Landing Collection (#100)

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Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

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Great Blue Heron adult with young at breeding site displaying Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Adult Wilsons storm petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), surface feeding at Grytviken, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) flying down on to the water, Welney Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Reserve, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Puffin in flight, landing. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Little Pied Cormorant scrambling onto a mussel farm buoy. Pelorous Sound, South Island, New Zealand. Date:

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Trumpeter Swans in flight - Alaska. Date:

Short 184 Seaplane

The D-Day Landings - 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle - WW2
WW2 - The D-Day Landings - Operation Overlord - Normandy, France, 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle surveys the beaches. Date: 1944

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk - Landing Herring at the harbour Date: circa 1907

Samsun, Turkey - Landing Flour at the quay. Date: circa 1910s

Essaouira (formerly Mogador) - Morocco
Essaouira (formerly Mogador) - tourist resort on the Western Moroccan region of Marrakesh on the Atlantic coast - occupied since prehistoric times

Assembly Hall - Westminster City School - Gym Lesson
Assembly Hall - Westminster City School - Converted for a Gym Lesson. Located at 55 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HJ. Date: 1910s

Russo-Japanese War - Japanese Landing Stage at Chemulpo (now Incheon, Korea) erected in only eight hours to a state whereupon it could be used to unload heavy transport. Date: circa 1905

Thessaloniki - WW1 - English soldiers arrive to aid the International Expeditionary force, fighting on the Macedonian front. Date: circa 1916

How the Royal Navy lands a heavy gun between two boats
How the Royal Navy lands a heavy gun, lashed between two boats. Date: circa 1910

Thessaloniki, Greece - Landing place on Liberty Square. In the background can be seen a large French troop ship, bringin soldiers of the Allied International force, stationed at Salonica during WW1

WW1 - British soldiers land fish killed by shell Dardanelles
WW1 - Two British soldiers landing a fish killed by an Asiatic Annie shell fired from Turkish Fort Gunners during the Dardanelles Campaign

Allies troops landing at Thessaloniki, Greece - WWI
Allies troops landing at Thessaloniki, Greece. In 1915, during World War I, a large Allied expeditionary force landed at Thessaloniki as the base for operations against pro-German Bulgaria

Landing Herring at Minehead, Somerset (and the fleet)
Landing Herring at Minehead, Somerset (and the fleet setting out in the inset image). Date: 1904

The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York to Skye
The Duke and Duchess of York arrive on the pier at Kyleakin, Skye, Scotland on 11th September 1933 to be met by Lord MacDonald and a party of local dignitaries

Malta - Sliema Landing Place Date: circa 1920s

Fisherman arriving into port - Trouville-sur-Mer, France
Fisherman arriving into port - Trouville-sur-Mer, a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France

WW2 - The re-capture of the Island of Kiska, Alaska
The re-capture of the Island of Kiska, Alaska from Japanese forces during WW2. On August 24th, 1943, Kiska was declared secure by the American forces

WW2 - US and Auz troops land - Cape Gloucester, New Guinea
WW2 - US and Australian troops land at Cape Gloucester, New Guinea. Date: 1943

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - Landing stage on River Po Date: 1911

Kolkata, India - Kidderpore Dock Date: circa 1905

British Landing, Mackinac Island, Michigan Date: 1902

Emigrant landing, New York, USA Date: circa 1903

US Parachute Troops - WWII Date: 1942

Borneo, Indonesia - dock for canoes to Pontianak
Borneo, Indonesia - dock for canoes heading to Pontianak, the capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan. Date: circa 1910s

The Landing Pier, Aden, Yemen
The Landing Pier at the Seaport of Aden on the Yemeni Coast. Date: circa 1910s

Freetown, Sierra Leone - The landing Wharf (with small lighthouse) Date: 1907

Inverurie Boat Landing - Paget West, Bermuda Date: circa 1910s

Spotted owlet (Athene brama), Ranthambhore, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Barn Owl, Tyto alba, adult in flight with Kangaroo rat prey, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

white-tailed Hawk, Buteo albicaudatus, adult landing at nest, Texas, USA, grasslands

Redhead (Aythya americana) duck flock landing on the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas, USA, winter

A pair of migratory sandhill cranes, grus canadensis, come in for a landing in a pond at sunset in wintertime, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, and snow geese, Chen caerulescens, take refuge in a farm pond, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Snow Goose, Chen caerulescens, in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

New Orleans, USA. Red paddlewheel of paddle steamer Natchez on Mississippi River

USA, Florida, Sarasota, South Lido Beach, Black skimmers on the beach, Rynchops niger

North America; USA, Colorado, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. Sandhill cranes land one after another in a farmers field near Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

NA, USA, California, Los Angeles. Boeing 767 airplane taking off at LAX international airport at dusk

Airplane landing at LAX airport in Los Angelas, California at sunset

North America, USA, Utah, Cache Valley, Logan River Marshes at sunrise. hot air balloon
North America, USA, Utah, Cache Valley, Logan River Marshes at sunrise. Hot air balloon

NA, USA, Alaska, Katmai NP, Naknek Lake A Piper Super Cub takes off from Naknek Lake; Mt
NA, USA, Alaska, Katmai NP, Naknek Lake. A Piper Super Cub takes off from Naknek Lake; Mt. Katolinat behind (Editorial Usage Only)

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.