Strange Collection (#3)

Quantum universe

Joe Elvin as a Cabby
The Cockney Comedian Joe Elvin in the role of The Hansom Cabby, singing a ditty entitled My Lot. " Strange things I view when I peep through the little trapdoor!"

Peanut-head Bug / Lantern Fly Costa Rica
DOW-121 LANTERN FLY - Peanut head bug Costa Rica Fulgora laternaria Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. It may reach 500mm in length
VT-8367 Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour and shape constantly. Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Sepia latimanus It may reach 500mm in length

Nautilus - This rarely seen hairy nautilus was trapped in 80 m of water and later released 20 m down a drop off Milne
VT-8335 Chambered Hairy NAUTILUS - very rare Milne Bay. Papua New Guinea Nautilus macromphalus This rarely seen hairy nautilus was trapped in 80 m of water and was later released 20 m down

Gaudi church architecture, La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Catalunya (Catalonia) (Cataluna), Spain, Europe

Interior detail of Nathmal Ki Havelis, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

The blue town of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, The blue houses are those belonging to the Brahmin caste

St. Giorgis (St. George s) rock hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Electric Rail Dinner
Still another use for electricity: a miniature railway that brings food from the pantry to the table, removing the need for contact with troublesome servants

Sir John Strange
SIR JOHN STRANGE lawyer and statesman, Master of the Rolls

Futuristic underwater exploration, with two men in diving gear observing an array of strange creatures

palm, sago palm, cycas revoluta
0636 Palm - Sago palm Cycas revoluta

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

dianthus barbatus temarisou, carnation, green trick series
4390 Carnation - Green trick series Dianthus barbatus Temarisou

Joshua Trees, California, 1934 (colour litho)
473475 Joshua Trees, California, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Joshua Tree (Yucca Brevifolia), also known as yucca palm

Cissus Cramerianus, 1934 (colour litho)
473474 Cissus Cramerianus, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: drought resistant tree found in Southern Africa, Western Cape)

Babies hatching from eggs (colour litho)
2800658 Babies hatching from eggs (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babies hatching from eggs. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Children and bicycles beside a lake in Europe (colour litho)
2775698 Children and bicycles beside a lake in Europe (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children and bicycles beside a lake in Europe)

Fig Tree, 1934 (colour litho)
473471 Fig Tree, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fig Tree (Ficus Elastica)

The Kiss (engraving)
8634545 The Kiss (engraving) by Sanctis, Giuseppe De (1858-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kiss. Illustration for Illustrated Modern Art and Literature, 1894/95.); © Look and Learn.

Giant Groundsel, Kilimanjaro, Africa, 1934 (colour litho)
473472 Giant Groundsel, Kilimanjaro, Africa, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dendrosenecio Johnstonii, formerly Senecio Johnstonii)

A Bottle Tree in Peru, 1934 (colour litho)
473470 A Bottle Tree in Peru, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of the genus 'Brachychiton' from the Malvaceae family; a drought)

Mangrove Trees, 1934 (colour litho)
473473 Mangrove Trees, 1934 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mangrove is a tropical maritime tree able to grow)

We Dream the Same Thing
Santiago Bugdadi

Winter storm over Sidni Ali beach II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Blurry fisherman
Tal Paz-Fridman

After the sun has set II
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After the sun has set I
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The Uniqueness of Waves XLVI
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The Uniqueness of Waves XLV
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The Uniqueness of Waves XLIV
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The Uniqueness of Waves XLII
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Lag BaOmer
Tal Paz-Fridman

After the storm
Tal Paz-Fridman

Reflections on the Sea
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The Pink Half
Tal Paz-Fridman

Clouds III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Whole
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Light on Water II
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Light on Water I
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Lag BaOmer V
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Lag BaOmer II
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Lag BaOmer I
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Black and White
Tal Paz-Fridman

Clouds I A
Tal Paz-Fridman

Woman celebrating wine and love sitting astride a pig (b/w photo)
8655917 Woman celebrating wine and love sitting astride a pig (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Extraordinary: A Journey through Strange Wonders" Step into a world where the extraordinary takes center stage, as we explore an array phenomena that captivate our imagination. From the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the enigmatic Shoebill bird found in the Papyrus Swamplands of East and Central Africa, prepare to be amazed. Venturing further into this realm of peculiarity, we encounter hairless creatures that defy conventional beauty standards. The Sphinx cat, with its smooth skin resembling ancient Egyptian statues; a rodent and rat stripped of their fur, revealing nature's quirky side. In scientific breakthroughs, we delve into history's first observation of the omega-minus particle - a discovery that revolutionized our understanding of subatomic particles. Similarly captivating is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, a medieval tale steeped in mystery and chivalry. But it doesn't stop there; brace yourself for encounters beyond our earthly realm. UFO sightings and cattle mutilation incidents leave us pondering what lies beyond our comprehension. Meanwhile, Mary Pinnock's portrayal as Ophelia by Julia Margaret Cameron transports us to Shakespearean realms filled with melancholy and intrigue. As we journey through time and space, Sun Studios emerges as a birthplace for legendary musical talents while Reginald Higgins' Strange Incense fills our senses with an otherworldly aroma. Nature continues to surprise us with its oddities – from an Alligator Snapper Turtle showcasing its lure formed by its tongue in South America to spotting Thorny Devils near Newhaven Station in Northern Territory Australia – reminding us that strangeness thrives even within familiar landscapes. Finally, no exploration would be complete without marveling at Gaudi architecture - structures so unique they seem plucked from dreams or fairy tales. Join us on this captivating odyssey where curiosity leads us down unexpected paths towards the strange and extraordinary.