Thermal Collection

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, polar explorer
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Seen here at the age of 40 in windproof garments

Teapot and hot drink, thermogram
Teapot and hot drink. Thermogram of a teapot containing a hot beverage, next to a hot drink. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Poster for Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina
F.C.C.A. (Central Argentine Railway) Poster, for Rosario de la Frontera - a city in the centre-south of the province of Salta, Argentina

Wiesbaden - Kochbrunen Hot Spring
Wiesbaden, Germany - Kochbrunen ( Cook Well ) Hot Spring. This building is the Pump Room. Date: 1913

WY, Yellowstone National Park, West Thumb Geyser Basin, on the shore of Yellowstone Lake, Blue Funnel Spring

Artistic patterns at New Blue Spring in winter in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Gliders and Aoraki / Mt Cook, Mackenzie Country, South Island, New Zealand

Thermal lake at Heviz, Keszthely, Lake Balaton, Hungary, Europe

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Playing guitar, thermogram
MODEL RELEASED. Playing guitar. Thermogram of a man playing an electric guitar. The colours show variation in temperature

Three states of matter, ice, water, steam
States of matter. Illustration showing three states of matter for water; solid (ice), liquid (water) and gas (steam). The state of matter (or phase)

Thermal swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary
Thermal outdoor swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary

Slovakia - Spa - thermal baths at Piest any - covered rickshaws - the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia. This particular site is the Napoleon Spa. Date: circa 1910s

Castle Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Te Tarata hot springs, Rotomahana, New Zealand
View of the Te Tarata hot springs by Lake Rotomahana, North Island, New Zealand -- thermal springs with encrusted terraces

Baden bei Wien, Lower Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Baden bei Wien, Lower Austria, c1935. View of the spa town of Baden bei Wien (Baden - German for Baths - near Vienna), where hot springs have been enjoyed since Roman times

Abano Terme, Italy - Imposing entrace to the Ancient Springs
Abano Terme is a spa town and commune in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, Italy, on the eastern slope of the Colli Euganei

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Area, steam rising from Champagne Pool, North Island of New Zealand

Cooling towers, thermogram
Cooling towers. Thermogram of water vapour rising out of cooling towers at a power station. Thermography records surface temperatures by detecting the long-wavelength radiation emitted by an object

Steam vents, boiling pools, in Bumpass Hell geothermal area, California, United States of America, North America

Concert at the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic. 1905 (postcard)
3434102 Concert at the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic. 1905 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Czech Republic. Concert at the spa of Marienbad (Marianske Lazne)

Concert in the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic, c.1920 (postcard)
3434104 Concert in the spa of Marienbad, Czech Republic, c.1920 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Czech Republic. Concert in the spa of Marienbad (Marianske Lazne)

The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1915 (postcard)
3434103 The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1915 (postcard); (add.info.: The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary)

New fountain in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1914. (postcard)
3434106 New fountain in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1914. (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Czech Republic. New fountain in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary)

Concert in the spa of Marienbad, c.1933. (postcard)
3434105 Concert in the spa of Marienbad, c.1933. (postcard); (add.info.: Republique Tcheque. Concert a la station thermale de Marienbad (Marianske Lazne). Coll. Part. Geography. Czech Republic

The ruins of the bath complex of the villa, Roman, early 4th century AD (photo)
BAL103290 The ruins of the bath complex of the villa, Roman, early 4th century AD (photo); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy

Young Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) kissing another macque in the thermal hot springs, Jigokudani, Japan, January

USA, Southwest, Utah, Colorado Plateau, Green river, Crystal Geyser area

Thermal baths, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Thermal Pools, Chivay, Arequipa Region, Peru

Strokkur Geyser eruption at dawn, Haukadalur Geothermal Area, Haukadalur, Arnessysla, Sudurland, Iceland, Europe

Yellowstone National Park, Black Sand Basin. Steam rising from the geysers and pools found in the Black Sand Basin

Yellowstone National Park, Biscuit Geyser Basin. Steam rising from the small geysers

Travertine Patterns at Cupid Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Cascate del Mulino, natural pools of thermal water. Saturnia, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

South America, Chile, Andes, Atacama, San Pedro de Atacama, people and volcano

A geyser in Whakarewarewa park in Rotorua, New Zealand

Devils Bath, Rotorua, New Zealand

The Roman Baths and Bath Cathedral, Bath, Somerset, England

The Roman Baths and Bath Cathedral illuminated at dusk, Bath, Somerset, England

North America, USA, Rocky Mountains, West, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO, World Heritage, Upper Geyser Basin, Firehole river

Europe, Italy, Sicily, Aeolian Islands, Vulcano Island, Bathers enjoying the therapeutic benefits of the volcanic mud in the hot spring pool

Bagni Vecchi, Bormio, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy. Thermal wellness center with open vista with the alpine landscape

Portugal, Azores, Sao Miguel, Furnas, Thermal Water Pool and Mansion in Parque Terra Nostra

Iceland, Geysir area, Stokkur geyser

Fumarole with smoke at Namafjall Hverir geothermal area, Myvatnssveit, Northeast Iceland, Iceland

Iceland, Hverir, geothermal area in Northern Iceland, with steam and mud pools. tourists enjoying the view

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"Exploring the Thermal Wonders: From Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton to Blue Lagoon" Embarking on a journey through thermal wonders, we delve into the captivating world of heat and its mesmerizing effects. Just like polar explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton braved icy terrains, let us venture into diverse destinations that embrace the power energy. In Iceland's ethereal Blue Lagoon, warmth envelops your senses as you immerse yourself in rejuvenating geothermal waters. The teapot steams with a hot drink, mirroring the thermogram's vibrant hues that reveal hidden temperatures within. From Argentina's Rosario de la Frontera poster to Germany's Kochbrunen Hot Spring in Wiesbaden, these places showcase how thermal phenomena captivate people worldwide. In Yellowstone National Park's West Thumb Geyser Basin, witness nature's artistic patterns at New Blue Spring during winter - an enchanting sight etched against Wyoming's snowy backdrop. Budapest beckons with its inviting thermal swimming pools; here relaxation intertwines with history as centuries-old baths offer solace amidst Hungary’s bustling cityscape. Gliders soar above Aoraki/Mt Cook in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Country – a testament to how even air currents are influenced by temperature differentials. As we explore further, we encounter three states of matter - ice glistening atop Yellowstone Lake melts into water which eventually transforms into steam rising from geysers' depths. This cycle mirrors life itself - ever-changing yet interconnected by thermal forces. Even everyday activities take on new dimensions when viewed through a thermogram lens: baked gingerbread reveals warm pockets while playing guitar emits melodic heatwaves that resonate deep within our souls. Thermal energy transcends boundaries and cultures; it is an invisible force that shapes landscapes and experiences alike. So let us embrace this captivating phenomenon and embark on our own adventure through the realm of heat – where exploration knows no bounds.