Spirals Collection (page 8)

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

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

Chinese Wisteria - Branch growing around an iron bar
PPG-1455 Chinese Wisteria - stem growing around an iron bar. Wisteria sinensis Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snake-Spotted Millipede
SPH-1421 Snake-Spotted Millipede UK Blaniulus guttulatus Lives mainly in cultivated soil and is a pest of potatoes Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White-lipped Banded SNAIL / Humbug Snail - on tomatoes
SPH-1345 White-lipped Banded SNAIL / Humbug Snail - on tomatoes UK Cepaea hortensis Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rainbow Runners - School. Rainbow Runners are considered a good bait fish They grow to 170 cm. and are pelagic
VT-8451 Rainbow RUNNERS / Salmon runner / Hawaiian Salmon / Skip Jack - school. Lady Elloit Island. Great Barrier Reef. Australia Elagatis bipinnulata Considered a good bait fish

USA, UTAH - Cross-bedded sandstone
FG-5888 USA, UTAH - Cross-bedded sandstone Francois Gohier Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

USA, UTAH - Colorado plateau - cross-bedded Navajo sandstone
FG-5875 USA, UTAH - Colorado plateau - cross-bedded Navajo sandstone Francois Gohier Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rose Close up
CMB-588 ROSE - close-up of red rose Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australia Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Whitsunday Group. Whitsunday Island, Hill inlet, Whithaven beach, Queensland
JPF-9436-c Australia - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Whitsunday Group Whitsunday Island, Hill inlet, Whithaven beach, Queensland Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Ammonite (Parkinsonia) - Southern France - mid-Jurassic
CAN-2494 Ammonite (Parkinsonia) - Southern France - mid-Jurassi John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shell of Marine Mollusk - Close up of detail - South Africa
CAN-2361 Shell of Marine Mollusk - Close up of detail South Africa Turbo sarmaticus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brown Common Garden Snail - Close-up of shell showing striking spiral UK garden
SPH-3349 Brown Common Garden Snail - Close-up of shell showing striking spiral UK garden Helix aspersa Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Large White Pig - close-up of tail
LA-2083 Large White Pig - close-up of tail Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

USA, UTAH - Cross-bedded Navajo Sandstone
FG-5880 USA, UTAH - Cross-bedded Navajo Sandstone Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red Rose Flower Close up
LA-962 Pink ROSE - close-up Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

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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.