Caves Collection (page 8)

Gravid female Giant cave gecko {Pseudothecadactylus lindneri lindneri} NT, Australia

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

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France, Lozere, Meyruis, Cevennes National Park, Aven Armand subterranean cavern near Meyruis, First explored in 1897 by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel, Original access through 75M pit

Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Ebbor Gorge at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s. This limestone gorge on the outskirts of the Mendip Hills is a nature reserve and is known for its caves and Neolithic

Wookey Hole Caves, Witches Kitchen
A GWR Publicity view of the Witches Kitchen cave at Wookey Hole show caves in Somerset, c.1920s-30s

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Fairy chimneys, and sunlit tree, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey Date: 1992

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Cave in the cliff Hoegklint near Visby - Gotland, Sweden Date:

Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Looking up at the sky through the twin openings in a collapsed cave ceiling, Zelske Jame, Skocjan Karst Gorge, Rakov Skocjan, Slovenia, Europe, October 2007

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Sea gan in Virgin Blue Hole, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Greater Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) roosting, Piatra Craiului National Park, Transylvania, Southern Carpathian Mountains, Romania, October 2008

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring an underwater cave, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, English Channel, June. Winner, Habitat category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The Royal Visit to Fingals Cave, Staffa, Scotland, 1847, (1900). Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the sea-cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland

The Cave of the Storm Nymphs, 1903. Artist: Edward John Poynter
The Cave of the Storm Nymphs, 1903. From a private collection

The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Feast of the Gods. The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1589-1632. Creators: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Feast of the Gods. The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1589-1632. Earlier ascribed to Rottenhammer, Hans (1564-1625)

Eremit Praying, 1635. Creator: Jacob van Spreeuwen
Eremit Praying, 1635. Earlier ascribed to Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)

The Temptations of Saint Anthony, 1647-1649. Creator: David Teniers II
The Temptations of Saint Anthony, 1647-1649

The Hermit, 1721. Creator: Frans van Mieris II
The Hermit, 1721

"Veranda of the cottages", Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Veranda of the cottages", c1893

"On Echo River" (boat with tourists), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "On Echo River" (boat with tourists), c1891

"Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "Kinhicky's Cairn" (stalagmite), c1891

"The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Corkscrew" (narrow upward passage), c1891

"The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), c1891

Frances Benjamin Johnston, full, standing by wooded cliff at entrance to Mammoth Cave, (c1891?)

Standing rocks, Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Standing rocks, c1893. African American man alongside

Heaps of earth - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Heaps of earth, c1893

Corkscrew - Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Edmondson, Co. Ky. - Corkscrew, c1893. An African American man and woman climbing ladders

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky --looking backward, c1891. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mammoth Cave, Ky.--looking backward, c1891. Looking out entrance of cave toward four people standing at the entrance. (Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system known in the world)

Grotto Scene, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Grotto Scene, n.d

Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Llanes, Asturias, Spain

Roman built cave Huel Lee at Aesbech valley near Echternach, canton Echternach, Luxembourg

Matera, Basilicata, Italy, Europe. Dusk in Matera

Seljalandsfoss waterfall at sunset, Skogar, Southern Region, Iceland

Uchisar illuminated after sunset, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Troglodyte cave dwellings and bars at Setenil de las Bodegas, Andalucia. Spain

Troglodyte cave dwellings at the narrow streets of Setenil de las Bodegas, Andalucia. Spain

Troglodyte cave dwelling of Setenil de las Bodegas, Andalucia. Spain

Setenil de las Bodegas, Andalucia. Spain

The cenote cave of the Hacienda Mucuyche, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Remains of an 18th century hacienda and plantation, with vegetation trails and cenotes

Boat by the Blue caves, Zakynthos, Zante, Ionian Islands, Greece

Blue caves, Zakynthos, Zante, Ionian Islands, Greece

Speed boat and the Blue caves, Zakynthos, Zante, Ionian Islands, Greece

Woman walks at Playa de Las Catedrales at sunset, Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain, Iberian Peninsula (MR)

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Caves have long fascinated humans, offering a glimpse into the mysterious depths of our planet. From Fingal's Cave in Scotland to the Lascaux cave paintings in France, these natural wonders hold stories and secrets that span thousands of years. Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa is a breathtaking sight, with its basalt columns creating a unique and awe-inspiring structure. It stands as a testament to the power and beauty of nature. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" transports us to another kind of cave - one filled with emotion and human connection. The artist captures the tender bond between two mothers, reminding us that they are also be places of warmth and love. The Paleolithic cave paintings found in Lascaux take us back in time, providing a window into prehistoric life. These ancient artworks showcase the creativity and ingenuity of early humans, leaving us marveling at their skill even after 18, 000 years. Moving from art to adventure, we find ourselves at Foxhole on Gower Peninsula in Wales. Here, a climber fearlessly ascends through an archway within the cave system. This image reminds us that they are be both beautiful landscapes and thrilling playgrounds for those seeking adrenaline-fueled experiences. In Santillana de Mar, Spain lies Altamira Caves adorned with stunning bison paintings. These masterpieces demonstrate how caves served as canvases for our ancestors' artistic expressions while preserving their cultural heritage for generations to come. Flamborough Head offers dramatic coastal cliffs where hidden sea caves await exploration. These dark recesses provide shelter for marine creatures while captivating visitors with their rugged beauty. Nottingham Castle takes us underground into man-made caves used throughout history as secret hideouts or storage spaces. These subterranean chambers add an air of mystery to this historic landmark. West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire boasts a network of artificial caves known as the Hell-Fire Caves.