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Circus balancing act (UEB Contracted)
This page shows two circus acrobats. The first acrobat stands facing forward at the bottom of the page, while the second one balances upside down, on one hand, on the first acrobat's head. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the bottom of the page are the feet of the first acrobat, who is supporting the second acrobat. Above these are his legs wearing tights, and his bare chest. Up again are his strong shoulders with his arms held out wide to the left and right, to make his stance more stable. He wears bands on his wrists to reduce the risk of injury. His head is bearing the weight of the second acrobat further up the page who is balancing on one hand. The second acrobat wears a band on his wrist, and his arm continues vertically up the page. To the right of this his upside-down head can be found, and to the right again is his other arm wearing a wristband. Up the page from his head are his bare chest and his two legs stretched out to the left and right to help him balance.
Circus balancing act (UEB uncontracted)
This page shows two circus acrobats. The first acrobat stands facing forward at the bottom of the page, while the second one balances upside down, on one hand, on the first acrobat's head. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the bottom of the page are the feet of the first acrobat, who is supporting the second acrobat. Above these are his legs wearing tights, and his bare chest. Up again are his strong shoulders with his arms held out wide to the left and right, to make his stance more stable. He wears bands on his wrists to reduce the risk of injury. His head is bearing the weight of the second acrobat further up the page who is balancing on one hand. The second acrobat wears a band on his wrist, and his arm continues vertically up the page. To the right of this his upside-down head can be found, and to the right again is his other arm wearing a wristband. Up the page from his head are his bare chest and his two legs stretched out to the left and right to help him balance.
Circus balancing act (Large Print)
This page shows two circus acrobats. The first acrobat stands facing forward at the bottom of the page, while the second one balances upside down, on one hand, on the first acrobat's head. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the bottom of the page are the feet of the first acrobat, who is supporting the second acrobat. Above these are his legs wearing tights, and his bare chest. Up again are his strong shoulders with his arms held out wide to the left and right, to make his stance more stable. He wears bands on his wrists to reduce the risk of injury. His head is bearing the weight of the second acrobat further up the page who is balancing on one hand. The second acrobat wears a band on his wrist, and his arm continues vertically up the page. To the right of this his upside-down head can be found, and to the right again is his other arm wearing a wristband. Up the page from his head are his bare chest and his two legs stretched out to the left and right to help him balance.
Trapeze act (UEB uncontracted)
This page shows two trapeze artists performing their act. They are seen from the side so each of them has only one arm and leg visible. Also on the page, there are two supporting towers, two trapezes and a safety net. The scene has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page the ropes of the two trapezes can be found hanging. They are attached to points above, which cannot be found as they are outside the image border. In the centre of the page are the two small images of the performers. The one to the left hangs upside down with his legs hooked over the trapeze with his head to the right and his arm down the page. The performer to the right is flying horizontally through the air with his arm to the left, his hand ready to grasp the hand of the other artist. To the right of his arm are his head, chest and leg. His lower leg and foot point up the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Trapeze act (UEB Contracted)
This page shows two trapeze artists performing their act. They are seen from the side so each of them has only one arm and leg visible. Also on the page, there are two supporting towers, two trapezes and a safety net. The scene has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page the ropes of the two trapezes can be found hanging. They are attached to points above, which cannot be found as they are outside the image border. In the centre of the page are the two small images of the performers. The one to the left hangs upside down with his legs hooked over the trapeze with his head to the right and his arm down the page. The performer to the right is flying horizontally through the air with his arm to the left, his hand ready to grasp the hand of the other artist. To the right of his arm are his head, chest and leg. His lower leg and foot point up the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Trapeze act (Large Print)
This page shows two trapeze artists performing their act. They are seen from the side so each of them has only one arm and leg visible. Also on the page, there are two supporting towers, two trapezes and a safety net. The scene has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page the ropes of the two trapezes can be found hanging. They are attached to points above, which cannot be found as they are outside the image border. In the centre of the page are the two small images of the performers. The one to the left hangs upside down with his legs hooked over the trapeze with his head to the right and his arm down the page. The performer to the right is flying horizontally through the air with his arm to the left, his hand ready to grasp the hand of the other artist. To the right of his arm are his head, chest and leg. His lower leg and foot point up the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Tightrope walker (UEB uncontracted)
This is an image of a tightrope walker standing on a rope strung between two towers and holding a long pole, which helps him balance. He is facing to the front so all his limbs are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the page is the small image (about 5 cm high), of the tightrope walker. He is standing with his arms stretched out, holding his long pole extending to the left and right. His legs are straight and he has his feet on the wire rope, which is stretched between the towers on the left and right of the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Tightrope walker (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of a tightrope walker standing on a rope strung between two towers and holding a long pole, which helps him balance. He is facing to the front so all his limbs are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the page is the small image (about 5 cm high), of the tightrope walker. He is standing with his arms stretched out, holding his long pole extending to the left and right. His legs are straight and he has his feet on the wire rope, which is stretched between the towers on the left and right of the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Tightrope walker (Large Print)
This is an image of a tightrope walker standing on a rope strung between two towers and holding a long pole, which helps him balance. He is facing to the front so all his limbs are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the page is the small image (about 5 cm high), of the tightrope walker. He is standing with his arms stretched out, holding his long pole extending to the left and right. His legs are straight and he has his feet on the wire rope, which is stretched between the towers on the left and right of the page. On the left and right of the page are two towers with a safety net, seen from the side, stretched between them. At the bottom of the page is the ground.
Circus Ringmaster (UEB uncontracted)
This is a picture of the circus ringmaster in his traditional costume holding a whip. He is standing facing forward in the middle of the page so all his limbs and facial features can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the ringmaster's tall top hat with some wisps of hair sticking out. Just down the page is his face with two eyes, nose and mouth visible. Down again are his bow tie, shirt and three-buttoned waistcoat. To either side are the lapels of his long frock coat, which comes down to his waist at the front and to his knees at the back. It has two buttons to the left of the waistcoat buttons. His arms are held out wide, the one to the right is holding the whip. Further down the page the ringmaster wears long trousers tucked into his long leather riding boots.
Circus Ringmaster (UEB Contracted)
This is a picture of the circus ringmaster in his traditional costume holding a whip. He is standing facing forward in the middle of the page so all his limbs and facial features can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the ringmaster's tall top hat with some wisps of hair sticking out. Just down the page is his face with two eyes, nose and mouth visible. Down again are his bow tie, shirt and three-buttoned waistcoat. To either side are the lapels of his long frock coat, which comes down to his waist at the front and to his knees at the back. It has two buttons to the left of the waistcoat buttons. His arms are held out wide, the one to the right is holding the whip. Further down the page the ringmaster wears long trousers tucked into his long leather riding boots.
Circus Ringmaster (Large Print)
This is a picture of the circus ringmaster in his traditional costume holding a whip. He is standing facing forward in the middle of the page so all his limbs and facial features can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the ringmaster's tall top hat with some wisps of hair sticking out. Just down the page is his face with two eyes, nose and mouth visible. Down again are his bow tie, shirt and three-buttoned waistcoat. To either side are the lapels of his long frock coat, which comes down to his waist at the front and to his knees at the back. It has two buttons to the left of the waistcoat buttons. His arms are held out wide, the one to the right is holding the whip. Further down the page the ringmaster wears long trousers tucked into his long leather riding boots.
Clown riding a 'Giraffe' unicycle (UEB uncontracted)
This is an image of a circus clown riding a one-wheeled cycle in the middle of the page. He is facing to the right with only one eye visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the clown's little bowler hat sitting on his long hair. Just to the right of this is his face seen from the side with one eye, his comedy red nose and his big wide mouth. His arms are thrown out wide to the left and right from his right-facing body and down the page from this is his bottom sitting on the seat of the unicycle. Down the page again is the frame of the cycle with the clown's legs to the left and right and his feet in enormous clown boots on the pedals of the machine. His foot to the left is behind the arm of the pedal. At the bottom of the page is the cycle's wheel, connected to the pedals by a chain.
Clown riding a 'Giraffe' unicycle (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of a circus clown riding a one-wheeled cycle in the middle of the page. He is facing to the right with only one eye visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the clown's little bowler hat sitting on his long hair. Just to the right of this is his face seen from the side with one eye, his comedy red nose and his big wide mouth. His arms are thrown out wide to the left and right from his right-facing body and down the page from this is his bottom sitting on the seat of the unicycle. Down the page again is the frame of the cycle with the clown's legs to the left and right and his feet in enormous clown boots on the pedals of the machine. His foot to the left is behind the arm of the pedal. At the bottom of the page is the cycle's wheel, connected to the pedals by a chain.
Clown riding a 'Giraffe' unicycle (Large Print)
This is an image of a circus clown riding a one-wheeled cycle in the middle of the page. He is facing to the right with only one eye visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top centre of the page is the clown's little bowler hat sitting on his long hair. Just to the right of this is his face seen from the side with one eye, his comedy red nose and his big wide mouth. His arms are thrown out wide to the left and right from his right-facing body and down the page from this is his bottom sitting on the seat of the unicycle. Down the page again is the frame of the cycle with the clown's legs to the left and right and his feet in enormous clown boots on the pedals of the machine. His foot to the left is behind the arm of the pedal. At the bottom of the page is the cycle's wheel, connected to the pedals by a chain.
Taj Mahal, India (UEB uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Taj Mahal: a beautiful mausoleum built of white marble and crowned by a large dome. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Viewed from the front so that only two of its four minarets can be seen, it is bounded by a dashed line image border. Along the bottom of the page, the Taj Mahal stands on a plinth. Left and right are two of the visible minarets. In the top centre of the page is the large central dome, and each side of this, smaller domed arches. There are windows set into arches, on two levels across the mausoleum. The largest arch, in the very centre of the image, has a window with a door centred in the lower part.
Taj Mahal, India (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Taj Mahal: a beautiful mausoleum built of white marble and crowned by a large dome. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Viewed from the front so that only two of its four minarets can be seen, it is bounded by a dashed line image border. Along the bottom of the page, the Taj Mahal stands on a plinth. Left and right are two of the visible minarets. In the top centre of the page is the large central dome, and each side of this, smaller domed arches. There are windows set into arches, on two levels across the mausoleum. The largest arch, in the very centre of the image, has a window with a door centred in the lower part.
Taj Mahal, India (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Taj Mahal: a beautiful mausoleum built of white marble and crowned by a large dome. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Viewed from the front so that only two of its four minarets can be seen, it is bounded by a dashed line image border. Along the bottom of the page, the Taj Mahal stands on a plinth. Left and right are two of the visible minarets. In the top centre of the page is the large central dome, and each side of this, smaller domed arches. There are windows set into arches, on two levels across the mausoleum. The largest arch, in the very centre of the image, has a window with a door centred in the lower part.
Sydney Opera House, Australia (UEB uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Sydney Opera House, seen from the side, showing its famous roof. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is surrounded by a dashed image border. Across the bottom of the image water spans the page. Just up from this is the pedestrian platform, terrace and side walls which span the length of the building. Up from these is a series of distinctive arched shells that form the roof of the opera house.
Sydney Opera House, Australia (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Sydney Opera House, seen from the side, showing its famous roof. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is surrounded by a dashed image border. Across the bottom of the image water spans the page. Just up from this is the pedestrian platform, terrace and side walls which span the length of the building. Up from these is a series of distinctive arched shells that form the roof of the opera house.
Sydney Opera House, Australia (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the Sydney Opera House, seen from the side, showing its famous roof. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is surrounded by a dashed image border. Across the bottom of the image water spans the page. Just up from this is the pedestrian platform, terrace and side walls which span the length of the building. Up from these is a series of distinctive arched shells that form the roof of the opera house.
Parthenon, Greece (UEB uncontracted)
This is an image of the end view of the Parthenon at the Acropolis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is an ancient Greek temple built between 447- 432 B.C. It now lies in ruin, so the stonework is rugged and irregular where it has worn away or is missing. A dashed line image border surrounds it. There are low steps with large chunks of stone missing along the base of the page, which run the width of the page. Up from these are eight Doric columns, which all have rough jagged sides. The columns rise up the page to support a series of ornamental blocks triglyphs and metopes. Above these is the pediment where a sculpted frieze would once have been.
Parthenon, Greece (UEB Contracted)
This is an image of the end view of the Parthenon at the Acropolis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is an ancient Greek temple built between 447- 432 B.C. It now lies in ruin, so the stonework is rugged and irregular where it has worn away or is missing. A dashed line image border surrounds it. There are low steps with large chunks of stone missing along the base of the page, which run the width of the page. Up from these are eight Doric columns, which all have rough jagged sides. The columns rise up the page to support a series of ornamental blocks triglyphs and metopes. Above these is the pediment where a sculpted frieze would once have been.
Parthenon, Greece (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis is an image of the end view of the Parthenon at the Acropolis. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. It is an ancient Greek temple built between 447- 432 B.C. It now lies in ruin, so the stonework is rugged and irregular where it has worn away or is missing. A dashed line image border surrounds it. There are low steps with large chunks of stone missing along the base of the page, which run the width of the page. Up from these are eight Doric columns, which all have rough jagged sides. The columns rise up the page to support a series of ornamental blocks triglyphs and metopes. Above these is the pediment where a sculpted frieze would once have been.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA (UEB Contracted)
This image shows the 2.7 kilometre long Golden Gate suspension bridge. It spans the width of the page and is bounded by a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Along the bottom of the image is the water. Just up from this on the left side of the page is a small piece of land and one end of the bridge's roadway. Right from this is a small arch reaching up from the water then a tall tower supporting the main suspension cables, which curve down and rise up again to another tall tower on the right of the page. The roadway is suspended from vertical cables attached to the main cables and continues to another piece of land on the right of the page.