These swirly patterns in ice caught my eye because of the light and golden reflections from the vegetation on the shoreline of a neighborhood pond.
Patterns in ice – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 640, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
It was Christmas Eve and for a little while the sun broke through the gray clouds that had hung over the valley all day long. I needed to stretch my legs so I walked around the pond photographing the mountain peaks covered in snow and the birds that I could get close to.
I was almost done walking when the patterns in the ice made me stop and look at them more carefully. It had been warmer than freezing temps and the ice was slowly melting. The bright blue sky overhead shared its vibrant color with the ice.
Swirly ice patterns – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
The patterns in the ice were mesmerizing to me and the golden reflections on the water added a depth that I appreciated. Noticing patterns in nature became a part of who I am a long, long time ago. That trait helps me find birds and wildlife.
Not far from where I took these two images of very natural patterns in the ice, I cringed.
People can be awful… – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 640, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
There are plenty of trash receptacles near the pond. There is absolutely no reason for people to not properly dispose of their garbage. But sadly, there is always someone who won’t walk 15 feet to safely dispose of their trash. They may have developed a pattern of not giving a crap about leaving no trace.
I couldn’t reach or retrieve the plastic cup because the ice wasn’t firm enough for me to walk on and the water was too deep for me to wade out to grab it. I hope the cup floated to the shore and some caring individual put the garbage where it belongs.
Life is good. It is better when we all care for the planet.
Mia
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I’m like you Mia is this regard. Patterns on bark, waves of grasses in a field or reflections on water and ice are some of my favorite things to see and photograph. Nature provides the best “abstract” art!!! Shame on whomever left that cup. I’ve been picking up other people’s trash since I was about 17 years old and I’m now 66. I just can’t wrap my head around the thought process (or lack thereof) in people who litter.
Hi Sweetie ! I love the patterns in the ice ! reminds me of when I went ice skating on the river! What signs said ok and others to many bubbles said no safe !
Some people…🤬
The patterns in the ice are beautiful. Went out this morning with the foster pupper and heard a plethora of bird songs and calls from all the trees in and around our yard. Never has a cacophony been so lovely.
Definitely mesmerising and very, very beautiful. Hiss and spit at the lazy so and so who despoiled that beauty.
…..OR they do throw the cup into the receptacle but miss it & continue walking. I don’t know which is more maddening. I’m going to take more notice of patterns in the ice.
I love patterns in the water and the sky. Sad when people do not care.