Wading Collection (page 17)

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) adult feeding, Kenya

African Elephant FL 738 Mother and child - Amboseli National Park, Kenya Loxodonto africana © Ferrero-Labat
FL-738 AFRICAN ELEPHANT - mother and child Amboseli National Park, Kenya Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Wildlife, Birds, Single, Lesser Jacana walking on lilly pads beside a flower in Botswana in the Okavango Delta

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Wildlife, Birds, Colony, Pink flamingos wading in shallow water of salt pans in Walvis Bay Namibia

Whooping Crane CK 3841 Grus americana © Chris Knights / ARDEA LONDON
CK-3841 Whooping Crane - in water Grus americana Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burchell's / Common / Plains Zebra - Group together Maasai Mara, Africa
LA-1817 Burchell's / Common / Plains Zebra - Group together Maasai Mara, Africa Equus burchelli Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Philippines, Southern Leyte. Volunteer divers on a Coral Cay Conservation expedition. (MR)

Four blue cranes (Anthropoides paradisea) cross a flooded pan on the edge of the Etosha National Park. They are only found in South Africa and Namibia

A giant hog, or forest hog, in the Salient of the Aberdare National Park. Only discovered for science a hundred years ago, these heavily built

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) Crossing Mara River

A herd of elephants drinks from the Uaso Nyiru River, a lifeline for wild animals and livestock in the low-lying, semi-arid regions of Maralal and Isiolo districts

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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.