– a journey into the Mysteries of Water
Splash. Cascading water strikes the rock wall – and returns in a myriad of droplets. Another wave is on its way, ready to deliver its full force. The growing palms observe, silently. Their fractal shape suggests a kinship to the cascading spectacle. Though each motion has a time scale of its own.
Like an octopus. The ink pattern slowly takes on a distinct resemblance in my mind. Evolving slowly, from the ink droplet I sent into the water. Sinking, second by second, the shape is shifting, now taking this form, now that. Another shot, and I see a jellyfish.
Water’s inherent tendency to form patterns can be observed as simply as with ink droplets falling into water. Preferably in a container with flat walls. The impact of the droplet creates vaulting toroidal forms, vortexes resembling jellyfish, and finally, when the motion slows down, settles into sinking octopus-like forms.
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I’ve created a new wall calendar with photographs and reflections – Water Calendar 2026. Get it, as a Christmas present, or just for yourself.
In the 2026 calendar we meet magic moments, where water takes on golden colours, becomes a flowing jewel and shifts its shades like velvet fabric. We follow droplets as they mimic water living species, or is it the opposite? We encounter a river branching to cool down, watch dancing plumes and learn how dissolving clouds define our climate. We sense unexpected kinships, are lost in the moment and look at plants and water with new eyes.
Each image tells its own story – to an open heart and an enquiring mind. With the mind of a scientist and the heart of a poet, we journey into the mysteries of water.
The calendar is printed on demand by MagCloud on FSC paper and shipped directly to you.
Format 12″ x 12″ (30 x 30 cm).
Spiral bound.
Price: $19.95 + shipping