Grotto Collection (#21)

Diver enters the cavern system in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico
Diver enters the cavern system at Chac Mool cenote in the Riviera Maya area of Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula

School of silversides form shapes in the tunnels at Eden Rock, Grand Cayman

Diver passes through light beams in Chac Mool cenote in Mexico

Two scuba divers in the cenote system on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico
Two scuba divers in the Garden of Eden cavern part of the cenote system on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico

Scuba divers explore a cave near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Scuba divers explore the mouth of a large, deep cave near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A scuba diver surfacing and looking up into the light as he ascends from the bottom of Devils Den, a sinkhole in Williston, Florda

Snorkeler explores the spectacular Tomolol caves, Raja Ampat
Snorkeler explores the spectacular Tomolol caves, southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Backlit diver in Chandelier Cave with large stalactites, lit using HMI lights, Palau, Micronesia

A diver using a diver propulsion vehicle in the Blue Springs cave system
A technical cave diver using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) to dive into the Blue Springs state park cave system near Marianna, Florida

A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A diver in the Car Wash cenote system in Mexico

A freediver in Taj Mahal cenote in Mexico

Two divers silhouetted in light at entrance to Chac Mool cenote, Mexico

Scuba diver in the cavern part of the cenote system on the Yucatan Peninsula
Scuba diver in the Garden of Eden cavern part of the cenote system on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico

Sunlight descends underwater and into a crevice on Palaus barrier reef. Palau is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Cavern diver in Dos Ojos cenote system, Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Diver exploring underwater cavern and caves, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Diver exploring underwater cavern and caves at Goa Farondi, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Sunlight illuminates a submerged grotto on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Cavern divers enter cenote system in Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula

A young married couple scuba diving in Devils Den Springs Florida
A young married couple celebrate their ten year anniversary by scuba diving in the clear freshwaters of Devils Den Springs, a sinkhole in Williston, Florida

Sunlight pours into a submerged cavern on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A scuba diver ascends into the light emanating above through the sink hole into the clear freshwaters of Devils Den cave near Williston, Florida

Snorkelers swim above a blue hole on Palaus barrier reef. This hole formed when sea level was much lower than it is today

A cavern diver ascends in the cenote system at Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
A cavern diver ascends into the light filtering into cenote system at Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE CEYLON, BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat;2 & 4
ROUND THE WORLD YACHTING IN THE " CEYLON, " BOMBAY: 1. A Native Boat; 2 & 4. Bombay Types; 3. Reefing a Lateen Sail; 5. A Fakeer in a Holy Brahmin Village; 6

Treasure Seeking in the Haunts of the Old Buccaneers, West Indies: 1. H. M. s. Phoenix
TREASURE SEEKING IN THE HAUNTS OF THE OLD BUCCANEERS, WEST INDIES: 1. H.M.S. Phoenix and Lord Warden off the Island of St. Catalina, the Exploring Party Going Ashore; 2

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A Trip to the Pyrenees: Pilgrims at the Grotto of Lourdes

The Grotto, in Hawkstone Park, 1854

The Grotto of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Source Size = 1881 x 1653
Sketches in the Lipari Islands: Faragleone, Alum Rock of Vulcano, with Grotto Dwellings of the Vulcanese

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A VISIT TO ILFRACOMBE, 1. View from the Hotel Garden. 2. The Torrs. 3. Briery Cave, Watermouth. 4. Ilfracombe, from Hillsborough. 5. The Harbour, from Key Fields. 6. The Bathing Cove. 7

The Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, United States of America

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The Afghan War: Lundi Khana, Khyber Pass, Cave where Sir Samuel Browne and Staff Bivouacked, 1879

Bushmans Cave, Eland Berg, Kat River, South Africa, 1869

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Oyster Day, " please to Remember the Grotto"

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The Maelstrom, in the Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

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The Blue Grotto at Capri, from Mr. Albert Smiths New Entertainment

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STALACTITE GROTTO

View of the Grotto of Egeria outside the Porta Capena, from the Views of Rome series, c
XJF497258 View of the Grotto of Egeria outside the Porta Capena, from the Views of Rome series, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi

A View of the Grotto and two shell temples, Stowe House Gardens, engraved by George Bickham
XJF477685 A View of the Grotto and two shell temples, Stowe House Gardens, engraved by George Bickham, 1753 (engraving) by Chatelain

Jean-Louis Forain, Lourdes, Imploring before the Grotto (fourth plate), French, 1852 - 1931, 1912-1913, etching on blue laid paper

The Four Conditions of Society: The Wild State (vellum)
XIR44250 The Four Conditions of Society: The Wild State (vellum) by Bourdichon, Jean (1457-1521); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Quatre Etats de la Societe)

The Grotto of St. Andre Near Nice, France, Engraving 1882

The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo, Italy, 1860 Engraving

Muehleborns Water Palace, set design for a production of Undine
XPH309221 Muehleborns Water Palace, set design for a production of Undine, (w/c on paper) by Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841); Staatliche Museen, Berlin

French Canadian Life, Chapel and Grotto at Ste. Anne De Beaupre, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

The Principal Grotto of Kanhari, of Salsette

Virgils Tomb, with the Figure of Silius Italicus, 1779
BAL72360 Virgils Tomb, with the Figure of Silius Italicus, 1779 by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 101.6x127 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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Discover the mystical allure of grottos around the world. From Bernadette's first vision to the enchanting Blue Grotto in Capri Island, Italy, these hidden sanctuaries hold captivating stories. Witness the power of faith at Lourdes as pilgrims gather around the statue in the Grotto, seeking solace and healing. Once standing tall in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, a Buddha statue nestled within cliffs was tragically destroyed by the Taliban but forever remains etched in our memories. Artistic expressions find their home within grottos too. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece 'Deux meres (Two Mothers)' transports us into an emotional realm where two mothers' love intertwines. In Lourdes, immerse yourself in British ballads like 'The Mermaid, ' echoing through its sacred chambers. Gaze upon a mesmerizing Shell Fountain adorned with exquisite costumes that transport you to another era. Embark on an excursion boat off Pigeons Rock at Grotte aux Pigeons in Beirut, Lebanon; let limestone rocks eroded by wind and weather leave you awestruck. Step back into history as we delve into Bernadette's journey intertwined with her beloved Grotto from 1905. And finally, witness serenity embodied by a Buddha statue tucked away within Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China. Join us on this global exploration of grottos - gateways to wonderment and spiritual awakening for all who dare to venture.