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Rapid Collection (#3)

"Capturing the Essence of Speed: From Field Guns to Waterfalls" The British 25-pounder field gun by G. H

Background imageRapid Collection: USA, Washington State, Olympic National Park. Skokomish River tributary rushes through forest

USA, Washington State, Olympic National Park. Skokomish River tributary rushes through forest. Date: 13-01-2021

Background imageRapid Collection: USA, Minnesota, Itasca State Park, Mississippi Headwaters Date: 10-08-2020

USA, Minnesota, Itasca State Park, Mississippi Headwaters Date: 10-08-2020

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, Quebec, Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. Scenic of waterfall over rocks. Date: 19-07-2017

Canada, Quebec, Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. Scenic of waterfall over rocks. Date: 19-07-2017

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, Ontario, Rosseau. Skeleton River at Hatchery Falls in autumn. Date: 11-10-2014

Canada, Ontario, Rosseau. Skeleton River at Hatchery Falls in autumn. Date: 11-10-2014

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, New Brunswick. River waterfall and rocky rapids. Date: 28-07-2017

Canada, New Brunswick. River waterfall and rocky rapids. Date: 28-07-2017

Background imageRapid Collection: DDE-90038491

DDE-90038491
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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DDE-90038492
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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DDE-90038490
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman resting with open jaws as the river flows by, waiting for a fish to tumbling into it's mouth. Date: 09/02/2006

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DDE-90038263
South America, Brazil, Pantanal. Caiman stalking in rapids at night near the Caiman Lodge. Date: 21/07/2004

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DDE-90033525
Europe, Norway, Jostedalsbreen National Park. Shattered blue ice in Nigardsbreen Glacier Date: 04/08/2006

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DDE-90033521
Europe, Norway, Andalsnes. River in mountains along the Trollstigen (Troll's Path) Date: 04/08/2006

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DDE-90032378
Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) young bull trying to jump over a swollen mountain torrent in spring. The long winter in the high mountains etiolated and weakened the animals. Date: 22/01/2009

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DDE-90028889
The cascades of the river Isel in national Park Hohe Tauern. A special educational nature trail with displays about the cascades and their natural environment was established for the visitors

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DDE-90028888
The cascades of the River Isel in National Park Hohe Tauern. Eastern Alps, Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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DDE-90028887
The cascades of the river Isel in national Park Hohe Tauern. A special educational nature trail with displays about the cascades and their natural environment was established for the visitors

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DDE-90028886
The cascades of the river Isel in national Park Hohe Tauern. A special educational nature trail with displays about the cascades and their natural environment was established for the visitors

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DDE-90028885
The cascades of the river Isel in national Park Hohe Tauern. A special educational nature trail with displays about the cascades and their natural environment was established for the visitors

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DDE-90028508
Canada, Quebec, Laurentian Mountains, Riviere du Nord. Fall maple foliage above river rapids. Date: 08/07/2005

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DDE-90028504
Canada, Quebec, Laurentian Mountains, Riviere du Nord. Fall colors reflecting on flowing river. Date: 08/07/2005

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DDE-90028495
Canada, Quebec, Laurentians. Autumn foliage colors reflect on rapids in Riviere du Nord. Date: 21/08/2004

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DDE-90028494
Canada, Quebec, Laurentians. Autumn foliage colors reflect on rapids in Riviere du Nord. Date: 21/08/2004

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DDE-90027583
Mistaya Canyon in Banff National Park in Alberta Canada Date: 29/08/2002

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DDE-90026906
New Zealand, South Island, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Haast River (Large format sizes available) Date: 19/11/2009

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DDE-90026905
New Zealand, South Island, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Haast River (Large format sizes available) Date: 19/11/2009

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DDE-90026904
New Zealand, South Island, Mt. Aspiring National Park, Haast River (Large format sizes available) Date: 19/11/2009

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DDE-90026431
New Zealand, North Island, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rapids on Tarawera River, below Tarawera Falls, near Kawerau Date: 22/06/2006

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DDE-90025111
Stream, Ichinosei, Norikura, Nagano, Japan Date: 01/07/2006

Background imageRapid Collection: The torrent of Marmitte dei Giganti, Valle Antigorio, Dommodossola, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

The torrent of Marmitte dei Giganti, Valle Antigorio, Dommodossola, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, Quebec, Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. Scenic of waterfall over rocks

Canada, Quebec, Parc National du Mont-Tremblant. Scenic of waterfall over rocks

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, Ontario, Rosseau. Skeleton River at Hatchery Falls in autumn

Canada, Ontario, Rosseau. Skeleton River at Hatchery Falls in autumn

Background imageRapid Collection: Canada, New Brunswick. River waterfall and rocky rapids

Canada, New Brunswick. River waterfall and rocky rapids

Background imageRapid Collection: After rain, Berlin, 1886 (oil on canvas)

After rain, Berlin, 1886 (oil on canvas)
476821 After rain, Berlin, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 52.5 x 61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etter regn (fjellbekk).); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageRapid Collection: USA, Maryland, Great Falls, Potomac River and Kayaker

USA, Maryland, Great Falls, Potomac River and Kayaker

Background imageRapid Collection: USA, Minnesota, Itasca State Park, Lake Itasca

USA, Minnesota, Itasca State Park, Lake Itasca

Background imageRapid Collection: White on Red

White on Red
Juan I. Cuadrado

Background imageRapid Collection: Small waterfall cascades over mossy log and rocks in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River

Small waterfall cascades over mossy log and rocks in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon

Background imageRapid Collection: Small waterfall behind a fern in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River

Small waterfall behind a fern in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon

Background imageRapid Collection: Small waterfall cascades over mossy rocks and logs in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River

Small waterfall cascades over mossy rocks and logs in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon

Background imageRapid Collection: Rushing water in pristine Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest

Rushing water in pristine Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon

Background imageRapid Collection: Water cascades over lush mossy logs in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River

Water cascades over lush mossy logs in Olallie Creek near McKenzie River, Willamette National Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon

Background imageRapid Collection: USA, Oregon, Rogue River National Forest. Rogue River Gorge landscape

USA, Oregon, Rogue River National Forest. Rogue River Gorge landscape

Background imageRapid Collection: Flowing tea colored water from tannins, Tahquamenon River, Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Flowing tea colored water from tannins, Tahquamenon River, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan

Background imageRapid Collection: The British Navy Abroad (engraving)

The British Navy Abroad (engraving)
1041725 The British Navy Abroad (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Navy Abroad)

Background imageRapid Collection: Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho)

Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho)
961478 Army Corps - quick-firing English guns mounted on tricycles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRapid Collection: River Life in British Columbia (engraving)

River Life in British Columbia (engraving)
1060318 River Life in British Columbia (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Life in British Columbia)

Background imageRapid Collection: River rapid, c. 1861-63 (colour woodblock print)

River rapid, c. 1861-63 (colour woodblock print)
880861 River rapid, c.1861-63 (colour woodblock print) by AItei (fl.c.1861-63); 18.6x24.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H

Background imageRapid Collection: On the Upper Arkansas, c. 1870 (stereograph)

On the Upper Arkansas, c. 1870 (stereograph)
862498 On the Upper Arkansas, c.1870 (stereograph) by Chamberlain, William Gunnison (1815-1910); 10x19 cm; Denver Public Library

Background imageRapid Collection: Boat being pulled up rapid by hand, Yangtze River, China

Boat being pulled up rapid by hand, Yangtze River, China
Boat being pulled up a rapid by hand on the Yangtze River, China, c.1920 s




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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.