Drift Collection (#8)

Aerial view of frozen Markermeer with drifting ice after a long period of frost in February 2018, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Aerial view of ice hummocking in the Markermeer after a long period of frost in February 2018, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Aerial view, shot almost straight down, of hummocking ice in the Markermeer after a long period of frost in February 2018, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Black Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) covered by drift sand, Schoorlse Duinen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Trees at drift sand, Schoorlse Duinen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Walking path in dune valley near the sea, De Kref, Schoorlse Duinen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Potgieters Drift, Spion Kop, Natal Province, South Africa
Potgieters Drift on the Tugela River, Spion Kop, Natal Province, South Africa, scene of the Battle of Spion Kop on 23-24 January 1900 during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). Date: circa 1904

Rorkes Drift, Natal, South Africa, site of a battle on 22-23 January 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War. Date: circa 1905

Baling out of a stricken aeroplane by G. H. Davis
The gentle art of baling out: escape technique. How airmen dive and drift to safety through space. The use of the parachute during the Second World War: methods of escape from stricken aeroplanes

Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Deception Bay, Antarctica
An iceberg or ice mountain is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or an ice shelf and is floating freely in open water

Sunset with Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Antarctica
Tabular icebergs have steep sides and a flat top, much like a plateau, with a length-to-height ratio of more than 5:1. This type of iceberg, also known as an ice island, can be quite large

Illustration of a light aircraft with red arrows illustrating pitch, yellow arrows illustrating yaw and blue arrows illustrating roll

Sand on the road between Aus and Luederitz, Namibia, Africa

Snowy street scene, January 1940 Lombard Street, Petworth George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N19130

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Abernethy. Single Fir Tree surrounded by drifting snow in the Cairngorms National Park

St. Johns - Newfoundland - Houses Snowed in on Merry Meeting Road Date: circa 1930

Train snowed in, Wales in the winter of 1947
A train and locomotive brought to a standstill by snow drifts on the line between Merthyr and Abergavenny following the renewed blizzards of early March during one of the coldest recorded winters in

Snow blocked road in Kent, 1963
A snow plough bulldozes its way through deep snow on Westerham Hill in Kent on a road that had been impassable for days during the very cold conditions of the winter of 1963

Zulu wars. Queen Victoria decorating officers engaged in the
Queen Victoria decorating Lieutenant John Rouse Merriott Chard with the Victoria Cross for bravery. Chard was one of the officers who successfully defended Rorkes Drift from an army of Zulu warriors

Jrm Chard / Bassano
JOHN ROUSE MERRIOTT CHARD Military, notably at Rorkes Drift

Jrm Chard / Hawke Cdv
JOHN ROUSE MERRIOTT CHARD Military, notably at Rorkes Drift

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Grjotagia-crack - the Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs right through Iceland - Myvatn, Iceland Date:

Beach driftwood. circa 1950

A night train stopped by a snow drift in Northern England or Scotland, This portion of the country has been laid under snow to the depth of, in some places, ten or twelve feet. 1858

Wilderness, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Kaaimans (Keerom) River Drift, Wilderness, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Drift over Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa
Drift over the Molopo River at Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, where a Boer attack took place in May 1900 towards the end of the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer

Clearing a snowdrift close to Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Snow Plough of the TCL&M ( Toledo (Port), Clinton, Lakeside and Marblehead Railroad), Michigan, USA near Traverse City. Date: circa 1908

Approach to a Japanese Shinto Shrine in the snow. Date: circa 1910s

Train Stopped by Snow
A night train stopped by snow - workers clear the drift by the lights from the locomotive. Date: 1854

South Africa / River Drift
South African scenery: a river drift or ford Date: 1905

Illustration, A Song of the English, Lions
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Mule-team crossing drift
Black and white lantern Slide of Mule-team crossing Drift - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 45 Mule-team crossing drift Date: circa 1890s

Car in a snowdrift near Crediton, Devon
A car driving through the middle of a snowdrift near Crediton, Devon. The road has been cut through by a bulldozer. Date: 1963

Drifting derelict warship, Richelieu, by G. H. Davis
The drifting of the derelict French warship, Richelieu. While being towed from Toulon to Rotterdam, the ship broke loose from her tugs at Brest

Snow on a mountainside - Dolotimes. Italy
Immense drift of snow on a mountainside in the Dolotimes, Italy Date: circa 1930s

Barges on the River Thames, 1845
Engraving showing a number of barges on the River Thames, on the day of the Lord Mayor of Londons Show, 1845. The Stationers Companys barge may be seen at left, being rowed

A Large Drift Log Sits On Chestermans Beach Near Tofino; British Columbia Canada

A Large Drift Log Sits On Chestermans Beach Near Tofino
British Columbia, Canada

Polar Bear walking at the Alaska beach in Kaktovik

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Snow Drift on the Union Pacific Railway, 1870

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THE ZULU WAR: FORT MELVILL, NEAR ISANDHLWANA; 1. Spur of Oscarberg; 2. Ridge where the waggons are; 3. Isandhlwana Hill; 4. Bashee Valley; 5. Sirayos Krantz; 6. Road from the Ponts; 7

SNOW STORM IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND, Snow-Plough Clearing the Drift after the Workmen have lightened it, uk, Great Britain, United Kingdom, 1888 engraving

A Mail in Deep Snow, engraved by George Hunt (colour litho)
XMV2653567 A Mail in Deep Snow, engraved by George Hunt (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Johannes Adrianus van der Drift, print maker: Jan Weissenbruch, 1850

Creation Sets of the Hague Etsclub, Jan Weissenbruch, Reinier Craeyvanger, Lambertus Hardenberg (1822-1900), 1848

Tommy Atkins in Rhodesia: Leaves from an Officers Sketch Book, 1897; the Mid Day Outspan; Crossing a " drift" on the Hanyani River; Near the End of the Patrol a Scarcity of Mealies; Not

Landscape with farm in the valley of river Joekulsa a Dal west of Egilsstadir leading up to the central highlands of Iceland. europe, northern europe, iceland, February

Clouds drift over the stone walled fortifications of Okinawa Japans historic Nakagusuku Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the 15th Century

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"Drift: A Journey Through Time and Terrain" Embarking on a captivating journey, the concept takes us back to historical events that shaped our world. From the Zulu War's iconic battle at Rorkes Drift to the thrilling 1966 Dutch Grand Prix, where Dan Gurney's Eagle AR101-Climax retired in an exhilarating display of action. But drift is not confined to human endeavors alone; it extends beyond our race tracks and battlefields. It whispers through the pages of continental drift maps, revealing how our continents have danced across millennia, shaping landscapes and forging new connections. In West Wittering, England, beach huts stand resilient against sand drifts carried by coastal winds. These vibrant symbols remind us of nature's ever-changing embrace as it sculpts our shores with its gentle touch. Continental drift diagrams guide us through the intricate dance between tectonic plates, illustrating how Earth itself has evolved over eons. They unveil a story written in geological time - a narrative of shifting landmasses and colliding continents. Returning once again to Rorkes Drift during the Zulu War, we witness bravery amidst chaos as Jrm Chard and Woodbury Photo capture moments frozen in history. The spirit of resilience prevails even in times of adversity. And finally, drifting into motorsport realms once more - ERC 1969 Swedish Rally showcases drivers pushing their limits on treacherous icy roads. Their skillful maneuvers embody precision amidst challenging conditions. Whether it be battles fought or races won; continents adrift or sands shifted; humanity continues its perpetual dance with change. Drift reminds us that life is an ever-evolving tapestry woven from countless threads - each contributing to a grander narrative yet unfolding before our eyes.