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Spikey Collection (#2)

"Discovering the Beauty of Spikey: From Modern Steel Sculptures to Exotic Wildlife" The B of the Bang stands tall as a modern steel sculpture

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1480-1500 (steel & wood)
490831 Halberd, c.1480-1500 (steel & wood) by Swiss School, (15th century); 205.7x20.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)

Parade halberd, c. 1600-50 (steel & wood)
490901 Parade halberd, c.1600-50 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 252 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Two corseques, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)

Two corseques, or chauve-souris, c. 1530 (steel & wood)
490889 Two corsAques, or chauve-souris, c.1530 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Stiletto from Brescia, c. 1650 (steel)

Stiletto from Brescia, c. 1650 (steel)
490868 Stiletto from Brescia, c.1650 (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 23.4x6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)

Halberd, c. 1550 (steel & wood)
490825 Halberd, c.1550 (steel & wood) by German School, (16th century); 200.7x25.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)

Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490824 Glaive, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 179x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpikey Collection: Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)

Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490823 Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 184.5x15.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Background imageSpikey Collection: Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)

Halberd, c. 1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather)
490887 Halberd, c.1600-25 (steel, brass, wood & leather) by French School, (17th century); 239 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageSpikey Collection: Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c

Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c
490869 Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c.1650 (steel, brass & ivory) by Italian School, (17th century); 34x4.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr

Background imageSpikey Collection: Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 27th May 1984

Music Fans at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Scotland, 27th May 1984. Festival sponsored by Radio Clyde

Background imageSpikey Collection: Spikey decoration, X-ray

Spikey decoration, X-ray

Background imageSpikey Collection: Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

Background imageSpikey Collection: Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ašaš close up of eye and skin

Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ašaš close up of eye and skin
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus)ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ close up of eye and skin, South Plaza Island, Galapagos

Background imageSpikey Collection: Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves dying after flower has bloomed

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves dying after flower has bloomed. North Baja California, Mexico

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109348

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Thistle, close up of spikey pink coloured flowerhead

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109347

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Echinacea, Close up of flower head with orange coloured petals

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109367

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Echinacea, Purple Cone Flower, Purperea Magnus

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109373

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Echinacea, Purple Cone Flower, Purperea Magnus

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101706

EyeUbiquitous_20101706
Flora & Fauna, Plants Trees, Detail of pine tree with pine cones visible

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101707

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Flora & Fauna, Plants Trees, Detail of pine tree with pine cones visible

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100574

EyeUbiquitous_20100574
Ireland, North, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, details of Pine tree male pollen cone shaped like a pineapple

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100573

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, details of Pine tree male pollen cone shaped like a pineapple

Background imageSpikey Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100572

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, details of Pine tree male pollen cone shaped like a pineapple

Background imageSpikey Collection: pine, fir or spruce, conifer

pine, fir or spruce, conifer
Branches of conifer with pine cones visible against blue sky

Background imageSpikey Collection: Austral blackbird (Curaeus curaeus) with pollen on head after nectaring on Blue puya

Austral blackbird (Curaeus curaeus) with pollen on head after nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Parque Ingles, Chile. December

Background imageSpikey Collection: Chicken wire coated in hoar frost. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, December

Chicken wire coated in hoar frost. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, December 2012

Background imageSpikey Collection: Pair of Tiger shrimps (Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus) on top of piece of coral. Bitung

Pair of Tiger shrimps (Phyllognathia ceratophthalmus) on top of piece of coral. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageSpikey Collection: Aesculus Hippocastanum, 1803-1805

Aesculus Hippocastanum, 1803-1805
Aesculus Hippocastanum, from a Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, pub. 1803-1805 (coloured engraving)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Spikey Cacti

Spikey Cacti

Background imageSpikey Collection: Spotted Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, Hawaii, USA

Spotted Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, Hawaii, USA
The Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) feed primarily at night on hard shelled invertebrates; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageSpikey Collection: Iceberg Floating on Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park; Patagonia, Chile

Iceberg Floating on Lago Grey, Torres del Paine National Park; Patagonia, Chile

Background imageSpikey Collection: Star trails over Joshua Trees with a golden glow, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Star trails over Joshua Trees with a golden glow, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Star trails in a night sky over Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) with a golden glow behind the silhouetted horizon; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Background imageSpikey Collection: A giant Cardon cactus illuminated under a starry night sky, Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico

A giant Cardon cactus illuminated under a starry night sky, Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico
A giant Cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) illuminated under a starry night sky; Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico

Background imageSpikey Collection: Silhouette of a Joshua tree standing in front of sunset, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Silhouette of a Joshua tree standing in front of sunset, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Silhouette of a Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of sunset with pink clouds; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Background imageSpikey Collection: Star trails in a purple night sky over Joshua Trees, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Star trails in a purple night sky over Joshua Trees, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Star trails in a purple night sky over Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia); Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Background imageSpikey Collection: A Kenyan hedgehog

A Kenyan hedgehog

Background imageSpikey Collection: A small spikey Butterfly Blenny, Blennius ocellaris

A small spikey Butterfly Blenny, Blennius ocellaris

Background imageSpikey Collection: Crested Porcupine, Hystrix cristata, in garden next to broom, side view

Crested Porcupine, Hystrix cristata, in garden next to broom, side view

Background imageSpikey Collection: Repeating Pattern - Pineapples

Repeating Pattern - Pineapples. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Background imageSpikey Collection: Cacti Patterns

Cacti Patterns

Background imageSpikey Collection: Atlantic coast, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean

Atlantic coast, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageSpikey Collection: Cacti, Isla Incahuasi, a unique outcrop in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni, Oruro

Cacti, Isla Incahuasi, a unique outcrop in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Background imageSpikey Collection: Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) close-up of fruit, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) close-up of fruit, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Background imageSpikey Collection: Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica), illustration

Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica), illustration
Biology: Botany, Succulent plants - Cactaceae. Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica), illustration

Background imageSpikey Collection: Crested Porcupine, Hystrix cristata, front view

Crested Porcupine, Hystrix cristata, front view

Background imageSpikey Collection: Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa)

Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa). Photographed in Dorset, UK, in September

Background imageSpikey Collection: Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) C014 / 0732

Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa) C014 / 0732
Sweet chestnuts (Castanea sativa)

Background imageSpikey Collection: Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) C014 / 0733

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) C014 / 0733
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)




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"Discovering the Beauty of Spikey: From Modern Steel Sculptures to Exotic Wildlife" The B of the Bang stands tall as a modern steel sculpture, adding a spikey touch to the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester. Hoatzins, with their unique spikey feathers, perch gracefully in the tropical rainforest of Tambopata Reserve, creating a mesmerizing sight. Coastal agave leaves near Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California proudly display their spikey edges, standing strong against the elements. A spiny spider captured under SEM reveals intricate details and its fascinating spikey exoskeleton that helps it survive in Australia's Victoria region. Chinese hibiscus pollen viewed under SEM showcases delicate yet spikey structures that contribute to nature's captivating beauty. The European hedgehog poses for a portrait in Lucerne, Switzerland, showcasing its adorable face and protective spikey quills during an October day. In Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA resides the Texas horned lizard with its distinctive horns and spikey appearance that make it stand out among reptiles. Emerging from its burrow with a muddy face in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia is the short-beaked echidna - an enchanting creature known for its spiky exterior. Cultivated gardens boast vibrant bird of paradise flowers or crane flowers native to South Africa; their striking colors and elegant spikes add flair to any landscape. Carits Murex shells found along seashores reveal stunning patterns and sharp spikes created by sea snails – nature's own artistic masterpiece. Camouflaged amongst moss within forests are bush crickets or katydids adorned with spines; these remarkable insects blend seamlessly into their surroundings thanks to their unique spike-covered bodies.