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Flooding at Diglis 33871_017
Filename: 33871_017.jpg
Size: 7360 x 4912 (8.4MB)
Date: 6th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive. Dam
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
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Flooding at Diglis 33871_017
Flooding of River Severn at Diglis Lock near Worcester, Worcestershire, 2019
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Media ID 26412996
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Flooding at Diglis 33871_017" captures a dramatic scene of the River Severn engulfing Diglis Lock near Worcester, Worcestershire in 2019. Taken from an aerial perspective by talented photographer Damian Grady, this image showcases the raw power and relentless force of nature. The composition is nothing short of mesmerizing as the swollen river spills over its banks, submerging surrounding areas in water. The viewer can almost feel the intensity and chaos that floods bring to a peaceful landscape. The contrasting elements are striking; calm canal waters transformed into turbulent currents while the lock itself stands as a solitary sentinel against nature's fury. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our vulnerability to natural disasters. It prompts us to reflect on how climate change and human activities impact our environment and communities. In this single frame, we witness both destruction and resilience coexisting side by side. Damian Grady's expertly captured moment freezes time for us to contemplate the immense power held within rivers like the Severn. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but be humbled by nature's might while also appreciating its awe-inspiring beauty. "Flooding at Diglis 33871_017" invites us to ponder our relationship with waterways and reminds us that even amidst devastation lies an opportunity for growth and renewal – just as rivers eventually recede back into their beds after wreaking havoc on their surroundings.
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