Lagoon Collection (#94)

A large barrel sponge covered with crinoids in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A school of silversides beneath a wooden jetty in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

A golden jellyfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A golden jellyfish (Mastigias papua) swims just under the surface of a lagoon in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. These jellies have a symbiosis with zooxanthellage and thus stay in shallow, sunlit waters

A cold winter night on this beach has a full moon

Beautiful rays of sun stream down on an island in the ocean

Two Bald Eagles fly over a turquiose ocean lagoon searching for fish prey

The sun shines down upon a lake near the mountains

Rays from the sun shine down on this colorful seascape

Two Mute Swans fly near a seashore on their migration route

Clear canyon river waters reflect the alien planet in the sky

A mountain spire overlooking the turquoise waters of a sea inlet
Turquoise waters of this sea inlet enhance the striking features of a nearby mountain spire

A variety of micro organisms have ventured out of the ocean and onto two volcanic
A variety of single-celled organisms have ventured out of the ocean and onto the rocky remains of two volcanic calderas, adding color to an otherwise monochromatic landscape

Compsognathus dinosaur hunting a gecko in a lagoon with calamite trees

A nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia
July 25, 1946 - Vintage American history photo of a nuclear weapon test by the American military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia. The explosion was part of Operation Crossroads

Sun rise over the lagoon of Sant Antioco, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Icebergs floating in the Glacier Lagoon beneath Breidamerkurjokull glacier, Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull, Iceland, Polar Regions

View of the Molo in front of Palazzo della Zecca, with Santa Maria della Salute in the background
XIR899037 View of the Molo in front of Palazzo della Zecca, with Santa Maria della Salute in the background, Venice (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 62x98 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts

Doges Palace and view of St. Marks Basin, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR868521 Doges Palace and view of St. Marks Basin, Venice (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Doge on the Bucentaur in front of San Nicolo del Lido, on Ascension Day, c. 1766-70
XIR868515 The Doge on the Bucentaur in front of San Nicol del Lido, on Ascension Day, c.1766-70 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

The Doge of Venice at the Festa della Salute, 21 November, to commemorate the end
XIR868516 The Doge of Venice at the Festa della Salute, 21 November, to commemorate the end of the pestilence of 1630, c.1766-70 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

William Stanley Haseltine, A Venetian Lagoon, American, 1835-1900, c. 1875, watercolor on green paper

View of The Strada Nuova, Venice, 19th century
BAL46271 View of The Strada Nuova, Venice, 19th century by Alt, Rudolph von (1812-1905); Lentos Kunstmuseum, Linz, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Santa Maria della Salute seen from the mouth of the Grand Canal, Venice (oil on panel)
BAL44942 Santa Maria della Salute seen from the mouth of the Grand Canal, Venice (oil on panel) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of the Lion of St. Mark, 1516 (oil on canvas) (detail of 60402)
XIR430589 Detail of the Lion of St. Mark, 1516 (oil on canvas) (detail of 60402) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Le Lion de St Marc; ); Italian

Piazzetta di San Marco (engraving)
XJF417341 Piazzetta di San Marco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Grand Canal, Venice, engraved by J. Thomas, c. 1829 (engraving)
XJF417345 The Grand Canal, Venice, engraved by J. Thomas, c.1829 (engraving) by Bentley, Charles (1806-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moonlit scene in Venice, engraved by Robert Brandard, 1846 (engraving)
XJF417336 Moonlit scene in Venice, engraved by Robert Brandard, 1846 (engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR417017 View of Venice (oil on canvas) by Marieschi, Michele (1696-1743); 45x72 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Vue de Venise; ); Italian, out of copyright

View of Piazza San Marco from the Bacino, Venice (engraving)
XJF394228 View of Piazza San Marco from the Bacino, Venice (engraving) by Zucchi, Francesco (1692-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospetto della Piazza uerso il Mare; ); Italian

A Perspective View of the City of Venice (engraving)
XJF394229 A Perspective View of the City of Venice (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue Perspective de la Ville de Venise; ); English, out of copyright

Venice, 1338, after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library, from A Short History
KW392519 Venice, 1338, after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (colour litho) by English School

The Green Sail, Venice, 1904 (oil on canvas)
XIR37623 The Green Sail, Venice, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 65x81 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Regatta at Murano, 1648 (oil on canvas)
XAL314683 Regatta at Murano, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Heintz, Joseph, the younger (c.1600-78); 115x205 cm; Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Fete nautique a Murano; ); German, out of copyright

Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR391437 Venice (oil on canvas) by Ziem, Felix (1821-1911); 82x170 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Venise; ); French, out of copyright

Riva degli Schiavone, Venice, 1845
XMV2639947 Riva degli Schiavone, Venice, 1845 by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Venice (oil on canvas)
BAL227457 Venice (oil on canvas) by Appian, Adolphe (1818-98); 21.5x27 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French, out of copyright

Venice: View from the Zattere with San Giorgio Maggiore in the Distance
BAL16156 Venice: View from the Zattere with San Giorgio Maggiore in the Distance by Unterberger, Franz Richard (1838-1902); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; German, out of copyright

Birds Eye View of Venice (oil on canvas)
XAL170292 Birds Eye View of Venice (oil on canvas) by Heintz, Joseph, the younger (c.1600-78); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; German, out of copyright

Venice (w / c on paper)
XIR229597 Venice (w/c on paper) by Ziem, Felix (1821-1911); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French, out of copyright

The Giudecca, Venice, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XYC228394 The Giudecca, Venice, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 55.9x129.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

View of the Doges Palace and the Piazzetta, Venice (oil on panel)
BAL12536 View of the Doges Palace and the Piazzetta, Venice (oil on panel) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Italian, out of copyright

View of the Molo and the Palazzo Ducale in Venice (oil on canvas)
BAL11999 View of the Molo and the Palazzo Ducale in Venice (oil on canvas) by Holland, James (1799-1870); 65x96.5 cm; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

The Ducal Palace from San Giorgio, 1908 (oil on canvas)
XIR213796 The Ducal Palace from San Giorgio, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 65x100 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Moonlit Scene with Gondola (w / c on paper)
BAL211610 Moonlit Scene with Gondola (w/c on paper) by Ziem, Felix (1821-1911); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French, out of copyright

Hunting on the Lagoon (recto), Letter Rack (verso); Vittore Carpaccio, Italian, about 1460 - 1526; Venice, Italy, Veneto, Europe; about 1490 - 1495; Oil on panel; Unframed

An Imaginary View of a Venetian Lagoon, with a Fortress by the Shore; Francesco Guardi, Italian, 1712 - 1793; about 1750 - 1755; Pen and brown ink, brown wash

Classical Landscape, William Taverner, 1703-1772, British

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"Lagoon: A Captivating Tapestry of Nature's Wonders" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lagoons, where nature weaves its magic across diverse landscapes. From the intricate 16th and 17th-century maps showcasing the mesmerizing city of Venice to the breathtaking aerial view of Sandbanks in Poole Bay, Dorset, these watery wonders beckon us with their allure. Picture yourself standing on a gondola, navigating through the labyrinthine canals depicted on Jacopo de Barbari's Map of Venice in 1500 or Guiseppe Heintz's map from the 17th century. Feel the serenity as you gaze upon Adventure Bay's small coastal lagoon on South Bruny Island in Tasmania, where reflections dance like ethereal dreams. Venture further into Iceland's Blue Lagoon, a geothermal marvel that invites relaxation amidst otherworldly beauty. Marvel at baby sea turtles bravely swimming out to sea, symbolizing resilience and hope for our fragile ecosystems. Witness flocks of flamingos gracefully adorning Ras al Khor Sanctuary in Dubai while being captivated by the vibrant hues beneath Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Let your eyes feast upon an awe-inspiring spectacle as northern lights paint ribbons across Iceland's glacier lagoon. These they are not merely bodies of water; they are living canvases that showcase Earth’s artistry. They remind us to cherish and protect these precious habitats so future generations can continue to be awed by their splendor. So let your imagination soar as you explore this collection of captivating images – each one telling a unique story within nature’s tapestry – reminding us all that there is still much more left to discover beyond our shores.