When thinking about the photo word of the week, I realized patterns are visible in most everything we see. And to become aware and appreciate the multiple patterns which make up a scene or object, one needs to stop a moment and “really look” at their surroundings.
“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the patterns of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.” ∼ Tunichiro Tanizaki
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Bailey Island Bridge, or Cribstone Bridge, was originally built in the 1920s and its unusual pattern design is deliberate so it can withstand the tides and winds of Maine. According to the website Atlas Oscura, “the bridge was built without any cement, only long, narrow slabs of granite stacked atop of each other in a criss cross fashion.” This picture was taken while on a day cruise with friends in the Casco Bay in Maine.
Different styles of patterns were created on our back deck recently as the rain was pouring down and afternoon shadows were created. Circular patterns appeared where heavy drops of water hit the floor, diagonal lines define the deck boards and the shadow of vertical lines from the railing. Most interesting though is the reflective circular patterns of rain drops in a line on the deck flooring.
“The beauty of the natural world lies in the details.” ∼ Natalie Angier
When thinking about patterns this Green Heron came to mind. Couldn’t help but marvel over the beautiful designs created with the blue feathers outlined in white. This heron lives at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC.
Owl butterflies (genus Caligo) are a master of disguise with patterns resembling the wooded forests they live in (be sure to note the butterfly’s eye). Owl butterflies are very large (2.6 to 7.9 inches) and the huge circular eyespots on their wings mimic an owl’s eye to help protect them from predators. This was taken at The Butterfly Farm in Oranjestad, Aruba.
Many patterns are visible in this Southern Magnolia bud (Magnolia grandiflora). Once the beautiful, fragrant white flower petals fall off, a seed pod like this one remains. As it matures bright red seeds appear providing food for birds and mammals. Grey hairstreak (Strymon melinus) butterflies are abundant and also benefiting from these pods.
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.“ ∼ Frank Lloyd Wright
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