A security guard in the ruler's special protection force, with earpiece connected to a two-way radio, holding a machine gun. He is wearing a bullet-proof vest as body armour.

A Salvation Army member collecting donations, United Kingdom, Europe

An European eagle owl and handler, World Owl Centre, Muncaster, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Glowing iron rod being hammered into shape against an anvil by two smiths wearing long white leather gloves, Industrial Museum, Lauf an der Pegnitz, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Martian Avidan rock climbing, aid climbing, big wall climbing up the Zodiac 5.13+ on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. In the photo you see Avidan placing a wire rivet hanger on a rivet. The climber wears leather gloves to protect his skin from the elements. The team spent three days and two nights on the big wall. Several haul bags are visible in the photo.

High angle view of a woman wearing a white cowboy hat and riding a horse at the Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Cowgirls in red and white riding horses and carrying flags at the Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Studio shot of pair of old boxing gloves