Support Collection (page 74)

Hops (Humulus lupulus) crop, growing up supports, near Faversham, Kent, England, july

Vineyard with rows of grape vines and supports, Baracina, Portalegre District, Alentejo, Portugal, april

Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus) seedlings, growing with cane frame support, in garden vegetable plot, Cumbria, England, august

Common Ivy (Hedera helix) variegated leaves, trained on wire supports up garden shed, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Tomato (Solanum sp. ) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september
Tomato (Solanum sp.) ripe fruit, growing on cane frame support in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, september

Vineyard with rows of grape vines growing on south-facing slope of chalk downland, Adgestone Vineyard, Adgestone, Isle of Wight, England, july

Gas platform support tower. View looking up through the steel lattice of a gas platform support tower. The structure is known as a jacket. Photographed off Brunei

Hands touching, artwork. This could represent friendship between races

Herschels Great Telescope, 18th century
Herschels Great Telescope, artwork. Also known as Herschels 40-foot telescope, it was designed by William Herschel (1738-1822), one of the foremost astronomers of his time

Trachea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the exterior of the trachea (windpipe). The trachea links the larynx (voice box) to the lungs

Muscle and nerve tissue, SEM
Muscle and nerve tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an ultrathin section of tissue containing muscle (brown) and nerves (pink) supported on a TEM (transmission electron micrograph)

Immune response. Fluorescent light micrograph of T lymphocytes (red) surrounding glial cells. Glial cells are support cells for neurons (nerve cells)

Golden gate bridge
Golden Gate Bridge. This suspension bridge, opened in 1937, spans the Golden Gate Bay, San Francisco, California, USA

Millennium bridge, London. This bridge became famous for its wobble. It measures 320m in length and is unusual as it uses lateral suspension to support the deck of the bridge

Lateral suspension cables on the Millennium bridge, London. This bridge became famous for its wobble. It measures 320m in length

Shock absorber on the Millennium bridge, London. This bridge became famous for its wobble. It measures 320m in length and is unusual as it uses lateral suspension to support the deck of the bridge

MEMS production, support bonding
MEMS production. Microscope apparatus being used to mount MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices onto support structures

Electricity pylons, thermogram
Electricity pylons above trees, thermogram. A thermogram shows the variation in temperature on the surface of an object, measured by the long-wave infrared radiation it emits

Viral throat infection, artwork
Viral throat infection. Artwork of several tracheae (windpipes) being infected by viruses (spiky balls). The common cold is a viral infection that attacks the throat

Learning to walk
MODEL RELEASED. Learning to walk. Mother supporting her 8 month old baby boy as he learns to walk

Hands. Mother holding her babys hand

Miners in a timbered tunnel. Historical artwork of workers in a 19th century mine, loading debris and rocks onto a wagon. Timber was used in mines to support the roof

Elderly care
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly care. Young womans hand resting on the shoulder of an elderly woman

Old age. Walking frame being used as a support by an elderly person

Astrocyte nerve cells. Light micrograph of astrocyte cells from a human brain. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell. They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerves cells)

Human backbone, artwork
Human backbone, skull and pelvis. Computer artwork of the spine (the backbone or spinal column), seen from an oblique sideways angle, with the front of the spine at left, the skull at top

Nurses
Model Released. Nurses

Man with AIDS, conceptual computer artwork. The red ribbon on the mans back is a symbol that is worn to show support for AIDS patients and issues

Sprained wrist
MODEL RELEASED. Sprained wrist. Woman using a modern device designed to immobilise the wrist as it recovers from a sprain

Thomas Huxley, British biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Neck collar

Arm in a sling
MODEL RELEASED. Arm in a sling

Stem cell, light micrograph
Stem cell. Coloured light micrograph of a human embryonic stem cell (HESC, centre) surrounded by feeder cells. HESCs are pluripotent

Men putting puzzle pieces together
3D computer artwork of men putting puzzle pieces together, depticting a construction site

Brain with workers, mental health
Conceptual computer artwork depicting a brain being build or being repaired

Senior woman and nurse
MODEL RELEASED. Senior woman and nurse

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"Support: A Powerful Force that Transcends Time and Boundaries" In the skies above, a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars with unwavering strength, embodying the essence of support. From its origins in The Royal Logistic Corps to the historic days of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in June 1944, this symbolizes the unyielding dedication to providing assistance. Nature too offers its own form as witnessed by the majestic presence of The Major Oak (Robin Hood Tree) standing tall in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Just like this ancient tree's branches reaching out for sustenance, support binds us together through centuries. Even on battlefields, such as those where Grenadier Guards engage in a sham fight, comradeship prevails as they rely on each other for encouragement and protection, and is within these moments that true bonds are forged. Beyond military endeavors lies another realm where support takes shape - science and innovation. In laboratories worldwide, a humble laboratory clamp silently holds experiments together; an unsung hero ensuring progress can be made one discovery at a time. Traveling across continents brings us to Athens' Temple of Athena Nike – an architectural marvel standing proudly as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. This testament to human ingenuity reminds us that even structures need solid foundations to stand tall - just like individuals who require unwavering support from their loved ones. The Vickers VC10 C1 XV102 Guy Gibson VC exemplifies how technology has revolutionized our ability to provide aid swiftly and efficiently. With wings spread wide, it carries hope wherever it goes – reminding us that support knows no boundaries or limitations. From high above the bustling cityscape captured in "Sydney At Your Feet, " we witness how communities come together when faced with adversity or celebration alike. Support becomes more than just a word; it becomes an embodiment of unity and resilience.