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Weekly Photo Contest February 12 - February 18 | Natural Patterns
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@TheYayAreaLiving - Striations, striations, striations everywhere. These rocks are showing their age wonderfully and the waves are making beautiful patterns. Very much on theme. I think I would have been crawling all over them getting up close. What a surprise I got when I looked at it large and realised that there are people on the far side. Wow! quite the optical puzzle.
@oblomow - Now this is beautiful. The contrast of the red against the greens, the patterns made on the domes of the toad stools like crushed nuts on a strawberry tart yum. I love the positioning of them in the frame. They make me think of the big dipper constellation or moons orbiting a planet. Very nicely done. I would have tried to remove the objects from the top of them though.
@tizeye - This one is really interesting. There is a R-G-B flow going through it from front to back. The reds in front and the blue up top. Then you have the 2 patterns firstly the rocks that seem to have fallen (or been exposed) yet form an almost grid pattern which I would be fascinated to hear how that happens. You then have the completely different texture on the yellow/green rocks what I think have got air pockets or are them more porous and so water pockets that as they have eroded, have exposed the melting texture. I wonder if the soft melting like surface is due to the sand sliding down it more recently and as the wind gets hold of it it begins to become more like that to the further right? A nice capture of erosion.
@Fravin - So I struggle with sand ripples, I can never get the angle right. What I find interesting about this one however - ignoring the ipad swipe bar at the bottom - is that I am convinced I can see a triangle shape going perpendicular to the ripples. Once I saw it I cannot unseen it now. It is like one of those stereogram pictures. If that was intentional then bravo!
@Hughmac - I like rainbows. I can never capture them though. I think I am supposed to use a polariser. It is nicely captured here and I wonder what we could find at the end of it.
@someoldguy - Sand ripples again. Interesting that ripples happen both here and at the beach. The beach because of the water, here because of the wind. I always find them amazing to look at. I would have maybe gotten in closer to the plant and lower to the ground to isolate them a bit but I do like the way the sand glistens in the sun.
@mollyc - Wonderful wonderful, I really like these intimate images that you take of the flowers. This one really emphasises the delicacy of the flower and shows the flutes (right term?) of the petals. wonderful example of random uniformity. My only niggle is the shadow in the bottom left. It draws my eye a little.
@crf8 - Evening skies are great when they light up like this. The colours are lovely and vibrant and it is fun trying to work out the silhouettes but I may have been a bit more selective of the section of sky to emphasise the pattern aspect of it. I will let you off for liking the image earlier.
@OldMacs4Me - I always thought a Grouse was stumpier than this. Potentially a “European vs American Robin” scenario going on here. There is no denying it that nature puts stunning plumage on birds. The patterns of the tail feathers here and markings on its back are wonderful. I cannot help but mention the grass in front of it. Spoils the view a little of an otherwise nice capture of a lovely bird.
@thirsty_monk - This is a great example of natural patterns. Like MollyC’s entry, it shows the beautiful way nature arranges elements into seemingly random yet surprisingly uniform patterns. Lovely detail. My only wish would be that the three petals that are damaged on the right were some how balanced on the left a little as they draw the eye.
@squawk7000 - Ah water! I love the images of azure blue swimming pool water with ripples in it looking like a Hockney painting. I have never managed to capture one myself. I am guessing this is at the beach. For some reason it reminds me of Troon beach but I might just be in the mood for a wander down there. Again this is a great example of natural patterns I just wonder if maybe it would be more obvious if it were taken from a tighter angle.
@Laird Knox - What? The Laird is not last for a change. Last chronologically that is. I really like the lines and the texture in the central fence slat (assume it is a fence but hope you weren’t lying in the street to take it). I really like it a lot but… the blue sky in the right hand gap keeps pulling my eyes to it. I wonder if maybe a tighter crop would have focussed in on those wonderful leading lines?
@Slartibart - Oh here we go, the ultimate pattern in nature. Frozen water makes some stunning shapes and patterns when left to its own devices. I love the contrast between the warm and cool tones and I love how the ice crystals are backlit. It looks like a miniature forest of ice trees. My only thought would be that maybe if taken close up to draw out the micro textures a little more would have made it pop immensely.
@Janichsan - Ferns are wonderful things. They respond so nicely to being saturated in water or fluorescent greens when dry. I love how when you look at them from this distance they look symmetrical yet on close inspection they are not. Such a beautiful vibrant shade of green. I wish though that the little leaf protruding in the centre wasn’t there.
@dmb8021 - Oh, now we are looking at something I love. I love seeing weather patterns on the land. Layered hills and mist are a recipe for a beautiful scene. I really like this image but really wish it were a tad lifted in the shadows to let us get a glimpse into the textures on the slopes.
Wow, thank you everyone for taking part. I have enjoyed seeing your images a lot and I have the unenviable task of awarding podium positions so here goes.
In no particular order, those going through to next weeks round are……
oops, hang on, wrong show…
Try again!
I am going to go with @Fravin for the honourable mention because although there is the ipad artefact bottom centre, I cannot get away from that hidden triangle in the textures and so have to give it an honourable mention.
Now onto the podium.
3rd : MollyC
2nd: oblomow
1st place goes to the Magrathean planetary designer responsible for the Fjords of Norway - Slartibart. Don’t forget your towel. ;-)
@oblomow - Now this is beautiful. The contrast of the red against the greens, the patterns made on the domes of the toad stools like crushed nuts on a strawberry tart yum. I love the positioning of them in the frame. They make me think of the big dipper constellation or moons orbiting a planet. Very nicely done. I would have tried to remove the objects from the top of them though.
@tizeye - This one is really interesting. There is a R-G-B flow going through it from front to back. The reds in front and the blue up top. Then you have the 2 patterns firstly the rocks that seem to have fallen (or been exposed) yet form an almost grid pattern which I would be fascinated to hear how that happens. You then have the completely different texture on the yellow/green rocks what I think have got air pockets or are them more porous and so water pockets that as they have eroded, have exposed the melting texture. I wonder if the soft melting like surface is due to the sand sliding down it more recently and as the wind gets hold of it it begins to become more like that to the further right? A nice capture of erosion.
@Fravin - So I struggle with sand ripples, I can never get the angle right. What I find interesting about this one however - ignoring the ipad swipe bar at the bottom - is that I am convinced I can see a triangle shape going perpendicular to the ripples. Once I saw it I cannot unseen it now. It is like one of those stereogram pictures. If that was intentional then bravo!
@Hughmac - I like rainbows. I can never capture them though. I think I am supposed to use a polariser. It is nicely captured here and I wonder what we could find at the end of it.
@someoldguy - Sand ripples again. Interesting that ripples happen both here and at the beach. The beach because of the water, here because of the wind. I always find them amazing to look at. I would have maybe gotten in closer to the plant and lower to the ground to isolate them a bit but I do like the way the sand glistens in the sun.
@mollyc - Wonderful wonderful, I really like these intimate images that you take of the flowers. This one really emphasises the delicacy of the flower and shows the flutes (right term?) of the petals. wonderful example of random uniformity. My only niggle is the shadow in the bottom left. It draws my eye a little.
@crf8 - Evening skies are great when they light up like this. The colours are lovely and vibrant and it is fun trying to work out the silhouettes but I may have been a bit more selective of the section of sky to emphasise the pattern aspect of it. I will let you off for liking the image earlier.
@OldMacs4Me - I always thought a Grouse was stumpier than this. Potentially a “European vs American Robin” scenario going on here. There is no denying it that nature puts stunning plumage on birds. The patterns of the tail feathers here and markings on its back are wonderful. I cannot help but mention the grass in front of it. Spoils the view a little of an otherwise nice capture of a lovely bird.
@thirsty_monk - This is a great example of natural patterns. Like MollyC’s entry, it shows the beautiful way nature arranges elements into seemingly random yet surprisingly uniform patterns. Lovely detail. My only wish would be that the three petals that are damaged on the right were some how balanced on the left a little as they draw the eye.
@squawk7000 - Ah water! I love the images of azure blue swimming pool water with ripples in it looking like a Hockney painting. I have never managed to capture one myself. I am guessing this is at the beach. For some reason it reminds me of Troon beach but I might just be in the mood for a wander down there. Again this is a great example of natural patterns I just wonder if maybe it would be more obvious if it were taken from a tighter angle.
@Laird Knox - What? The Laird is not last for a change. Last chronologically that is. I really like the lines and the texture in the central fence slat (assume it is a fence but hope you weren’t lying in the street to take it). I really like it a lot but… the blue sky in the right hand gap keeps pulling my eyes to it. I wonder if maybe a tighter crop would have focussed in on those wonderful leading lines?
@Slartibart - Oh here we go, the ultimate pattern in nature. Frozen water makes some stunning shapes and patterns when left to its own devices. I love the contrast between the warm and cool tones and I love how the ice crystals are backlit. It looks like a miniature forest of ice trees. My only thought would be that maybe if taken close up to draw out the micro textures a little more would have made it pop immensely.
@Janichsan - Ferns are wonderful things. They respond so nicely to being saturated in water or fluorescent greens when dry. I love how when you look at them from this distance they look symmetrical yet on close inspection they are not. Such a beautiful vibrant shade of green. I wish though that the little leaf protruding in the centre wasn’t there.
@dmb8021 - Oh, now we are looking at something I love. I love seeing weather patterns on the land. Layered hills and mist are a recipe for a beautiful scene. I really like this image but really wish it were a tad lifted in the shadows to let us get a glimpse into the textures on the slopes.
Wow, thank you everyone for taking part. I have enjoyed seeing your images a lot and I have the unenviable task of awarding podium positions so here goes.
In no particular order, those going through to next weeks round are……
oops, hang on, wrong show…
Try again!
I am going to go with @Fravin for the honourable mention because although there is the ipad artefact bottom centre, I cannot get away from that hidden triangle in the textures and so have to give it an honourable mention.
Now onto the podium.
3rd : MollyC
2nd: oblomow
1st place goes to the Magrathean planetary designer responsible for the Fjords of Norway - Slartibart. Don’t forget your towel. ;-)
Thanks! this is unexpected… 🤓 @kenoh thanks for the feedback to everyone.
In relation to my photo - this was taken a few weeks ago on the archipelago Åland 🇫🇮. It’s located between Finland and Sweden in the baltic sea and there are mornings where every surface is actually overgrown with white frost. The suggestion to go closer is excellent - I just ordered a bellow for my cameras. 😎
So now I will try to come up with a subject during the next hours, again thanks to everyone who participates here.
In relation to my photo - this was taken a few weeks ago on the archipelago Åland 🇫🇮. It’s located between Finland and Sweden in the baltic sea and there are mornings where every surface is actually overgrown with white frost. The suggestion to go closer is excellent - I just ordered a bellow for my cameras. 😎
So now I will try to come up with a subject during the next hours, again thanks to everyone who participates here.
Ahahahah
It's funny how the iPad bar haven't been noticed while posting it. And, in the other way, the image shows a hidden symbol, made by nature. lol
Off corse I took a screenshot in iPad and posted it. That floating bar wasn't there!
And that picture wasn't my intention. I was shooting a bridge in a long exposure. That little beach is down the bridge. And while waiting for the long exposure, I spotted that triangle in the sand ripples. It was amazing to notice that water and wind made it.
Anyway, thanks for the mention.
yippie!! The best spot! Thanks @kenoh for judging. I told my wife 'I won this week's contest'. "So second place for you?" , she replied.
Thanks for the comments. I've really enjoyed seeing the other entries. Congrats to the podium and all others who took part.
It's Barra. Traigh Eais, the beach to the other side of the peninsula from the airfield (or airbeach!!!). Taken on a day trip; flew up, had a short wander, then back to Glasgow and the house for lunch.
It's Barra. Traigh Eais, the beach to the other side of the peninsula from the airfield (or airbeach!!!). Taken on a day trip; flew up, had a short wander, then back to Glasgow and the house for lunch.
I want to go to Barra to experience the air beach. It looks like fun.
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Ahahahah
It's funny how the iPad bar haven't been noticed while posting it. And, in the other way, the image shows a hidden symbol, made by nature. lol
Off corse I took a screenshot in iPad and posted it. That floating bar wasn't there!
And that picture wasn't my intention. I was shooting a bridge in a long exposure. That little beach is down the bridge. And while waiting for the long exposure, I spotted that triangle in the sand ripples. It was amazing to notice that water and wind made it.
Anyway, thanks for the mention.
So I am not imagining that the triangle is there then? And seeing the bar, proves I was looking at it….
Then you MUST get the shot and show us. Ice patterns are absolutely stunning and yet as unique as finger prints - or am I imagining that?
Just do it. Keep an eye on the weather forecast, and if it’s clear book it. During the flight the views of the west highlands and the Hebrides are spectacular. Then landing on the beach is an experience. And of course the fresh Atlantic air when you are on the island.
This is El Lago Verde, El Golfo, Lanzarote, Grand Canary Islands.
These patterns and mineral color shift we caused by volcanic eruption, one of several over time that created the entire island. Over time they have eroded to expose the patterns. I just barely caught the green pool, but here are a couple other pictures for a broader perspective. The black soil beach is lava based. The green pool is algae along its bottom.
The Spruce Grouse thought he was well hidden in a very dark part of the forest. I got quite close and ended up using the Flash as that old Canon CCD sensor was quite noisy beyond an ISO of 100. Anyways that's why the foreground grass is so noticeable.