Wading Collection (page 12)

Muscles of man, lithograph, published in 1877
Muscles of man, front and rear views. Lithograph, published in 1877

David Livingstone last journey
Vinatge engraving from1875 of the last journey of David Livingstone (1813 to 1873) a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society and explorer in Africa

Fuji from the Ford at Kanaya, c1833. Creator: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)
Fuji from the Ford at Kanaya, c. 1833 (colour woodblock print). Print shows porters carrying litters, sedan chairs, and individual persons across the river near the Kanaya station on the Tokaido

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) and a Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in water, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) with fish in beak, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

White stork (Ciconia ciconia) and a Black stork (Ciconia nigra) with Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) in the background, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) with water dripping from beak, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Black stork (Ciconia nigra) hunting for fish, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Great egret (Ardea alba) landing on water, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, September 2008

Juvenile Black stork (Ciconia nigra) hunting for fish, Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Lower Saxony, Germany, August 2008

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) silhouetted in water at sunrise, Brownsea Island, Dorset, England, UK, January. 2020VISION Book Plate

Least Bittern, Ixobrychus Exilis, 1845
Least Bittern, Ixobrychus Exilis. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American Bittern, Botaurus Lentiginosus, 1845
American Bittern, Botaurus Lentiginosus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Hooping Crane, Grus Americana, 1845
Hooping Crane, Grus Americana. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) flock in lake in morning, Lake Nakuru NP, Rift Valley, Kenya

Lesser flamingos (Phoeiconaias minor) feeding in still lake, Lake Nakuru, Rift valley, Kenya, Africa

Goliath heron (Ardea goliath) near Mopani Dam at dusk, Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa, September

Herons at night on Lake Csaj, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Winner of the Birds category, Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOY) Competition 2014

Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) wading. Etosha National Park, Namibia, January

Jaguar (Panthera onca palustris) male wading through water at the shore of the Piquiri River. The Pantanal wetlands of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, October

Small flock of Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) wading on inland Kalloni lake, Lesbos, Greece

Cowboy riding through stream, Flitner Ranch, Shell, Wyoming, USA, model released

The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Artist
The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Julius Caesar (100BC-44BC) first invaded Britain in 55 BC, landing on the east coast of Kent. From a private collection

Crossing the Lulindi, Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-94)
Cameron Crossing the Lulindi, Congo, 1870s (late 19th century). Sent to Africa in 1873 to assist David Livingstone, Verney Lovett Cameron (1844-1894)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) feeding on freshwater snails in shallow water. These birds feed mainly on aquatic invertebrates insects such as freshwater snails, mussels, crabs and crayfish

USA, California, Los Angeles. Glossy ibis in breeding plumage. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Great Blue Herons, a scuffle over fishing spot

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The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 55 BC (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The standard bearer of the tenth legion, 1864. Possibly the Legio decima Gemina (The Twins Tenth Legion), a legion of the Imperial Roman army

Attack on Porto Rico, 1797, (c1880). Located in the northeastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico formed a key part of the Spanish Empire during the early years of exploration

Brazilian Forest, c1885 (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Brazilian Forest, c1885 (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Landscape, 1855. Artist: Samuel David Colkett
Landscape, 1855. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Landing ammunition for the insurgents, under fire, Spanish-American War, Cuba, 1898. US Navy sailors bringing supplies of ammunition ashore for Cubans fighting for independence from Spain

Clark and his soldiers crossing the Wabash, c1778-1779 (c1880). George Rogers Clark was the commander of a small band of Virginia militiamen that captured several British outposts in the Illinois

Returning to camp after a days shoot in the Behar jungle, India, 1909. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Returning to camp after a days shoot in the Behar jungle, India, 1909. Stereoscopic card. Detail

St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Christopher carrying the Infant Christ, 1511, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

St Christopher, 1500 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Christopher, 1500 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. Artist: John Leech
The Battle of the Boyne, 1850. A satirical illustration on the The Battle of the Boyne. The Battle of the Boyne was fought in Ireland for the English, Scottish and Irish thrones

Ships bringing provisions to the English host, Richard IIs campaign in Ireland, 1399, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition

The Elephant as postman, c1900. Elephant delivering letters in India. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels by elephant to Jammu in Kashmir, northern India

Study for Une Baignade, 1883. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat
Study for Une Baignade, 1883. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Vintage French postcard, c1900

Evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, 27 May - 3 June 1940. Troops wading out to find a place on rescue vessels, World War 2

The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900. British forces hauling a 4.7 inch naval gun across the Tugela (Thukela) River 20 miles from Ladysmith

Battle of Modder River, 2nd Boer War, 28 November 1899. Men of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, equipped with the Lee Metford 10-round magazine rifle

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"Wading through History: From D-Day to Caesar's Rubicon" In the quaint coastal town of Sidmouth, located in south Devon, England, UK, echoes of history can be heard as we delve into the concept of wading. Just off its shores lies Juno Beach, where brave British and Canadian troops landed during the momentous D-Day on 6th June 1944. Imagining their footsteps sinking into the water brings a sense of awe and reverence. But wading is not limited to human endeavors; nature too showcases this art. Picture two elegant Curlew sandpipers gracefully pecking at their surroundings while wading through tranquil waters - a captivating side view that reminds us of the delicate balance between survival and beauty. From World War II back to ancient times, it has played significant roles throughout history. As we think about crossing rivers, our minds wander to Caesar crossing the Rubicon or envision Old Trent Bridge in Nottingham witnessing countless crossings over time. Waters hold stories beyond borders; Appledore in Devon reveals lifeboats manned by courageous crewmen ready to face any stormy challenge. Meanwhile, Texel in Holland presents an avian spectacle with three adult Avocet birds guiding their precious chick through shallow waters - a heartwarming sight symbolizing parental protection. Not forgetting distant lands across continents, imagine standing on The Beach and Pier at Cromer in Norfolk, England - waves crashing against your feet as you witness nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. Venturing further south brings us to Mana Pools National Park along Zimbabwe's Zambezi River. Here stands a magnificent African Elephant bull leisurely feeding along the riverbank - its colossal presence reminding us that even giants find solace near water's edge. Lastly, let us remember that it was not only British and Canadian troops who braved those fateful waters on D-Day but also Americans who made landfall alongside them.