Patterns in the Sand

[Bob Israel]

We had big rains today in the Santa Barbara area but they gave way to fair skies this afternoon. I took a walk on the beach and noticed all the little 'riverlets' in the sand from the down pours. Here's my example.

 

[John Holbrook]

Love the layers—great capture!

 

[AlanLichty]

Those are fun - with a shot like this one it's hard to judge scale if you haven't seen them on the beach before. Nicely framed.

I'd love to see a break down on how the various minerals and/or particle sizes fit into how these are created. The speed of the water flow in suspending these materials must also play a role. I have seen this type of pattern show up all the way from San Diego up to Neah Bay in Washington.

 

[JimFox]

Love the abstract feel of this Bob! Way to take advantage of the rains.

 

[Bob Israel]

Those are fun - with a shot like this one it's hard to judge scale if you haven't seen them on the beach before. Nicely framed.

I'd love to see a break down on how the various minerals and/or particle sizes fit into how these are created. The speed of the water flow in suspending these materials must also play a role. I have seen this type of pattern show up all the way from San Diego up to Neah Bay in Washington.

We don't see this in Minnesota unless it's snow mixed with various types of mud and dirt. LOL