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Human skulll and animal skulls, including parrot (top left), monkey (top right), curlew (centre, with long bill), rabbit (bottom right)
Filename: 955_08_11114369.jpg
Size: 3719 x 4778 (9.2MB)
Date: 18th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Author: Philip Dowell
Source: Universal Images Group
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
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Human skulll and animal skulls, including parrot (top left), monkey (top right), curlew (centre, with long bill), rabbit (bottom right)
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Media ID 9593963
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
Anatomy Birds Bones Evolution Human Body Human Skull Juxtaposition Monkeys Parrots Rabbits Selection Skeletal System Skulls Varieties Animal Skulls Curlews Medium Group Of Objects
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Philip Dowell showcases the intriguing juxtaposition of human and animal skulls, offering a thought-provoking exploration of evolution and anatomical diversity. Against a clean white background, the medium group of objects is arranged in a vertical composition, inviting viewers to delve into the world of skull shapes. At first glance, our attention is drawn to the prominent human skull at the center, flanked by an array of animal skulls. The parrot's distinctive presence on the top left adds a splash of color to this monochromatic scene while the monkey's skull on the top right hints at our shared ancestry with these fascinating mammals. In contrast, the curlew's long-billed skull positioned centrally captures our curiosity about avian anatomy. The inclusion of a rabbit's skull on the bottom right further emphasizes nature's incredible variety in skeletal structures. Through careful selection and expert photography techniques, Dowell highlights both similarities and differences between human and animal skulls—reminding us that we are part of a vast interconnected web. With no humans or animals present in this image, it encourages contemplation about life cycles and mortality. This photograph serves as a reminder that beneath our external appearances lie intricate systems that unite all living beings—bones serving as silent witnesses to past lives lived. Overall, Dowell’s skillful capture invites us to ponder upon our place within nature’s grand tapestry while appreciating its awe-inspiring complexity.
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