sparking light bulbs, computer-enhanced image. This could represent innovation, energy and technology

Electrical generators. Conceptual computer artwork of bolts of electrical energy streaming from electrical generators

Sparks flying from an argon welder at work
Welding. Sparks fly as a welder uses an argon welder to join two metals together. The heat is provided by an electric arc, which has a bright white/blue light

Sparkler burning to produce a silver flame

Girl holding sparkler
MODEL RELEASED. Girl holding sparkler. Two-year- old girl holding a sparkler

Fireworks. Explosives, usually gunpowder, create the explosion, metallic salts provide the colours, metal filings are added for sparks and synthetic dyes for coloured smoke

Population explosion, conceptual artwork

Light bulb filament, close-up. A light bulb filament, or electrical filament, is a fine thread of metal made of tungsten. The electrical resistance of the filament makes it glow white-hot when an

Aurora watching, time-exposure image
Aurora watching. Time-exposure image of an aurora watcher by a fire, observing an auroral display in the northern hemisphere

Ducretet apparatus, 19th century
Ducretet apparatus. This device was invented by the French instrument maker Eugene Ducretet (1844-1915). The design includes Ruhmkorff coils (solenoids)

glowing spark spiral

Steam from a Kilauea volcano lava flow entering the sea, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA. The molten rock boils the seawater on contact, producing clouds of steam

Jacques de Romas
Coloured portrait of Jacques de Romas.In 1750 Romas wrote a dissertation on the physical similarities between lightning and electricity

Jacques de Romas kite experiment
In 1750 Romas wrote a dissertation on the physical similarities between lightning and electricity. Subsequently the famous kite experiment was invented by Franklin and Romas independently

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Plasma sphere. This devices consists of a metal sphere (centre) surrounded by gas. The metal sphere has a very high electrical voltage applied to it

Power tool
Handyman sharpens a drill bit using a power tool

Nerve cell with electrical sparks
Nerve cell. Conceptual computer artwork of a nerve cell, also called a neuron emitting electrical sparks. Neurons are responsible for passing information around the central nervous system (CNS)

Creativity, conceptual artwork
Creativity, conceptual computer artwork. Profile of a human head showing the brain emitting rays of light, representing thinking and creativity

Thermite reaction. Apparatus used to demonstrate the extremely violent reaction of thermite when ignited. Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition of a metal powder and a metal oxide

Electrical effect, computer artwork

Sparks from a thermite reaction
Thermite reaction. Time-exposure image of sparks caused by a thermite reaction as an aluminium wrench strikes a block of rusty iron (iron oxide)

Flames, computer artwork

Butt Welding railway rails
A fantastic colour photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Rail butt welding - the sparks fly
A fantastic photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Electric Water
This young lady stands on an insulated platform, and is connected to an electric machine : when she pours water onto another persons hands, sparks are produced

Great Electric Induction Coil
Demonstration of the Great Electric Induction Coil at the Polytechnic Institution in London in 1869 by Professor Pepper. Viewed by a large number of visitors to the Polytechnic

Welder at Work
Welding metalwork with an industrial blow torch

Riot after Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania sparks off attacks on German shops in London

DTM Pre-Season Testing: Gary Paffett, DaimlerChrysler Bank AMG-Mercedes, AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse
Gary Paffett (GBR), DaimlerChrysler Bank AMG-Mercedes, AMG-Mercedes C-Klasse. DTM Pre-Season Testing, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. 29 March 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

DTM: Sparks fly from Timo Scheider Audi Sport Team Rosberg Gebrauchtwagen Plus Audi A4 05
Sparks fly from Timo Scheider (GER) Audi Sport Team Rosberg Gebrauchtwagen Plus Audi A4 05. DTM, Rd10, Hockenheim, Germany. 27-29 October 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

DTM Championship: Marcel Fassler Warsteiner AMG Mercedes CLK, finished third
Marcel Fassler (GER) Warsteiner AMG Mercedes CLK, finished third. DTM Championship, Rd9, Zandvoort, Holland. 29 September 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

World Rally Championship: Tommi Makinen Mitsubishi Lancer EvoVI, made sparks fly, and still leads the championship
Tommi Makinen (FIN) Mitsubishi Lancer EvoVI, made sparks fly, and still leads the championship. FIA World Rally Championship, Rally of New Zealand, 20-23 September 2001 BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: The sparks fly from the back of the Ferrari of Jean Alesi
The sparks fly from the back of the Ferrari of Jean Alesi (FRA). British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1991

Formula One World Championship: Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, 15 August 1993
Sparks fly from the back of a Ligier. Hungarian Grand Prix, Hungaroring, 15 August 1993

Formula One World Championship
The Williams FW16 of Ayrton Senna (BRA) sends out a shower of sparks whilst testing before the opening race of the season. Formula One Testing, Silverstone, England, 24 February 1994

Formula One World Championship: L to R: Sixth place finisher Mika Hakkinen Lotus 107 pursues first time race winner
L to R: Sixth place finisher Mika Hakkinen (FIN) Lotus 107 pursues first time race winner Michael Schumacher (GER) Benetton B192 and Jean Alesi (ITA)

Formula One World Championship: Gerhard Berger Ferrari 640, 2nd place
Gerhard Berger (AUT) Ferrari 640, 2nd place. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 10 September 1989

Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa, 25 May 1986
Patrick Tambay (FRA) Lola THL2, DNF Belgian Grand Prix, Spa, 25 May 1986

a builder using an angle grinder
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TORPEDO-GIRL / 1902
The Torpedo-girl, a wild dancer who creates sparks amongst her male admirers

A Bessemer converter in a German steelworks -- a process designed for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron, removing impurities by oxidation by blowing air through the molten iron

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"Sparks: Igniting the Spectacle of Speed and Power" In the thrilling 1981 Argentinian GP, sparks flew as Ayrton Senna's Lotus 98T roared through Eau Rouge, securing a remarkable second-place finish. Like bolts of electricity in Nikola Tesla's lab, sparks crackled with energy, illuminating his groundbreaking experiments. The 2019 Monaco GP set the stage for a mesmerizing display as Formula One cars pushed their limits on the iconic street circuit. Rewind to the intense battles of the past - at the 1991 Spanish GP, sparks ignited fierce competition among legendary drivers vying for victory. The streets of Monaco witnessed an unforgettable spectacle in the 1992 Grand Prix when sparks showered from roaring engines racing through its narrow twists and turns. As rain poured down during the dramatic 1991 British GP, sparks danced off tires fighting for traction on a treacherous track. Step into history as we witness a blacksmith forging metal with precision and skill, creating showers of fiery sparks that illuminate his craft. Nottingham Castle ablaze with flames paints a vivid picture where destructive forces ignite countless sparks that light up both sky and story alike. Interlagos came alive in a blaze of speed during Rd2 of Formula One World Championship in Brazil '91 - sparking excitement among fans worldwide. At Portugal's Estoril Circuit in '91, adrenaline-fueled races saw fearless drivers unleash their machines' power - igniting spectacular showers of sparks. In every corner of motorsport or historical event, whether it be on racetracks or within laboratories and workshops alike; "sparks" symbolize passion unleashed – electrifying moments forever etched into our memories.