Shale II
Shale is the foundation of the foot hills in the Lost River Valley. Rain on a wall of shale uncovers the intrinsic coloring when viewed through a polarizing lens.
| Image Code 0152
Water Patterns
Miniature flora dot the surface of the pond adding another dimension to the reflection.
| Image Code 0140
Spring Grove
Early spring brings a multitude of shades of green in this young grove of trees on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
| Image Code 0156.
Foggy Reeds
Early morning fog covers the water. Tall reeds form a pattern. Kimsey Run Lake in Hardy County is peaceful.
| Image Code 0151.
Sunnylands Cactus
Natural patterns in plants are far from random. | Image Code 0155
Sand
Lapping waves create ever-changing patterns on the sandy Atlantic shore.
| Image Code 0154
Aged Bark
Age adds interesting patterns to the bark of this old oak in the Shenandoah National Forest. | Image Code 0158
Flotsam-4
Lives float by on this Maryland creek, moving slowly toward the Potomac River.
| Image Code 160.
Water Flora
The harsh light of dawn creates interesting patterns with the water flora on this Maryland wetland.
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Aged Metal
RVarious shades of rust and flaking paint add interest to this discarded piece of metal. | Image Code 0157.