Thick Collection (#13)

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Thick storm clouds gathering over a farming area, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Snow-covered smoking crater in a volcanic landscape, Eyjafjallajoekull, Iceland, Europe

Railway tracks in snow, Eastern Townships, Foster, Quebec Province, Canada

Road through forest with snow, Fulford, Eastern Townships, Quebec Province, Canada

Green rope, Gasadalur, Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Lone walker, winter landscape with snow, tree in the fog, Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Oil Field
1st December 1918: Men working amidst the thick smoke of the Baku oil fields. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rocks and water through mist at dawn

Going Where?
18th December 1975: A lorry with headlights on moving through thick fog. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Fog Slows Traffic
2nd January 1973: Thick fog slowing commuters on their way to work through Highgate. (Photo by Graham Wood/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

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Pied-billed Grebe

London Landmark
circa 1950: Londons National Art Gallery protruding from a thick mist. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot on the sea. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot colony on Alkefjellet rocks. Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot colony on Alkefjellet rocks. Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot colony on Alkefjellet rocks. Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot colony on Alkefjellet rocks. Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Thick-billed Murre / Brunnich's Guillemot colony on Alkefjellet rocks. Hinlopenstretet, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Thessaloniki - Group of Bulgarians from Vardar, Macedonia. Date: circa 1905

Castel (Castle) Sismondo, Rimini, Romagna, Italy Date: 1903

Vietnamese Water Carrier - Muong People - Hoa Binh Province
Young Female water carrier (water stored within the thick bamboo canes) of the Muong People from the Hoa Binh Province and the mountainous districts of Thanh Hoa Province in the north of the country

World Famous Jack & Marion Skyscraper Sandwich
The World Famous Jack & Marion Skyscraper Sandwich. Date: circa 1930

Russia, Street Utensil Seller. Date: circa 1901

A burly Russian coachman in his summer (!) outfit of coat and peaked cap - a style only worn by coachmen. Other tack and accoutrements hang on the wall behind him. Date: circa 1901

A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, Russia
A Russian coachman and his carriage, Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1903

Guinea - Toumanea - Courtyard of a Tata (fortified house). Date: circa 1910

A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, in his summer outfit of coat and peaked cap - a style only worn by coachmen. Date: circa 1904

The Cloisters at Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria. View of the Inner Court fom the south. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS

Remnants of the disappearing Lacandon Rainforest. ___________________________________
Mexico, Chiapas, Metzabok, Selva Lacandona, North America. Remnants of the disappearing Lacandon Rainforest

Pacific temperate rainforest, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Moose were a valuable resource to the Algonkin Indians of Canada and hunted primarily for their meat and thick durable skins that would be tanned and made into clothing, bedding and moccasins

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Black hairy thick-tailed Scorpion - on tree bark feeding on a caterpillar (Parabuthus villosus) Date:

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Water Thick-knee / Water Dikkop - At the lakeshore (Burhinus vermiculatus) Date:

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Great thick-knee - on bank of river (Esacus recurvirostris) Date:

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Thick-leaved stonecrop (Sedum dasyphyllum) Date:

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Moss and Fern - thick layer of moss and fern growing on trees and branches in lush Valdivian Temperate Rainforest - Puyehue National Park Date:

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Rusty Thick Tail Scorpion (Babycurus jacksoni) Date:

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Thick-billed Parrot - perched on branch (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) Date:

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Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) Date:

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Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) Date:

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Great Thick-knee - standing in short grass (Esacus recurvirostris) Date:

One metre thick ice on the surface of frozen Lake Baikal, Village of Listvyanka near Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, Eurasia

Casellis pantelegraph: At the sending station the dispatch was written or drawn on sheet of metallized paper in thick insulating ink and placed on curved plate

Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453) Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415. Henry V (1387-1422) in thick of fight. Notable victory for English. Copperplate engraving published 1825

Spitzer Space Telescope false-colour image of South Pillar region of tsar-forming region called the Carina Nebula. Star embryos (yellow or white) inside finger-like pillars of thick dust (pink)

Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of a snake (upper left) and surrounding stormy environment. It is actually the core of a thick, sooty cloud large enough to swallow dozens of solar systems

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"Thick: A Tapestry of Diversity and Strength" In a world filled with diverse wonders, the concept of "thick" takes on many forms. From Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros, an emblem of nature's robustness, to the resilient Young Uyghur Girl in Kashgar, Xinjiang - their stories remind us that strength comes in all shapes and sizes. Just as Sylvia Pankhurst fought tirelessly for women's rights as a Suffragette, we see how determination can be thick like Phlomis fruticosa - a densely branched shrub with vibrant yellow flowers. It symbolizes resilience even when faced with adversity. Like storm clouds gathering on the horizon, RAF Bomb-Aimers during World War II exemplified unwavering courage at their positions. Their bravery was as thick as the Elderly Gypsy Woman's wisdom passed down through generations. Amidst historical turmoil such as WWI, where bread was scarce and precious, we learn not to waste what is valuable. The significance lies not only in sustenance but also in appreciating life’s simple pleasures – something Hadrian’s Wall reminds us of; its ancient stones standing tall and steadfast against time. The 1960s brought about social change and self-expression; lipstick became more than just makeup but a symbol of empowerment. Its bold colors mirrored society breaking free from conventions - just like Sheep with curved horns and thick woolly coats roaming freely across vast landscapes. Deep-rooted traditions are often seen etched upon Shilluk Girls bearing extensive traditional scarification. These intricate patterns tell tales of heritage so rich it becomes woven into their very being. In this tapestry called life, "thick" represents layers upon layers of history, diversity, courage, beauty, and resilience. It serves as a reminder that true strength lies within each individual story waiting to be unveiled – whether it be found in art, nature, or the human spirit.