Thick Collection (#4)

Frost on the Thames
The winter of 1814 is renowned as being one of the coldest in history. In London, the Thames froze over and near Blackfriars Bridge the ice was thick enough to carry the weight of an elephant

Thick fog on the concrete bridge over the River Dee
Street lamps glow in thick fog on the 1920s concrete bridge over the River Dee in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 2005

A car in thick fog on the concrete bridge over the River Dee
A car with its headlights on appears through thick fog on the 1920s concrete bridge over the River Dee in Kirkkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 2005

Yellowstone National Park, coyote standing in the melting snow

Africa, Madagascar, Andasibe, Lemur Island. A grey bamboo lemur sitting in a tree watching everything alertly

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy, Berenty Reserve. A female sifaka clinging to a tree while its baby holds on to the mothers back

Renton, Washington State, USA. Portrait of a three month old Saint Bernard puppy in his yard. (PR)

Renton, Washington State, USA. Three month old Saint Bernard puppy looking wild-eyed as he takes a quick break from play. (PR)

Aleppo, Syria - Entrance to the Citadel Date: 1920s

Turk from Tunis and a Turk from Damascus
Ottoman Empire - Turk from Tunis and a Turk from Damascus. Date: 1821

A Local Woman of the Orkney Islands outside her house. Orkney was the site of a Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow, where the sailor who sent this card was stationed (on HMS Royal Arthur) in June 1916

Europe, Iceland, Lake Myvatin, Icelandic horse. Portrait of an Icelandic horse

South America, Brazil, The Amazon, Manaus, Amazon EcoPark Jungle Lodge, common woolly monkey, Lagothrix lagothricha. Common woolly monkey hanging from the trees using its prehensile tail

Stand of aspen trees and trunks in fall color, Uncompahgre National Forest, Sneffels Range, Sneffels Wilderness Area, Colorado

Massive mountain slope of dense aspen trees and evergreens in fall color, Uncompahgre National Forest, Sneffels Range, Sneffels Wilderness Area, Colorado

Europe, Iceland, North Iceland, near Akureyri. Icelandic horses have thick manes and coats that protect them from the cold

Promontary fort on the Dingle peninsula, 6th century BC
Celtic iron age promontary fort on the Dingle peninsula, from inside the fort showing the inner and outer defensive wals, with gateways. The walls are 10 feet high, and 25 feet thick, 6th century BC

Window of Nidaros Cathedral

Black Model 1960S
A black model wears the 60s Look : Huge eye-catching bauble earrings, thick black eyeliner and heavy eyeshadow and a short hairstyle wig with full fringe. Date: 1960s

Hang in There
A little grey tree frog seems to be doing chin-up exercises as it hangs on to a think stick. Isolated on a nice soft green bokeh background

Black and white illustration of Aloe Vera syn. A. barbadensis, succulent with lanceolate, thick and fleshy leaves

Boyish Hairstyle 1950S
A rather doleful looking ingenue with short pageboy hairstyle with a short, thick fringe (bangs) wears a blouse or dress with a peter pan collar

Great Monoplane Built Inhabited Wing Principle
A great monoplane built on the "inhabited wing" principle. In this type of "wing-only" plane, passengers, crew, freight

Polar bear walking in ice cap, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walks on ice cap of Northeastland, Northeast Svalbard Nature Reserve; Svalbard, Norway

Snow Covered Conifers Trees at Dawn. Winter, Grosser Feldberg, Frankfurt, Taunus, Hesse, Germany

Snow coverd log cabin in Winter, Liikasenvaara, Kuusamo, Nordoesterbotten, (Suomi), Finland

Golden Gate Bridge in Fog San Francisco, California, USA

Moss-covered rocks with cascading water; Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Paul CA zanne Large Bathers Les Grandes baigneuses
Paul Cezanne: The Large Bathers (Les Grandes baigneuses), Paul Cezanne, 1895-1906, Oil on canvas, Note: This work has been temporarily removed from display for technical study

Vincent van Gogh Smoker Le Fumeur 1888 Oil canvas
Vincent van Gogh: The Smoker (Le Fumeur), Vincent van Gogh, 1888, Oil on canvas, During his stay in Arles, a small town in the rural south of France

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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.