White Water Collection (#2)

Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany (litho)
5997242 Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden rafts on a stream in the Black Forest, Germany)

Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, 1837 (oil on canvas)
2831142 Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 80.3x105.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Salmon Trap (oil on canvas fixed to panel)
3822435 The Salmon Trap (oil on canvas fixed to panel) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 58.5x80 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Old Water Mill, North Devon (oil on canvas)
3822377 Old Water Mill, North Devon (oil on canvas) by Lee, Frederick Richard (1798-1879); 134x194.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Landscape with waterfall, before 1682 (oil on canvas)
5938142 Landscape with waterfall, before 1682 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz. van (1628/9-82); 100x86.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, North Wales, 1873 (oil on canvas)
BOU191508 Swallow Falls, Bettws-y-Coed, North Wales, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Holt, Edwin Frederick (fl.1850-97); 71.1x91.4 cm; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; English, out of copyright

Waterfall (oil on canvas)
XKH191666 Waterfall (oil on canvas) by Gille, Christian Friedrich (1805-99); 27.3x35.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Salmon Leap, Cenarth Falls, Cardiganshire, Wales, 1878 (oil on canvas)
3744060 Salmon Leap, Cenarth Falls, Cardiganshire, Wales, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Miles, George Frank (1852-91); 106.7x157.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes NP. Red Rock Canyon at Waterton Lakes National Park. Meltwater from a glacier runs through the canyon, The red rock is argillite which contains oxidized iron

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Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes NP, Red Rock Canyon at Waterton Lakes National Park. The red rock is argillite which contains oxidized iron, Meltwater from a glacier runs through the canyon

Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Creator: Alfred Harral
Great Falls of the Potomac, 1874. Waterfalls on the Potomac River on the border of Maryland and Virginia, USA. Here the water foams and rushes among jagged rocks

Aira Force, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Aira Force, Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfalls, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfalls, Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Autumn at the Dardagna waterfalls, Tosco Emiliano Apennines, Apuan Alps, Lizzano in Belvedere, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Clearing Up - Coast of Sicily, 1847 (oil on canvas)
WLT211562 Clearing Up - Coast of Sicily, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Achenbach, Andreas (1815-1910); 82.5x116.1 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; German, out of copyright

Snowmelt river running strongly in Briksdal Valley, Olden, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) fishing in the rapids, Brooks falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, July

View looking up a waterfall from within a stream, Snowdonia NP, Gwynedd Wales, UK, December

Cascade below Sonamarg, Kashmir, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Men on a log raft, shooting the Hozu Rapids on the Katsura River, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men on a log raft, shooting the Hozu Rapids on the Katsura River, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Rapids on the approach to the village of Cedars, Canada, 1842. Artist: JC Bentley
Rapids on the approach to the village of Cedars, Canada, 1842

Grand Falls, Missouri River, USA, 19th century. Artist: Jules Laurens
Grand Falls, Missouri River, USA, 19th century

View of Balcony Falls, James River, Virginia, USA, 1877

Baldwin Beach Maui Hawaii Ocean Rainbow Sand
Rainbow over ocean and Baldwin Beach, Maui, Hawaii

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Scaleber Force waterfall near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Scaleber Force waterfall near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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"Captivating White Water Adventures: From Spokane to Bala and Beyond" Embarking on a journey through time, we delve into the thrilling world of white water. Our first stop takes us back to the 1880s in Spokane, Washington, where adrenaline junkies sought solace amidst rushing rapids. The echoes of their daring exploits still resonate today. Across the Atlantic Ocean, in Wales' enchanting Gwynedd region lies Bala – a picturesque haven for those seeking aquatic thrills. Here, nature's masterpiece unfolds as cascading waters paint an awe-inspiring portrait that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. As we flip through Picture No. 11671300, frozen moments come alive before us. The Dalles of St. Louis in 1874 reveals a scene reminiscent of untamed beauty and raw power intertwining harmoniously - an artist's brushstroke etched forever in history by W. J Linton. Venturing further south to New Zealand's South Island unveils Mackay Falls along the legendary Milford Track – a paradise for adventurers yearning to conquer nature's challenges while being serenaded by roaring torrents echoing through ancient canyons. Our expedition continues across continents as kayakers brave the Zambezi River within Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls; here at this border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, they navigate treacherous white-water rapids with unwavering determination and skill. A kaleidoscope emerges before our eyes as rainbows dance alongside Voringsfossen waterfall - Norway's majestic testament to nature’s grandeur that leaves spectators spellbound by its ethereal charm. Closer to home but no less breathtaking are the Horseshoe Falls nestled within Niagara Falls' embrace in Ontario, Canada. A symphony of thunderous roars accompanies these magnificent falls as they plunge relentlessly into churning white-water rapids below—a sight that evokes both awe and reverence.