26.11.11

Snake-like roots that help keep it dark









"...and the grove of trees growing out over their lake......wind down snake-like roots that reach as far as the water and help keep it dark"  Beowolf

A deep green rim of algae has appeared at the edge of the lake. On a grey afternoon this created the most enchanting dark mirror for the lakeside trees. Impossible to focus because of glare and the odd stray branch, I had to wait until these were uploaded to see the full extent of the images.

Darkness, surface, reflection, depth.







19 comments:

One said...

Yes, enchanting...beautiful yet a little mysterious. :) Due to the ongoing construction that is going on here, our lakes are always murky. But I appreciate the critters the ponds attract.

Margaret said...

How beautiful and such an unusual effect.

a-l-t-i said...

Это чудеса!) Очень интересные снимки!!!

Katherine Kean said...

These are beautiful. Love the combimation of swirling and angled.

sonja said...

that looks spooky. great pics.

Heather said...

These photos have to be some of my favourite yet. Marvelous mother nature never fails in her ability to amaze, and that you were lucky enough to captured her by chance, is brilliant.Thanks for sharing.

outwalkingthedog said...

Beautiful - and the Beowulf quote is perfect.

Donna@Gardens Eye View said...

these are so unique...lovely colors and lots to ponder as you look in the mirror

Karen Chapman said...

Fascinating how even slime can be pretty! Great photos.

Esther Montgomery said...

I can't work out the content of the pictures but it doesn't matter because they are absolutely beautiful. Really, really so = especially the last one in the sequence.

debsgarden said...

Wow! Mysterious reflections, brooding images. Love it!

Pauline said...

Really beautiful images, there was certainly an artist behind the camera.

Carol said...

Gorgeous palette algae makes. Beautiful colors and movement . . . including the motion of imagination. Love Beowolf too. Enchanting post.

PatioPatch said...

enchantment here and magic camera in your hands

The Courtyard Gardener said...

Beautiful pictures - it hardly looks real until you look closely!

Cait O'Connor said...

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Stupid Garden Plants said...

This is a great set of photos, I love the rich green water. Outstanding!

wellywoman said...

Beautiful, like a dye has been added to the water.

Looking for Blue Sky said...

Stunning and really unusual. Made me think of Ents x

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