White Water Collection (#8)

Close-up of the rushing water of the Gardner River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Close-up of the rushing water of the Gardner River in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Breaking waves, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Crest and white water froth of a large, breaking wave, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Waterfall and flowing river, Clare Glens, Tipperary, Ireland
Water flows over the lip of a waterfall on a river in a forest in Ireland; Clare Glens, County Tipperary, Ireland

Orange Sunset On Sluice Box Rapids Above Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories

Gap Of Dunloe, River Loe, County Kerry, Ireland; Flowing River

Waterfall, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada

Streaming water with rocks, Alaska, United States

Australia Ballina Surf
A swimmer in the ocean at Shelly Beach in Ballina, Australia. AFP PHOTO/Peter Parks

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Lumbermen clearing a log-jam on a river, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Americans spearing fish
Native Americans fishing from a canoe. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portage around whitewater on a frontier river
Expedition pulling boats overland on a portage around rapids on a river. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raft transport on the St Lawrence River
Rafts on the rapids of the St Lawrence River, Canada. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Wesley Powells Grand Canyon expedition running rapids on the Colorado River, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut from Powells published account 1870s

Great Falls on the Missouri River
Bison overlooking the Great Falls of the Missouri River, Montana, before settlement. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape, 1660-70. Artist: Jacob van Ruisdael
A Waterfall in a Rocky Landscape, 1660-70. From the collection of the National Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Hooksack River; Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Washington; USA
Hooksack River, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington, USA

Rafts and the Nenana River, Denali, Alaska; USA
Rafts and the Nenana River, Denali, Alaska, USA

Canada, Quebec, Mont-Rolland. Red maple tree along Riviere-du-Nord. Credit as: Gilles Delisle / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Dettifoss Waterfall, Iceland, Polar Regions

Picture No. 11671282
Oystercatchers small flock in flight in front of big waves on a stormy day. Date:

Hafod: Upper Part of the Cascade, 1793 (w / c and graphite on paper)
XYC282775 Hafod: Upper Part of the Cascade, 1793 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Smith, John Warwick (1749-1831); 34.6x51.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Ships in a Storm on the Dutch Coast, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XKH223171 Ships in a Storm on the Dutch Coast, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Achenbach, Andreas (1815-1910); 126.5x174 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Rocks of Belle-Ile, 1886 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR158615 The Rocks of Belle-Ile, 1886 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee Nationale des Beaux-Arts d Alger, Algeria; French, out of copyright

Port on a Stormy Day, 1835 (oil on canvas)
XYC173656 Port on a Stormy Day, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 33x46 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

A Hilly Landscape with Figures Approaching a Bridge, c. 1763 (w / c and gouache on paper)
XYC173215 A Hilly Landscape with Figures Approaching a Bridge, c.1763 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 27.6x37.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Storm off the Coast of Belle-Ile (oil on canvas)
XIR154675 Storm off the Coast of Belle-Ile (oil on canvas) by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; (add.info.: tempete sur les cotes de Belle-Ile; ); French

Castleconnell and Doonass Rapids, County Limerick, Ireland, from Scenery
KW131149 Castleconnell and Doonass Rapids, County Limerick, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Head of the Devils Glen, County Wicklow, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131147 Head of the Devils Glen, County Wicklow, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

The Act of Sacrifice made by Captain Desse towards the Dutch ship Columbus
XIR175291 The Act of Sacrifice made by Captain Desse towards the Dutch ship Columbus, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-80); 210x295 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

crashing wave with translucent green and spray

Waterfall, Themenweg Wildwasser white water learning path, Mariensee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Kingcup or Marsh Marigold -Caltha palustris-, Themenweg Wildwasser white water learning path, Mariensee, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Whitewater in Schwarzachtal valley, Gerlos, Tyrol, Austria

USA; Tennessee; Great Smoky Mountain NP; Spring reflections in stream

USA, Oregon, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mt. Hood National Forest, Bridal Veil Creek flowing through forest in springtime. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Keenan Brook, Bog Dam Road, The White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire, USA

Cascades on Deer Brook in Maines Acadia National Park

Shoshone Falls on the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho. shoshone falls, waterfall
Shoshone Falls on the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho

NA, USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park. Lower Yellowstone Falls and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist point

A long exposure of sunset from San Franciscos Cliff House

Huka Falls and Waikato River, near Taupo, North Island, New Zealand

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Lake Creek Falls Beartooth Highway, Montana, USA Date:

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Lake Creek Falls Beartooth Highway, Montana, USA Date:

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Lake Creek Falls Beartooth Highway, Montana, USA Date:

A panoramic view of cascading waterfalls and mountain backdrop, including Yu Long Xue Shan at White Water River (Baishuihe), Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

Whitewater rafts at Otter Bar campsite, Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho, United States

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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.