Eddies Collection

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming to the surface and forming whirlpools with its flippers, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) coming to the surface and forming a whirlpool with its flipper, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Sunset over rugged rocks at Praia Baleal, Peniche, Oeste, Portugal
Pink glowing sunset sky over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged rocks lining the coastline at Praia Baleal; Peniche, Oeste, Portugal

The Three Eddies stars of Blackbirds 1926, Paris Date: 1926

White Water
circa 1955: The swirling eddies and currents of the river zambezi at Victoria Falls on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Clouds over the Juan Fernandez Islands form into vortices
January 20, 2010 - Clouds over the Juan Fernandez Islands form into vortices. Turbulence, caused by the wind passing over the highest point of each island

Cloud vortices off Cheju Do, South Korea
December 25, 2008 - Von Karmann cloud vortices off the coast of Cheju Do, South Korea. Cheju Do is an island off the southwest coast of South Korea, its nearly invisible here beneath the cloud cover

Stream with eddies in temperate coastal rainforest, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, August

Swirling stream, Dark Peak, Peak District N. P. Derbyshire, England, November
Swirling stream, Dark Peak, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, November

Von Karman vortices, Cape Verde islands
Von Karman vortices. Terra satellite image of von Karman vortices (best seen at top left) in clouds over the Cape Verde Islands off West Africa

Von Karman vortices in clouds
Von Karmen vortices. Aqua satellite image of clouds showing a Von Karmen vortex street (braid- like area, centre) over Jan Mayen Island (at top of street). The wind is blowing from the top

Smoke plume with eddies

Storm waves, chaos model. This artwork was generated using non-linear transformations in the plane. This involved random vertical

Ocean current speed. Computer visualisation of ocean surface current speeds. Major ocean currents (coloured white) are visible, such as the Agulhas current (eastern side of Africa)

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Witness the mesmerizing power of nature as a majestic humpback whale emerges from the depths, its massive flippers creating swirling whirlpools on the surface. In Tubuai, French Polynesia, in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, these eddies form a breathtaking spectacle that leaves us in awe. As the sun sets over rugged rocks at Praia Baleal in Peniche, Portugal, we are reminded of the beauty and tranquility found amidst nature's raw elements. The Three Eddies dance gracefully with white water crashing against their mighty force. Look up to witness clouds over the Juan Fernandez Islands transforming into captivating vortices. These ethereal formations seem to whisper secrets only known by Mother Nature herself. Similarly, off Cheju Do in South Korea, cloud vortices swirl like celestial brushstrokes across an ever-changing canvas. In British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest lies a temperate coastal rainforest where a stream meanders through moss-covered trees. Here, eddies playfully twirl within its gentle currents - small wonders hidden within this enchanting wilderness. Journey to Dark Peak in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park and marvel at a swirling stream that seems to mirror our own thoughts and emotions. Its hypnotic motion invites introspection and reflection as we find solace amidst nature's symphony. Venture further towards Cape Verde islands and behold Von Karman vortices - powerful spirals created by wind patterns dancing around mountainous terrain. These natural wonders remind us of our planet's intricate interconnectedness. Even smoke plumes can exhibit their own graceful dance with eddies forming delicate patterns against an azure sky. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly insignificant phenomena possess their own unique beauty when observed closely enough. Nature has gifted us with countless moments of wonderment; it is up to us to pause and appreciate them fully.