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March 27, 2021 by Mike Powell

I searched a stream in vain for dragonflies last weekend, but became fascinated by the abstract patterns of the water moving through areas festooned with moss, algae, and grasses. Later in the year I am almost certain to find Gray Petaltail dragonflies near this stream and the surrounding seeps. For the moment I was content to let my mind run wild, feeling a bit like I was underwater as I observed the abstract shapes created by the moving water.

Posted in abstract, Art, Nature, Photography, spring | Tagged Canon 50D, Lorton VA, Occoquan Regional Park, stream, Tamron 150-600mm | 23 Comments

23 Responses

on March 27, 2021 at 8:39 am | Reply Dan Antion

Those are beautiful images, Mike.
- on March 27, 2021 at 8:51 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Dan. As you know, these are quite different from my “normal” photos–I never know what will catch my interest, but try to react to capture the image without asking myself “why.”
  - on March 27, 2021 at 9:08 am Dan Antion
    
    You have a good eye for what looks good, Mike.
on March 27, 2021 at 8:46 am | Reply Hiren Khambhayta

These are beautiful images Mike. Sometimes vision and ideas comes in front of us from nowhere.
- on March 27, 2021 at 8:49 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much. You are quite right about how vision and ideas come to us–mostly I try to get realistic, detailed shots of wildlife creatures, but sometimes my mind sees something totally different that I feel compelled to capture with my camera.
on March 27, 2021 at 9:28 am | Reply Leo

Nice
on March 27, 2021 at 10:24 am | Reply Ellen Jennings

Very cool, Mike! I love to watch patterns in flowing water and you’ve captured an exceptional display.
on March 27, 2021 at 1:12 pm | Reply Parziale Ann

would make a lovely framed print
- on March 27, 2021 at 2:24 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, so much. I particularly like the second image.
on March 27, 2021 at 1:39 pm | Reply picpholio

Nature has many surprises.
on March 27, 2021 at 2:32 pm | Reply Reed Andariese

Cool images Mike! Enjoyed seeing them!
on March 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm | Reply kewtiebird

Lovely textures and colors.
on March 28, 2021 at 7:17 am | Reply Mitzy Bricker

Way cool, Mike!

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on March 29, 2021 at 4:19 pm | Reply Dishita

Nature is a wonderful painter! Outshines all! ❤️
- on March 30, 2021 at 7:54 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Dishita.
on April 25, 2021 at 3:02 pm | Reply Cendrine Marrouat

Beatiful!
- on April 25, 2021 at 4:29 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Cendrine.
  - on April 25, 2021 at 4:36 pm Cendrine Marrouat
    
    You are welcome!
on May 18, 2021 at 1:52 pm | Reply astraiasky

The greens and yellows are very nice in this photo.
- on May 18, 2021 at 8:45 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks.
on June 11, 2021 at 10:44 am | Reply Swamini Redij

I liked the first one more than the second one. These two images are soul-taking for me. I wish I could see them with bare eyes. Thank you so much for sharing.
- on June 11, 2021 at 11:32 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks.
on June 21, 2021 at 6:01 am | Reply Follow your Feet

Stunning!