Lightning Collection (#3)

Floating Squirrel
Niki Colemont

Electrifying Manhattan
Wei (David) Dai

Grand Canyon under Thunderstorm
Zihan Zhang

Horse Riding In The Desert
Al Barizi

Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho)
8656701 Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning)

The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882
7125197 The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882; (add.info.: The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, an oak tree located in Allouville-Bellefosse in Seine-Maritime, France, seen here in the 19th century)

Myths and legends: the ghost ship attracts the sailors ship against the rocks to make it sink
NWI4930510 Myths and legends: the ghost ship attracts the sailors ship against the rocks to make it sink. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Myths and legends)

Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877
JAB4121659 Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877; (add.info.: Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z
DUV4214786 Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z. 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790232 Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: electricity in France : from the power station to the city lighting (in the background)

The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son
PCT4272992 The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son, the American physicist (1706-1790)

THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897
JAB4120818 THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897; (add.info.: THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z
DUV4214796 Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Lightning conductor fitted to a building
5321270 Lightning conductor fitted to a building; (add.info.: Lightning conductor fitted to a building, showing how the pit has been dug to ensure the conductor reaches the water table)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) tears lightning from the sky - French drawing showing Franklin's popularity
NWI4942203 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) tears lightning from the sky - French drawing showing Franklin's popularity - Colorisee engraving

The lightning of a Menorah, 1850
3330763 The lightning of a Menorah, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lightning of a Menorah (Sabbath Lights) on the first day of the Sabbath

Lightning striking a sailing-ship in a storm at sea - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
NWI4963884 Lightning striking a sailing-ship in a storm at sea - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle
FLO4679705 Roman mythology: Jupiter, king of the gods and god of heaven, with his attributes the eagle and lightning - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Promulgation of The Ten Commandments (colour litho)
5198586 Promulgation of The Ten Commandments (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promulgation of The Ten Commandments)

Modern Wonders, 1938: High Voltage Test House (colour photo)
8659914 Modern Wonders, 1938: High Voltage Test House (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Voltage Test House)

Modern Wonders, 1938: A 500, 000, Volt Flash (colour photo)
8659909 Modern Wonders, 1938: A 500, 000, Volt Flash (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A 500, 000, Volt Flash)

A week in England (colour litho)
8655889 A week in England (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A week in England. Man and woman getting soaked in the rain)

Scene from King Lear (litho)
8655659 Scene from King Lear (litho) by Green, Henry Hawes Craven (1837-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeare's King Lear (Act III, Scene 2)

Cover of " The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1916_12_16: The opinion of the old god " The blessing
ICA4845812 Cover of " The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1916_12_16: The opinion of the old god " The blessing of the Pope! Out of here, that would be too convenient

Tam O'Shanter apprehending to ride a horse. Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet
NWI4927414 Tam O'Shanter apprehending to ride a horse. Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet

La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_18: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia
ICA4933725 La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_18: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols - Verite (Allegory of) - Illustration by Pierre E

Colorful photo, a man looks at the legs of women of a group surprised by a storm of wind, 1865
LUX4818207 Colorful photo, a man looks at the legs of women of a group surprised by a storm of wind, 1865; (add.info.: Colorful photo)

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Bussy-Letter: Church destroyed by thunder, 1900
LUX4800898 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Bussy-Letter: Church destroyed by thunder, 1900; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Bussy-Letter: Church destroyed by thunder

Biblical scene: earthquake swallowing the Hebrew people who refused to follow Moses
NWI4914930 Biblical scene: earthquake swallowing the Hebrew people who refused to follow Moses. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Biblical scene)

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Cossacks and Japanese cavalry fighting at the Battle of Wafangou, 1904 (litho)
8655598 Cossacks and Japanese cavalry fighting at the Battle of Wafangou, 1904 (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"It was still pouring, and the lightning was vivid and constant" (engraving)
8655213 "It was still pouring, and the lightning was vivid and constant" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "It was still pouring)

Human invention anticipated: Electric light (engraving)
8657892 Human invention anticipated: Electric light (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric light)

The fall of angels (the angels dechus) Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton
PCT4285108 The fall of angels (the angels dechus) Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Engraving from 1866

Prehistoire, le Deluge - Engraving 1877
JAB4121027 Prehistoire, le Deluge - Engraving 1877; (add.info.: Prehistoire, le Deluge - Engraving 1877); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

A family of peasants taking fear at the sight of the ball lightning passing through their barn
NWI4952764 A family of peasants taking fear at the sight of the ball lightning passing through their barn. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

La Baionnette, Satirique en Colours, 1916_5_11: War of 14 -18, Life of the Soldier
ICA4844724 La Baionnette, Satirique en Colours, 1916_5_11: War of 14 -18, Life of the Soldier, Brenches - Soldiers - Illustration by Pierre E

Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340562 Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie

Old Testament: People trying to escape from the deluge that comes upon them. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915162 Old Testament: People trying to escape from the deluge that comes upon them. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Old Testament)

SamuiRain
Marcel Egger

Bromo
Francesco Riccardo Iacomino

The Day of Wrath (engraving)
8655497 The Day of Wrath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Day of Wrath. Illustration from His Glorious Appearing - an Exposition of Matthew)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Ajax Defying the Lightning (engraving)
8657269 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Ajax Defying the Lightning (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ajax Defying the Lightning)

Tam O'Shanter chases by a witch Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), a Scottish poet
NWI4927475 Tam O'Shanter chases by a witch Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), a Scottish poet. Colour engraving after a painting by John Faed illustration; (add.info)

Hundred years war: " King Edward III of England vows that he will make peace
ELD4872506 Hundred years war: " King Edward III of England vows that he will make peace, 1360 - After rejecting offers for peace during the Hundred Years War a great thunderstorm frightened

Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950690 Killed while picking flowers - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Lightning, Limber, Lime-kiln, Linchpin, Linnet, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Locket, Locksmith, Log-house (engraving)
8650059 Lightning, Limber, Lime-kiln, Linchpin, Linnet, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster, Locket, Locksmith, Log-house (engraving) by German School

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"Unleashing the Power: Lightning Strikes RAF Leuchars and Dripstone Cliffs" RAF Leuchars has always been synonymous with power, but nothing quite matches the sheer force of the RAF Lightning F Mk. These magnificent aircrafts, like XM139, XM147, and XM164, were true marvels in the sky. Just as lightning electrifies a thunderstorm, these English Electric Lightnings illuminated the skies with their speed and agility. They were a sight to behold amidst dark clouds and roaring thunderstorms. Speaking of storms, imagine witnessing a Kraken attacking a ship during such tempestuous weather. The clash between nature's wrath and mythical creatures is truly awe-inspiring. But let us not forget about Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments. In his lab, bolts of electricity discharged with unparalleled intensity. It was here that he harnessed the power itself. Meanwhile at Dripstone Cliffs, nature put on its own spectacular show as lightning danced across the horizon. The raw energy crackled through every bolt illuminating those who dared to witness its might. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF soared through the heavens like Thor fighting against Jotunes – an epic battle between man-made machinery and ancient legends. And who can forget Tesla's laboratory? Bolts of electricity would discharge dramatically in this space where innovation met danger head-on; it was here that new possibilities were born. In contrast to these intense scenes lies "Star Loco, " a lighthearted moment captured from Ealing Comedy's Titfield Thunderbolt - showcasing how even amidst chaos, humor finds its way into our lives. Finally, we have Panavia Tornado and SEPECAT Jaguar standing side by side with their contemporary counterpart - English Electric Lightning F6 - representing different eras united by their incredible capabilities in flight. Whether it be RAF Leuchars or the heart of a thunderstorm, it has always captivated our imagination.