Douse Collection

"Christ and the Devil"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615800 " Christ and the Devil" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Tide water washing over rocks, Cox Bay Beach, Vancouver Island; British Columbia, Canada

Blur of rushing water
Abstracted interpretation of the Radovna river cutting through the Vintgar Gorge near Bled, Upper Carniola, Slovenia. The gorge is in the Triglav National Park; Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Black and white image of a cascading waterfall over rocks, Washington, USA
Black and white image of a cascading waterfall over rocks in Mount Baker National Recreation Area; Washington, United States of America

Ocean wave cresting before reaching the shore on Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Large turquoise ocean wave cresting before reaching the shore; Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America

Cascades over mossy rocks
Slow shutter speed image of a small creek with water cascading over mossy rocks and fallen tree branches; Richfield, Utah, United States of America

Flowing blue water; British Columbia, Canada

Blue Droplet

Bubbles on the water
Bubbles On The Surface Of Water

Southern Railway Firemen
Firefighters working for Southern Railway spray water onto the roof of a train. Southern Railway employed eighty A.F.S. men in order to fight fires caused by Luftwaffe incendiary bombs. 1940

The Still Alarm by Joseph Arthur
Inside page of a promotional flyer for The Still Alarm by Joseph Arthur. (fourteenth Street Theatre, New York, 30th July 1887). First produced in England Princesss Theatre, 2nd August 1888

Iroquois Helicopter with monsoon bucket, Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Kent - Dartford Paper Mills fire which burnt for three days - 3 March 1949 eTopFoto

Fire at the Darford Paper Mills in Kent which burnt for three days - 3 March 1949 eTopFoto

Using Hoses during Blitz
Using a fire hose to douse burning buildings from boats on the River Thames, London

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"Douse: A Journey through the Elements" Southern Railway Firemen, with their soot-stained faces and unwavering determination, battled against raging infernos to protect lives and locomotives alike. Their bravery echoed the eternal struggle between Christ and the Devil in "The Pilgrim's Progress From This World, " where good triumphs over evil. In Joseph Arthur's masterpiece, "The Still Alarm, " a moment frozen in time captures the urgency of firefighters rushing to extinguish flames. Just as an Iroquois Helicopter with its monsoon bucket fights fire from above during the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow on South Island, New Zealand. Nature too wields water as its weapon. Tide waters relentlessly wash over rocks at Cox Bay Beach in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The blur of rushing water cascades down like a black-and-white image of a waterfall crashing upon rocks in Washington State, USA. Ocean waves cresting before reaching Oahu's shores remind us of nature's power and beauty on Hawaii's stunning island. Cascading over mossy rocks, water creates mesmerizing patterns that evoke tranquility amidst chaos. Flowing blue water dances gracefully along riverbeds while individual droplets glisten like sapphires under sunlight - each one holding secrets untold. Bubbles playfully dance atop serene waters, reflecting light like tiny prisms scattered across a canvas. In this captivating journey through various forms of dousing elements - be it firefighting heroes or nature's relentless force - we are reminded of both our vulnerability and resilience when faced with life’s challenges.