Talus Collection

Cyclamen, Cyclamen species, and milkvetch, Astragalus onobrychis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668676 Cyclamen, Cyclamen species, and milkvetch, Astragalus onobrychis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Pendulum clock
The main components of a weight-driven clock with a pendulum

Vestrahorn mountain at dawn, south-east Iceland, Atlantic Ocean. November

Talus (litho)
3651980 Talus (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talus. Illustration for Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Chatto and Windus)

Cyclamen, Cyclamen species, and milkvetch, Astragalus onobrychis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain compacte surmonte de couches permeables
3645177 Coupe d une tranchee dans un terrain compacte surmonte de couches permeables, et assainie par un talus en pierres seches avec cuvettes (engraving) by French School

Tsarap River with pale blue water from glacial melt, and surrounding valley. Zanskar, Ladakh, India. September 2011

Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) growing on limestone scree in Lathkill Dale, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Broken leg, X-ray C017 / 7977
Broken leg. X-ray of the leg of a 32 year old male who has been in a parachuting accident. The fibula (calf bone, right) is fractured

Playing Taba, a variant of Knucklebones, Argentina
Customs of the countryside, Argentinian gauchos playing Taba a variant of the game of Knucklebones, Argentina. The game is played in a field where the taba or talus bone is thrown to the air

Rainbow Over Unnamed Mountain By Talus Lake In Tombstone Territorial Park; Yukon, Canada

Man sitting on floor with one hand behind head, other hand on his knee, looking up, illustration of his skeleton overlaid

Ankle joint, X-ray
Ankle joint. X-ray of the lateral view of a normal ankle joint, or talocrural joint, on a twenty-four year old male

Capitals from the church in HAochst

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel eating raspberry

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pica gathering plants for winter food

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pica eating dried flower stem

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pica sitting on rock

Ancient Pueblo, reconstructed ladder, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, USA

Foot ligaments and tendons, artwork C016 / 7010
Foot ligaments and tendons. Artwork of the bones, ligaments (white, between bones), and tendons (white, muscle-bone) of the foot and the ankle joint from the side

Replacement ankle joint, X-ray C016 / 6583
Replacement ankle joint. Coloured X-ray of the ankles of a 59 year old patient showing a prosthetic ankle joint between the left tibia (shin bone) and talus (ankle bone)

Human foot, historical anatomical model
Human foot, anatomical model. 1965 model showing the skeletal structure of the left human foot and ankle

Pinned broken ankle, X-ray C017 / 7978
Pinned broken ankle. X-ray of the ankle of a 32 year old male that has been pinned after a parachuting accident. The ankle was dislocated between the tibia (shin bone)

Fractured and dislocated ankle, X-ray C017 / 7976
Fractured and dislocated ankle. X-ray of the ankle of a 32 year old male who has been in a parachuting accident. The ankle is dislocated between the tibia (shin bone)

Ankle bone fracture, X-ray C017 / 7809
Ankle bone fracture. X-ray of the ankle of a patient with a fractured talus (ankle bone)

Ankle bone fracture, X-ray C017 / 7808
Ankle bone fracture. X-ray of the ankle of a patient with a fractured talus (ankle bone, lower centre)

NM, New Mexico, Bandelier National Monument, in Frijoles Canyon, home of Ancestral Pueblo people, canyon wall is a soft rock called tuff, Talus House built in front of clifff dwelling

Rock in the badlands, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Healthy ankle, X-ray
Healthy ankle. Coloured X-ray of the ankle joint of an adult woman, in side view. The bones which form the ankle joint are the shin bone (tibia, at top) with the smaller fibula (behind it)

Foot bones, computer artwork. The toes are made up of the phalanx bones (phalanges), two for the big toe (lower left) and three for the others

Ankle bones and ligaments. Historical anatomical artwork of ankle bones (yellow) and ligaments (pale blue). Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that hold bones together at their joints

Normal ankle joint, X-ray
Normal ankle (talocrural) joint, coloured profile X-ray. The front of the foot is at right, with the heel at lower centre

Rock fall at Hengistbury Head in Dorset, UK. The headland is composed of alternating layers of sedimentary rock. One of the layers

Large mountain scree slope at about 11, 000 feet, Bullion Lake-Porphyry area, San Juan Mountains, Colorado, USA
ROG-13784 Large mountain scree slope at about 11, 000 feet, Bullion Lake-Porphyry area San Juan Mountains, Colorado, USA Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Majestic Talus: A Journey through Nature's Wonders" Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of Vestrahorn mountain at dawn in south-east Iceland, with the vast Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop, is an experience that leaves one in awe. The rugged terrain (litho) adds a unique charm to this already mesmerizing landscape. As we delve deeper into nature's wonders, we encounter vibrant Cyclamen species and milkvetch blooming amidst the rocky slopes. Their delicate petals stand out against the roughness of their surroundings, reminding us of resilience and beauty coexisting. A captivating engraving reveals a trench carved into compacted soil, adorned by permeable layers and fortified by a dry stone talus with small depressions. This ingenious design ensures proper drainage while adding an artistic touch to practicality. The Tsarap River flows gracefully nearby, its pale blue waters originating from glacial melt. The surrounding valley embraces this serene sight, inviting us to immerse ourselves in tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. In Lathkill Dale within Peak District National Park, ash trees find their footing on limestone scree-covered talus. These resilient trees thrive against all odds, symbolizing strength and adaptability even in challenging environments. Time seems suspended as we admire a pendulum clock perched atop a sturdy talus structure. Its rhythmic ticking echoes through our thoughts - a gentle reminder that every moment counts when surrounded by such natural marvels. Life can be unpredictable; sometimes accidents happen like a broken leg captured on an X-ray image numbered C017/7977. But just as nature heals itself over time, so too can humans mend and rise stronger than before with determination and perseverance. Nature paints its own masterpiece above Talus Lake in Tombstone Territorial Park; Yukon Canada - an unnamed mountain crowned by a vivid rainbow stretching across the sky. It serves as evidence that even in the most remote corners of the world, beauty can be found.