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Discovering the Hidden Wonders Underneath: From Cave Hill to Belfast Castle, nature's secrets unfold. Witness the grace of a giant manta ray gliding through the depths

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Base of skull 5, Sima de los Huesos

Base of skull 5, Sima de los Huesos. In 1992, the team working with Professor Juan Luis Arsuaga found skull 5 (Miguelon) at Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Soil mite, SEM

Soil mite, SEM
Soil mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a soil mite. This mite is typically found in moss and leaf litter

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Manta ray swimming in open ocean

Manta ray swimming in open ocean
Manta ray (Manta birostris) swimming in an open ocean. Photographed in the Yum Balam Marine protected area, Holbox Island, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Glacial cave, Switzerland

Glacial cave, Switzerland
Glacial cave. Glacial meltwater flowing into an ice cave under the Aletsch Glacier. Air pockets can also be seen in the underside of the glaciers ice

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Amphipods inside a moon jellyfish

Amphipods inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipods inside a jellyfish. Small crustaceans (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Amphipod inside a moon jellyfish

Amphipod inside a moon jellyfish
Amphipod inside a jellyfish. Small crustacean (Hyperia galba) inside the domed body of a moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Space shuttle entering Earth orbit

Space shuttle entering Earth orbit, artwork. Space Shuttles, flown by NASA since 1981, are reusable spacecraft. They are launched with an external fuel tank and two booster rockets

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Seven-spot ladybird, SEM

Seven-spot ladybird, SEM
Seven-spot ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Fern spore cases, SEM

Fern spore cases, SEM
Fern spore cases. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sorus on the underside of a fern leaf. A sorus is a group of sporangia (round lumps)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles

Soyuz A-2 rocket nozzles
Soyuz rocket nozzles. This Soviet and later Russian launcher, part of the R7 family of rockets, was introduced in 1966, and many variants have been developed since

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Herb oil glands, SEM

Herb oil glands, SEM
Herb oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a thyme (Thymus vulgaris) leaf, showing the modified trichomes (hair cells, round)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Fungus gnat head, SEM

Fungus gnat head, SEM
Fungus gnat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a fungus gnat (family Sciaridae). At centre are the gnats compound eyes (brown)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Fern leaf, SEM

Fern leaf, SEM
Fern leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a fern leaf, showing sori. A sorus is a group of sporangia (brown)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Jet flight, composite image

Jet flight, composite image

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Spotted eagle ray

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari). Photographed in the Red Sea off the coast of Eilat, Israel

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Lighting striking an aeroplane, composite

Lighting striking an aeroplane, composite image

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Hindfoot of a common shrew, SEM

Hindfoot of a common shrew, SEM
Hindfoot of a common shrew (Sorex araneus), scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This shrew is a small mammal that is commonly found in woodlands, grasslands and hedgelands of Britain

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Aeroplane in flight

Aeroplane in flight
Aeroplane. Composite image of an aeroplane in flight

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Mite, SEM

Mite, SEM
Mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite. Mites belong to the subclass Acarina and are one of the most diverse invertebrate groups

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Air traffic, conceptual image

Air traffic, conceptual image
Air traffic. Conceptual composite image of a high volume of air traffic

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Female criton birdwing butterfly

Female criton birdwing butterfly (Troides criton), underside view. Birdwings are the largest butterflies, with wingspans of up to 31 centimetres, and the sexes are differently coloured

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Manta ray

Manta ray (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Manta rays

Manta rays (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Chevron barracuda

Chevron barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) schooling. Photographed off Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Plant stomata, light micrograph

Plant stomata, light micrograph
Plant stomata. Light micrograph of stomatal pores on the surface of a kidney bean (Phaseolus sp.) leaf. The stomata are gaps (white) within two guard cells (blue, kidney-shaped)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Plant stoma, light micrograph

Plant stoma, light micrograph
Plant stoma. Light micrograph of a stomatal pore (centre) on the surface of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. The stomata are gaps (white) within two guard cells (kidney-shaped)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Trumpet worm

Trumpet worm. Underside of the marine annelid worm Pectinaria koreni, a type of fanworm. Fanworms live in tubes built out of sand and other bits of debris found on the sea floor

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Sulphur toadstools

Sulphur toadstools. Undersides of sulphur toadstools (Tricholoma sulphureum). The gills contain million of spores, the reproductive cells of a fungus

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Figurative sculpture of a woman

Figurative sculpture of a woman beneath a tree at The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, UK

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Ox-eye daisies

Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Stone cherub garden ornament

Stone cherub garden ornament beneath a hosta plant (Hosta sieboldiana Elegans )

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Palace of Charles V, Alhambra Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada

Palace of Charles V, Alhambra Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageUnderneath Collection: The Dolly Sisters in Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic

The Dolly Sisters in Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic
Sheet music for Underneath the Stars from Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic, New Amsterdam Theatre Roof, New York, USA, 1916 1916

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Swift fox (Vulpes velox) kits nursing, Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado

Swift fox (Vulpes velox) kits nursing, Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Ordnance Survey Observatory on St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Ordnance Survey Observatory on St. Pauls Cathedral, London
Engraving showing the observatory built on the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral by the Ordnance Survey, for their charting of London and the environs in 1848

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Penstock Chamber in Londons Sewers, 1879

Penstock Chamber in Londons Sewers, 1879
Engraving showing the large metal door of a Penstock Chamber, somewhere in the sewers underneath London, 1879

Background imageUnderneath Collection: The Pumping Engine for Trafalgar Square Fountains, London, 1

The Pumping Engine for Trafalgar Square Fountains, London, 1
Engraving showing one of the pumping engines used to draw water, from deep underneath Trafalgar Square, to supply the fountains and nearby Government offices, 1845

Background imageUnderneath Collection: The Umbrella Courtship

The Umbrella Courtship
Two children, a boy in a sailor suit and a girl in a country style bonnet, sit together underneath a Chinese paper parasol. A seaside scene can be just made out behind them

Background imageUnderneath Collection: German Radio-Controlled Rocket Bomb; Second World War, 1944

German Radio-Controlled Rocket Bomb; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing a German radio-controlled, rocket propelled, flying bomb used in the Second World War. These bombs were typically carried underneath a bomber (shown bottom left)

Background imageUnderneath Collection: The Fram released from the Ice, Greenland Sea, 1896

The Fram released from the Ice, Greenland Sea, 1896
Illustration showing Fridtjof Nansens ship the Fram as it was released from the Arctic ice pack, by detonating an explosive charge in the ice underneath the vessel, 1896

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Edwards Harlene

Edwards Harlene
Advertisement or advertorial showing a full page engraving of a Victorian woman brushing her exceptionally long hair, watched by her daughter

Background imageUnderneath Collection: At the Wheel of a Yacht, 1890

At the Wheel of a Yacht, 1890
Engraving showing the scene at the steering wheel of a sailing yacht, entitled Passengers are requested not to speak to the man at the wheel

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Imitation Xmas Tree

Imitation Xmas Tree
An imitation Christmas tree, with a cuddly toy and assorted presents underneath it

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Family Hand out Presents

Family Hand out Presents
A family open their presents underneath the Christmas tree

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Explosion at Regents Canal

Explosion at Regents Canal, a barge covered in petroleum and gun powder blew up as it passed underneath the bridge on the night of1st of October 1874

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal

Clearing up after the explosion at Regents canal
Clearing up the debris after a massive explosion caused a bridge over the Regents Canal to blow up. A barge covered in petroleum

Background imageUnderneath Collection: French Bride & Groom

French Bride & Groom
A happy groom touches his bride affectionately on her nose next to a fountain underneath the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Background imageUnderneath Collection: Census Underneath Arches

Census Underneath Arches
Taking the census in the dark arches of the Adelphi. A bulls-eye lamp illuminates the misery of a homeless family sheltering under the arches




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Discovering the Hidden Wonders Underneath: From Cave Hill to Belfast Castle, nature's secrets unfold. Witness the grace of a giant manta ray gliding through the depths. Step back in time to Lambeth Bridge in the 1950s, where nostalgia meets modernity. Explore the Oceanic Pier in Wilmington, North Carolina, and let its charm wash over you. Feel the thrill of holding a stingray in Antigua, amidst the vibrant West Indies' beauty. Dive into an underwater paradise teeming with life at Egypt's Red Sea coral reef – a testament to Earth's immense biodiversity. Marvel at majestic manta rays gracefully dancing beneath turquoise waters. Journey through history as you traverse London's iconic Thames Tunnel or immerse yourself in Lewis Carroll's whimsical world at The Mad Hatters Tea Party scene from c. 1865. Cross Marlow Bridge over Buckinghamshire's serene River Thames and feel tranquility envelop your soul. Admire the power and precision of an F-14A Tomcat armed with missiles soaring high above or witness Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker showcasing their aerial prowess. From breathtaking natural wonders to captivating man-made marvels, there is always more than meets the eye underneath our world’s surface.