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Spike Collection (#22)

"Spike: A Fusion of Art, Music, and Nature" In the vibrant city of Manchester

Background imageSpike Collection: Gentian speedwell (Veronica gentianoides)

Gentian speedwell (Veronica gentianoides)
Gentian speedwell flowers (Veronica gentianoides)

Background imageSpike Collection: Dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum)

Dark mullein (Verbascum nigrum)
Dark mullein flowers (Verbascum nigrum)

Background imageSpike Collection: Thorn apple seed pod

Thorn apple seed pod. The thorn apple (Datura stramonium) is a poisonous plant of the nightshade family. It has been used in herbal medicine as a painkiller and to treat asthma

Background imageSpike Collection: Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)

Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeweed fruits (Phytolacca americana) ripening. This plant contains toxins which are poisonous to mammals. It is used in herbal medicine to treat illnesses associated with a compromised immune

Background imageSpike Collection: Veronicastrum Fascination

Veronicastrum Fascination
Culvers root flowers (Veronicastrum virginicum Fascination )

Background imageSpike Collection: Speedwell (Veronica longifolia)

Speedwell (Veronica longifolia)
Speedwell flower (Veronica longifolia)

Background imageSpike Collection: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) flowers

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) flowers
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) flower spike. This plant is found mostly in damp wooded areas throughout the UK, and has been used in traditional herbal medicine as a tonic and stimulant

Background imageSpike Collection: Male butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

Male butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
Male butterbur flowers (Petasites hybridus). This plant has been used in traditional herbal medicine as a tonic and stimulant. Photographed in spring

Background imageSpike Collection: Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica

Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica). An extract from this plant is used in herbal medicine and in plant-based toiletries

Background imageSpike Collection: Crocosmia inflorescence

Crocosmia inflorescence (Crocosmia sp.). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK

Background imageSpike Collection: Painters palette (Anthurium andreanum)

Painters palette (Anthurium andreanum)
Painters palette plants (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe)

Background imageSpike Collection: Wedding bells (Dierama pulcherrimum)

Wedding bells (Dierama pulcherrimum)
Wedding bells flowers (Dierama pulcherrimum)

Background imageSpike Collection: Matchsticks bromeliad (Aechmea sp. )

Matchsticks bromeliad (Aechmea sp. )
Matchsticks bromeliad (Aechmea sp.). Photographed at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Background imageSpike Collection: Platanthera leucostachys orchids

Platanthera leucostachys orchids
Sierra bog orchids (Platanthera leucostachys). Photographed by a stream in Lundy Canyon, the Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Background imageSpike Collection: Platanthera leucostachys orchid

Platanthera leucostachys orchid
Sierra bog orchid (Platanthera leucostachys). Photographed by a stream in Lundy Canyon, the Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Background imageSpike Collection: Green-winged orchid (Anacamptis morio)

Green-winged orchid (Anacamptis morio)
Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio). Also known as the green-veined orchid, this plant grows in great numbers in isolated colonies

Background imageSpike Collection: Virus, artwork

Virus, artwork
Virus, computer artwork. Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) surrounded by a protein coat, or capsid

Background imageSpike Collection: Virus particles, conceptual artwork

Virus particles, conceptual artwork
Virus particles, conceptual computer artwork. Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) surrounded by a protein coat, or capsid

Background imageSpike Collection: Sage (Salvia nemorosa)

Sage (Salvia nemorosa)
Sage flowers (Salvia nemorosa)

Background imageSpike Collection: Monument plant (Swertia radiata)

Monument plant (Swertia radiata) flower spike. Photographed at around 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Background imageSpike Collection: Panamint princesplume (Stanleya elata)

Panamint princesplume (Stanleya elata)
Panamint princesplume flower spike (Stanleya elata). Photographed in the USA

Background imageSpike Collection: RAILROADING. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May

RAILROADING. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on 10 May 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah

Background imageSpike Collection: Contemporary iron Sun Man (Homem-Sol) sculpture by Jorge Vieira at the Park of Nations

Contemporary iron Sun Man (Homem-Sol) sculpture by Jorge Vieira at the Park of Nations (Parque das Nacoes), in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Background imageSpike Collection: Final spike in the northern transcontinental railroad, Montana

Final spike in the northern transcontinental railroad, Montana
Completion of the northern transcontinental railroad from Minnesota to the Pacific coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageSpike Collection: Prickly pear cactus

Prickly pear cactus in bloom, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Background imageSpike Collection: Saddleback moth, Acharia sp. poisonous caterpillar on leaf, Manuel Antonio National Park

Saddleback moth, Acharia sp. poisonous caterpillar on leaf, Manuel Antonio National Park, Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica, Central America

Background imageSpike Collection: Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed

Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed
EL-1927 Crested Pigeons - pair wait near a bird feeder for their early morning feed. Endemic to Australia. Ocyphaps lophotes Once found mainly in the more-arid regions of the Australian outback

Background imageSpike Collection: Protective collar against garrotting

Protective collar against garrotting
A protective collar or stock against garrotting

Background imageSpike Collection: The ascention of an Ice Pillar, Switzerland

The ascention of an Ice Pillar, Switzerland
The ascention of an Ice Pillar (formed by the intersection of crevasses), Switzerland

Background imageSpike Collection: Penitent / Sedan Chair

Penitent / Sedan Chair
A shaven-headed religious man (possibly a monk) spends reflective time in a spike - lined sedan chair in China in penitent repose

Background imageSpike Collection: Rag-And-Bone Man

Rag-And-Bone Man
A ragman picks up pages from stories and plays discarded on a French street and fills the basket on his back, seemingly content to ignore the wild dog snapping at his heels

Background imageSpike Collection: Mishap with an Umbrella

Mishap with an Umbrella
An unthinking young lady in a long horizontal bonnet, while keeping her head down, accidentally stabs a unsuspecting man with the point of her umbrella. OUCH!

Background imageSpike Collection: Fishing Scene / 1555

Fishing Scene / 1555
Two men haul in a net full of fish, from ice-capped waters judging by their spike-soled footwear and warm winter clothing

Background imageSpike Collection: Conkers or Horse Chestnuts in Autumn

Conkers or Horse Chestnuts in Autumn
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSpike Collection: Sea Urchins in the Red Sea off Egypt

Sea Urchins in the Red Sea off Egypt
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSpike Collection: Red Hot Poker plants in Barrow Park Cumbria UK

Red Hot Poker plants in Barrow Park Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSpike Collection: Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) - Arizona, USA - Red with deep red to pink waxy

Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) - Arizona, USA - Red with deep red to pink waxy scales under body
CAN-2372 Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) Arizona, USA Dactylopius confusus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSpike Collection: Giant cactus and Indian statue

Giant cactus and Indian statue, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, North America

Background imageSpike Collection: Looking up at the Monument of Light (The Spike)

Looking up at the Monument of Light (The Spike), Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imageSpike Collection: Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Background imageSpike Collection: Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum)

Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum)
Painters palette ( Anthurium andraeanum ). Thisperennial produces a small spike (spadix) thatbears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike issurrounded and protected by a modified leaf(spathe)

Background imageSpike Collection: Sage (Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland )

Sage (Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland )
Sage flowers (Salvia nemorosa Ostfriesland )

Background imageSpike Collection: Orchid primrose Primula vialii

Orchid primrose Primula vialii
Orchid primrose flower (Primula vialii). Photographed in summer

Background imageSpike Collection: Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum)

Painters palette (Anthurium andraeanum). This perennial produces a small spike (spadix) that bears attached (sessile) flowers. The spike is surrounded and protected by a modified leaf (spathe)




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"Spike: A Fusion of Art, Music, and Nature" In the vibrant city of Manchester, a modern steel sculpture known as "B of the Bang" stands tall near the iconic City of Manchester Stadium. This magnificent structure captivates passersby with its sharp spikes reaching towards the sky. Meanwhile, on O Connell Street in Dublin, bustling crowds admire the architectural beauty that surrounds them. Amongst this urban landscape is another Spike - Central / Union Pacific - a hub where people converge to embark on their journeys. Music lovers gather at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire back in December 1986. Bassist Spike Heatley steals the show with his mesmerizing performance that resonates through every corner of the pub. Venturing into tropical rainforests within Tambopata Reserve unveils yet another fascinating sight – Hoatzins perched gracefully amidst lush foliage. Their unique appearance and enchanting calls add an exotic touch to nature's symphony. Traveling further south brings us to Conguillo National Park where a stand of Monkey Puzzle trees dominates lava flows. These ancient giants defy all odds by thriving in such harsh conditions, reminding us of nature's resilience. Silybum marianum or milk thistle emerges as a symbol of healing and rejuvenation amidst adversity. Its vibrant purple flowers dot fields across landscapes worldwide, offering hope for those seeking solace from life's challenges. Journeying northwards to Inuit territories reveals centuries-old traditions like seal hunting – an integral part of their culture and survival. With utmost respect for nature's balance, they demonstrate harmony between humans and wildlife. Along Mexico's Baja California coast lies Bahia de Los Angeles adorned with coastal agave leaves glistening under golden sun rays. These hardy succulents endure arid conditions while providing shelter for diverse ecosystems along sandy shores. Nature never ceases to amaze; it gifts us with extraordinary creatures like the Hummingbird Hawk-moth.