Fast Flowing Collection

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) in turbulent water at a weir, River Ettick, Selkirkshire, Scotland, UK, October

High Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

A River in Spate, c. 1796 (w/c on paper)
495761 A River in Spate, c.1796 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 37.5x50.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Fishing in the mountains (w / c & gouache)
BRM280018 Fishing in the mountains (w/c & gouache) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 52.4x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche en montagne; pecheur; ); French, out of copyright

Zanjueelah, the boatman of the rapids, from The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River
STC423834 Zanjueelah, the boatman of the rapids, from The Victoria Falls, Zambesi River, pub. 1865 (colour litho) by Baines

Falls of the Potomac, c. 1800-10 (pencil & w / c on paper)
CGW443153 Falls of the Potomac, c.1800-10 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Birch, William Russell (1755-1834); 11.4x15.8 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Fast-flowing water through Trift Gorge, Zermatt, Switzerland
Fast-flowing water through the Trift Gorge, Zermatt, Switzerland. Date: 1910s

Giant crocodile threatens a boat on the Congo River during a 19th century expedition
KW392557 Giant crocodile threatens a boat on the Congo River during a 19th century expedition, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School

An improvised bridge in Central Africa, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888
KW392544 An improvised bridge in Central Africa, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

A Mountain Torrent (w / c on paper)
XYC284430 A Mountain Torrent (w/c on paper) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 26.9x38.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Rapids on the River Isar, 1830 (oil on canvas)
XKH204838 Rapids on the River Isar, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Morgenstern, Carl (1811-93); 60.5x81 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Kumba valley in Nepal with Ama Dablam in the background, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

River Esk in spring C013 / 9773
River Esk in spring. Part of the River Esk flowing over rocks and through woods in spring near Danby, North Yorkshire, in the North York Moors National Park, UK

Pine Island Glacier, satellite image
Pine Island Glacier. Satellite image of the Pine Island Glacier on the Antarctic coast. A large ice berg has calved from the glacier into Pine Island bay (bottom centre)

The new Old Bridge over the fast flowing River Neretva, Mostar, Bosnia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Europe

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The power and beauty of fast-flowing rivers is truly captivating. From the majestic Old Bridge gracefully spanning over the rapid currents of the River Neretva in Mostar, Bosnia, to the mesmerizing sight of brown trout navigating through turbulent waters at a weir in Selkirkshire's River Ettick, these natural wonders never fail to leave us in awe. In a stunning watercolor painting from 1796, we are transported to witness a river in spate, its wild energy captured on paper with every brushstroke. The mountains too hold their own allure as anglers find solace while fishing amidst their grandeur, using watercolors and gouache to immortalize their experiences. Venturing into Africa's heartland brings us face-to-face with Zanjueelah - the fearless boatman who fearlessly navigates through treacherous rapids along the mighty Zambesi River near Victoria Falls. Meanwhile, an artist's pencil and watercolor masterpiece from early 19th century America depicts the dramatic Falls of Potomac with precision and detail. Trift Gorge in Switzerland showcases nature's raw power as fast-flowing waters carve their way through rocky terrain. Even giant crocodiles couldn't resist being part of this spectacle during a daring expedition on Congo River centuries ago. Central Africa surprises us with ingenuity as an improvised bridge stands tall against rushing currents - a testament to human resilience even amidst challenging environments. A mountain torrent depicted delicately on paper reminds us that even seemingly chaotic forces can possess elegance when viewed from afar. Rapids on Germany's River Isar come alive thanks to an oil painting created almost two centuries ago; each brushstroke captures both the intensity and gracefulness inherent within fast-moving waters. Finally, Nepal beckons adventurers with its breathtaking landscapes like Kumba valley framed by Ama Dablam peak - where nature reveals itself at its most formidable yet enchanting state.