Tender Collection (#67)

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) flower and tender fruits, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Polar bear and cub. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sitting with her cub. Polar bears are large carnivores which inhabit the ice floes and coastal waters of the Arctic region

Donkeys touching noses. Donkeys (Equus sp.) in a field touching noses. Photographed in October in Scotland

Hands. Mother holding her babys hand

Knee effusion. Coloured X-ray of the swelling of an injured knee caused by effusion. Effusion is a painful condition whereby fluid accumulates in the joint space, limiting movement

Roast beef being carved into slices

Tooth pain, toothache
Tooth. Transparent cross section of a molar tooth with arteries (red), veins (purple) and nerves (green). Computer artwork depicting tooth pain (highlighted in red)

Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake
Today, the air brake is the standard, fail-safe train brake used by railways worldwide. Early train brakes were hand operated and largely ineffective

Euros in notes and coins
Currency, Euro banknotes and coins

Money in notes and coins
Currency. A selection of banknotes and coins in US Dollars, Euros and Roubles

Cockscomb (Celosia argenta Plumosa ) flowers

USS Shenandoah airship and tender
USS Shenandoah airship moored to its tender the newly-converted USS Patoka during tests in 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship used by the US Navy

Lantana montevidensis
Foliage and flowers of Lantana montevidensis. This plant is native to Brazil

Agave americana Marginata
Century plant (Agave americana Marginata )

Woodland tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris)
Woodland tobacco flowers (Nicotiana sylvestris). This plant is a member of the nightshades family. it contains nicotine and all parts of it are poisonous if ingested

Garden border. Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum, yellow flowers, top left), allium flowers (Allium sphaerocepahlum, purple flowers, top right), ornamental grass (Hakonechloa macra Aureola, centre)

Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)
Elephant ear leaves (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta). Photographed in Maryland, USA

Isoplexis sceptrum
Isoplexis flowers (Isoplexis sceptrum). This tender shrub is native to Madeira

Amicia (Amicia zygomeris)
Amicia foliage (Amicia zygomeris)

Cleome spinosa
Cleome flowers (Cleome spinosa). Photographed in October

Iochroma cyaneum Trebah
Iochroma flowers (Iochroma cyaneum Trebah ). This tender South American shrub is part of the Solanaceae family

Begonia semperivirens
Begonia flowers (Begonia semperivirens)

Dicliptera suberecta
Uruguayan firecracker plant flowers (Dicliptera suberecta). This plant is native to Uruguay

Colmanara Wild Cat orchid flowers. This orchid is a complex hybrid formed by the crossing of three different genera of orchids (Miltonia, Odontoglossum and Oncidium)

Feathertop grass (Pennisetum villosum)

Container plants. Lavender (Lavandula Hidcote, back), peruvian lily (Alstroemeria Ocean Love, yellow) and hosta (Hosta albo-picta, right) in containers

Canna lily foliage (Canna sp.). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK

New Zealand flax (Phormium Jester )
New Zealand flax plant (Phormium Jester )

Crimson bromeliad (Fasicularia bicolor)
Crimson bromeliad flower (Fascicularia bicolor). This tender perennial originates from Chile

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms - Alaska _D3B7730
TOM-1940 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on water - pup nursing as mother grooms Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they
TOM-1921 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - mother carrying her very young pup - while pups at this age float quite well they haven't learned the coordination or have the strength to swim very far so

European Wild Pig / Boar - sow with baby piglets in straw nest - winter - Hessen - Germany
USH-4915 European Wild Pig / Boar - sow with baby piglets in straw nest Winter - Hessen - Germany Sus scrofa Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ships crew in rowing boat with oars held vertically
The crew of a ship in a rowing boat with the oars held vertically

Locomotive from Iran
Huge Iranian railway engine with double-tender

Music cover for The Excursion Train, a Tender Narrative, sung by E Marshall at the Canterbury Music Hall in Lambeth, London. Words by W F Vandervell, music by Willem Vandervell

Little girl and Cheetah
Mary with Felix the Cheetah

Steam Engine by their locomotive shed - Scotland
An aerial view looking down on a group of working steam locomotive some entering and someexiting their shed. From the collection of a Scottish rail accident investigator

Rocking Horse Romance
A young boy and girl share a tender kiss amid their toys

Distribution of boots and clothing to poor children
These illustrations show the London Samaritan Societys distribution of boots and clothing to poor children as follows: 1) Waiting their turn 2) Trying them on 3) The Clothes Department 4

Russian Emigrants landing in New York, 1892
Engraving showing Russian emigrants, young and old, arriving by tender at the Barge Office, New York, 1892. As an elderly immigrant is helped ashore, customs officals wait to inspect the new arrivals

The First Penny Post from England to America, 1908
Photographs and Illustrations showing the first mail service to operate between England and America for the price of a penny. At top left, photograph of the Royal Mail Van at Waterloo Station

Irish emigrants, in a tender, coming aboard an Atlantic stea
Engraving showing a small steam tender coming alongside a trans-Atlantic steamer with Irish emigrants, 1884. These emigrants were bound for Canada

WOMEN & GIRL 1852
Girl: pantalettes, dress trimmed with tartan. Brown dress: pagoda sleeves & black ribbon applied in a geometric style border. Blue dress: basquin body trimmed with lace

A Paddle-steam tender approaches a Passenger ship, 1883
Engraving of a paddle-steamer approaching a passenger ship, as viewed from the hurricane-deck of the passenger ship

First American Train

Coaling a Train
A railway worker putting coal into a tender, a scene at Liverpool Street Station, London, England

White-tailed Ptarmigans - hen warming young chicks on cool alpine day - Mount Rainier National Park - WA - Summer
TOM-1785 White-tailed Ptarmigans - hen warming young chicks on cool alpine day Mount Rainier National Park - Washington - North America - Summer Lagopus leucurus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that

White-tailed Ptarmigans - mother with young chicks - Mount Rainier National Park - WA - Summer _AAX5848
TOM-1786 White-tailed Ptarmigans - mother with young chicks Mount Rainier National Park - Washington - North America - Summer Lagopus leucurus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for

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"Tender Moments: A Glimpse into Heartwarming Connections" In the vast Alaskan wilderness, an Alaskan Northern Sea Otter tenderly carries her very young pup, showcasing a mother's love and protection. The serene sight of a Grey wolf mother lying in the grass with her playful pup reminds us of the tender bond shared within the animal kingdom. As Hms Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth for helicopter trials, we witness the tenderness of human innovation and progress in naval technology. Nostalgia fills the air as Dean Goods locomotive no 2463 chugs along, symbolizing a bygone era when steam engines were at their prime - truly a tender reminder of history. Inside GLC-LFB New Lewisham fire station appliance room, our heroes prepare to face danger head-on with unwavering dedication and tenderness towards saving lives. Amidst a breathtaking sunset backdrop, two young Dutch children share an innocent kiss - capturing the essence of youthful tenderness that transcends borders. At East Ham fire station stands GLC-LFB Foam Tender ready to combat any blaze; its presence serves as a testament to firefighters' commitment and care for public safety. The Pump Governor by Westinghouse Air Brake exemplifies precision engineering with its delicate mechanisms regulating water flow - an embodiment of technological tenderness in action. Unlikely companionship blooms between a Boston Terrier and Mastiff Dog; their contrasting sizes showcase how love knows no boundaries or differences when it comes to being tender-hearted. Within LFB's appliance fleet lies an Emergency Tender vehicle standing tall against adversity - reminding us that even amidst chaos, help arrives with compassion and tenderness from our first responders. 11 & 12 (combined): London Salvage Corps joins forces with LFB during a serious fire incident; witnessing these brave souls working together showcases humanity's tender response in times of crisis. 13.