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Miners in a Lift Shaft
Miners about to descend for their shift underground at Lynemouth Colliery

Cable cars approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Cable car approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Mystical Fog in Fairyland envelopes a Princess
At any moment, in fairyland, mysterious mists are apt to descend and enshroud the Princess and, next thing she knows... well, if you re a Princess, ANYthing can happen - by Florence Mary Anderson

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Funfair rollercoaster, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan

Cerberus & Herakles
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

Glaisher and Coxwe conducting scientific experiment in a balloon, the two scientists suffer from lack of oxygen and pass out, though they manage to release air and descend

A mountain biker descending Helvellyn in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Plate 144. Descending Stairs; Turning Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950180 Plate 144. Descending Stairs; Turning Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x30.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders
3950177 Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), six diving into sea. Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Long Way Down
Linda Wride

Plate 125. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950010 Plate 125. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x34 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) foraging in forest, climbing down tree trunk, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, October

One-storey car park attendant
Mustafa Binol

Prismatic
Linda Wride

Lighting the way down
Hans Peter Rank

Round and About
Linda Wride

Ault, Somme department, Hauts-de-France, France
Ault, a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. To the north of the town, the cliffs descend to the level of the beach at Onival. Date: circa 1930s

Beach at Onival, Ault, Somme department in Hauts-de-France
Ault, a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. To the north of the town, the cliffs descend to the level of the beach at Onival (pictured here). Date: circa 1930s

ENCOUNTER WITH SKELETON
An aristocratic pair descend to the cellar, only to be confronted by a skeleton. Well, my dears, you can imagine their surprise... Date: 18th century

Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine, alpine climbing, alpine landscape, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, alps, arts, ascend, ascending, ascent

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) creating bubble arc with fin after surfacing, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Muralla Roja #16
Linda Wride

Plate 142. Descending Stairs, Turning Dress Caught, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950455 Plate 142. Descending Stairs, Turning Dress Caught, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x40.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 141. Descending Stairs and Flirting Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950454 Plate 141. Descending Stairs and Flirting Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.7x24.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 140. Descending Stairs Looking Around and Waving Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950453 Plate 140. Descending Stairs Looking Around and Waving Fan, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.9x25.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 139. Descending Stairs Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950452 Plate 139. Descending Stairs Turning, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.1x36.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950283 Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 30.6x22.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 147. Descending Stairs; Turning Water Jar on Right Shoulder
3950182 Plate 147. Descending Stairs; Turning Water Jar on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x31.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 143. Descending Incline, Turning Cup & Saucer in Right Hand
3950372 Plate 143. Descending Incline, Turning Cup & Saucer in Right Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.2x37.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 121. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950169 Plate 121. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x35.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 117. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950165 Plate 117. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.5x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 116. Descending Incline, One Hand On Chin, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950164 Plate 116. Descending Incline, One Hand On Chin, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x31 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 113. Descending Incline, 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950008 Plate 113. Descending Incline, 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16x42.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Le Jean Bart descend dans la Seine, ou il est recueilli par des mariniers, (Dessin de M A Tissandier) (engraving)
5228341 Le Jean Bart descend dans la Seine, ou il est recueilli par des mariniers, (Dessin de M A Tissandier) (engraving) by French School

Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar

Interior of St Mark s, Venice, 1869 (oil on canvas)
5858729 Interior of St Mark s, Venice, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Neal, David Dalhoff (1838-1915); 184.2x148.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Plate 129. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950174 Plate 129. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21x34.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950167 Plate 119. Descending Incline, Right Hand on Breast (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.5x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 118. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950166 Plate 118. Descending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x33.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Wall carving depicting the Royal Guard, Tachara, Persepolis, c
3287716 Wall carving depicting the Royal Guard, Tachara, Persepolis, c.6th-5th century BC (grey stone) by Achaemenid, (6th century BC); Palace of Darius, Persepolis

Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea (engraving)
973683 Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea)

Workers descending, diamond mine, Kimberley
How the workers go down to the open diamond mine at Kimberley, South Africa. circa 1900

Mining and Vineyarding in the Far West (engraving)
1046181 Mining and Vineyarding in the Far West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining and Vineyarding in the Far West)

Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950501 Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950183 Plate 149. Descending Stairs; Stooping to Lift a Pitcher, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x35.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950456 Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 130. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950175 Plate 130. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950173 Plate 128. Descending Stairs, Hands Clasped, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 124. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised
3950172 Plate 124. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x31.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 127. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950012 Plate 127. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 30.3x23 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 126. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950011 Plate 126. Descending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Le Saint-Esprit descend sur les apotres (engraving)
3625671 Le Saint-Esprit descend sur les apotres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Saint-Esprit descend sur les apotres)

The Isrealites Led by the Pillar of Fire by Night, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
3744304 The Isrealites Led by the Pillar of Fire by Night, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by West, William (1801-61); 66.7x101 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving)
1062710 The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of HRH the Duke of York)

Plate 134. Descending Stairs, With Basin in Hands, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950450 Plate 134.Descending Stairs, With Basin in Hands, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x44.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 515. Ascending and Descending Stairs, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950437 Plate 515. Ascending and Descending Stairs, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 459. Stepping on Chair, Reaching Up and Descending, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950410 Plate 459. Stepping on Chair, Reaching Up and Descending, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x36.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 368. Acrobat, Descending Stairs on Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950342 Plate 368. Acrobat, Descending Stairs on Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 145. Descending Stairs; Turning Bucket Water in Right Hand
3950181 Plate 145. Descending Stairs; Turning Bucket Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x30.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 138. Descending Stairs Turning; Pitcher in Left Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950179 Plate 138. Descending Stairs Turning; Pitcher in Left Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 137. Descending Stairs, Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950178 Plate 137. Descending Stairs, Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.7x37.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 151. Descending Step Ladder, Turning Around, Rock in Hands
3950014 Plate 151. Descending Step Ladder, Turning Around, Rock in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.4x36.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 114. Descending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950009 Plate 114. Descending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Severn Tunnel Works (engraving)
1060335 The Severn Tunnel Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Severn Tunnel Works)

The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1041460 The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace)

The Golden Stairs, 1894 (etching printed on vellum)
3726029 The Golden Stairs, 1894 (etching printed on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 62.9x26 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Romeo And Juliet (colour litho)
3653321 Romeo And Juliet (colour litho) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo And Juliet)

The Exalted Emperors and The Gods of the Five Directions
882162 The Exalted Emperors and The Gods of the Five Directions, from a Buddhist land and water ritual set (ink, colours & gold on silk) by Chinese School (16th century)

Plate 135. Descending Stairs and Turning Lamp in Right Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950451 Plate 135.Descending Stairs and Turning Lamp in Right Hand, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x33.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 132. Descending Stairs, Turning to Look Around & Waving Hand
3950176 Plate 132. Descending Stairs, Turning to Look Around & Waving Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17x43.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 123. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised
3950171 Plate 123. Descending Incline, 20-lb Basket on Head, Hands Raised, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 122. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950170 Plate 122. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Each Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 120. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand
3950168 Plate 120. Descending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.6x41.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 115. Descending Incline with Hands Clasped in Front, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950163 Plate 115. Descending Incline with Hands Clasped in Front, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950100 Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 486. A, Lawn Tennis; B, Ascending a Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950098 Plate 486. A, Lawn Tennis; B, Ascending a Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 136. Descending Stairs Full Demijohn on Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950013 Plate 136. Descending Stairs Full Demijohn on Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.4x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

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"Descend into the depths of adventure, as miners brave the darkness in a lift shaft. " "Mountaineers and climbers conquer new heights, descending through the Mont Blanc range in the majestic French Alps. " "The thrill of anticipation fills the air as cable cars approach the summit of Aiguille du Midi, ready to descend into breathtaking views. " "With each cable car descent from Aiguille du Midi summit, mountaineers and climbers embark on daring expeditions that push their limits. " "Awe-inspiring and iconic, The Matterhorn stands tall as mountaineers descend its treacherous slopes with determination and skill. " "In a mystical fog reminiscent of Fairyland, a princess is enveloped as she descends into an enchanting realm beyond imagination. " "With courage in his heart, a Vietnamese man enters a dark tunnel, prepared to face whatever lies beneath as he descends into unknown territory. " "The adrenaline rush takes hold as riders experience thrilling drops on a funfair rollercoaster's exhilarating descent through twists and turns. " "As Russian dolls nestle within one another, they symbolize layers unfolding—a journey where we must descend deeper to discover hidden treasures within ourselves. "Cerberus guards fiercely at the gates while Herakles prepares for his perilous descent into Hades' realm—where heroes are tested and legends are born. "Glaisher and Coxwell defy gravity with their groundbreaking balloon ascent but soon face life-threatening challenges during their daring descent back to Earth.