Drifts Collection (#3)

Huts in forest after heavy snowfall C013 / 9495
Huts in forest after heavy snowfall. Both the huts and the pine trees are heavily loaded with snow and frosted rime deposits of frozen snow. Photographed near Luosto, northern Finland

Pine forest after heavy snowfall C013 / 9493
Pine forest after heavy snowfall. Pine trees heavily loaded with snow and frosted rime deposits of frozen snow. Animal tracks run from centre left to lower right

Pine forest after heavy snowfall C013 / 9492
Pine forest after heavy snowfall. Pine trees heavily loaded with snow and frosted rime deposits of frozen snow. Photographed near Luosto, northern Finland

Pine forest after heavy snowfall C013 / 9491
Pine forest after heavy snowfall. Pine trees heavily loaded with snow and frosted rime deposits of frozen snow. Photographed near Luosto, northern Finland

Pine forest after heavy snowfall C013 / 9490
Pine forest after heavy snowfall. Pine trees heavily loaded with snow and frosted rime deposits of frozen snow. Photographed near Luosto, northern Finland

Kyalami, South Africa. 4-6th March 1971: Ref: 71SA14. World
Kyalami, South Africa. 4-6th March 1971. Reine Wisell, Lotus 72C Ford. Ref: 71SA14. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Quechee Balloon Festival, Quechee, Vermont
Balloons at the Quechee Balloon Festival Vermont USA

LFB firefighters and winter snows
The early winters of WW2 were snowy with numerous falls of 1-2 feet and occasional falls (such as 1940-41) in which snow depths of up to 16 feet (drifts) were recorded

LFB firefighters and winter snows, WW2
The early winters of WW2 were snowy with numerous falls of 1-2 feet and occasional falls (such as 1940-41) in which snow depths of up to 16 feet (drifts) were recorded

Road cleared through snowdrifts, Davos, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, january

Road sign in snowdrift at roadside, Upper Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England, december

Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Road Closed sign on closed road snowgates because of severe weather disruption, A66, Cumbria, England, december

Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest, England, september

Toothpaste tube floating in sea, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Milk carton floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Iceberg drifting at sea, Arctic Ocean, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Road closed due to snow drifts. Snow gates on the A93 at Braemar, looking south up Glen Clunie. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, in November

Snowdrift formation. A snowdrift is a deposit of snow shaped into a mound by the wind during snowstorms. Here, the wind is seen carrying the snow over peaks in southeastern Switzerland

A Near Thing by William Heath Robinson
Humorous illustration showing two cars laden with trunks and Christmas parcels stuck in the snow while their two drivers pucker up for a kiss underneath some mistletoe

Winter sunrise over isolated cottage
The weak yellow light of the winter sun rising over a desolate snowy scene surrounding a solitary farmhouse. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

New design for train snow plough
A new design for a railway snow plough - the unit on a non snow-bound track showing the interior workings

To The Rescue by William Heath Robinson
Sequential cartoon by William Heath Robinson with the first picture showing a policeman directing a large army of helpers towards a top hat and gloves lying forlornly in the snow

Train Blocked by Snow
Train passengers discover they are stuck in the snow during the storm of Tuesday 18th January 1881

Cars stuck in snow at Pease Pottage, 1963
A long line of cars stranded at Pease Pottage Hill on the London to Brighton road in deep snow during the ferocious winter of 1963

Jets to clear snow drifts in Wales in 1947
Men engaged in fitting jet units to the rear of a wagon on a snow encrusted stretch of line near Brecon, an ingenious way of clearing the disabling snow drifts preventing trains carrying coal

RAF Binbrooke cut off during the winter of 1947
An aerial view of the airfield and aerodrome buildings at Binbrooke, Lincolnshire, as men came out from their huts to pick up the supplies which had been dropped by two Dakotas of Transport Command

Bredhurst isolated by snow in 1947
An aerial view showing squads of men cutting their way through drifts to the village of Bredhurst which, although only four miles from Chatham in Kent

Experiment with jets to clear away snow in Wales, 1947
Jet engines or gas turbines, acting like blow lamps, eat their way through the snow as a truck advances down the railway line in the hills of South Wales

The Big Freeze of 1947
An aerial view of Goxhill, near Barton-on-Humber which lay under a thick mantle of snow after the blizzards of January and February 1947, during one of Britains worst winters

Miser in a Boat
A German miser sails down a river in a boat filled with gold coins, little suspecting that a demon is crouched behind him as he drifts unwittingly to damnation

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"Captivating Drifts: From Grand Prix to Winter Wonderlands" Relive the thrilling moments of the 1975 Swedish Grand Prix as Tom Pryce skillfully drifts through Anderstorp, Sweden. Witness the enchanting beauty of a winter sunrise over an isolated cottage, where a majestic Barn Owl glides effortlessly through the drifting snow. Experience the power and determination of a Rotary Snowplow at work in Kansas, USA, clearing away massive drifts with precision and strength. Discover the unexpected challenges faced by drivers as they encounter deep snow drifts on their journey from Culverhouse Cross to St Lythans near - nature's obstacle course. Step into Claude Monet's world with his mesmerizing artwork "Driving Snow on the Seine, " capturing delicate flakes drifting gracefully across Paris in 1880. Travel back in time to West Cowes in January 1881 or 1891 through a captivating black and white photograph, showcasing ships navigating treacherous sea drifts. Immerse yourself in Japanese history as you explore "The Emperor Komei (r. 1847-67) in Retirement, " a vibrant woodblock print depicting serene tranquility amidst life's ever-changing currents. Join Miss Journeaux on her perilous adventure at sea depicted in an intriguing engraving - witness her bravery as she navigates turbulent waters and unpredictable drifts. Embark on an exhilarating journey to Klondyke for Gold. Marvel at breathtaking litho art portraying rugged landscapes and swirling river currents below towering canyons filled with icy drifts. Let your imagination wander under moonlit skies with "Church by Moonlight. " This evocative painting from 1948 transports you to ethereal realms where shadows dance among snowy churchyard drifts. Brace yourself for an extraordinary tale in "Startling Stories - The Day of the Cloud.