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Rainfall Collection (#6)

"Nature's Tears: A Captivating Symphony of Rainfall" Witness the breathtaking view of rainclouds gathering over the sand banks of a river estuary at sunrise

Background imageRainfall Collection: August 1917 rains on British Western Front

August 1917 rains on British Western Front
Heavy rainfall in August 1917 caused massive problems, especially in the Western Front and in Flanders and Northern France. Date: August 1917

Background imageRainfall Collection: 1861, Johnson Climate Map of the World w- Meteorology, Rainfall, and Plants, topography

1861, Johnson Climate Map of the World w- Meteorology, Rainfall, and Plants, topography
1861, Johnson Climate Map of the World w- Meteorology, Rainfall, and Plants

Background imageRainfall Collection: Jackson Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Jackson Creek in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Background imageRainfall Collection: Rainbow over tundra with wild flowers, Iceland

Rainbow over tundra with wild flowers, Iceland

Background imageRainfall Collection: Rainbow in big sky country, Mongolia

Rainbow in big sky country, Mongolia

Background imageRainfall Collection: Illustration of rain gauge measuring rainfall levels

Illustration of rain gauge measuring rainfall levels

Background imageRainfall Collection: Air, Reinier Nooms, 1651 - 1652

Air, Reinier Nooms, 1651 - 1652

Background imageRainfall Collection: Figures at a farm in the rain: March, Jan van de Velde (II), 1608 - 1618

Figures at a farm in the rain: March, Jan van de Velde (II), 1608 - 1618

Background imageRainfall Collection: USA, Washington, Seabeck. Fern in rainfall

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Fern in rainfall. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageRainfall Collection: Land Rover driving through flooded road, Cumbria, England, December

Land Rover driving through flooded road, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageRainfall Collection: Car driving through floodwater on road during heavy rainfall, A591, Grasmere, Lake District

Car driving through floodwater on road during heavy rainfall, A591, Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England, December

Background imageRainfall Collection: Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus violaceus) adult female, perched on overhead wire during

Violaceous Trogon (Trogon violaceus violaceus) adult female, perched on overhead wire during rainfall, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, February

Background imageRainfall Collection: Drystone wall and Hawthorn (Crataegus sp. ) flowering in hedgerow

Drystone wall and Hawthorn (Crataegus sp. ) flowering in hedgerow, with sheep grazing in pasture and rainclouds
Drystone wall and Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) flowering in hedgerow, with sheep grazing in pasture and rainclouds, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England, May

Background imageRainfall Collection: Flooded farmland, near Wigton, Cumbria, England, January

Flooded farmland, near Wigton, Cumbria, England, January

Background imageRainfall Collection: Gathering stormclouds and distant rainfall, Castilla y Leon, Spain, May

Gathering stormclouds and distant rainfall, Castilla y Leon, Spain, May

Background imageRainfall Collection: Black-winged Ground-dove (Metriopelia melanoptera) adult, standing on vegetation covered rock

Black-winged Ground-dove (Metriopelia melanoptera) adult, standing on vegetation covered rock after rainfall, Antisana, Andes, Ecuador, November

Background imageRainfall Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on Silver Birch (Betula pendula)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) stump under raindrop laiden canopy, Suffolk, England, November (captive)

Background imageRainfall Collection: Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis cayennensis) three adults

Southern Lapwing (Vanellus chilensis cayennensis) three adults, standing on mound during heavy rainfall, El Valle, Panama, November

Background imageRainfall Collection: Walkers wearing waterproof clothing, looking at map during rain shower, view from Causey Pike

Walkers wearing waterproof clothing, looking at map during rain shower, view from Causey Pike, with distant views of Catbells and Derwentwater, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, October

Background imageRainfall Collection: Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus fasciatus) adult, sunning after rainshower

Double-toothed Kite (Harpagus bidentatus fasciatus) adult, sunning after rainshower, perched on branch, Pipeline Road, Panama, November

Background imageRainfall Collection: Mottled Owl (Strix virgata) adult, perched on branch during rainfall, El Valle, Panama, October

Mottled Owl (Strix virgata) adult, perched on branch during rainfall, El Valle, Panama, October

Background imageRainfall Collection: Dusky-faced Tanager (Mitrospingus cassinii cassinii) adult, feeding on fruit at birdtable during

Dusky-faced Tanager (Mitrospingus cassinii cassinii) adult, feeding on fruit at birdtable during rainfall, Canopy Lodge, El Valle, Panama, October

Background imageRainfall Collection: Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii furvescens) adult

Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii furvescens) adult, perched on twig during rainfall, near Santa Clara, Panama, October

Background imageRainfall Collection: Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena hoffmanni) adult female, perched on branch during rainfall

Slaty-tailed Trogon (Trogon massena hoffmanni) adult female, perched on branch during rainfall, Pipeline Road, Panama, November

Background imageRainfall Collection: Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus cajaneus) adult, flapping wings

Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus cajaneus) adult, flapping wings, climbing down branch during rainfall, Chagres River, Panama, November

Background imageRainfall Collection: Picture No. 10762062

Picture No. 10762062
Spain - green hills after winter of good rainfall, Mediterranean forest & scrubland (matorral) Date:

Background imageRainfall Collection: Picture No. 10760812

Picture No. 10760812
Spain - The "White Village" of Grazalema in the Sierra de Grazalema is the spot with Spain's highest rainfall. Date:

Background imageRainfall Collection: Picture No. 10891651

Picture No. 10891651
Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks - May (Athene noctua) Date:

Background imageRainfall Collection: Picture No. 10891653

Picture No. 10891653
Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks - May (Athene noctua) Date:

Background imageRainfall Collection: Picture No. 10891650

Picture No. 10891650
Little Owl - stretching its wings to catch the rainfall whilst perched on rocks (Athene noctua) Date:

Background imageRainfall Collection: Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) sub-adults, third and fourth winter plumage

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) sub-adults, third and fourth winter plumage, non-breeding group standing on clifftop during rainfall, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Bempton, East Yorkshire, England

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of path and gate leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise

View of path and gate leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise, with rainclouds over distant countryside, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of graveyard and path leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise

View of graveyard and path leading from 13th century church on moorland at sunrise, with rainclouds over distant countryside, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of 13th century church reflected in large pool created by exceptional winter rain

View of 13th century church reflected in large pool created by exceptional winter rain on moorland, Church of St. Michael, Brent Tor, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England, December

Background imageRainfall Collection: Ascalaphid (Libelloides coccajus) adult, roosting on grass stalk during rain, Col de Calzan

Ascalaphid (Libelloides coccajus) adult, roosting on grass stalk during rain, Col de Calzan, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Background imageRainfall Collection: Rainbow over coastline and temperate coastal rainforest, Calvert Island, Hakai Pass, Coast Mountains

Rainbow over coastline and temperate coastal rainforest, Calvert Island, Hakai Pass, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, July

Background imageRainfall Collection: Cumulus congestus clouds over road through prairie, North Dakota, U. S. A. April

Cumulus congestus clouds over road through prairie, North Dakota, U. S. A. April
Cumulus congestus clouds over road through prairie, North Dakota, U.S.A. April

Background imageRainfall Collection: Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, John Deere combine harvester finishing harvesting field under

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, John Deere combine harvester finishing harvesting field under cloudy sky, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, England, August

Background imageRainfall Collection: Woodcock Orchid (Ophrys scolopax) close-up of flower, with raindrops after rainfall

Woodcock Orchid (Ophrys scolopax) close-up of flower, with raindrops after rainfall, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, April

Background imageRainfall Collection: Stormclouds and rainbow over pasture, Brecon Beacons N. P. Mid Wales, October

Stormclouds and rainbow over pasture, Brecon Beacons N. P. Mid Wales, October
Stormclouds and rainbow over pasture, Brecon Beacons N.P. Mid Wales, October

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of road through bush habitat after rainfall, with mountain range in distance

View of road through bush habitat after rainfall, with mountain range in distance, South Pare Mountains, Eastern Arc Mountains, Tanzania, February

Background imageRainfall Collection: Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on fallen branch amongst Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched on fallen branch amongst Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flowers during rainfall, Suffolk, England, May (captive)

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of rainclouds over lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

View of rainclouds over lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

Background imageRainfall Collection: View of rainclouds over forest and lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

View of rainclouds over forest and lake habitat at sunset, Muonio, Lapland, Finland, September

Background imageRainfall Collection: Ploughed arable field with extreme waterlogging, Yorkshire, England, February

Ploughed arable field with extreme waterlogging, Yorkshire, England, February




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"Nature's Tears: A Captivating Symphony of Rainfall" Witness the breathtaking view of rainclouds gathering over the sand banks of a river estuary at sunrise, casting a mystical aura upon the village of Instow on the opposite bank. Scotland's Sound of Mull experiences a mesmerizing rain shower, transforming its serene waters into a shimmering canvas painted by nature's delicate touch. Step into the enchanting Hoh temperate rainforest in Olympic National Park, Washington, where an amazing curtain of Oregon Selaginella or Oregon Spike Moss adorns a fallen red alder tree – a testament to resilience amidst rainfall. While "Rainy Company" may evoke thoughts of gloom, it reminds us that even during downpours, there is beauty to be found if we open our hearts and embrace every droplet from above. Photographs capture the River Thames flooding at Twyford, Marsh Mills, and Wargrave – an alarming reminder that despite human efforts to control water's flow with dams and barriers, nature often defies our attempts. The Travelers Insurance Co. 's trade card depicts scenes reminiscent of rainy days; reminding us that protection against life's storms is essential for peace of mind. Immerse yourself in Wilkie Collins' novel "Moonstone, " where rainfall serves as both metaphorical cleansing and catalyst for intrigue within its gripping pages. General Grant fearlessly reconnoiters through rain-soaked terrain before battle in 1861 - his determination mirrored by countless soldiers throughout history who faced adversity head-on regardless of weather conditions. An egret gracefully braves stormy skies captured in a vibrant color woodcut from 1900-36 – symbolizing resilience amidst turbulent times when others seek shelter from life's tempestuous moments.