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Thick Collection (#14)

"Thick: A Tapestry of Diversity and Strength" In a world filled with diverse wonders, the concept of "thick" takes on many forms

Background imageThick Collection: Moose were a valuable resource to the Algonkin Indians of Canada and hunted primarily

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

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10761380

Picture No. 10761380
Black hairy thick-tailed Scorpion - on tree bark feeding on a caterpillar (Parabuthus villosus) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10887283

Picture No. 10887283
Water Thick-knee / Water Dikkop - At the lakeshore (Burhinus vermiculatus) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10899589

Picture No. 10899589
Great thick-knee - on bank of river (Esacus recurvirostris) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10755073

Picture No. 10755073
Thick-leaved stonecrop (Sedum dasyphyllum) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10883104

Picture No. 10883104
Moss and Fern - thick layer of moss and fern growing on trees and branches in lush Valdivian Temperate Rainforest - Puyehue National Park Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10878401

Picture No. 10878401
Rusty Thick Tail Scorpion (Babycurus jacksoni) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10853051

Picture No. 10853051
Thick-billed Parrot - perched on branch (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10895701

Picture No. 10895701
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10895703

Picture No. 10895703
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: Picture No. 10893408

Picture No. 10893408
Great Thick-knee - standing in short grass (Esacus recurvirostris) Date:

Background imageThick Collection: One metre thick ice on the surface of frozen Lake Baikal, Village of Listvyanka near Irkutsk

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

Background imageThick Collection: Casellis pantelegraph: At the sending station the dispatch was written or drawn

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

Background imageThick Collection: Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453) Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415

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

Background imageThick Collection: Spitzer Space Telescope false-colour image of South Pillar region of tsar-forming

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)

Background imageThick Collection: Spitzer Space Telescope infrared image of a snake (upper left) and surrounding stormy environment

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

Background imageThick Collection: South Durham miners or pit-men at work at the coal face. On the floor, centre left

South Durham miners or pit-men at work at the coal face. On the floor, centre left, is a Clanny safety lamp which had a thick glass round the flame

Background imageThick Collection: South Staffordshire Coal Field, England. Holers at work in a thick seam of coal, worked in a pillar

South Staffordshire Coal Field, England. Holers at work in a thick seam of coal, worked in a pillar and stall system, leaving pillars of coal to support the roof

Background imageThick Collection: Mine working in the South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. In this thick seam pillars

Mine working in the South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. In this thick seam pillars of coal have been left to support the roof

Background imageThick Collection: WINTER. The trees stand shivering in the frosty air; On the branch and bank lies

WINTER. The trees stand shivering in the frosty air; On the branch and bank lies thick the clinging snow. A wreck, beyond repair, the old mill seems

Background imageThick Collection: The Navy Cup at Gibraltar, the Amateur Photographer Obtains a Good Position Well in the Thick of It

The Navy Cup at Gibraltar, the Amateur Photographer Obtains a Good Position Well in the Thick of It
THE NAVY CUP AT GIBRALTAR, THE AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER OBTAINS A GOOD POSITION WELL IN THE THICK OF IT, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving

Background imageThick Collection: Pressure cracks appear in the 80cm thick clear black ice on the surface of the 800m deep frozen

Pressure cracks appear in the 80cm thick clear black ice on the surface of the 800m deep frozen Lake Baikal, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, Russia, Eurasia

Background imageThick Collection: Hand whisk dripping over whipped cream in glass mixing bowl, close up

Hand whisk dripping over whipped cream in glass mixing bowl, close up

Background imageThick Collection: Chef using carving knife and fork to cut roast shoulder of pork into thick slices on wooden

Chef using carving knife and fork to cut roast shoulder of pork into thick slices on wooden chopping board

Background imageThick Collection: Chicago-syle thick crust pizza

Chicago-syle thick crust pizza

Background imageThick Collection: Boning leg of lamb using knife to cut through meat on either side of blade bone

Boning leg of lamb using knife to cut through meat on either side of blade bone

Background imageThick Collection: Thick chocolate pastry cream being stirred with wooden spoon in a glass bowl, close up

Thick chocolate pastry cream being stirred with wooden spoon in a glass bowl, close up

Background imageThick Collection: Digital illustration of route detour around thick vegetation on non urban landscape

Digital illustration of route detour around thick vegetation on non urban landscape

Background imageThick Collection: Three thick-cut Potato chips

Three thick-cut Potato chips

Background imageThick Collection: Gelatin dissolving in hot water in bowl

Gelatin dissolving in hot water in bowl

Background imageThick Collection: Lemon curd in glass jar with string tied around rim and slice of lemon in front

Lemon curd in glass jar with string tied around rim and slice of lemon in front

Background imageThick Collection: Thick pastry cream being stirred with wooden spoon in saucepan, high angle view

Thick pastry cream being stirred with wooden spoon in saucepan, high angle view

Background imageThick Collection: Butterflying leg of lamb using knife to make cut along thick part of meat next to hole left by bone

Butterflying leg of lamb using knife to make cut along thick part of meat next to hole left by bone

Background imageThick Collection: Pouring tomato juice into a tall glass tumbler

Pouring tomato juice into a tall glass tumbler

Background imageThick Collection: Penne pasta, thick creamy gorgonzola sauce, in white ceramic bowl, tilted angle

Penne pasta, thick creamy gorgonzola sauce, in white ceramic bowl, tilted angle

Background imageThick Collection: Electric mixer whisks lifted from whisked egg whites mixture, close up

Electric mixer whisks lifted from whisked egg whites mixture, close up

Background imageThick Collection: Patterned dish with a scoop of thick plain yoghurt in the centre

Patterned dish with a scoop of thick plain yoghurt in the centre

Background imageThick Collection: Orange mustard mayonnaise being stirred with metal fork, close up

Orange mustard mayonnaise being stirred with metal fork, close up

Background imageThick Collection: Allium porrum, three stalks of Leek, view from above

Allium porrum, three stalks of Leek, view from above

Background imageThick Collection: French Tomme de Chevre goats cheese, close-up on rind

French Tomme de Chevre goats cheese, close-up on rind

Background imageThick Collection: Smoothies, drinks in long drinking glasses, are quick and nutritious

Smoothies, drinks in long drinking glasses, are quick and nutritious

Background imageThick Collection: English Cheddar cows milk cheese, close-up

English Cheddar cows milk cheese, close-up

Background imageThick Collection: Two newborn lambs, four hours old, umbilical cords hanging beneath underbelly

Two newborn lambs, four hours old, umbilical cords hanging beneath underbelly, woolly cream coloured coat, long slender legs, standing beneath mother, ewe has very thick woolly coat, large head

Background imageThick Collection: Two lambs, twelve weeks old, cream coloured woolly coat, upright pink ears, dark brown hooves

Two lambs, twelve weeks old, cream coloured woolly coat, upright pink ears, dark brown hooves, standing with mother, ewe has very thick darker coat, small ears

Background imageThick Collection: Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) with leather hood on head and jesses on legs perching on thick

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) with leather hood on head and jesses on legs perching on thick glove on falconers hand

Background imageThick Collection: Red Finnish Spitz lying down showing double coat typical of the breed

Red Finnish Spitz lying down showing double coat typical of the breed

Background imageThick Collection: Two lambs, ten weeks old, cream coloured woolly fur, upright pink ears, standing with mother

Two lambs, ten weeks old, cream coloured woolly fur, upright pink ears, standing with mother, ewe has very thick woolly fur, small pink ears, side view

Background imageThick Collection: Wheel and slice French Saint-Nectaire AOC cowA

Wheel and slice French Saint-Nectaire AOC cowA




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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.