Recreational Pursuit Collection (#20)

Skiers Takes A Break
New York: c. 1925 Three fashionable skiers take a break from skiing

Skier Takes Sunshine Break
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada c. 1954 A young woman skier takes a break in the sunshine sitting on a split rail fence

Skiing Badger Pass in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park, California: December 10, 1935 James Oliver, Commisioner of Yosemite National Park, and his wife inaugurate the opening of ski season at Badger Pass in Yosemite

Woman Skier To Compete
Chicago, Illinois: January 7, 1928 Opal Nuttall out at Pales Park Hills, where she will compete in the ski jumping contest tomorrow

Skiing At Lake Placid In NY
Lake Placid, New York: December 30, 1926 A man and his daughter heading to the lofty summits of Lake Placid for a thrilling ski-descent

Cross Country Skiing
France: c. 1924 A woman cross country skiing in France

Chicago Norge Ski Club Member
Cary, Illinois: 1922 Karl Nilsen, Chicago Norge Ski Club member, who set a new 152 foot ski jump record at Cary last year

Skiing Party Camps In Siberia
Siberia, Russia c. 1924 A skiing party camps for the night in the primeval pine forests of Siberia

Panoramic View In Alberta
Banff, Alberta, Canada: c. 1949 Amazing panorama showing Mt. Rundle and the Bow and Spray Valleys from high in the sky above Banff National Park in Alberta

Digging for Victory in World War I. A family returning from their allotment with the vegetables they have grown. From " Punch", London, 14 March 1917

USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park, mule trip convoy on sandy path

Ireland, Lough Derg, boat sailing on lake

Japan, Tokyo, Taito-ku, Ueno Park, swan boats at Shinobazu Pond

Mexico, Mexico City, Chapultepec Park, boating lake with Jacaranda trees in the background

Thailand, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Ko Sam Sao (Tripod Island), people kayaking in turquoise sea

Austria, Vienna, watercolor painting of The bicycle ride
Austria - 20th century. The bicycle ride, 1900. Watercolor

Russia, The game of the spinning top, engraving 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Paris, Amphitheatre, engraving
France, 19th century. Paris. The Amphitheatre. Engraving

Italy, Naples, painting of Ferdinand IV hunting wild boars in estate of Cassano
Jakob Philipp Hackert (1737-1807), Ferdinand IV (1713-1759) Hunting Wild Boars in the Estate of Cassano. Detail

Switzerland, Geneva, playing bocce in Plainpalais Gardens by C. G. Geissler, watercolour, 1796
Switzerland, 18th century, Geneva. Playing bocce in Plainpalais Gardens. Watercolour by C.G. Geissler, 1796

France, Mont Blanc Massif, Mountaineers on ridge leading to summit of Aiguille du Midi
France - Trophee Mont Blanc - Athletes on the ridge that leads to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi

France, Mont Blanc Massif, Mountaineers walking on seracs of Glacier du Geant
France - Trophee Mont Blanc - Athletes walk through the seracs of the Glacier du Geant

France, Mont Blanc Massif, Mountaineers walking on seracs of Glacier du Geant
France - Trophee Mont Blanc - Athletes walk through the seracs of the Glacier du Geant

Ancient Rome, men at thermal gymnasium
Roman Civilization. Men at thermal gymnasium. Colour illustration

Lifting weights
MODEL RELEASED. Lifting weights

Senior woman lifting weights
MODEL RELEASED. Senior woman lifting weights

Woman lifting weights
MODEL RELEASED. Woman lifting weights

Dominican Republic, North Coast, Abreu, Playa Preciosa beach

Cyclists on Pirita Beach, Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

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"Embracing the Thrill: Exploring the World of Recreational Pursuits" The rhythmic oars slice through the water as the crew team glides across the shimmering lake, united in their pursuit of victory and camaraderie. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's love for fishing, a solitary figure casts his line into the tranquil waters, seeking solace and adventure amidst nature's embrace. Vibrant hues adorn every corner of Turks and Caicos islands, where colorful buildings stand as a testament to a vibrant culture that celebrates life's simple pleasures. Bathers bask under golden rays on Playa Levante beach in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain - a playground for sun-seekers who revel in luxurious seaside hotels. In 1882, cricket met its mock demise with "The Sporting Times" obituary; yet this beloved sport continues to captivate hearts worldwide with its timeless grace and competitive spirit. Dream Falls cascades down Tahquamenon Falls State Park like liquid poetry, inviting adventurers to immerse themselves in nature's breathtaking beauty and find serenity within its embrace. A long exposure photograph captures Lake Superior's rugged coastline near Grand Marais, Minnesota - an ethereal moment frozen in time that reveals both power and tranquility coexisting harmoniously. As darkness blankets the sky above Hollow Rock, millions of stars paint a celestial masterpiece known as Milky Way - an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of our place in this vast universe. Against a backdrop of obsidian blackness stands a teenage male gymnast practicing on rings with unwavering determination - his strength defying gravity itself while chasing dreams beyond imagination. Beach parties ignite joyous celebrations along sandy shores where laughter mingles with crashing waves; these carefree moments become cherished memories etched into our souls forevermore.