Winds Collection (page 12)

Sand storm over Canary Islands
Sand storm. True-colour satellite image of a sand storm from the Sahara Desert, Africa (right), over the Canary Islands (centre to centre left) in the Atlantic Ocean. North is at top

Californian wild fires, 2003
Californian wild fires. Smoke clouds from the wild fires that raged in California, USA, in late October 2003. This image was taken from the International Space Station

Eye of hurricane Isabel. This image was taken from the International Space Station on 13th September 2003. At this time, the hurricane had not made landfall, and was classed as category 5

Jet stream clouds over eastern Canada, seen from orbit. North is towards bottom. This band of high- altitude clouds runs from bottom right to centre

Von Karman vortices, Cape Verde islands
Von Karman vortices. Terra satellite image of von Karman vortices (best seen at top left) in clouds over the Cape Verde Islands off West Africa

Hurricane Isabel, 15th September 2003
Hurricane Isabel in the Caribbean Sea on 15th September 2003. The islands of Hispaniola (lower centre) and the eastern tip of Cuba (lower left) are seen

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

Eye of the storm, conceptual image
Eye of the storm. Conceptual computer artwork of a hurricane

Hurricane Isabel, 17th September 2003
Hurricane Isabel approaching the east coast of the USA on 17th September 2003. At upper right is the hook-shaped Cape Cod peninsula, with the Florida peninsula at lower left

Clouds disrupted by islands, true-colour satellite image. North is at top. The islands (brown) of the Canary Islands (lower right) and Madeira (upper centre) are disrupting clouds (white)

Tropical Cyclone Erica (22P), satellite image, on 13 March 2003. North is at top. Erica peaked as a powerful Category 5 cyclone on 12 March 2003

Hurricane, artwork
Hurricane. Computer artwork showing how a hurricane forms. Warm moist air rises from the ocean surface (yellow upward arrows). As it rises it cools and its water vapour condenses to form clouds

Coastal storm waves breaking over a sea wall at high tide during Force 8 winds. This section of sea wall is located in Lepe, a small village on the Solent in Hampshire

La Nina, artwork
La Nina. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the La Nina climate pattern. La Nina is the cool phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

El Nino, artwork
El Nino. Computer artwork showing the path and effects of the El Nino climate pattern. El Nino is the warm phase of the El Nino/La Nina-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) windblown leaves in autumn colour, blurred movement, London, England

Cover of B. O. N. March 1943
Cover of B.O.N. (The Bomb-Aimers, Observers and Navigators Union) for March 1943, the official magazine of 48 Air School based in Woodbrook, East London, South Africa

Greece - Athens - Tower of the Winds

Operating a wool-winding machine
A woman operating and checking a huge wool winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory at Darlington. Patons & Baldwins was one of the largest manufacturers of knitting yarn in the UK between

Four Winds - South
MERIDIES Auster, the Wind of the South, is pursued by the goddess Ops with farm implements as he bestows rain on the Earth below

Four Winds - North
SEPTENTRIO Boreas, the Wind of the North, carries off Oreithyria in a dark cloud, while thunder, lightning and rain afflict the Earth below

Four Winds - West
OCCIDENS Zephyrus, the Wind of the West, pursues the goddess Flora, making her drop her flowers onto the Earth below Date: circa 1640

Library Fired
Public library and Temple of the Winds set on fire by the Russians as they evacuated the area

Selling Winds
Charlatans who claim to be able to sell winds to those who need them

The Golf Amateur Championship, Hoylake, 1906
Photograph of the crowd at the Golf Amateur Championship at Hoylake, May 1906. Rain and strong winds combined to make conditions unpleasant for the final round of Mr. James Robb and Mr. C.C. Lingen

Crinoline in High Wind
The fate that befalls fashion conscious women when visiting places susceptible to high winds. A womans skirts are blown over her head revealing her cage crinoline

Acccident in London docks, the ship Eastminster, when it cap
The iron clipper ship, the Eastminster, shown capsized in London Docks. Strong winds blew her over causing her to hit and sink three barges. The crew escaped wet but unharmed

Trees Affected by Winds
Trees affected by the prevailing wind in Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia

Winds and Sailing Ship
A sailing vessel has winds coming at her from all quarters

Cotton Balling / China
An old lady winds cotton into ballas, whilst a younger man polishes a crystal disk on a low bench. Their work in front of a modest homestead with a straw roof

Giant Windmills
Giant windmills will harness the power of the winds on a vastly greater scale than the traditional type, providing an efficient - and free ! - energy resource

Magician conjuring up favourable winds, Scandinavia
A magician conjuring up favourable winds in old Scandinavia

Antarctic - high wind from glacier over sea
EM-1548 Antarctic - high wind from glacier over sea View from ship Edwin Mickleburgh Please note that prints are for personal display purposed only and may not be reproduced in any way

Compass Rose, Winds
A French compass rose including the four winds

Various Sorts of Mill
Various sorts of mill including a water mill over a river and two windmills

World Map / Beatus 11C
11th century copy of an 8th century map, showing Adam, Eve and the Serpent, various rivers, and the four winds blowing

Fong-Pe, God of Winds
FONG-PE, the Chinese god who controls the winds. In this aspect he is an old white- bearded man who carries the winds in sacks. He can also be a dragon

Fierce Wind Off Iceland
Fierce winds off Iceland batter the coast

Yugoslavia Train Crash
On the Zagreb to Spalato line, high winds and snow combine to send a freight train off the tracks

AEOLUS
Aeolus was appointed ruler of the winds by Zeus. Hr lives on the island of Aeolia, and when he opens his door the winds rush out

Children & Toy Boat
Contrary Winds: children, in a farmhouse kitchen, sail a homemade boat in grandmothers washing tub - each child blowing the boat from a different direction

New Orleans - Aerial
Aerial view of the Mississippi river as it winds through the city

Trapdoor on Stage
How the Ghost appears on the battlements of Elsinore in Shakespeares Hamlet - one man winds the trap up, while two others make appropriate sound effects

WINDY DAY
High winds

Sea Compass
A Ships Compass in its box; the Compass Needle; and the Card of the Winds

Witches Sell Winds
Finnish witches sell favorable winds to sailors

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"Embracing the Power of Winds: From Ancient Antiquities to Modern Marvels" Towering above the city, the winds at elevation whisper ancient tales of Athens' rich history. Castlegregory on Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland - where fierce winds dance with untamed beauty. Arab astronomers in 1513 were captivated by the secrets carried on the wings across vast deserts. The Temple on Blackdown hill stands as a testament to mankind's fascination with nature's invisible force. Weatherbeaten trees stand tall and resilient against relentless gusts, showcasing nature's ability to withstand even the strongest winds. CASTELL Y GWYNT - an enchanting castle nestled amidst Wales' rugged landscapes, forever touched by whimsical breezes. Hand care becomes essential when battling strong winds that whip through our fingertips like playful spirits. Transported back in time to India's Palace of the Winds Jeypore in early 1900s - a true architectural masterpiece designed for both elegance and ventilation. Tower of the Winds in Athens transports us back centuries ago when Greeks marveled at how wind direction could predict weather patterns long before modern meteorology existed. Strong winds remind us of our vulnerability while also inspiring awe at their sheer power and might. Fantasy fan design takes flight as imagination soars high on gentle zephyrs and turbulent gales alike. Windy weather brings forth a symphony composed by rustling leaves, chiming chimes, and whistling branches – nature’s own melodious composition. In this ever-changing world where we seek stability amidst chaos, let us not forget that it is often within these intangible forces like wind that we find solace or inspiration; reminding us that life itself is but a fleeting breeze carrying dreams from one horizon to another.