Storm Collection (page 2)

Curlews (Numenius arquata) group flying over the sea during storm. Wales, UK December. Highly commended, Habitat division, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

A long exposure on the coast of Lake Superior, near Grand Marais, Minnesota

Supercell thunderstorm, Kansas, USA C017 / 8422
Supercell thunderstorm forming over Sanford, Kansas, USA, at twilight. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

The Eddystone Lighthouse, 1878
Engraving of the Eddystone Lighthouse, during a storm, from the picture by J.M.W. Turner, 1878. Date: 1878

SOUTH CAROLINA: HURRICANE. A hurricane on the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, near the Hotel Fort Sumter. Photograph, mid 20th century

Highland pony sheltering beneath Scots pine trees during a snow storm. This breed of horse is the largest of the native British breeds

Mormons caught in a prairie blizzard en route to Utah
Mormon hand-cart company struggling across the plains to Salt Lake City. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter about to ride, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century John Faed illustration

Tornadic supercell thunderstorm, USA
Tornadic supercell thunderstorm over fields. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. The dramatic ruins of Ardvreck Castle located on a rocky promontory that juts into Loch Assynt

Gargoyle, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire
Artist: Chambers, George - Title: Whitby Harbour, North Yorkshire - Date: 1836 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 101.6 x 132.1

Scene in the Mediterranean
Artist: Carmichael, John Wilson - Title: Scene in the Mediterranean - Date: 1842 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 113 x 154.9

The Summons to Surrender (An Incident in the Spanish Armada)
Artist: Cole, George Vicat - Title: The Summons to Surrender (An Incident in the Spanish Armada) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 191.1 x 306.1

Rainbow over Uig sands (Traigh Chapadail), tidal area, from near Timsgarry, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ben Lomond, Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

England, Northumberland, The Pennine Way. A rainbow above the Schil on the England / Scottish Border

American Wapiti / Elk - Bugling at sunset
KFO-1378 American Wapiti / Elk - Bugling at sunset Cervus elephus nelsoni Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Japanese Storm at Sea
A Japanese boatman in a stormy sea

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

A Rough Day, Whitby, North Yorkshire
A Rough Day in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Date: early 20th century

Storm clouds over the English Channel near Brighton with the white cliffs of Peacehaven and the coastal path in the foreground

Ducks flying across rough water during a storm

Gull Rock at sunset, Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK

Waves pounding bandstand in a storm on the south coast, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe

Peninsula War: Badajoz
PENINSULA WAR British troops under Wellington and General Picton, storm the garrison at Badajoz

Caesar in a Storm at Sea
Julius Caesar, sailing from Marseille to Epirus in northern Greece, behaves with great courage during a storm at sea

Little Venice in Mykonos on a stormy day

Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188565 Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev. Thomas Milner, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

Hastings, Sussex - Lightning over the sea from the beach
Hastings, East Sussex - Lightning over the sea from the beach - June 6th, 1904. Date: 1904

Afternoon storms, Redfish pass, Captiva Island, FL

Coastguards and civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey
Commemorative postcard, Heroes All! Five brave coastguards and two civilians of Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, who rescued 20 members of the 2nd Walworth Boy Scouts Troop who got into difficulties

Coastal resort town seafront and lighthouse bombarded by waves during storm, Porthcawl Pier, Porthcawl, Bristol Channel, South Wales, Wales, september

Hurricane Mitch. Coloured three-dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Mitch (white cloud swirl, upper right). Mountainous areas of Central America (green) are brown

Hurricane Epsilon, ISS image
Hurricane Epsilon. International Space Station (ISS) image of hurricane Epsilon over the central Atlantic Ocean on 3rd December 2005

New Zealand - Milford Sound during a storm Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand LAN01610
AUS-1756 New Zealand - Milford Sound during a storm Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand Mike Langford / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Japanese Macaque Monkey / Snow Monkey Relaxing amidst the steam of a hot spring Japan
WAT-8295 Japanese Macaque / Snow Monkey in snow storm Sleeping in hot spring. Japan Macaca fuscata M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Waves pounding sea wall and rail track in storm, Dawlish, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

RRS Bransfield in rough seas en route to Antarctica, Polar Regions

Devon - a country land after a snow storm UK. December
DAD-1755 DEVON - country lane after a snow storm UK. December David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scotland / Dunbar Castle
Dramatic coastal view of Dunbar Castle during a severe storm

Africa - Savannah - Maasai Mara - Kenya. Black & White
LA-8000 Africa - Savannah - Maasai Mara - Kenya. Black & White Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lightning. Computer artwork of a lightning strike over water. Lightning occurs when a large electrical charge builds up in a cloud

Lightning in New Mexico, USA
Lightning. Night-time view of multiple bolts of lightning striking the ground. Lightning occurs when a large, electrical charge builds up in a cloud

Workers in Heihe on the Chinese Russian border shovel heavy snow from the worst snowstorm to hit northern China in
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The tug Slavonia parting company with Dredger 13
An episode of the recent winter storms: The tug Slavonia parting company with Dredger 13 in the trough of gigantic waves as an Atlantic hurricane snaps the powerful hawser like a strand of cotton

Penmon Point Lighthouse, built in 1838 at the northern entrance to the Menai Strait, and Puffin Island, with rough sea at high tide in winter, Penmon, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kibo Peak from Kenya side, Kenya, Africa

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"Captivating Chaos: The Power and Beauty of Storms" Storms have long been a subject of fascination, capturing the imagination and stirring emotions. From the iconic woodblock print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " depicting towering waves threatening to engulf boats, to Adolf Vollmy's mesmerizing wood engraving of a meteor storm illuminating a village in 1833, storms have left an indelible mark on art and history. Nature's fury is vividly portrayed in images like "Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, " where relentless waves crash against the sturdy structure on Ile de Sein. Even biblical tales recount Jesus calming the tempestuous Sea of Galilee, showcasing his power over nature's wrath. In literature, storms often serve as dramatic backdrops for thrilling adventures. Whether it be Jeeves & Wooster navigating treacherous weather or characters braving darkened skies like those seen in lower Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the city - with only Goldman Sachs building defiantly shining through. Throughout history, tools such as Tilly lamps illuminated paths amidst raging storms. These beacons guided sailors home safely while Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall against ferocious gales that threatened its very existence. From England's Whitley Bay causeway succumbing to an incoming tide to Porthleven enduring Storm Eunice's onslaught in Cornwall, these natural phenomena remind us of our vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity. Even fashion has embraced storms' allure; Tallulah Bankhead graced Tatler magazine's front cover exuding both elegance and defiance amidst turbulent times in 1925. Artists like Turner captured stormy seascapes with masterful brushstrokes, immortalizing their raw power and captivating beauty forever. And let us not forget how they can bring communities together; people observing meteor showers above villages or witnessing awe-inspiring displays from the safety of their homes.