Total Collection (#5)

Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (top). Observing Newtons Rings (circular concentric interference fringes)

Total solar eclipse observed at Tarragona, Spain, 1860. From Sun, Moon and Stars, Agnes Giberne (London, 1884). Chromolithograph

A Certain Cabinet Junto, En Sanguine Engraving 1775, King George Iii, Speechless (his Caption Balloon Is Empty), Seated On The Right In A High-backed Chair At A Table

FORTH BRIDGE, FROM THE SOUTH-WEST. The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, to the east of the Forth Road Bridge

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0793
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0789
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0791
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

White light passing through a prism
Optical fibre bundle, computer artwork. The fibres are used to transmit sound and images in the form of light. They are usually made from flexible glass that has a high refractive index

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0790
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0792
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

Geometry equations, artwork C017 / 0794
Geometry equations. Computer artwork showing equations for determining the area and volume of a cylinder and its component shapes

Queen Elizabeths drag chains
The total weight of the Queen Elizabeths drag chains, which are coiled on either side of the hull, is nearly 2000 tons

Trojan War. Siege and assault on the city of
" Trojan War. Siege and assault on the city of Troy. Picture of the " La cr󮩣 a troyana: en la que se contine la total y amentable destrucci󮠤 e la nombrada Troya" by

Swedish solar eclipse 1954
The solar eclipse in Sweden 30/6 1954, Special postage stamp and postmark Date: 1954

Kiwi Swordfish Catch
New Zealand fishermen proudly show off their splendid swordfish catch. The total weight of the catch was 703 lbs! Date: 1930s

Blitz on Clydeside, 1941
Women and children waiting on a street with the few possesions left to them after a nights bombing on Clydeside. Date: 1941

Poster advertising wartime savings -- Salute the Soldier -- to help support the war effort. The soldier is given a movable arm to indicate the total raised to date. 1940s

Amateur astronomer observing a solar eclipse
Solar eclipse. Amateur astronomer observing a total solar eclipse seen over trees and a temple. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Suns disc causing darkness during

Total eclipse of the Moon in December 1992
Lunar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth

Total eclipse of the Moon in November 1993
Lunar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth

Total eclipse of the Moon in October 1996
Lunar eclipse. Total eclipse of the Moon, a phenomenon caused when the Moon enters the shadow cast by the Earth. This image shows the first moments after the totality phase

Solar eclipse over Mauna Kea observatory
Landscape around the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii, a double exposure made just before sunrise and later during a total Solar eclipse on 11 July 1991

Composite time-lapse images of solar eclipses
Solar eclipses. Composite time lapse images of a total solar eclipse (upper), a beaded eclipse (mi- ddle) & an annular eclipse (lower)

Total solar eclipse, 11 July 1991

The diamond ring effect during a solar eclipse
Diamond ring effect. View of the diamond ring effect seen during a partial phase of the total solar eclipse which occurred on February 26th 1998

Solar eclipse geometry, artwork. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes across the Sun as seen from the Earth. The Moons shadow consists of a dark central umbra surrounded by the lighter penumbra

Total solar eclipse, 1999
Total solar eclipse. Optical image of the total solar eclipse of 11 August 1999. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, and casts its shadow across the Earth

Timelapse image of a total solar eclipse
Solar eclipse. Time-lapse image of a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Suns disc causing darkness during the day

Lunar eclipse, 28 / 08 / 2007
Lunar eclipse. The Moon emerging from totality during a lunar eclipse. The bright area at left is full sunlight returning as the Moon passes out of the shadow of the Earth

Total lunar eclipse. Sequence of optical images of the total eclipse of the Moon of 9th January 2001. The sequence runs from top right to bottom left

Ozone hole, September 2001
Antarctic ozone hole. Coloured satellite image of reduced atmospheric ozone levels around Antarctica (lower centre, darkest blue) on 17 September 2001

Total lunar eclipse, artwork
Total lunar eclipse, computer artwork. A lunar eclipse occurs as the Moon (far right) passes into the shadow of the Earth (centre), meaning that the light from the Sun (left) cannot reach it

Total lunar eclipse of 1877
A total lunar eclipse on Feb. 27. 1877 in the Wintter Alps in Austria. The Moon moved into the Earth shadow creating a 3D-effect often observed during Lunar Eclipses, in brown, yellow, orange

Settling the Bargain- Fishmongers shop in St. Petersburg
Freezing conditions at a market stall showing fish being weighed and the fishmonger totting up the total on an abacus

Abyssinian Expedition: The Exodus of Theodores Broken Army
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British Government

A Years Food for the Animals of London Zoo, 1913
Illustration showing the sum total of food required to feed the animals of the Zoological Societys Gardens (London Zoo) in 1913

Illustration showing the Eclipse of the Moon, 1932
Illustration showing the passage of the moon through the cone of the Earths shadow (invisible in space, but represented diagrammatically here) on 14th September 1932

Collecting the first pension cheque at the post office
Collecting the first weekly pension instalment at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act was introduced by David Lloyd George in 1908 with the first pensions available on the 1st of January 1909

The Great Westerns new giant, the Caerphilly Castle
The most power passenger engine in Great Britain in 1923, The Great Westerns New Giant, Caerphilly Castle. An engine designed by C. B Collett and constructed at Swindon

Solar Eclipse / Spain 1860
The solar eclipse at Aguilar, Spain

Sinbad on his Raft
Sinbad on his raft: For several days the raft floated on in total darkness through the long tunnel

Becket / Constition / 1164
Becket is confronted by the Earl of Leicester and refuses to seal the " Constitutions of Claredon" drawn up by Henry II to secure total obedience to the crown once more

Religion / Druids / Stukeley
Stukeley believed that the British Druids originated as a Phoenician colony, Fam d for magic.. zealous preachers who came to these shores as the descendants of Abraham

Reporting / Helle, 1908
Comment on the total lack of privacy for public figures (the Presidential nightmare in France)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Total: Embracing the Equilibrium of Opposites" In a world filled with contrasting forces, we find ourselves seeking balance and harmony. Just like Eliphas Levi's iconic depiction of Baphomet, we strive to achieve equilibrium amidst the chaos. "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss" reminds us that even in our most meticulous calculations, unexpected outcomes can arise. Life teaches us that embracing both success and failure is essential for growth. Drawing inspiration from Avebury/Stukeley Map, we navigate through life's intricate paths, acknowledging the interplay between light and darkness. Similar to the Diamond Ring Effect during an eclipse, where beauty emerges from shadows, we learn that opposing elements often create breathtaking moments. As history unfolds before our eyes like Suffragettes Released from Prison or the Battle of Culloden, we witness how conflicts shape societies. Yet it is through understanding diverse perspectives that progress is made – just as Einstein's theory explains how starlight bends under gravitational attraction. The Boeing 377 SGT Super Guppy F-BTGV Airbus Finningley represents innovation born out of collaboration; much like knee joint prosthesis captured on an X-ray - technology enhancing lives by restoring mobility. Just as Consolidated B-24 Liberator final assembly line at Ford symbolizes collective effort towards a common goal; astronomers waiting eagerly for an eclipse remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge. In this grand tapestry called life, "total" signifies more than mere sum but rather a celebration of unity amid diversity. It urges us to embrace contradictions and seek equilibrium within ourselves and the world around us.