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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