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Blowing Collection (#58)

"Blowing: A Melodic Journey through Time and Nature" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the power and beauty in various forms

Background imageBlowing Collection: Blowing Hole in Cylinder

Blowing Hole in Cylinder
Blowing a hole in a glass cylinder at the Creighton Works, Pittsburgh, USA Date: circa 1880

Background imageBlowing Collection: Grey Whale - surfacing - Vancouver Island - B. C. Canada AU-1485

Grey Whale - surfacing - Vancouver Island - B. C. Canada AU-1485
PPC-20126 Grey Whale - surfacing Vancouver Island - B. C. Canada Eschrichtius robustus D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBlowing Collection: North America, USA, Hawaii, O ahu, Pearl Harbor. An American Flag waving in the wind

North America, USA, Hawaii, O ahu, Pearl Harbor. An American Flag waving in the wind

Background imageBlowing Collection: USA, New England, Massachusetts, Boston, Back Bay, American flag, John Hancock building

USA, New England, Massachusetts, Boston, Back Bay, American flag, John Hancock building

Background imageBlowing Collection: USA, WA, Long Beach, Kite Festival

USA, WA, Long Beach, Kite Festival

Background imageBlowing Collection: Washing line with clothes drying in the wind Cotswolds UK

Washing line with clothes drying in the wind Cotswolds UK
MAB-1271 Washing line with clothes drying in the wind Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: Blue Whale - blowing - Baja California - Mexico

Blue Whale - blowing - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1400 Blue Whale - blowing Baja California - Mexico Balaenoptera musculus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: Humpback Whales - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico

Humpback Whales - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1344 Humpback Whales Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: Grey Whale - blowing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico

Grey Whale - blowing - San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1340 Grey Whale - blowing San Ignacio Lagoon - Baja California - Mexico Eschrichtius robustus Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: Humpback Whale - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico

Humpback Whale - Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1343 Humpback Whale Sea of Cortez - Baja California - Mexico Megaptera novaeangliae Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: Humpback whale - Blow/Spout - inside Passage - Alaska

Humpback whale - Blow/Spout - inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17785 Humpback whale - Blow / Spout Inside Passage - Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageBlowing Collection: USA, California, San Diego, Hybrid sunflower blowing in the wind at sunset

USA, California, San Diego, Hybrid sunflower blowing in the wind at sunset

Background imageBlowing Collection: Tucson, Arizona: American flag

Tucson, Arizona: American flag

Background imageBlowing Collection: USA, USA, America. The Stars & Stripes

USA, USA, America. The Stars & Stripes

Background imageBlowing Collection: Australia, ACT, Canberra, International Flags (L to R, Uganda, Thailand, Tonga, Syria

Australia, ACT, Canberra, International Flags (L to R, Uganda, Thailand, Tonga, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Spain, Solomon Islands), Commonwealth Place

Background imageBlowing Collection: Italy, Venice, island of Murano. Lighthouse

Italy, Venice, island of Murano. Lighthouse

Background imageBlowing Collection: Europe, France, Loire Valley. Red poppies bloom in a green field in the Loire Valley, France

Europe, France, Loire Valley. Red poppies bloom in a green field in the Loire Valley, France

Background imageBlowing Collection: Victoria, Canada. Canadian flag flying

Victoria, Canada. Canadian flag flying

Background imageBlowing Collection: Three Tunisia national flags flting at Tunis Airport in Northern Africa

Three Tunisia national flags flting at Tunis Airport in Northern Africa

Background imageBlowing Collection: Africa, Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Afternoon sun lights sand blowing

Africa, Namibia, Namib Nauklift National Park, Afternoon sun lights sand blowing from dunes in Namib Desert near Sossusvlei

Background imageBlowing Collection: Snake charmer, Place Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Snake charmer, Place Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageBlowing Collection: NATIVE AMERICAN COURTSHIP. Courtship rituals of Native Americans

NATIVE AMERICAN COURTSHIP. Courtship rituals of Native Americans. Copper engravings by Bernard Picart, from Jean Fr

Background imageBlowing Collection: Sand dunes with windblown sand, beach huts in background, between Holkham and Wells-next-the-sea

Sand dunes with windblown sand, beach huts in background, between Holkham and Wells-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, England, october

Background imageBlowing Collection: Frasers Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) adult, spouting, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Frasers Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) adult, spouting, surfacing from water, Maldives, march

Background imageBlowing Collection: Cobra snake charmer outside the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Cobra snake charmer outside the City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageBlowing Collection: Two men carrying banners and two boys, one blowing into a sh

Two men carrying banners and two boys, one blowing into a shell, the other carrying a shell on a staff, in a procession. Date 18--

Background imageBlowing Collection: Young lady blowing on a poppin

Young lady blowing on a poppin. Print shows a young woman, half-length portrait, turned to the left, blowing into a toy. Date 1790, printed between 1918 and 1923

Background imageBlowing Collection: Circular designs, maple leaves in a bubble and a person blow

Circular designs, maple leaves in a bubble and a person blowing bubbles. Date 1878 Dec

Background imageBlowing Collection: Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and

Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait, blowing hydrogen gas into a flame. Date between 1790 and 1850

Background imageBlowing Collection: Hunstman blows his horn and the chase begins

Hunstman blows his horn and the chase begins. The Foxhound head off after the target prey to the sound of " Tally Ho!" from the hunters. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBlowing Collection: Weather Reports Illustrated - A Gael Blowing

Weather Reports Illustrated - A Gael Blowing
Weather Reports Illustrated postcard series. A Gael Blowing. A large Scotsman strolls along a very windy country lane, blowing hard on his bagpipes. Date: 1903

Background imageBlowing Collection: Mounted Trumpeter of the Army Service Corps

Mounted Trumpeter of the Army Service Corps Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBlowing Collection: Indian blowing a trumpet made ​​of horn

Indian blowing a trumpet made ​​of horn
South American Indian blowing a trumpet made ÔÇïÔÇïof horn Date: circa 1930s

Background imageBlowing Collection: Child at play with trumpet

Child at play with trumpet
Child pulling along a line of toys on wheels whilst blowing a trumpet. Date: c.1920

Background imageBlowing Collection: Royal Wedding 1934 - making rose petals

Royal Wedding 1934 - making rose petals
Rose petals made to be thrown at the Royal Wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece who were married at Westminster Abbey on 29 November 1934

Background imageBlowing Collection: Pedestrians in Harrogate on a windy day

Pedestrians in Harrogate on a windy day

Background imageBlowing Collection: Silhouette, Its an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good

Silhouette, Its an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good
Its an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good -- silhouette showing three people struggling along a street on a wet and windy day

Background imageBlowing Collection: Silhouette of people on a tram

Silhouette of people on a tram
Silhouette of people on both decks of a tram. A dog is running in front, and a man is running after it, trying to get on board

Background imageBlowing Collection: Silhouette, Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows

Silhouette, Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows
Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows -- silhouette showing a farm labourer loading straw onto a cart on a windy day

Background imageBlowing Collection: Belgian engineers at Termonde, Belgium, WW1

Belgian engineers at Termonde, Belgium, WW1
Belgian engineers blowing up a railway bridge at Termonde, Belgium, towards the start of the First World War, in order to delay the German advance. Date: 18 September 1914

Background imageBlowing Collection: Belgian troops at Termonde, Belgium, WW1

Belgian troops at Termonde, Belgium, WW1
Belgian troops at Termonde, Belgium, towards the start of the First World War. They are the rear guard, covering a retreat after a railway bridge has been blown up to delay the German advance

Background imageBlowing Collection: Damaged bridge in north eastern France, WW1

Damaged bridge in north eastern France, WW1
A damaged bridge in north eastern France during the First World War. The French adopted the tactic of blowing up bridges to halt the German advance. Date: 1914

Background imageBlowing Collection: Two boys playing at riding a Carriage

Two boys playing at riding a Carriage. One urges on the team of four piebald hobby horses with a whip, while the other sends forth a blast on his horn announcing their departure. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBlowing Collection: Two ladies in autumn coats by Doeuillet and Jean Patou

Two ladies in autumn coats by Doeuillet and Jean Patou

Background imageBlowing Collection: Two ladies in autumn outfits by Bernard and Premet

Two ladies in autumn outfits by Bernard and Premet
Two fashionable ladies out walking in their autumn outfits. On the left, a red crepe de chine dress with decorative pleating, by Bernard

Background imageBlowing Collection: Hunting-horn contest at the Horse and Hound Ball

Hunting-horn contest at the Horse and Hound Ball
Competitors rehearsing in the hunting-horn contest at the Horse and Hound Ball at Grosvenor House in London. Date: 1951

Background imageBlowing Collection: Le Coup De Vent (The Gale)

Le Coup De Vent (The Gale)
Le Coup De Vent ( The Gale ) Women dressed in light yellow dress trying to hold a large bouquet of flowers that are being blown away by the wind

Background imageBlowing Collection: Ripon Hornblower

Ripon Hornblower
The Ripon Hornblower, with his fantastic curved horn and distinctive tricorn hat. This tradition originates with the wakeman of Ripon




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"Blowing: A Melodic Journey through Time and Nature" In this captivating collection of images, we witness the power and beauty in various forms. From the enchanting sound of bagpipes played by a Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan to the majestic resonance of an Alpine Horn echoing through mountain peaks. Transported back to the roaring 1920s, we find a flapper with her bonnet adorned with feathers gently blowing in the wind, exuding an aura of freedom and rebellion. Meanwhile, Muriel Dawson's delicate brushstrokes capture a whimsical moment as dandelion seeds take flight from their clock-like structure, carried away by nature's breath. Amidst winter wonderland scenes on Christmas cards, a coach pulled by horses stands still as snowflakes dance around them. The chill in the air is palpable as each exhale creates ethereal clouds that blend seamlessly with Ptolemy's ancient map depicting our vast world. A woman turned to her right holds a parasol delicately against gusts of wind in an oil painting from 1886. Her elegant stance portrays both vulnerability and resilience against life's unpredictable currents. Venturing underwater, we encounter bottlenose dolphins playfully blowing air rings into existence. Their intelligence shines through as they create mesmerizing patterns beneath ocean waves - a testament to their mastery over their aquatic realm. Scottish culture comes alive once more with vibrant depictions showcasing bagpipes and Clan McDonald members proudly displaying their heritage. The Pipe Major of The Scots Guards commands attention while leading his band through powerful melodies that resonate deep within our souls. Finally, Augusto Leandro Stanzani captures another breathtaking moment where two bottlenose dolphins stack themselves one atop another while gracefully releasing streams of water into the air - a true display of harmony between these magnificent creatures and their environment.