Wading Collection

Sidmouth, south Devon, England, UK

D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach
British and Canadian 3rd Division troops land at Juno Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

Curlew sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea), two birds wading through water, pecking, side view

Caesar crossing the Rubicon
Illustration of a Caesar crossing the Rubicon. This event of crossing a small stream in Northern Italy became one of ancient historys most pivotal events, for from it sprang the Roman Empire

Flamingo flock, Ras al Khor Sanctuary, Dubai
Ras Al Khor wildlife Sanctuary. Rakws is located at the head of the 14Km long watercourse known as Dubai Creek, and covers an area of 620 hectares featuring sabkhas saline flats

The Skye crofters Land League Agitation
Sketches in the Isle of Skye: the Crofters Land League. 1.Staffin, from the Bay. 2.Crofters huts in Portree. 3.Women of the crofters. 4. A Skye landlord. 5

Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. ca. 1903, Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard

Old Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Artist: Walker, John Rawson - Title: Old Trent Bridge, Nottingham - Date: 1825 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 53.3 x 78.8

The Beach and Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK

Large African Elephant. Bull feeding along the edge of river. Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
TOM-836 Large African Elephant - Bull feeding along the edge of river Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa

Americans Land D-Day
American troops under enemy fire wading through the sea to land on the beaches of Normandy, France

Common curlew, Numenius arquata, Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus, Ringed Plover, Charadrius hiaticula, Red Knot, Calidris canutus, Turnstone, Arenaria interpres, beach scene

Capybara family. Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) standing in a lake with their young. The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. Photographed in the Pantanal, Brazil

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Little Egret Inhabits freshwater and marine wetlands. At Cairns esplanade, Queensland, Australia
DH-4187 Little Egret At Cairns esplanade, Queensland, Australia. Egretta garzetta Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, on the North Devon coast. The lifeboat has left the shore, and the crewmen are wading in the shallows

Avocet - 3 adult birds and 1 chick, Texel, Holland
USH-3396 Avocet - 3 adult birds and 1 chick Texel, Holland Recurvirostra avosetta Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The beach at Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Flamingos, Etang, Peyriac-de-Mer, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), South Padre Island, Texas

Avocet - Texel - Netherlands
DAC-171 Avocet Texel - Netherlands Recurvirostra avosetta David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wildebeest crossing Mara River during annual migration, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Frigate Bay Beach, St. Kitts, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Women washing clothes, San Lucas Toliman, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, Africa

Pentire Point, Polzeath, Cornwall, England, UK

Kynance Cove, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Savute Channel, Linyanti, Botswana, Africa

Sandhill Crane, (Grus canadensis), Bosque del Apache, Socorro, New Mexico, USA

Dog - Jack Russell terrier in pond front view Bedfordshire UK
BB-842 Dog - Jack Russell terrier in pond front view UK Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tadpoles of the Common Toad -Bufo bufo- in a muddy puddle, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Birds at sunset on the lake, 1903 (colour woodblock print)
XOT361737 Birds at sunset on the lake, 1903 (colour woodblock print) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

In Glen Esk, 19th century (w / c)
6199868 In Glen Esk, 19th century (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 26.7x38.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Line of African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) crossing a river, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

This was the unhappy scene during the height of the floods on Sunday evening - at the lower end of High Street Edenbridge Kent. There is a girl swimming across from one side to the other

Too Fishy
Unsportsmanlike tactics of a competitor at a recent fishing tournament at Hampstead Ponds. Humorous illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) wading at night, reflected in water. Lincolnshire, UK, September

King penguins marching to sea to wash feathers
King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult birds marching to sea together for morning wash of feathers to maintain their insulating qualities

LONG ISLAND: CLAMMING, 1957. Two nuns in habits, clam digging in the water off of Long Island, New York. Photograph by Toni Frissell, 1957

Picture No. 10881667
Willie Wagtail - at a pool (Rhipidura leucophrys) Date:

Two young boys and their horses play in the ocean in Nihiwatu, Sumba, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Alaskan Brown Bear - female fishing Katmai National Park, Alaska
SE-221 Alaskan Brown Bear - female fishing Katmai National Park, Alaska Ursus arctos middendorffi Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise. Cleveland, UK
ROY-124 Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise

Shepperton Flood 1929
Three men wading through the River Thames, towing a boat loaded with a crate containing a large sow, part of the animal farm belonging to Mrs. Brown of Shepperton, England

Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper)
5670972 Page 78. Eastern Curlew (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

Heart of stones in water, view over Lake Konigssee, Berchtesgaden National Park, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Kenya, Amboseli National Park. A pair of Crowned cranes in the swamp with Mt. Kilimanjaro behind. Kenya, Amboseli National Park. A pair of Crowned cranes in the swamp with Mt. Kilimanjaro behind

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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.