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Winds Collection (#8)

"Embracing the Power of Winds: From Ancient Antiquities to Modern Marvels" Towering above the city, the winds at elevation whisper ancient tales of Athens' rich history

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Picture No. 10889159
Beagle Canal - by constantly strong winds shaped Southern Beeches and snow-covered mountains on Beagle Canal Date:

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Picture No. 10889158
Beagle Canal - by constantly strong winds shaped Southern Beeches and snow-covered mountains on Beagle Canal Date:

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Picture No. 10754193
Devastated coniferous forest, by high winds, along the southern slopes of the Tatras Date:

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Picture No. 10889527
Sandstone Formations - river Rio de La Conchas winds its way through a landscape dominated by red sandstone formations created by erosion through wind and sand Date:

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Picture No. 10889528
Sandstone Formations - river Rio de La Conchas winds its way through a landscape dominated by red sandstone formations created by erosion through wind and sand Date:

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Picture No. 10889489
Rio Purmamarca - dried-up riverbed of Purmamarca river winds its way through by indigenous Quechua farmers cultivated land on the western edge of the little community of Purmamarca Date:

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Picture No. 10889481
Rio Formoso - crystal clear Formoso River winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10889477
Rio Formoso waterfall - crystal clear Formoso River with little waterfall winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10889480
Rio Formoso waterfall - crystal clear Formoso River with little waterfall winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10889476
Rio Formoso waterfall - crystal clear Formoso River with little waterfall winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10889479
Rio Formoso waterfall - crystal clear Formoso River with little waterfall winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10889478
Rio Formoso waterfall - crystal clear Formoso River with little waterfall winds its ways through subtropical rainforest Date:

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Picture No. 10886654
Rock Sculpture - offshore winds from Table Mountain Date:

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Picture No. 10886655
Rock Sculpture - offshore winds from Table Mountain Date:

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Picture No. 10885059
Southern Beech Trees - windsept by constantly strong winds on the Beagle Canal Date:

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Picture No. 10885058
Southern Beech Trees - windsept by constantly strong winds on the Beagle Canal Date:

Background imageWinds Collection: Steps of tidal swimming pool above breaking waves during incoming tide on windy morning

Steps of tidal swimming pool above breaking waves during incoming tide on windy morning, Bude Sea Pool, Summerleaze, Bude, Cornwall, England, January

Background imageWinds Collection: View of upland river valley with Spindrift of fine snow blown off by wind at sunset, Allt Mor

View of upland river valley with Spindrift of fine snow blown off by wind at sunset, Allt Mor, Glenmore Forest, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her

Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father at Aulis to secure favourable winds for the fleet to sail against Troy

Background imageWinds Collection: Sailors buying winds (tied in knots) from a magician. From Olaus Magnus Historia

Sailors buying winds (tied in knots) from a magician. From Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus Antwerp 1562

Background imageWinds Collection: An intense winter storm raced across the Mediterranean on November 13 and 14, 2004

An intense winter storm raced across the Mediterranean on November 13 and 14, 2004. Gale-force winds sank three ships off Algiers, Algeria, and heavy rain drenched the country

Background imageWinds Collection: Funerailles d Atala (Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy Trioson. Atatla is taken

Funerailles d Atala (Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy Trioson. Atatla is taken from the novel by Chateaubriand, published in 1801)

Background imageWinds Collection: Southeast Indian State of Andhra Pradesh raked by Tropical Cyclone 03B in early 16 December 2003

Southeast Indian State of Andhra Pradesh raked by Tropical Cyclone 03B in early 16 December 2003. The storms winds, heavy rains, and cool temperatures, forced nearly 20

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Mendocino Drive, Pasadena, California
Vintage linen postcard showing view of Meddocino Drive as it winds through Pasadena with palm trees lining both sides of the street and mountains in the distance

Background imageWinds Collection: AUTUMN. Octobers winds have swept the leaves away; The basking fields have felt

AUTUMN. Octobers winds have swept the leaves away; The basking fields have felt the coming chill; The rippling stream has lost its merry play, And lies, in brooding sadness, calm and still

Background imageWinds Collection: Approach to Cave of the Winds, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Approach to Cave of the Winds, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Background imageWinds Collection: New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor with Vaderstad seed drill, with wind blown dust in field, Sweden, may

Background imageWinds Collection: New Holland TM150 tractor, drilling in field with wind blown dust, Sweden, may

New Holland TM150 tractor, drilling in field with wind blown dust, Sweden, may

Background imageWinds Collection: Barley (Hordeum vulgare) windblown crop, ripening in field at evening, Sweden, july

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) windblown crop, ripening in field at evening, Sweden, july

Background imageWinds Collection: Estuary habitat in stormy weather at sunset, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve, Cliffe

Estuary habitat in stormy weather at sunset, Cliffe Pools RSPB Reserve, Cliffe, North Kent Marshes, Thames Estuary, Kent, England, January

Background imageWinds Collection: Old lime kiln, used for burning limestone to extract lime to enrich land

Old lime kiln, used for burning limestone to extract lime to enrich land, surrounded by snowdrifts after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Snowdrift shaped by wind at back of drystone wall after severe snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Snowdrift shaped by wind at back of drystone wall after severe snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Patterns in snowdrift at back of drystone wall after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Patterns in snowdrift at back of drystone wall after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: View of snowdrifts behind drystone wall, with lone hawthorn tree, Cumbria, England, March

View of snowdrifts behind drystone wall, with lone hawthorn tree, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: View of stone field barn during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

View of stone field barn during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Church ruins and windblown vegetation, Midley Church, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, June

Church ruins and windblown vegetation, Midley Church, Romney Marsh, Kent, England, June

Background imageWinds Collection: View of gypsum dunes with windblown ridges, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, U. S. A

View of gypsum dunes with windblown ridges, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, U. S. A. December
View of gypsum dunes with windblown ridges, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, U.S.A. December

Background imageWinds Collection: Clearing fallen tree from road after being blown over in wind, near Clitheroe, Lancashire

Clearing fallen tree from road after being blown over in wind, near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, December

Background imageWinds Collection: Close-up of car wheel stuck in snowdrift after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Close-up of car wheel stuck in snowdrift after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Doors on stone field barn behind snowdrift during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Doors on stone field barn behind snowdrift during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Zetor tractor with loader clearing snow from blocked rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England

Zetor tractor with loader clearing snow from blocked rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Snow covered roadsign and vehicle travelling along rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England

Snow covered roadsign and vehicle travelling along rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Volkswagen Tiguan 4x4 travelling along rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Volkswagen Tiguan 4x4 travelling along rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: New Holland tractor clearing snow off rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

New Holland tractor clearing snow off rural road after snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Snow drifting in farm gateway during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Snow drifting in farm gateway during snowstorm, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Land Rover travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale

Land Rover travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Tractor travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

Tractor travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England, March

Background imageWinds Collection: Car travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria

Car travelling along rural road during severe snowstorm, A685, near Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England, March




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"Embracing the Power of Winds: From Ancient Antiquities to Modern Marvels" Towering above the city, the winds at elevation whisper ancient tales of Athens' rich history. Castlegregory on Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland - where fierce winds dance with untamed beauty. Arab astronomers in 1513 were captivated by the secrets carried on the wings across vast deserts. The Temple on Blackdown hill stands as a testament to mankind's fascination with nature's invisible force. Weatherbeaten trees stand tall and resilient against relentless gusts, showcasing nature's ability to withstand even the strongest winds. CASTELL Y GWYNT - an enchanting castle nestled amidst Wales' rugged landscapes, forever touched by whimsical breezes. Hand care becomes essential when battling strong winds that whip through our fingertips like playful spirits. Transported back in time to India's Palace of the Winds Jeypore in early 1900s - a true architectural masterpiece designed for both elegance and ventilation. Tower of the Winds in Athens transports us back centuries ago when Greeks marveled at how wind direction could predict weather patterns long before modern meteorology existed. Strong winds remind us of our vulnerability while also inspiring awe at their sheer power and might. Fantasy fan design takes flight as imagination soars high on gentle zephyrs and turbulent gales alike. Windy weather brings forth a symphony composed by rustling leaves, chiming chimes, and whistling branches – nature’s own melodious composition. In this ever-changing world where we seek stability amidst chaos, let us not forget that it is often within these intangible forces like wind that we find solace or inspiration; reminding us that life itself is but a fleeting breeze carrying dreams from one horizon to another.