Slope Collection (page 2)

Sunset Ride
Sandi Bertoncelj

Street in Old Nice, France
A narrow street in Old Nice, France. Date: late 19th century

Two railway cars being pulled up a steep slope

A shepherd of the Lakes with dog and leading his horse up the hillside. He carries one of his flock across his shoulders. A charming scene. Date: circa 1920s

Turku, Finland : its manpower versus horsepower in the meeting of champions. European rally champion Rauno Aaltonen drove his mini - car against the skis of world champion Kalevi Hakkinen in a

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Silver Birch (Betula pendula) forest on shore of freshwater loch, Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, Glen Affric, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, November

Wheal Coates - at sunset - St Agnes, Cornwall, UK
DAC-1301 Wheal Coates - at sunset St Agnes, Cornwall, UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Christmas children sledging
Four small girls dressed in matching festive red capes and with fur muffs share a rather long sledge decorated with holly, forming a very pictureseque scene as they whizz down a snowy slope

Mountain climbing in snow, Mont Blanc, Alps
Vintage 19th century photograph - climbing Mont Blanc, Alps

Street scene in Lincoln, with the Cathedral in the middle distance, December 1932. Date: 1932

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the motor car
The motor car with broken windscreen from which Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have been thrown into the sea following an accident at Penmaenbach near Llandudno

Violet Gordon Charlesworth: the slope down which she fell
The slope down which, according to the chaffeurs first statement, Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have fallen and coming through the windscreen of her car at Penmaenbach

Savoy Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Savoy Hotel, West 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Date: circa 1906

Anatomy of a Ski Jump
Petri Damstén

Powland
Benjamin Trévillot

Hillside house with the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhare 6, 993 metres behind

Scenic, coastal overview, Slea Head, Slea Head Drive, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

The Surreal Landscape Of Bolivias Altiplano Region, Near Uyuni; Bolivia

Abano Terme, Italy - Imposing entrace to the Ancient Springs
Abano Terme is a spa town and commune in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, Italy, on the eastern slope of the Colli Euganei

Steam train approaching a bridge
A steam train approaching a bridge

Watzmann Mountain, 2713m, Berchtesgaden, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

MAP OF THE COURSE OF THE TEES. The River Tees is in northern England. It rises on the eastern slope of Cross Fell in the North Pennines

Mont Blanc, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy, Europe

The Picos de Europa, Castilla y Leon, Spain, Europe

View from Aconcagua 6962m, highest peak in South America, Aconcagua Provincial Park, Andes mountains, Argentina, South America

The scenery around the mountain village of Vlkolinec, High Tatra, Slovakia, Europe

A skier enjoying perfect powder snow on the celebrated Pas de Chevre off-piste run, with the Dru in the background, Chamonix Valley, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Giant slalom racers at Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

A bluebell field from Loughrigg Terrace in the Lake district National Park, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

View west from the Crown Range towards Arrowtown, near Queenstown, west Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Crater of Mount Eden with city beyond, Auckland, Central Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

car light trails at night, winding curved mountain road, Dades, Gorge, Morocco, North Africa

Mt Machhapuchhare (Machapuchare) (Fish Tail), 7059m, the Himalayas, Nepal

Countryside in Langstrothdale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chair lift in the early morning, 2010 Winter Olympic Games site, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

View over chalk downland habitat, Brighstone Down, Isle of Wight, England, june

Prince Charles on a ski slope at Whistler, Canada, with his children, Prince William and Prince Harry. 26th March 1998

Cactus on slope of Canyon Colca, Caylloma Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Cactus on slope of Canyon Colca, Caylloma Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Cactus on slope of Canyon Colca, Caylloma Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century
FLO4624918 A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a relief scene of shepherds
3665656 French postcard dated circa, 1900, showing a relief scene of shepherds by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French postcard dated circa 1900)

Cold
MOSTAFA NODEH

the protector
Marchevca Bogdan

Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter
527823 Scripture Reader in a Night Shelter': Destitute men lying on the long communal bed slope in a London night shelter listening to the nightly reading from the Bible before the fish-tail gas

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532026 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland. Bede using writing slope, quill pen. Scissors, inkwell and candle at his side

Farm Structures in the Ulus Kumys and a Ploughed Field on the Slope, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Farm Structures in the Ulus Kumys and a Ploughed Field on the Slope, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

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"Slope: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the diverse landscapes and historical moments that showcase the power and allure of slopes. From the daring 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition led by Norton and Mallory to the enchanting town of Sausalito, nestled along San Francisco Bay in Marin County, each location holds its own unique story. Picture yourself gliding through the picturesque Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal or immersing yourself in the vibrant Hong Kong street scene of the 1890s. These slopes not only offer breathtaking views but also transport us back in time. As we delve into history, let's not forget about those who fought bravely for their countries. Witness Canadian soldiers maneuvering a British Mark IV tank during World War I - an image that portrays both strength and resilience on treacherous terrains. But it's not just humans who conquer slopes; even a young boy sledging down a grassy bank reminds us of our innate desire for adventure. Like Sisyphus endlessly pushing his boulder uphill, we are driven to overcome challenges presented by nature itself. Marvel at terraced vineyards lining the Douro River in Portugal or catch sight of Gipsy Hill railway station amidst south London's urban landscape. Each slope tells its own tale - stories etched into their very fabric. Nature too has its role to play as feral Kashmir Goat flock stands majestically atop limestone headlands overlooking coastlines and towns like Great Orme. And let's not overlook The Holloway in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - an ancient path carved into hillsides revealing secrets from times long past. Finally, venture to Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline in Carmarthenshire where South Wales' rugged beauty unfolds before your eyes.