Thick Collection (#7)

Thick jungle near the top of Gros Piton, Saint Lucia
Dense green jungle near at the peak of Gros Piton. Gros Piton, at 798m, is Saint Lucias second tallest peak, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii
October 25, 2004 - Kilauea Pahoehoe lava flow, Big Island, Hawaii

Columbian Mammoth trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California. Pleistocene epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Semi-frozen body of water

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

Show A Leg
circa 1865: A Victorian girl reads a book, her skirts hitched up to show her thick, knee length stockings. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Slice of zucchini

British artillery in Malaya
British troops move an artillery piece into position amongst banana trees in thick jungle during the Battle of Malaya. The British and Commonwealth forces were unable to halt the Japanese advance

Gloria Jean, American singer and actress
Gloria Jean (Gloria Jean Schoonover, b 1926), American singer and actress who appeared in many feature films between 1939 and 1959

Young Gypsy Girl
A blond gypsy girl in a thick jacket at an encampment in Surrey

Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane), thick green leaves on long, edible stem

Newborn lamb, 1 day old, long slender legs, cream coloured woolly coat, pink ears drooping, standing beside mother, ewe has very thick woolly coat, small pink ears, pink nose with large nostrils

Small grey kitten with tabby markings standing, round green eyes looking at camera, thick fluffy fur, above view

Woman knitting with six foot needles and very thick wool. Date: circa 1980s

Two Russian Men wrapped up well against the cold in furs
Two Russian Men wrapped up well against the cold in thick fur coats. Date: 1910

Normandy: The advance to Troarn
Photograph: Normandy: The advance to Troarn. Although thick mud is holding up operations in the Caen sector, a double blow by British and Canadian tanks

Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow in Nott
Nottingham. Black teenage girl touching and kneeling in the snow on the pavement. Girl in thick knitted cardigan and white ankle jeans. Long brick wall with tall trees, left of picture. Date: 1960s

Animals at a French Zoo - Sealion - Colour. Sealion and keeper. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo

John Wilson Croker
JOHN WILSON CROKER Statesman and writer, wearing a thick coat, as Secretary of the Admiralty, in case he has to go out to sea... Date: 1780 - 1857

Tunic Dress 1920
Young lady in a tunic dress with tubular under-skirt, V neck bodice & broad sash. She wears Louis heeled buckle shoes & her hair is cut into a bob with a thick fringe. Date: 1920

Woman with Ironed Towels
A smiling young woman carries some ironed towels and sheets; a wholsesome testament to the virtues of clean living. Date: 1930s

Emile De Girardin Young
EMILE DE GIRARDIN French journalist, statesman, writer, who somehow managed always to be in the thick of controversy Date: 1806 - 1881

Paddington Street, from Baker Street, London
Paddington Street, looking from Baker Street, London, with the Apollo public house on the left, and the corner of East Street (now Chiltern Street) in the middle distance on the right

Advertisement, Libbys Full Cream Evaporated Milk -- so rich it whips! 1956

Italy - Volterra - Porta all Arco Date: 1910

Thick-leaved coralline, Corralina incrassata.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Subalpine warbler, Sylvia cantillans (male), and thick-billed grasswren, Amytornis textilis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Thick spiked long-leaved acacia, Acacia longifolia.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth

Thick-ribbed pothos, Pothos crassinervia.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Thick-flowered slender-tube, Leptosiphon densiflorus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1834

Studio portrait, woman with Borzoi dog
Studio portrait, woman in an artistic costume with a Borzoi dog. Date: circa 1910s

Rainforest canopy in a thick mist at dawn. Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; morning in June

SNIPER: Watch me let daylight into that thick skull of his
SNIPER. Watch me let daylight into that thick skull of his. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889

Interior at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire
Amazing interior of the hall at Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire, showing typical late Victorian, early Edwardina oppulance, with patterned wallpaper, statues, a portable organ, statuary

Advert for tinned Milkmaid Cream 1914
Advertisement for tinned Milkmaid Cream by Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co of Eastcheap, London. Perfect with fresh, stewed, canned or bottled fruit, in tea and coffee

Wall pierced by shell
A man points to where a wall of the National Bank, 4 foot thick, has been pierced by a shell in Madras, India, during World War One. Date: C.1914

Smoke from shelled fuel tanks in Madras
Thick black smoke pouring from shelled fuel tanks in Madras (now Chennai), India, hit by the German light cruiser SMS Emden in World War One. Date: 22nd September 1914

Romanian Shepherds
Two Romanian Shepherds in thick sheepskin jackets and fur hats, lean on their crooks and look throughly chilly!! Date: 1901

The Port of Balaklava, Crimea, 1855
Engraving showing the port of Balaklava with sentries in the foreground, warmly dressed in boots and thick coats, during the Crimean War, 1855

French at Valenciennes
The French take Valenciennes after a prolonged siege : Alauxs picture gives the impression that Louis was personally engaged in the thick of the fighting. Date: 16 March 1677

Drawings Prints, Print, Thick, Night, Off, Goodwins, Engraver, Artist, Mason Jackson
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Thick Night Off the Goodwins, from the Illustrated London News, Engraver, Artist, After, Mason Jackson, Lionel Percy Smythe, British, Ovingham

Bust manwith hooked nose prominent upper lip
Artokoloro

Design Door Knocker 16th century Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

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

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

Logs harvested from sustainable forestry, in the Dolomites near the mountain range Rosengarten (catinaccio). The PEFC (Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)

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

Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Highlands, Eastern Amhara, Lalibela, rock-hewn church, St. George, Bet Giyorgis. Window from inside St. George

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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.