Visibility Collection

Bentley car at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
A 4.5 litre Bentley car and its driver with St Michaels Mount in the background. (2 of 2)

Transit of Venus 1874
A diagram showing the areas of the world which will be able to view the transit of Venus across the face of the sun on the 8th December 1874

Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog, 19th century
5309076 Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a boat race falling victim to London fog)

Engraving depicting two men surrounded by thick fog on the mountains of Auckland Island, 19th century
5309075 Engraving depicting two men surrounded by thick fog on the mountains of Auckland Island, 19th century; (add.info)

Veiled Christ, c.1752. Creator: Circle of Giuseppe Sanmartino
Veiled Christ, c.1752

Swirrel Edge, Mount Helvellyn, 1854. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Swirrel Edge, Mount Helvellyn, 1854. Mountains in the Lake District....toward Ulswater, Helvellyn presents a fine precipice, with Red Tarn lying below it; and, on either side of Red Tarn

1972 Canadian Grand Prix. Mosport, Canada. 22-24th September 1972. Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell 005 Ford, 1st position, heads into the fog. Ref: 72CAN01. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Daedalus Reef, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route, has made the Red Sea almost an English highway

Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-iron lighthouse on the Ushruffee Reef, in the Strait of Jubal, in the Red Sea, 1862. The great intercourse which is carried on...by what is called the overland route

Mist caused by a temperature inversion over woodland near Ambleside, Lake District, England, UK. November 2009

2012 Masters Historic Festival Brands Hatch, UK. 26th May 2012. Masters Pre 66 Touring Cars. World Copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic. Ref: Digital Image IMG_5471a

Man walks his dog in thick fog along banks of the River Dee
Man walking his dog in thick fog along the banks of the River Dee in Kirkkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland Date: 2005

French troops advancing in a snowstorm through the flooded ditches and bare woods of southern Belgium, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359792 French troops advancing in a snowstorm through the flooded ditches and bare woods of southern Belgium, 1914-19 (litho) by Thiriat

Flowers bloom along the Abano pass in Tusheti, Georgia
Flowers bloom along the extreme terrain of the unpaved, Abano Pass road through the Caucasus Mountains; Tusheti, Georgia

Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles " Pete" Conrad Jr. exit their spacecraft after splashdown of the Gemini 5 spacecraft

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804914 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 14 October 1899.); © Look and Learn

Huge blinds used to camouflage a factory, Sept 1939
Huge dark blinds used to camouflage an entire factory on an A-road just outside of London. Blackout regulations were imposed two days before the outbreak of war to make the factory less visible to

Man and woman in reflective clothing, September 1939
Man and woman in reflective clothing, suitable for wear in a blackout, The Sphere describes this as " a humorous effort towards a safe night-walking garb" but wearing white or high-vis was

The West End in blackout, September 1939
Photograph of the West End in blackout, shortly after the outbreak of war in September 1939. The Sphere describes the sight as " extraordinarily eerie". 1939

Latest craze could be life-saver The latest international kids craze could save lives. Kirklees road safety chiefs have specially imported hundreds of fluorescent animal reflectors as they launch

A scene near Temple Bar, during the fog, 1844. Creator: Unknown
A scene near Temple Bar, during the fog, 1844. Thick fog in the City of London. To say that darkness was visible would be to give but a faint idea of the aspect of things about seven o clock

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Cathedral Quarter, Exterior of the Thirsty Goat bar decorated for St Patricks Day

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

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The east pier and lighthouse at Whitby on a misty and rainy day

Coyote standing in a field brush looking at camera through the falling snow, YNP, USA
Lone coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the middle of a field of brush looking at camera through the falling snow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Southern Ocean and icy mountain peaks, South Georgia Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
The Southern Ocean with ice boulders and the hazy snow covered mountain peaks in the background on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Cottonwood tree illuminated by the sunrise in the fog in winter, Lamar Valley, YNP, USA
Sunlight illuminates the silhouette of a cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides) in a snow covered field in the early morning mist at sunrise, Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park

Cottonwood trees through the fog on a sunlit snowy landscape, Lamar Valley, YNP, USA
Cottonwood trees (Populus deltoides) clustered in a field, seen through the fog on a sunlit snowy landscape in the Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Fog along a stone path at the Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal, Ireland
Grey, foggy day along a stone path at the Slieve League cliffs on the Atlantic Coast; County Donegal, Ireland

Rocky mountain peaks emerge through the misty clouds at Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada
Rocky mountain peaks emerge through the misty clouds at Kluane National Park; Yukon, Canada

Ferry and Sydney Opera House in fog, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Lodgepole pine tree stumps in a snow covered landscape in winter at Yellowstone Lake, YNP, USA
Lodgepole pine tree stumps (Pinus contorta) sticking up out of the snow banks with a snow-covered landscape in the background in the morning fog in winter at Yellowstone Lake; Yellowstone National

Misty clouds surround the mountaintops and ancient glacial ice, Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada
Misty clouds surround the mountaintops and ancient glacial ice at Kluane National Park; Yukon, Canada

Snow covered mixed forest on a foggy day in autumn, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Autumn, mixed forest in a snow covered fog with one almost bare tree still showing some of its golden leaves; Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America

Sydney Harbour Bridge in fog, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Dramatic scene of misty clouds and a lone tree on the Scottish coast near Eilean Donan Castle and Kyle of Lochalsh in Scotland, United Kingdom

Shovelnose Ray
The Common shovelnose ray (Glaucostegus typus) is also known as the giant shovelnose ray, great northern shovelnose or giant guitarfish, They are found in the central Indo-Pacific

Rigid airship and the Empire State Building
A rigid airship flies by the Empire State Building, ready to collide, composite image

Sand Patterns Created By The Wind; Lakeside, Oregon, United States Of America

Grass On The Sand Dunes With Fog Reducing Visibility In The Distance; Reedsport, Oregon, United States Of America

The Bell Buoy
A bell buoy bobbing in foggy seas lights the way for a sailing ship. 1930

Sydney, Australia - General Post Office
Slide showing a photograph of the General Post Office in Sydney. It is located at the western end of Martin Place. Designed by colonial architect James Barnet

German infra-red equipment by G. H. Davis
Black light: the cats eye effect of the German infra-red telescopes and searchlights in darkness. How to see in the dark -- a German military secret paralleled by Allied inventions

Protective colouring for black outs, WWII - hi vis dog
A night time shot illustrating the use of white accessories to ensure visibility during black outs, making pedestrians visible to motorists during the early weeks of the Second World War. Date: 1939

Protective colouring for black outs, WWII
Protective, reflective clothing adopted by civilians to ensure visibility during black outs in the early days of the Second World War. A couple prepared for the hours of darkness to come

Semaphore, Royal Navy
The semaphore on HMS Camperdown of the Royal Navy works fine in daylight with good visibility. Date: circa 1895

San Fernando Valley - Music Sheet Cover. Gordon Jenkins song San Fernando Valley gave a huge boost to the visibility of the Valley, just as WWII veterans came home.Mayfair Music Corp. N.Y

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"Through the Mist and Fog: Exploring the Essence of Visibility" A Bentley car emerges from the mist, gracefully navigating its way to St Michaels Mount in Cornwall, showcasing both luxury and visibility. In 1874, astronomers witnessed a rare celestial event - the Transit of Venus - where scientific curiosity met extraordinary visibility in the vastness of space. The concrete bridge over River Dee vanishes into thick fog, reminding us how they are be obscured even in familiar surroundings. A temperature inversion blankets woodland near Ambleside with a mystical mist, creating an ethereal scene that challenges our perception of visibility. Braving through dense fog along the banks of River Dee, a man walks his dog as they rely on their senses beyond sight to navigate their path. German infra-red equipment developed by G. H Davis revolutionizes military operations by enhancing night vision capabilities and expanding human visibility on battlefields. French troops press forward amidst a snowstorm in southern Belgium during World War I; their determination defies nature's attempt to limit their visibility. Vibrant flowers bloom along Abano pass in Tusheti, Georgia, painting a vivid picture against rugged terrain while symbolizing hope and beauty emerging from obscurity. Cooper and Conrad await rescue via relicopter after an intense mission; this iconic NASA image showcases how advanced technology aids human survival even when traditional means fail to provide clear visibility. An illustration for Le Rire captures moments of laughter amid life's uncertainties; humor acts as a guiding light when clarity is limited but essential for maintaining our sense of direction. As war looms overhead during September 1939, huge blinds are employed to camouflage factories while reflecting humanity's resilience through adaptive measures taken despite reduced visual awareness. Man and woman don reflective clothing during September 1939 - embodying courage amidst uncertainty as they prioritize safety by enhancing their visibility in challenging times.