Bobbing Collection

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) floating on its back at surface among kelp, Alaska, USA. Gulf of Alaska, Pacific ocean

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Early morning view of bobbing gondolas with San Giorgio Maggiore in the background, Venice, Italy. Date: 18/03/2010

Bobbing for Buns, a Novel Event in the Sports at Richmond, Cape Colony (litho)
1043697 Bobbing for Buns, a Novel Event in the Sports at Richmond, Cape Colony (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobbing for Buns)

Bob Apple
RAF35745 Bob Apple by Morgan, Frederick (1856-1927); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Medieval game of bob-cherry
Medieval childrens games: boys playing bob-cherry with an apple 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

At the Seaside (engraving)
2772353 At the Seaside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Seaside. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

British Hallowe en card (colour litho)
732274 British Hallowe en card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Hallowe en card)

Bobbing the Beer (engraving)
1611944 Bobbing the Beer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobbing the Beer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 February 1850)

Swale ME9 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swale ME9 8

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

blurred motion, bobbing, calm, clear sky, color image, copy space, defocused, gondola, horizontal, in a row, italy, medium group of objects, mooring, motion, nature, night, no people, ocean

Apple Bobbing, Quex House garden
Seven patients are gathered around at least one chair and some buckets. Five amused nurses are watching. The men are apple bobbing - trying to grab, using only their mouths

large, massive, walls, slopes, waterfall, towers, iceberg, chunks, blue, floating
Waterfall in massive blue iceberg with picturesque steep walls, towers, slopes, groves and details, floating, smashing into waves and melting rapidly due to gobal warming

large, massive, walls, slopes, waterfalls, towers, iceberg, chunks, blue, floating
Large, massive blue iceberg in fog with picturesque steep walls, towers, slopes, waterfalls, groves and details, floating

Source Size = 2536 x 2511
" BOBBING THE BEER"

The Game of Bob Apple, or Swinging Apple, reproduction from a 14th century manuscript
KW260625 The Game of Bob Apple, or Swinging Apple, reproduction from a 14th century manuscript, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Halloween Activities
Halloween Festivities, Fort Sheridan, Mike Graham comes up with an apple in the bobbing booth, Mike Graham

Woman in Uniform Bobbing for Apples
photo of a woman leaning over a bucket with an apple in her mouth

Bystander Masthead 1930
A stylised art deco style illustration for the Bystander masthead showing a languide river scene with a bright young thing relaxing & smoking in a boat bobbing by the bank

Bobbing for Apples
Hallo e en: Young boys have fun with a tub of bobbing apples

Western Grebe - evening light - California, United States
ROG-13849 Western Grebe - evening light California, United States Aechmophorus occidentalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset; Bodega Bay, California, United States
ROG-13848 American White Pelicans - feeding collectively at sunset Bodega Bay, California, United States Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Bobbing: A Playful Dance with the Elements" In the vast expanse of Alaska's pristine waters, a sea otter finds solace amidst the swaying kelp forests. With effortless grace, it floats on its back, bobbing gently at the surface. The tranquil scene captures nature's whimsical ballet. Meanwhile, in Richmond, Cape Colony, an unusual sport unfolds - "Bobbing for Buns. " Laughter fills the air as participants immerse themselves in a lively game that tests their agility and determination. It's a novel event that brings joy to both young and old. The concept takes various forms throughout history. From medieval times to modern-day festivities, it has been woven into our cultural fabric. Whether it is "bob-cherry, " an intriguing medieval game or British Halloween celebrations depicted on colorful lithographs, bobbing remains a cherished tradition. But not all bobs are playful games; some involve delicious treats like Bob Apples or even beer. These indulgences bring people together as they engage in friendly competition or simply savor moments of relaxation by bobbing their favorite beverages. Away from land and water-based activities lies Swale ME9 8 Map - where stillness meets motion. Here we find gondolas gracefully navigating Venice's canals under clear skies. Their rhythmic movement creates blurred motion against defocused backgrounds – a mesmerizing sight that embodies the essence of bobbing. Whether it be sea otters floating serenely among kelp or humans engaging in spirited games and traditions, there is something captivating about this gentle up-and-down motion known as bobbing. It symbolizes harmony between man and nature – an interplay between calmness and excitement that transcends time and place. So next time you witness a sea otter effortlessly gliding through Alaskan waters or partake in age-old customs involving apples or cherries, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of bobbing.