Wading Collection (page 13)

Getting a Lift, 1884. Across the crocodile infested waters of the Egyptian difficulty, General Gordon can be seen wading with the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, perched on his back

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Dunlin - adult bird resting on stone - Sweden Date:

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Dunlin - adult bird resting on stone - Sweden Date:

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Dunlin - adult birds resting on stone - Sweden Date:

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Dunlin - adult bird - Sweden Date:

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Water Rail - Wading - Isles of Scilly - UK Date:

A large herd of elephants drink at the Chobe River. Elephants can go several days without water but drink and bathe daily by choice

Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) in breeding plumage, North America

Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) flock wading in pond, Texas coast near Galveston

Removing Flax from the Lint Hole, Co. Antrim - a view of two men wading in the lint hole and removing flax to two others with a horse and cart. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim)

Humboldt Park Wading Pool, Buffalo, New York State, USA, with people out enjoying the sunshine. Date: circa 1904-1908

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Private Fred Greenleaf crossing an irrigation canal en route to a Viet Cong-controlled village. Photograph, 21 November 1967

Three penguins sliding down snowy slope into water, one penguin wading in water

U. S. Navy SEAL crosses through a stream during combat operations
U.S. Navy SEAL crosses through a stream during combat operations

U. S. Navy SEALs cross through a stream during combat operations
U.S. Navy SEALs cross through a stream during combat operations

Navy SEALs navigate the waters in a folding kayak during jungle warfare operations

Tree in water, Andreas Damm, Khomas, Namibia

Woman in swimsuit running on shoreline, (B&W)

indo-pacific crocodile: crocodylus porosus australia

Emu, (Dromaius novaehollandiae), two adults at water, South Australia, Australia

Late Cretaceous life, artwork
Late Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Late Cretaceous period (between 99 and 65 million years ago)

Hippopotamus (Kronheim)
wading in an Egyptian lake

Moose Feeding along Beaverdam Creek
Moose are primarily browsers feeding on the stems, bark, and leaves of trees and shrubs. They also consume grasses, sedges, and aquatic plants, especially in summer

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A fallow deer stag crossing a stream

Historic image in sepia of a group of children standing in a row in shallow water with their skirts and knickers pulled up, adults sitting on the beach; Brighton, England

Two Cranes, a colour woodcut by Japanese artist Ohara Koson, 1877 - 1945

Black bear (Ursus americanus) fishing in the Great Bear Rainforest; Hartley Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Great Blue Heron (Ardea Herodias) Fishing In Costello Creek At Sunrise While Mist Rises Off The Water, Algonquin Park; Ontario, Canada

Bull elk enduing a long winter, feeding in thermal water on coarse reeds, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up of bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in late February, thin and with antlers beat up and broken, enduring the long winter by finding food in the thermal heated water

King Penguins going out to sea near Gold Harbor in South Georgia, Antarctica

King Penguins near water under a cloudy sky in South Georgia, Antarctica

King penguins wade in the surf

Surfers heading out to catch a wave at sunrise, Arrawarra, New South Wales, Australia
A beautiful sunrise greets surfers as they prepare and paddle out for an early morning surf; Arrawarra, New South Wales, Australia

Surfer heading out to catch a wave at sunrise, Arrawarra, New South Wales, Australia
A beautiful sunrise greets a surfer as she prepares and paddle out for an early morning surf; Arrawarra, New South Wales, Australia

Pink Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in early morning light and haze; Potosi, Bolivia

Brown bear hunting for salmon, Alaska, USA
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) hunting for salmon in stream on Admiralty Island, Tongass National Forest; Alaska, United States of America

Dusk and Dawn
Pink flamingoes stand in shallow water in front of rugged rock formations with a dramatic sky of glowing pink clouds and mist hovering over the water, composite image

Landscape Sandy Path sandy road river Riders
Landscape with a Sandy Path, Landscape with sandy road along a river, Landscape with sandy road along a river. Riders and travelers cross the country road

Wading Pied Avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta

Immature White Watail wading

Group of Black-winged Stilts wading, Himantopus himantopus, Italy

Uganda Victoria Nile Large elephant egret back
Uganda. Victoria Nile. Large elephant with egret on his back, wading near the shore. 1936, Uganda

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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.