Equator Collection (#5)

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Central Circuit on Ruwenzori through Swampy Forest, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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Waterfall in Mobuku valley, Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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Kitandara Valley, Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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Mt. Stanley (5119m) seen from Bujuku bog, Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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Mount Baker and Bujuku bog, Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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Lower Bigo Bog in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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Bujuko River, Rwenzori, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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Bujuko River, Rwenzori, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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The Mobuku Valley in the Rwenzoris, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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The Portal Peaks in the Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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The Portal Peaks in the Rwenzori, Uganda Date: 07/01/2009

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Giant Groundsel or Dendrosenecio (senecio keniodendron) in the Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, with withered inflorescence

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Giant Groundsel or Dendrosenecio (senecio keniodendron) in the Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, with withered inflorescence

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Giant Groundsel or Dendrosenecio (senecio keniodendron) in the Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, with withered inflorescence before sunrise Giant Groundsel is endemic to the Afromontane high altitude

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Giant Groundsel or Dendrosenecio (senecio keniodendron) in Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya. Giant Groundsel is endemic to the Afromontane high altitude environments of Africa's highest

Foolish Dictionary: Election, Equator (litho)
6004630 Foolish Dictionary: Election, Equator (litho) by Goldsmith, Wallace (1873-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election, Equator)

Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School

Bapteme de la ligne (engraving)
7179293 Bapteme de la ligne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bapteme de la ligne)

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator
FLO4989324 Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator. Sailors are dressed as sea gods Neptune, Amphitrite and Triton

The passage of the equator (colour litho)
959946 The passage of the equator (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The passage of the equator)

Hunter killed by gorilla (engraving)
973468 Hunter killed by gorilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunter killed by gorilla)

Nshiego Mbouve and Young, Troglodytes Calvu (engraving)
973461 Nshiego Mbouve and Young, Troglodytes Calvu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nshiego Mbouve and Young, Troglodytes Calvus)

Title page of Du Chaillus Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa (engraving)
973459 Title page of Du Chaillus Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

River Navigation in Equatorial Africa (engraving)
2796635 River Navigation in Equatorial Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Navigation in Equatorial Africa)

The Bongo Antelope, Trogelaphus albo-virgatus (engraving)
2796627 The Bongo Antelope, Trogelaphus albo-virgatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bongo Antelope, Trogelaphus albo-virgatus)

Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper (engraving)
2796618 Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper)

An Apingi Village (engraving)
2796617 An Apingi Village (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Apingi Village)

Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075759 Winter Solstice, Plate 5 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly on the Equator in
Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator. A sailor dressed as Neptune holds a trident and sits on a throne on a gun carriage

Johnny in the West Indies pursued by a black squadron
English Navy officer fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men barndishing cudgels in Jamaica. Captain Newcome waves his bicorn at a rowboat in the bay

Surface of the Sun showing sunspots, illustration from Mundus Subterraneus
CHT276331 Surface of the Sun showing sunspots, illustration from Mundus Subterraneus published in Amsterdam 1664-5 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kircher

Map of the world, 1744 (engraving)
985756 Map of the world, 1744 (engraving) by Seutter, Georg MatthAaus (1678-1757); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the world. From Atlas novus.... Georg Matthaus Seutter (1678-1757)

Crossing the line ceremony as the Prince of Wales commemorates a his first crossing of the Equator (b / w photo)
6015130 Crossing the line ceremony as the Prince of Wales commemorates a his first crossing of the Equator (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Crossing the dateline, marine ceremonies

Neptune and his suite (colour litho)
668527 Neptune and his suite (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neptune and his suite.); © Look and Learn

Grand Reception by the Cannibals (engraving)
2796643 Grand Reception by the Cannibals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Reception by the Cannibals)

Encamped for the Night (engraving)
2796637 Encamped for the Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encamped for the Night)

Idol (engraving)
2796630 Idol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idol. Explorations and Adventures in Equatorial Africa by Paul B du Chaillu (John Murray, 1861)

Comparison of Skeletons of Man and Gorilla (engraving)
2796623 Comparison of Skeletons of Man and Gorilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comparison of Skeletons of Man and Gorilla)

Armillary sphere with zodiac. Date: 1719

Crossing a mangrove swamp (engraving)
973467 Crossing a mangrove swamp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing a mangrove swamp)

Skulls from photographs (engraving)
973463 Skulls from photographs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skulls from photographs)

Crossing the Line, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome
STC104906 Crossing the Line, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome by John Mitford (1782-1831) 1818 (litho) by Williams

Crossing the Line, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy
STC104907 Crossing the Line, plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford (1782-1831) engraved by W

Ndiayai, King of the Fans (engraving)
2796642 Ndiayai, King of the Fans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ndiayai, King of the Fans)

Fan Shield and Spears (engraving)
2796641 Fan Shield and Spears (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fan Shield and Spears)

Niare, the Wild Bull of Equatorial Africa, Bos brachicheros (engraving)
2796636 Niare, the Wild Bull of Equatorial Africa, Bos brachicheros (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niare, the Wild Bull of Equatorial Africa)

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"Journey Across the Equator: Exploring Nature, Art, and Culture" Embark on a captivating adventure as we traverse the equator, where nature's wonders and human creativity intertwine. At Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, witness an enchanting spectacle at the Supertree Grove light show. These towering structures illuminate the night sky, showcasing mankind's harmonious blend with nature. Immerse yourself in Henri Rousseau's masterpiece "The Equatorial Jungle. " Painted in 1909, this canvas transports us to lush greenery teeming with exotic wildlife, capturing the essence of life along the equator. As dawn breaks over Kibo Peak's Crater Rim on Mount Kilimanjaro, marvel at a breathtaking sunrise that paints the sky with vibrant hues. This majestic African landmark stands tall amidst diverse landscapes found near Earth's middle belt. Delve into Africa's rich history through maps revealing its most recent discoveries and Vasco da Gama's route around Africa during the 1400s. These cartographic treasures offer glimpses into explorations that shaped our understanding of this vast continent. Venture further south to Peru and explore a map from 1683 by Mallet. It unveils intricate details of Peru’s geography while highlighting how civilizations thrived near or crossed paths with this imaginary line dividing our planet. Experience East Africa’s raw beauty at Kidepo National Park in Uganda. The savanna stretches endlessly under golden sunlight—a testament to Mother Nature’s magnificence within equatorial regions. Celebrate cultural diversity as Ugandan dance groups captivate audiences at FESPAD pan-African dance festival held in Gisenyi, Rwanda. Here lies proof that art knows no boundaries when it comes to sharing traditions across nations connected by this invisible line encircling our globe. Lastly, journey back in time through a color lithograph map depicting treaty boundaries across Africa from 1891.