Wading Collection (#45)

Elephants being washed in the river near Chiang Mai, The North, Thailand

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) with a frog in its beak, Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

African jacana (Actophilornis africanus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, cooling off, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Small group of African elephants in water, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Woman walking on the beach, Grand Anse, La Digue Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Woman standing in the surf, Grand Anse beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Desert-dwelling Elephant, (Loxodonta africana), Dry River, Hoanib, Kaokoland, Namibia

Guests at the Island Jungle Resort hotel take an elephant safari across a river, Royal Chitwan National Park, the Terai, Nepal, Asia

Cancun, Yucatan, Mexico, Central America

Male saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) cleaning a fresh-caught fish, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) fishing, with reflection, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Gold panning, Nong Kiew, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mekong River and 4000 Islands, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sambar Deer, (Cervus unicolor), Bandhavgarh N.P. Madhya Pradesh, India

Morning ablutions, Hindu pilgrims bathing in the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Boat passing a man standing in the holy river, River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Hindu religious rites in the holy River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

The Ganges (Ganga) River waterfront, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India

Flooding after the monsoon, India, Asia

Geothermal hot spring, Reykjahlid, Iceland, Polar Regions

Vai, Crete, Greece, Europe

Black sea resort, Sozopol Beach, Bulgaria

St. Oswalds Bay on the coast, Dorset, England, UK, Europe

Holidaymakers in the sea and on the beach, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK

Flamingoes in Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Beach at Santa Maria, Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean, Africa

Traditional fishing, mouth of Sittang River, Myanmar, Asia

Children riding water buffaloes, Inle Lake, Myanmar, Asia

Bottom Bay Beach, East Coast, Barbados, Caribbean, West Indies

Lesser Yellowlegs - in August at Jamaica Bay NWR - NY - USA
JZ-2724 Lesser Yellowlegs in August at Jamaica Bay NWR - NY - USA Tringa flavipes Jim Zipp Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Jack Russell terrier in pond front view. Bedfordshire UK
BB-841 Dog - Jack Russell terrier in pond front view. UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-crowned Crane - flock standing in water, with dawn mist Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8322 Red-crowned Crane - flock standing in water, with dawn mist Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

SM 145-M
SM-145-M European Greater FLAMINGOS - At sunset Camargue, France Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snipe looking for food - against the light - silhouette Belgium
ME-1270 Snipe looking for food - against the light - silhouette Belgium Gallinago gallinago Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African ELEPHANT - crossing lagoon, aerial
CRH-93 African ELEPHANT - crossing lagoon, aerial Linyanti lagoon; Botswana, Africa Loxodonta africana Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Panning Alluvial Gold
A New Zealand gold miner in wading boots sifts through the alluvial gold he has panned

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"Wading through History: From D-Day to Caesar's Rubicon" In the quaint coastal town of Sidmouth, located in south Devon, England, UK, echoes of history can be heard as we delve into the concept of wading. Just off its shores lies Juno Beach, where brave British and Canadian troops landed during the momentous D-Day on 6th June 1944. Imagining their footsteps sinking into the water brings a sense of awe and reverence. But wading is not limited to human endeavors; nature too showcases this art. Picture two elegant Curlew sandpipers gracefully pecking at their surroundings while wading through tranquil waters - a captivating side view that reminds us of the delicate balance between survival and beauty. From World War II back to ancient times, it has played significant roles throughout history. As we think about crossing rivers, our minds wander to Caesar crossing the Rubicon or envision Old Trent Bridge in Nottingham witnessing countless crossings over time. Waters hold stories beyond borders; Appledore in Devon reveals lifeboats manned by courageous crewmen ready to face any stormy challenge. Meanwhile, Texel in Holland presents an avian spectacle with three adult Avocet birds guiding their precious chick through shallow waters - a heartwarming sight symbolizing parental protection. Not forgetting distant lands across continents, imagine standing on The Beach and Pier at Cromer in Norfolk, England - waves crashing against your feet as you witness nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. Venturing further south brings us to Mana Pools National Park along Zimbabwe's Zambezi River. Here stands a magnificent African Elephant bull leisurely feeding along the riverbank - its colossal presence reminding us that even giants find solace near water's edge. Lastly, let us remember that it was not only British and Canadian troops who braved those fateful waters on D-Day but also Americans who made landfall alongside them.