Storm Collection (page 6)

Breaking Waves
Dramatic waves breaking over the promenade at Seaford, Sussex, England. Date: 1960s

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, huddled together during snowstorm, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia, november

Russian space station Mir over a storm on Earth
Mir space station. Fisheye lens view of the Russian space station Mir ( peace ) orbiting over a storm (lower centre) on Earth. Mir was launched in February 1986

WEST: TELEMACHUS. Telemachus and Calypso. Oil on canvas, c1809, by Benjamin West

Tractor Ploughing
A tractor ploughing over autumn stubble beneath ominous electricity grid pylons on a farm in Suffolk, England

Warning notice, Arenal volcano, Costa Rica, Central America

Panoramic view from An Sgurr on the Isle of Eigg, looking towards a storm over the sea between Eigg and the mainland, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

New Zealand - Hokianga harbour and north dunes near Opononi Forest. North Island
MAB-525 New Zealand - Hokianga harbour and north dunes near Opononi Forest. North Island Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-shouldered Hawk - in snowstorm. Connecticut in February
JZ-2964 Red-shouldered Hawk - in snowstorm. Connecticut in February. Buteo lineatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-shouldered Hawk - Adult bird in snowstorm. CT in Feb. USA
JZ-2857 Red-shouldered Hawk - Adult bird in snowstorm CT in Feb. USA Buteo lineatus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Penmon Point Lighthouse, built in 1838 at the northern entrance to the Menai Strait, and Puffin Island, with rough sea at high tide in winter, Penmon, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunset and stormy weather near Bornesketaig, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Giraffe and storm clouds, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Lightning

Fork lightning at night over a city

Thunderstorm parting clouds leaving room for a sunbeam breaking through Adriatic coast, Montenegro
SAS-246 Thunderstorm - parting clouds leaving room for a sunbeam shining through Adriatic coast, Montenegro Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Brighton in 1789 (Beach)
Embarking from Brighthelmstone for Dieppe, part of a route from London to Paris advertised as ninety miles nearer than by way of Dover and Calais

Lighthouse And Splashing Waves; Amble, Northumberland, England

Dramatic sky. Hebrides, Scotland
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The Blitz
Dragan Jovancevic

A majestic lightning storm during a summer sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah , USA

USA, Rockies, Montana, Highway

Mexico, Baja California, El Sargento, Maguey Agave

Sunset on the San Pietro Church from the terrace of the mills, municipality of Portovenere, La Spezia province, Liguria, Italy

Byron's Cave, municipality of Portovenere, La Spezia province, Liguria, Italy

Rough sea at sunrise on the cliff of Tellaro, municipality of Lerici, La Spezia province, Liguria district, Italy

White cottage along River Coupall, Glen Coe, Highland Region, Scotland

Bales and double rainbow after storm at sunset Cypress River, Manitoba, Canada

Spoked bow after rain storm, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Lighthouse DP248862
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view of the outer lighthouse from the north-west, with stormy sky above and two lightning flashes behind

Large waves crashing over Longships Lighthouse, Lands End, Cornwall, England, UK

Porthcawl Lighthouse battered by Storm Ciara, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales

Seagulls take shelter during a winter nor easter storm in New York City, U.S. March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A seagull takes shelter during a winter nor easter storm in New York City, U.S. March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A man carrying an umbrella is seen through a window covered with rain drops during a wet day in Colombo, Sri Lanka September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-45 (oil on canvas)
8718111 Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-45 (oil on canvas) by Blunck, Ditlev Conrad (1798-1854); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Ditlev Blunck).

Beach Picture, 1638 (oil on canvas)
8711998 Beach Picture, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Jan van Goyen).

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Clipper ship 'Blackadder' at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour)
7342206 Clipper ship 'Blackadder' at sea with foremast and mainmast broken, 1895 (watercolour) by Esposito, Gaetano (1858-1911) ; 38.4x54.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)
7337867 Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Halls, John James (1776-1853); 239x148.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving
7341672 Sketch of the situation of the Winterton, on Tuesday the 21 August 1792, in the forenoon when some rafts were leaving the ship, 19th century (etching) by Lizars

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341528 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm
5308562 Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young women huddling under umbrellas during a rain storm)

Lord Ullin's Daughter
5307697 Lord Ullin's Daughter.; (add.info.: Illustration for Thomas Campbell's poem 'Lord Ullin's Daughter')

'The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship', 1849 (watercolour)
7295583 'The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship', 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.7x17.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337753 English ships at sea beating to windward in a gale, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 86.4x121.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Captivating Chaos: The Power and Beauty of Storms" Storms have long been a subject of fascination, capturing the imagination and stirring emotions. From the iconic woodblock print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " depicting towering waves threatening to engulf boats, to Adolf Vollmy's mesmerizing wood engraving of a meteor storm illuminating a village in 1833, storms have left an indelible mark on art and history. Nature's fury is vividly portrayed in images like "Rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth, " where relentless waves crash against the sturdy structure on Ile de Sein. Even biblical tales recount Jesus calming the tempestuous Sea of Galilee, showcasing his power over nature's wrath. In literature, storms often serve as dramatic backdrops for thrilling adventures. Whether it be Jeeves & Wooster navigating treacherous weather or characters braving darkened skies like those seen in lower Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the city - with only Goldman Sachs building defiantly shining through. Throughout history, tools such as Tilly lamps illuminated paths amidst raging storms. These beacons guided sailors home safely while Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall against ferocious gales that threatened its very existence. From England's Whitley Bay causeway succumbing to an incoming tide to Porthleven enduring Storm Eunice's onslaught in Cornwall, these natural phenomena remind us of our vulnerability and resilience in the face of adversity. Even fashion has embraced storms' allure; Tallulah Bankhead graced Tatler magazine's front cover exuding both elegance and defiance amidst turbulent times in 1925. Artists like Turner captured stormy seascapes with masterful brushstrokes, immortalizing their raw power and captivating beauty forever. And let us not forget how they can bring communities together; people observing meteor showers above villages or witnessing awe-inspiring displays from the safety of their homes.