Spike Collection (#9)

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine.n.d

Fourteen heads of Boxers on the walls of Tchio-Tchao, China, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Fourteen heads of Boxers on the walls of Tchio-Tchao, China, 1900. Boxer Rebellion was a Chinese rebellion from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade

Scuba diver swimming above colourful coral reef, school of fish swimming past, lionfish in foreground, underwater

Digital illustration of Doedicurus clavicaudatus, a prehistoric glyptodont with domed carapace and spikes on end of long tail

Illustration of Crown Of Thorns

Picture No. 11675373
Shortfin Lionfish displaying fan-like pectoral fins. Date:

Picture No. 11675346
Thorny Seahorse. Date:

Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) in barley field (Hordeum vulgare)

Ear of Rice -Oryza sativa-, rice paddy, rice cultivation near Pals, Basses d en Coll, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Medieval knight on horseback, artwork C017 / 7253
Medieval knight on horseback, artwork. The knight is wearing a suit of plate armour over chain-mail, and is carrying a lance in one hand, and a flanged mace with a spike on the end in the other hand

Echium pininana, tower of jewels
The flower spikes of this plant can grow up to 3 metres and has hundreds of purple blue flowers in summer

Stygimoloch dinosaur. Artwork of a Stygimoloch dinosaur. This herbivorous pachycephalosaurus (thick-headed) dinosaur lived around 70 million years ago, in the late Cretaceous period

Mathematical model, computer artwork. This model is called a breather

Marigold pollen grain, SEM
Marigold pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marigold plant (family Compositae)

Great mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Great mullein flower spike (Verbascum thapsus). Photographed in Dorset, UK, in August

PROMONTORY SUMMIT, 1869. The joining of the Central Pacific (left) and the Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Oil over a photograph

EVCW2A-00128
Union army spiking the cannons of Fort Moultrie before evacuating to Fort Sumter, December 26th, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Technical drawing of Dracopelta dinosaur, elevated view
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Dracopelta (the arbour in evidence) - Technical drawing by Robin Carter

Algiers and Louis Philippe, French Revolution of 1830. On 26th July, 1830, the Polignac ministry, strongly reactionary in its tendencies

Hindu philosopher Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund reclining on a bed of iron spikes, 1811
Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund displaying his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes, 1811. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

The American Juggernaut, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The American Juggernaut, 1864.This cartoon depicts the horror of war. The old definition of juggernaut is a huge, unstoppable object

Spike Wells, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Spike Wells, Art Themen Quartet, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, 2010

botany, chamerion, chamerion angustifolium, cut out, epilobium, epilobium angustifolium, fireweed, flower, leaf, no people, onagraceae, pink, plant, rosebay willowherb, spike, stem, studio shot

botany, cut out, flower, foliage, leaf, no people, plant, reseda, reseda luteola, resedaceae, spike, stem, studio shot, watercolour painting, weld, white background, wildflower, yellow, vertical

ai, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, balance, bikini, color image
Cyborg woman performing yoga

animals, ar, augmented reality, color image, concept, confident, cyberspace, cyborg
Cyborg woman riding horse in cyberspace

Female athletes in Ilford
Three female athletes dressed in sweaters and wearing spiked shoes photographed at a track in Ilford, London. 1927

Agaricus viscidus, Gomphidius viscidus, and Slimy spike-cap, Gomphidius glutinosus, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Coloured-spike phrynium, Phrynium coloratum.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Red-Hot-Poker plant, USA
Red-Hot-Poker Plant, Usa

Anthurium, USA

CTF-1009
Calico cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) flowers. Anza Borrego Desert State Park. (Large format sizes available)

Lychee fruit, Belize Botanical Gardens

Mexico, Agavaceae. Close-up of a century plant with spike tips. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Lupines, USA
Lupines, Usa

Anthurium, USA

Australia, Queensland, Mount Tamborine. Male Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), known as Eastern water dragon. (Large format sizes available)

Famous old ruin place
India, Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri, tower with spikes to repel elephants (Large format sizes available)

A white metal spike sticks up from a gate in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Illustration of Oxyria digyna (Mountain sorrel), flower spikes and leaves

PEREZ PRADO (1916-1989). Cuban musician and bandleader, often called the King of Mambo. Playing a drum alongside fellow musician Spike Jones. Photograph, 1954

android, ar, augmented reality, beauty, bonding, boy, boys, childhood, color image
Female cyborg reaching for hand of boy

Opisthocomus hoatzin, Hoatzin perched on a tree branch, side view

Waterside garden, Mimulus cupreus Whitecroft, Iris sibirica, Persicaria bistorta Superba, Hosta Shade Fanfare, Trollius europaeus, Primula japonica

Flower border, including Aquilegia vulgaris or Columbine, Gladiolus byzantinus, Geranium phaeum or Mourning Widow, Camassia leichtlinii or Quamash, Oenothera biennis or Evening Primrose

Poolside plants

Alcea sp. Hollyhocks, upright flowering stem with palmately lobed leaves and pink flowers

Reedmace (Typha latifolia), flower spikes and foliage

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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.