This opening shot captures one of many beautiful designs that can be created by splashing pool water in the sunlight as a person goes down a water slide and hits the water!
As I thought about different ways water could be in motion a few adjectives came to mind. For example, the two pictures below show how powerful and dangerous an ocean can become at times.
Or, how graceful and beautuful it can appear with lovely reflections on the surface.
Water in Motion can also create momentary feelings of comfort and energy as soft, hypnotic sounding waves wash up on the shore.
Heavy rain beating on a wooden deck during a storm can create a different sound and perhaps a relaxing mood.
Then there are the noisy sounds of splashing water as this duck enjoys his mid-day bath.
In contrast there is the perfectly concentric shape of rain drops falling in a puddle as this rain-soaked bird finishes his afternoon bath.
It’s hard to ignore this lovely fountain and pool by the ocean, so peaceful looking and inviting!
Relaxing, rhythmic sounds of rushing water as it travels downhilll over the rocks.
“There’s something about the water – that solitary kind of peaceful feeling. You’re on Earth but not quite.” – John C. Reilly
Hope you have enjoyed seeing a few of my examples of Water in Motion and perhaps see and feel how water can momentarily affect our moods and thoughts.
Thank you goes to Sofia of Photographias for suggesting we explore a few different ways we have observed Water in Motion. And, be sure to check out her beautiful post and many examples by click here.
“Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine they see all day.” – Catherine Pulsifer
Love the stormy sea shots, Sylvia 👏 You’ve captured the power of the oceans perfectly 🌊
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos Sylvia and thought provoking comments. Cathy Forde
Cathy, thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed seeing these these pictures!
The opening shot is beautiful, and the rain on the table so relatable and the power of the ocean is so incredible
Ritva, am glad you enjoyed seeing these pictures and thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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I love your first photo, so dynamic and wonderful colours. And you captured that heavy rain so well, I can almost hear it. If I was going to pick favourites on this beautiful post it would be them.
Thank you Sofia! And also thanks for choosing this great topic. It was fun to coming up with pictures showing different ways water can be in motion.
Outstanding. hypnotic, relaxing, rhythmic. all spot on with your images, Sylvia. Love them all, ut the gentle man in the boat was a favorite. Thank you for this great response.
Thank you, Donna, I can still remember seeing these beautiful colors in the water as this man was rowing out to his boat!
Sylvia, what an excellent response to the challenge. I loved that you explored the various mood that water in motion can create. Beautiful photos!
Egidio, thank you for such kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed seeing these photos.
Terrific response Sylvia, I loved the way you chose to illustrate the emotional side of the various examples.
Many thanks, Tina! Isn’t it interesting to note what kind of “mood” the ocean is in each time we see it…..angry, agitated or calm? All based on weather conditions at the time. 😊
I love the variety of water images you shared, each interesting in their own way. Your photos always open my eyes to new ideas!
Cindy, thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed seeing these photos.
Some wonderful water images, Sylvia! I’m especially drawn to your ocean views.
Thank you, John! The appearance of the ocean always changes which makes it so interesting to photograph.