Spiral Collection (#65)

Tree xylem vessels, light micrograph
Tree xylem vessels. Polarised light micrograph of a vertical section through the primary wood vessels (xylem vessels) of a tree

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

Orchid flowers, SEM
Orchid flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of flowers of a ladies tresses orchid (Spiranthes sp. ). The spiral arrangement of the flowers around the stem is characteristic of this

Coiled lily leaf, SEM
Lily leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section of a coiled lily leaf. The plant cells can be seen as rectangular shapes inside the leaf

Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp. )
Gourd tendril (Cucurbita sp.) coiled around a stem

Whirlpool, computer artwork

Pigment molecule, TEM
Pigment molecule, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This is a molecule of a pigment protein called alpha-crustacyanin

Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flowers. Comfrey is a native to the UK and used in herbal medicine as a poultice for treating burns and wounds

Wooly thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum)

Carbon nanotube, computer model
Carbon nanotube, molecular model. This is a macromolecule made entirely of carbon atoms. Most carbon nanotubes are linear and composed of hexagons of carbon

Visitors on circular stairway, Courtauld Galleries, Somerset House, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Spiral staircase and its reflection outside Perlan, a modern building housing the Saga Museum, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Park in Macau, China, Asia

Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) cross section of shell showing chambers

Rome Italy, Vatican Staircase

FRANCE, Rhone Valley, LYON: Traboule Staircase Old Lyon

Baler shell, x-ray to show internal structure and spiralling
PM-10568 Baler shell, x-ray to show internal structure and spiralling. spirals Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Oive Millipede
SPH-2444 African Olive Millipede Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bulbine torta, near Nieuwoudtville, Cape, South Africa
ROG-13031 Bulbine torta near Nieuwoudtville, Cape, South Africa Bulbine torta Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Transformation from young tramp to soldier
Before-and-after pictures of a young vagrant transformed into an army cadet over a three-month period with the help of former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray

Canada - East Portal of Spiral Tunnel & Mount Stephen. The tunnel opened in 1909. Date: circa 1920s

Trajans Column and St Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy
View of Trajans Column, with St Peters Basilica on the right, in Rome, Italy. The column is famous for its spiral bas relief, commemorating the Emperor Trajans victory in the Dacian Wars

Monument, London
The interior staircase of the Monument, seen from above

Dacia with glass cigarette holder by Yevonde
Dacia, the popular " Chu Chin Chow" dancer demonstrates her new spiral glass cigarette holder. Photograph by Madame Yevonde

Cyclamen showing spiral seed stems
A species of Cyclamen (Myrsinaceae family) showing spiral seed stems

New design for train snow plough
A new design for a railway snow plough - the unit on a non snow-bound track showing the interior workings

Spiral Tunnels, British Columbia, Canada
Lower portal of Number Two tunnel, Spiral Tunnels, Field, British Columbia, Canada. The locomotive is passing under the train it is pulling! The tunnel opened in 1909

FIREWORKS 1747 - 6
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : various types of rocket, including spiral, multiple and multi-stage rockets

Ayrton and Perry
Portrait engravings of Professor William Ayrton and Professor John Perry, electrical engineers. Ayrton held the post of Professor of Natural Philosophy

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Yellow spiral sculpture in the central business district, Santiago, Chile, South America

Modern sculpture outside the Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

The cone shaped funnel in the dome cupola has 360 glass mirrors reflecting light into the Plenary chamber of the Reichstag building, designed by Sir Norman Foster, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Visitors walk up a spiral ramp around the cone shaped funnel in the dome cupola, which has 360 glass mirrors reflecting light into the Plenary chamber of the Reichstag building

Staircase in Prieure Saint Lazare dating from the 18th century, Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

Leafy cup coral (Turbinaria reniformis). Jackfish Alley, Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai
Anna C.J. Segeren / SplashdownDirect

Seahorse (Hippcampus sp. ). Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Octopus (Octopus sp)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Hard corals. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Snail shell

Brown Common Garden Snail - Crawling over leaf UK garden
SPH-3345 Brown Common Garden Snail - Crawling over leaf UK garden Helix aspersa Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spiral staircase in cathedral, Valencia, Mediterranean, Costa del Azahar, Spain, Europe

Staircase in Casa Modernista, art nouveau house, Novelda, Valencia region, Spain, Europe

Huge incense spirals which burn for hours, Phung Son Tu Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam

Al Malwuaiya Tower (Malwiya Tower) (minaret), Samarra, Iraq, Middle East

Detail of dining room chair in new build home, New Delhi, India, Asia

Exterior of Reichstag (Parliament building) dome, Berlin, Germany, Europe

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Spiral: From Staircases to Galaxies" Ascend into elegance with a mesmerizing spiral staircase at the Tulip Staircase, Queens House, Greenwich. Discover the hidden beauty of nature's design in the Fibonacci spiral, an artwork that echoes mathematical perfection. Lose yourself in the cosmic whirlpool as you gaze upon M51, the captivating Whirlpool Galaxy. Travel back in time with ancient coins from Pontius Pilate's era (30-31 AD), featuring intricate spirals on bronze surfaces. Witness engineering marvels like The Spiral Bridge in Hastings, Minnesota - a testament to human ingenuity and architectural prowess. Delve into history through an enchanting engraving showcasing nautilus and ammonite shells - symbols of evolution and natural wonders. Marvel at Messier 104, also known as Sombrero Galaxy; its majestic spiral structure leaves stargazers spellbound across galaxies far away. Immerse yourself in botanical splendor at Royal Botanic Gardens' Temperate House, London - where a stunning spiral staircase beckons visitors to explore UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds. Get lost amidst stars within Andromeda galaxy's vast expanse; its swirling arms paint a picture of cosmic grandeur beyond imagination. Experience celestial phenomena akin to a magnifying glass with our universe acting as A Cosmic Magnifying Glass revealing secrets hidden among distant galaxies Unearth ancient treasures preserved within shell fossils collage - each piece telling stories of life forms long gone but forever etched in spiraling patterns Admire craftsmanship embodied by Double Bass Scroll.