Down the River

From the mountain top to the sea, a river constantly changes the surface of the land with sheer force of water. On its journey it destroys rocks, moves boulders, and deposits sediment, constantly wearing away at the ground beneath it. This picturesque image shows a stream in the early stages of gaining momentum and water force to carry the rocks downstream. 

Boundary of the Water

This photo was taken on the Norfolk Broads in 2008. The Norfolk Broads are a series of rivers in England which are wide and boat-navigable. The Broads are the largest protected wetland and are home to a wealth of wildlife, especially birdlife.

Life on the Bank

This photo was taken in Pemberton, BC Canada on the Lillooet River. This village is ancient and houses only a few people  - very traditional members of the local Indian nation. The Lillooet River is a major river of the southern coastal mountains of British Columbia, in the Pemberton Valley north of Whistler Mountain.

Life Essence

Water. The single most important substance on Earth. From water all other things are made, grown, sustained. It is colorless and tasteless but the simple compound of H2O is essential to our lives. But water it seems is not only to be found on our planet. The Mars Rover showed that water compounds are existent on Mars, and it is possible we could move planets in the future to sustain ourselves if we find water in the same quantities as on Earth. 

Into the Unknown

This image was taken in France, in the Dordogne just Southeast of the city of Bordeaux. The départment Dordogne has a rich tourist industry, with over 1, 500 castles, holidays on the river, and is home to the famous Lascaux caves, which are closed to the public, but have had a replica set up in the region. There are also important Roman ruins, including an arena which is still visible in a public park.

Debris by Force

These wild rapids move sediment, twigs and rocks downstream with fluid motion. Rapids occur where the gradient of the riverbed is steep, causing an increase in water velocity and turbulence. It is an interesting hydrological feature between a run (flat section) and a cascade (vertigal section) of a river. 

White Wash

The water in this image is a small stream, the beginning of a river which gets bigger and bigger as it goes out to the estuary. Over time the minerals and sediment in the water will wear down these rocks and the white water will slow, eventually leading to a simple trickle deeper into the riverbed. This form of erosion is called Hydraulic Erosion. 

Niagara Mist

The waterfall in this photograph is the world famous Niagara Falls. The Canadian Horseshoe Falls shown here from the Canadian bank drops an average of 188 ft into the Lower Niagara River. It has formed a horseshoe from constant erosion, and shockingly has moved back seven miles in 12, 000 years. It is thought of as the fastest moving falls in the world. 

Across the Reflection

This pond is on the battlefield of 1066, between the invading Normans and the settled Saxons. This is situated in East Sussex, where pond life is important for the area. The county has an important network of natural rivers, but their wildlife is impacted by intensive agriculture on nearby farmland. 

Wild Beginnings

This image was taken in the sea to sky district of British Columbia. A few of the key industries in the district include tourism, logging, ranching, farming and a deep-sea port. It also offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreational activities such as rock climbing Squamish Rock, skiing in the local resorts, or zip-wiring in the forests. 

Light of the Marsh

This stunning image was taken in Rye Harbor Nature Reserve, on the Southeastern coast of England. The large area of land is a mosaic of habitats beside the sea, with shingle, sand, rivers, grazing marsh and reedbeds. This photo was taken from inside one of the five hidden bird watching huts on the reserve.

Rapid Change

This scenic picture was taken on the river in Shannon Falls Provincial Park, whose waterfall is shown in Cascading Serenity. The park holds significant spiritual value to the Squamish First Nation, the first people to live in the area. 

Lily Pad Battle

This picturesque image was taken on the battle ground of the Battle of Hastings, 1066, straight out of English history, in East Sussex, England. The field in which the iconic battle took place is directly behind the pond, and now lays as a tourist attraction with the remains of Battle Abbey.

Cascading Serenity

The ethereal waterfall  pictured here is Shannon Falls, BC Canada. Dropping from 1,105 ft, above the river, Shannon Falls is an impressive sight. When this image was taken in April 2012, the high levels of rain and melt-water from the mountains made for a thunderous fall, while the permanent mist hung beautifully in the air.

Under the Rainbow

This artistic image was taken on the River Thames, between London and Oxford, in England. The river is sourced much further north, at Thames Head, where a stone was laid to mark the source. The journey down that part of the Thames is beautiful, filled with amazing wildlife and riverside cottages. 

Sparkling Meanders

This scenic image was taken near Bodiam Castle in South East England in the summer of 2012. This small tributary runs into the River Rother, which had sustained the castle since its foundations were laid down in 1385. The castle still stands today as a tourist attraction and is surrounded by a medieval moat and ancient farmland.