Cave Collection (page 4)

Thuy Son Buddhist Sanctuary, Marble Mountain, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rights Managed
Rock tunnel at Traigh Mhor, North Lewis, Isle of Lewis

Visitor beside one of the Buddha statues at the 5th Century Yungang Caves, a series of Buddhist grottoes

Guardian statue and entrance to the Goa Gajah, the Elephant cave, dating from the 11th century, discovered in 1923, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Blue glacial ice inside an ice cave, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA
Blue glacial ice is exposed inside an ice cave at the terminus of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

View from inside ice cave under the Vatnajokull Glacier towards snow covered mountains, near Jokulsarlon Lagoon, South Iceland, Polar Regions

Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: J
Staffa, Fingals Cave Signed, lower right: " J.M.W. Turner RA", Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775-1851, British

Wat Tham Suwan Khuha Buddhist Cave, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

FRANCE

A sign pointing tho the wine cellar (Cave) in front of green shrubs at Chateau Soucherie of Pierre-Yves Tijou, Maine et Loire, France

Blue Grotto / Malta / Coates
The inside of the Blue Grotto

Free diving in a cave off Espanola Island, Galapagos, South America

Grottes de Lacave, Dordogne, France, Europe

Caves at Dunhuang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gansu province, China, Asia

A climber lowers off a very overhanging cave climb on the cliffs above Bielsa, Spanish Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain

Holgate Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

A man mountain biking, in Rydal Cave, Lake district, UK
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Ruby Falls, 145 ft waterfall deep inside Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Yungang Caves cut during the Northern Wei Dynasty, dating from 460 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site near Datong, Shanxi province, China, Asia

Fingals Cave / Whimper
Fingals Cave, Staffa, Hebrides, Scotland

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The churchyard at LLANFAIR- PWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWYRNDROBWLL -LLANDISILIOGOGOGOCH (Church of St Mary white hazel hollow near the rapid whirlpool - Tysilios church of red cave.)

Schools of Pacific creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus) and Panamic sergeant major (Abudefduf troschelii) swimming through sun beams inside an underwater cavern

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

A caver in Kingsdale master cave, Yorkshire Dales, UK
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Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland(MR)

Sapphire ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

A tourist in Gigjagja cave during night with northern lights, Sudurland, Iceland(MR)

Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Llanes, Asturias, Spain

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

Phra Nang Beach seen from Phra nang Cave, Railay, Krabi, Thailand

Africa, Namibia. Erongo Region. from a cave in the Bushmen Paradise in Spitzkoppe area

The Due Sorelle (Two Sisters) beach, Conero Riviera, Sirolo, Ancona province, Marche, Italy

Pieces of ice with sun reflection at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Rock formations and cave houses in Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Rock formations and cave houses in Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

The forgotten buddha, Buddha statue laying on the ground, Mandalay Myanmar. Patrick Foto

KingsTomb
Marcel Egger

Mother tree of life
Andrea Izzotti

Windows
Chuanxu Ren

Rocks
Chuanxu Ren

ALASKA, MATANUSKA GLACIER ICE CAVE-73222
Raimondo Restelli

A Nice Day!
Chuan Chen

Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5355998 Petroglyph dating from the Bronze Age, San Xurxo, Cotobade, Spain, 2000 BC (petroglyph); © Iberfoto

Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665417 Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Christ taken to the tomb, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration)
8698400 Prehistoric man, c.1880 (illustration) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. Prehistory. Bear hunting)

Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India (engraving)
8725335 Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elora Caves, Maharashtra, India); © Dinodia Photo

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas)
7337921 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth
5309099 Engraving depicting the ideal European landscape of the post-glacial period, showing Irish Elk, Woolly Mammoth, Hairy Rhinoceros, Urus, Cave Bear and Cave Hyena

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Exploring the depths of human perception, the cave becomes a metaphorical gateway to enlightenment. Just like Plato's Cave Allegory, where prisoners mistake shadows for reality, we too often find ourselves trapped in our own limited perspectives. The replica of Lascaux II cave painting C013/7378 takes us back thousands of years, reminding us of the ancient wisdom and artistic expressions that have been preserved within these mysterious caverns. Stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France further unveil humanity's innate desire to leave its mark on history. Hidden within cliff caves lies an unexpected treasure - Cova d'en Xoroi in Cala en Porter, Menorca. As evening falls and a pub darts match commences inside this unique bar built into nature's embrace, one can't help but marvel at the ingenuity and adaptability of humankind. Venturing deeper into history, South Condurrow Mine in Camborne transports us to Cornwall during 1892 when miners risked their lives daily to extract precious minerals from beneath the earth's surface. The resilience and determination displayed by these workers are awe-inspiring. Merlin's Cave stands as a testament to mythical tales and legends passed down through generations. This mystical refuge sparks imagination and invites contemplation about what lies beyond our tangible reality. In Lourdes' Grotto resides a statue that has become synonymous with hope and healing for millions around the world. It serves as a reminder that even within darkness or despair, there is always room for faith and miracles. Tragically destroyed by the Taliban, Buddha statue carved into cliffs in Bamiyan once stood tall as an emblem of peace and serenity amidst Afghanistan's rugged landscape. Its absence now echoes louder than ever before - a stark reminder of how cultural heritage can be lost forever if not protected.