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In Flight Collection (#6)

"In Flight: A Spectacular Display of Grace and Power" Witness the majestic Red kite (Milvus milvus) soaring through a snow shower in Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom

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P2A6731
Great Egret - in flight, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A5104

P2A5104
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A5054

P2A5054
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A5023

P2A5023
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4932

P2A4932
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4904

P2A4904
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight taking off from lake, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4870

P2A4870
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4683

P2A4683
Mallard Duck - silhouette of flock flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4678

P2A4678
Greylag goose - blurred impression of birds flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4669

P2A4669
Greylag goose - silhouette of birds flying at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A4653

P2A4653
Northern Shoveler - drake in flight over lagoon at dusk, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A1956

P2A1956
Barn Swallow - emerging from lake after taking a bath, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: P2A1921

P2A1921
Barn Swallow - flying over lake, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: RBG18-1222

RBG18-1222
Hooded Crow, Corvus cornix, in flight. Date: 15-Apr-19

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Pale-bellied hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus)

Pale-bellied hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus) feeding on nectar from hibiscus flower, Darien, Panama

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Buff-tailed Coronet

Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) nectaring at a local flower, Ecuador

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in

A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in
1764964 A pair of cloisonne enamel Magpie vases finely enamelled with twelve magpies in flight and perched on a prunus tree, against a brocade patterned turquoise ground

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk)

Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk)
1764912 Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch, 1844 (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 123.5 x 61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Five Bats amidst a Pine Branch)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Storm, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Storm, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1769811 The Storm, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Landelle, Charles (1821-1908); 130x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm. Charles Landelle (1821-1908). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1879

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A tile for an Armenian Catholicos, c. 1850-1900 (painted ceramic)

A tile for an Armenian Catholicos, c. 1850-1900 (painted ceramic)
1196742 A tile for an Armenian Catholicos, c.1850-1900 (painted ceramic) by Persian School, (19th century); 48.3x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Fairy Tale, (black chalk, watercolour and bodycolour with white on cream pape)

A Fairy Tale, (black chalk, watercolour and bodycolour with white on cream pape)
989706 A Fairy Tale, (black chalk, watercolour and bodycolour with white on cream pape) by Vibert, Jean or Jehan Georges (1840-1902); 44.3x68.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1909-1910 (oil on panel)

Saint George and the Dragon, 1909-1910 (oil on panel)
988905 Saint George and the Dragon, 1909-1910 (oil on panel) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 48x38.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint George and the Dragon; Saint Georges et le Dragon)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Lands End - New Jersey Coast, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Lands End - New Jersey Coast, 1887 (oil on canvas)
985472 Lands End - New Jersey Coast, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Richards, William Trost (1833-1905); 48.3x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lands End - New Jersey Coast)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas)

Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas)
985367 Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1819-1905); 61x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Attending a Venetian Shrine, (oil on canvas)

Attending a Venetian Shrine, (oil on canvas)
658389 Attending a Venetian Shrine, (oil on canvas) by Gabrini, Pietro (1856-1926); 137x100.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Attending a Venetian Shrine. Pietro Gabrini (1856-1926)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Winter Landscape, Holmstrup, 1927 (oil on canvas)

A Winter Landscape, Holmstrup, 1927 (oil on canvas)
651528 A Winter Landscape, Holmstrup, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 43.8x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Winter Landscape, Holmstrup. Peder Monsted (1859-1941)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Resurrection, (oil on canvas)

The Resurrection, (oil on canvas)
827926 The Resurrection, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 74.9x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Resurrection. Carle van Loo (1705-1765). Oil on canvas

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d Oiseaux

Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d Oiseaux
827616 Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d Oiseaux: Deux Petits Perroquets, une Huppe et un Geai, (oil on paper, black chalk) by Desportes

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache

The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache
827356 The Panel of the Mabinogian, No. 10, (watercolour, gouache and gold paint on silk laid down on paper) by Sheringham

Background imageIn Flight Collection: An Old World Wanderer, 1887 (oil on canvas)

An Old World Wanderer, 1887 (oil on canvas)
3743854 An Old World Wanderer, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); 108x172.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Page 51. Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin / allied to... 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)

Page 51. Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin / allied to... 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670886 Page 51. Plate 13 Bombyx Exposita Lewin / allied to... 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Page 39. Plate 10 Lithosa Replana, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)

Page 39. Plate 10 Lithosa Replana, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670883 Page 39. Plate 10 Lithosa Replana, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Page 19. Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)

Page 19. Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching)
5670878 Page 19. Plate 5 Cryptophasa Strigata, 1803-04 (hand-coloured etching) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); 20.6x15.7 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Houston-Weston two seater biplane, in flight, 1933

Houston-Weston two seater biplane, in flight, 1933

Background imageIn Flight Collection: RAF 57th Bomber Squadron, 1934, Hawker Hart aircraft

RAF 57th Bomber Squadron, 1934, Hawker Hart aircraft

Background imageIn Flight Collection: DeHavilland biplane airliner in flight, 1934

DeHavilland biplane airliner in flight, 1934

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Swallows and Peach Blossom in Moonlight (woodblock print)

Swallows and Peach Blossom in Moonlight (woodblock print)
LMG144596 Swallows and Peach Blossom in Moonlight (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 37.8x16.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Minister Toru from the series Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life

Minister Toru from the series Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life
1766584 Minister Toru from the series Poems of China and Japan Mirrored to Life (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Descending Geese, Miho, from the series Eight views of famous places

Descending Geese, Miho, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766540 Descending Geese, Miho, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985893 Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 60x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: BKP240492002C 01

BKP240492002C 01
022014upload, 1832, America, Aquatint, Audubon, Bird, Books & Manuscripts, Close Up, Daytime, Engraving, Etching, Flying, Four Animals, Gerardia Flava, Hand-Colored, Havell, John James Audubon

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985833 Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Eagle; Aquila chrysaetos)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Along the Shore, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Along the Shore, 1870 (oil on canvas)
985366 Along the Shore, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Richards, William Trost (1833-1905); 36.5x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Along the Shore. William Trost Richards (1833-1905). Oil on canvas

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Winter Landscape with a Horse and Cart, (oil on canvas)

A Winter Landscape with a Horse and Cart, (oil on canvas)
823437 A Winter Landscape with a Horse and Cart, (oil on canvas) by Andersen-Lundby, Anders (1841-1923); 91x134 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Winter Landscape with a Horse and Cart)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas)
827250 Christmas Eve, 1887, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 155x130.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve, 1887. Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Flight of the Wright Biplane; Envole d un Biplan Type Wright, (oil on board)

Flight of the Wright Biplane; Envole d un Biplan Type Wright, (oil on board)
827208 Flight of the Wright Biplane; Envole d un Biplan Type Wright, (oil on board) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 70.5x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)

The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink)
1197629 The Last Supper, (black chalk, pen and brown ink) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 23.3x36.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageIn Flight Collection: ICN281111063 01

ICN281111063 01
A Bogatyr. Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1848-1926). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1920. 158.5 x 211.8cm




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"In Flight: A Spectacular Display of Grace and Power" Witness the majestic Red kite (Milvus milvus) soaring through a snow shower in Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom. Picture No. 12020740 captures this breathtaking moment. Behold the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) as it gracefully glides over Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, showcasing its immense wingspan. Delve into the world of supersonic shock waves with a mesmerizing Schlieren image that reveals the invisible forces at play during high-speed flight. Marvel at the sheer size and beauty of an Airbus A380 in flight, C017 / 7889, as it effortlessly conquers the skies with its advanced engineering. Take a step back in time to World War II with a glimpse of the iconic Mitsubishi A6M Zero aircraft (C016 / 3818), symbolizing both innovation and historical significance. Discover nature's vibrant harmony as a hummingbird finds solace amidst Autumn Bougainvillea blooms, creating an enchanting scene filled with delicate movements and vivid colors. Immerse yourself in Europe's natural wonders by observing the elegant Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) gracefully darting above waterways within the United Kingdom's picturesque landscapes. Journey to Central Florida, USA, where you can witness the Swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) soaring through clear blue skies—a true embodiment of aerial agility and precision. Experience awe-inspiring speed alongside an adult Peregrine Falcon during its October flight over Connecticut, USA—an emblematic display of power and hunting prowess. Return to Rhayader, Wales once more to admire another Red kite (Milvus milvus) taking flight against stunning European scenery—truly a sight that captures the essence of freedom and grace.