Spirals Collection (page 7)

Circular staircase with the statue Ugolino and His Son by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Petit Palais, Paris, France, Europe

Picture No. 10854200
NAUTILUS - SECTION (Pompilius philippians) Date:

Electric discharges in rarefied gases. 2, 3, 4 and 6, Geissler tubes. 1 Fluorescence of Sulphuret of calcium. 4 Nitrogen Vacuum (Spirals of Uranium Glass), 7, Hydrogen

Slinky spring, close up

Shell. Murex

Whole peeled apple with single strand of removed red peel curling around it, view from above

Siratus laciniatus, overhead and underside view of Laciniate Murex Shells with large body whorls with three scaly varices, ribbed spirals, small teeth on the outer lip, orange and brown

A spiral staircase inside Notre Dame de Fourviere, Lyon, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Diatom - from marine plankton sample - Hong Kong harbour
SPH-552 Diatom - from marine plankton sample Hong Kong harbour Steve Hopkin Microscopic Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chalk Grassland Snails - UK
SPH-2187 Chalk Grassland Snails UK Cernuella virgata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Maritime Snails - on driftwood - UK
SPH-1331 Common Maritime Snails - on driftwood UK Cochlicella acuta Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orange-tip Butterfly - close-up of head - UK
SPH-1768 Orange-tip Butterfly - close-up of head UK Anthocharis cardamines Distribution: UK, Ireland and much of Europe to central Scandinavia

Diatoms - from marine plankton sample - Santa Anna - California
SPH-532 Diatoms - from marine plankton sample Santa Anna, California, USA Steve Hopkin Microscopic Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Egg Mass of Sea Lemon ROG 6529 Starfish in background, Lundy, UK. Archidoris pseudoargus © Bob Gibbons / ARDEA
ROG-6529 Sea Lemon - egg mass, Starfish in background Lundy Island, UK Archidoris pseudoargus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Energy efficient light bulbs or Saverlamp, Compact fluorescent energy efficient spiral light bulbs or Saverlamps use
MAB-87 Energy efficient light bulbs or Saverlamp Compact fluorescent energy efficient spiral light bulbs or Saverlamps use 80% less energy than traditional bulbs and last up to 10 times longer

Ammonite Fossils - Seymour Island - East side of Antarctic Pen. Bay of Fossils AU-1003
PPC-20061 Ammonite Fossils and scree slopes in snow Seymour Island - East side of Antarctic Pennisular, Bay of Fossils D. Parer & E

White-lipped Snail
ROG-5228 White-lipped Banded SNAIL / Humbug Snail UK Cepaea hortensis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Large fossil ammonites - on the beach near Lyme Regis - World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Dorset - UK
ROG-14508 Large fossil ammonites beach near Lyme Regis - World Heritage Jurassic Coast - Dorset - UK Monmouth Bay Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Humbug Snail / White-lipped Banded - on fruit - UK
SPH-1343 White-lipped Banded SNAIL / Humbug Snail - on fruit UK Cepaea hortensis Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil: Ammonite Placenticeras Bear Paw Formation Diameter : about 22 cm Cretaceous (about - 71 Million years old)
FG-dz-240 Fossil: Ammonite Placenticeras, Bear Paw Formation Alberta, Canada Placenticeras intercalari Diameter : about 22 cm Cretaceous (about - 71 Million years old) Francois Gohier contact details

Ammonite Fossil Jurassic, Madagascar
FG-12035 FOSSILS - Ammonite Jurassic, Madagascar. Orthosphinctes Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fossil - Amonite 4cm diameter. Mid Jurassic. Saratov Region, Russia
FG-12055 Fossil - Ammonite Saratov Region, Russia Quenstedtoceras Mid Jurassic (Callovian). Large specimen: 4 cm diameter Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Galaxy collision model
Galactic collision. Image 2 of 2. Supercomputer model of a collision between two spiral galaxies. The top left frame is 200 million years after the bottom right frame in image R826/090

M51 Whirlpool Galaxy
Whirlpool Galaxy. Optical image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51, NGC 5194) and its companion galaxy NGC 5195 (above M51). M51 is a spiral galaxy whose arms contain hot, young stars (blue)

Designer babies. Conceptual computer artwork of human babies and two strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), representing designer babies

Designer baby. Conceptual computer artwork of a human baby, a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) double helix (centre) and genetic sequences (white bands), representing a designer baby

Smoke plume with eddies

Springs in Perspex
Springs of various types and sizes mounted in Perspex for display. An example of the art in engineering and technology. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Subconsciousness, conceptual image. Computer artwork of an abstract diagram above the coloured cortex of a human brain, representing the thought processes that occur in the mind

Cactus spines
Cactus. Spines on a cactus. The arrangement of spines around the central point is according to the Fibonacci series, a number series in which each number is the sum of the two preceding it

Houseleek plants (Sempervivum sp.). Houseleek leaves develop in pattern that follows the Fibonacci series, a number series in which each number is the sum of the two preceding it, for example 0, 1

Interleukin-12 protein molecule. Molecular model of a molecule of the cytokine protein interleukin-12 (IL-12). The secondary structure of the molecule is seen here

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

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

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

Polychrome Pottery
Selection of wide-brimmed and fine-funnelled jugs and a large serving vessel, all with fancy polychrome patternation

Owen Jones Celtic 65
Various spirals, diagonals, zoomorphics, and later Anglo- Saxon ornaments, from 8th, 9th and 10th century English and Irish manuscripts

Nautilus - section
PJG-339-c Nautilus - section Pompilius philippians Peter Green Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ammonite Fossil - Triassic period 248-213 m. y. a. Caen, France
KEL-1500 Ammonite Fossil - Triassic period 248-213 m.y.a. Caen, France Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chambered Nautilus Shell cut in half
JLMO-2892 Chambered / Pearly / Common NAUTILUS - Showing interior of shell cut in half Nautilus pompilius John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Banded Snails - showing genetic polymorphism in wide variety of colour patterns within one species
PM-4469 BANDED SNAILS - Showing genetic polymorphism in a wide variety of colour patterns within one species. Cepaea nemoralis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Fossil ammonite- Cleoniceras spp. - Cretaceous - Madagascar
CAN-3849 Fossil ammonite Upper Early Cretaceous - Albian Stage - Mahajanga Province - Madagascar - Under UV light Cleoniceras spp

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

European Mouflon SM 942 Ovis musimon © Stefan Meyers / ARDEA LONDON
SM-942 EUROPEAN MOUFLON - close-up of male Ovis musimon Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fossil - Ammonite. Bear's paw formation. 70 million years old marine invertebrate, extinct Alberta, Canada E50T3854
CAN-2200 Fossil - Ammonite. Bear's paw formation. 70 million years old marine invertebrate, extinct Alberta, Canada Placenticeras sp

Fossil ammonites - Lower Jurassic Somerset, England E50T3880
CAN-2195 Fossil ammonites - Lower Jurassic UK Caloceras johnstoni John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nose-horned Chameleon Madagascar
PS-8286 Nose-horned CHAMELEON - on branch Calumma brevicornis Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nudibranch - Laying eggs on a destroyed oil rig at 35meters. Quatar, Arabian Gulf
VT-8360 Nudibranch - Laying eggs on a destroyed oil rig at 35meters Quatar, Arabian Gulf Chromodoris sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Spirals: Nature's Mesmerizing Masterpieces" From the intricate Fibonacci spiral found in nature to captivating artwork, they have always fascinated us with their mesmerizing patterns. One of nature's most remarkable examples is the fossil ammonite, Desmoceras spp. , from Madagascar. Dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period, these ancient creatures showcase beautifully preserved shells adorned with delicate spiraling patterns that seem to defy time itself. Under UV light, they reveal a hidden luminescence that adds an ethereal touch to their already stunning appearance. In London's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, visitors are greeted by a magnificent spiral staircase within the Temperate House. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases not only botanical wonders but also architectural marvels. The elegant staircase winds upward in perfect harmony with its surroundings, inviting exploration and contemplation. Traveling across continents brings us to Australia's Whitsunday Island Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach. Here, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park reveals its breathtaking beauty through swirling turquoise waters that create natural spirals along pristine shores. It serves as a reminder of Earth's immense power and endless capacity for creating awe-inspiring landscapes. Beyond our planet lies another realm where spirals captivate our imagination - interacting galaxies dancing together in cosmic harmony. These celestial phenomena remind us of the vastness of space and our place within it. Closer to home, we encounter Scottish Black Face Sheep Rams proudly displaying their majestic curved horns resembling perfectly formed spirals. Their regal presence reminds us of nature's diversity and unique adaptations. Even microscopic organisms like diatoms contribute their own artistic flair with intricately patterned shells forming graceful spirals under magnification lenses. These tiny beings play an essential role in marine ecosystems while showcasing Mother Nature's attention to detail even on a minuscule scale. Artists throughout history have been inspired by these enchanting shapes as well; incorporating them into their creations.