Rapid Collection (#15)

Canada: British Columbia, west of Golden off Trans-Canada Hwy, Kinbasket Lake Resort on Beaver River and west side of Kinbasket Lake Reservoir

Canada: British Columbia, Kinbasket Lake Resort, west shore of lake, debris
Canada, British Columbia, Kinbasket Lake Resort, debris washed out from Beaver River during flood from storms and snow-pack melt resulting in blow-out of road and bridge

Mistaya Canyon in Banff National Park in Alberta Canada

Huka Falls and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

View of fast flowing river with mountains in background, Iceland, June

Blitzen Benz record-breaker - painting by Andrew McGeachy
The Blitzen Benz car, built in Mannheim by Benz & Cie running a full speed. At Brooklands on November 9, 1909, at the Brooklands circuit at Weybridge, Surrey

The Rapid Transit System at Gatwick Airport

Watts River Rapids
The Watts River Rapids near Melbourne, Australia, circa 1900. (Photo by J.W. Lindt/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models. From The Science Record New York, 1762. Engraving

Montigny mitrailleuse, rapid fire gun introduced by French during the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. 37 barrels, operated by 5 men could deliver 482 rounds per minute. From The Graphic, London, 1870

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-1862): various models. From The Science Record New York, 1862. Engraving

Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800. Fever (isolation) hospitals for highly infectious diseases built outside cities

Barents Sea July 19th, 2003, as seen by MODIS. Image courtesy of Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC

The Irish Sea (right) full of phytoplankton in this true-colour image from January 2002. The Irish Sea separates Ireland (centre) from the United Kingdom (right)

Sediments of Algal Bloom line the coast of Florida in the southern United States of America, giving the peninsula a greenish frame

A Dangerous Character : Cartoon from Punch, London, 1847, at the time of Railway Mania when rapid expansion of the railways made it necessary for Parliament to pass laws to regulate them

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

The Whirlpool Rapid, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Above Split Rock Rapid, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Franco-Prussian War: Rapid Fire of the Prussian Infantry Riders against the French Cavalry, the Battle of Sedan, September 1 1870

Singular Accident in Hunter Street, Brunswick Square, London, Uk. a Hansom Cab Was
SINGULAR ACCIDENT IN HUNTER STREET, BRUNSWICK SQUARE, LONDON, UK. A Hansom cab was proceeding through Judd Street, when the horse, taking fright at the monster organ, started off at a rapid rate

View of rapids in fast flowing river, Gavostjukke, Leipikvattnet, Lappland, Sweden, June

View of river rapids, River Laxa, Myvatn, Iceland, May

Rapids on river flowing through woodland habitat, River West Lyn, Brendon, Exmoor N. P. Devon, England, November
Rapids on river flowing through woodland habitat, River West Lyn, Brendon, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Waterfall, cascades and rapids on river flowing through woodland habitat, Farley Water (Hoar Oak Water), above Watersmeet, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Path and rapids on river flowing through woodland habitat, River West Lyn, above Watersmeet, Exmoor N. P
Path and rapids on river flowing through woodland habitat, River West Lyn, above Watersmeet, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Waterfalls and rapids on river flowing through woodland, Farley Water (Hoar Oak Water), above Watersmeet, Exmoor N. P
Waterfalls and rapids on river flowing through woodland, Farley Water (Hoar Oak Water), above Watersmeet, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, walking on snow beside river rapids, Minnesota, U. S. A. January (captive)
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, walking on snow beside river rapids, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Ireland, Province of Connaught, County Galway, Connemara, surroundings of Letterfrack, torrent

Digital illustration of female hiker safely crossing fast-flowing river using walking staff to asses depth

Digital illustration of female hiker wading through water using walking staff to asses depth of fast-flowing river

Digital illustration of man paddling kayak in fast-flowing water

Matches igniting C018 / 8594
Matches igniting

Lynmouth river woodland C017 / 8241
Lynmouth river woodland. Stream running over rocks in a valley lined with woods. This area, near Lynmouth and Watersmeet in Devon, UK

River Esk in spring C013 / 9773
River Esk in spring. Part of the River Esk flowing over rocks and through woods in spring near Danby, North Yorkshire, in the North York Moors National Park, UK

Rapid City - South Dakota - Drove through the Black Hills with lots of buffalo, antelope and elk. Date: 1952

London Fire Brigade Minis - London 2012 Olympics
London Fire Brigade Minis, used at the Olympic Park, Stratford, East London, for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games

USA, Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Cascading river water reflecting sky and autumn colors

Fly fisherman selects fly to use in Rock Creek near Missoula Montana. (MR)

Duck Brook in fall in Maines Acadia National Park

USA, Michigan, Upper Peninsula. Fall reflections at Bond Falls

The cascades at Lower Falls on the Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshires White Mountain National Forest. Fall

A waterfall along Hadlock Brook as seen from Waterfall Bridge in Maines Acadia National Park

White syringa flowers growing along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellow Pine, Idaho

The East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellow Pine, Idaho

Europe, Norway, Jostedalsbreen National Park. Shattered blue ice in Nigardsbreen Glacier

Europe, Norway, Andalsnes. River in mountains along the Trollstigen (Trolls Path)

The Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park

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"Capturing the Essence of Speed: From Field Guns to Waterfalls" The British 25-pounder field gun by G. H. Davis showcases the rapid firepower that defined military advancements. Dunns River Falls in all its majestic glory, cascading down with a rapid force that leaves visitors awe-inspired. Colorado's Green River boasts Triplet Falls, where water rushes through the Canyon of Lodore at an astonishing speed. In the 19th century, London Fire Brigade utilized horse-drawn steam pumps to combat fires swiftly and efficiently. An Air Union poster captures the essence travel as it promotes high-speed air journeys across Europe. Witnessing a Namaqua chameleon catching prey is like observing nature's own rapid hunter in action. A fire-fighting motorcycle zooms through traffic, ensuring quick response times during emergencies. Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker Drawing Out - a mouthful name for a speedy confectionery process. Le Petit Journal illustrates a daring man crossing Niagara Falls in a barrel, defying gravity with incredible swiftness. Akbar at Surat 1572 portrays Emperor Akbar's swift arrival at this historic Indian city during his reign. Waterfall in Upper Michigan captivates with its fast-flowing waters creating an exhilarating sight for onlookers Rainbow and Voringsfossen waterfall combine forces to create an enchanting display of colors and rushing waters. In various forms - be it artillery or natural wonders - "rapid" encapsulates both human achievements and Mother Nature's breathtaking displays of speed and power throughout history.