I’m sure to most, standing along a creek and watching it flow is a lot like watching grass grow.
For me, sight, sound and smell become engaged and the end result is intoxicating.
I have no clue what’s going through my head at that point. Hopes, dreams, possibilities and memories all become one long flow of thoughts and mental images.
Not much different than how the water is flowing.
The other day I stood along a creek and took about a dozen shots of the creek as it flowed over rock. I wanted to see if I could capture the flow and glare and play of the water.
I have no clue if I succeeded, but I like the end results.
These shots and this post is for me. They’re only sized to fit here and I did no other post processing to them. I wanted to see how they looked when I took the shots.
I get to take breaks at work and now I can come here, click on this gallery of images and slowly go through the them.
Possibly relive in my head what I enjoy doing more than anything else.
I’ll have to watch so I don’t become mesmerized and slack jawed with a bit of drool forming at the corner of my mouth that has to be noisily sucked back in.
I could only imagine the level of ridicule from my coworkers that I would have to endure.
Mike Sepelak
24 Mar 2015I’m in your corner on this one, Ken. Watching the creek flow, a campfire burn, the clouds slide across a bold blue sky. There’s comfort and wonder there. And simplicity. What more could you ask for?
Ken G
25 Mar 2015I do like the way so many senses are engaged Mike. Calms them all down. I don’t think people realize how overwhelmed they are till they’re not. A lot can’t handle it, some of us have to search it out or go nuts. Or, drive everyone around us nuts.
Howard Levett
24 Mar 2015I agree with Mike. I recorded Clear Creek a couple of years ago. It was mesmerizing and relaxing in a way I could never explain to anyone. Especially since it was during runoff. I put it to some music that I liked and play it often just for me.
Ken G
25 Mar 2015I always seem to have music playing in my head Howard. Especially when I’m out some place a little quieter. I have a feeling if others see me out fishing, they’re looking and thinking… I think he’s doing a little dance.
Mary Anne from Alaska on My Mind
25 Mar 2015Water can be so mesmerizing . . . soothing . . . deeply affecting. I don’t think you’re crazy!
Ken G
25 Mar 2015I’d go crazy without it Mary Anne. I live two blocks from the Fox River and it’s a rare day I don’t wander down there after work, even for a minute and stand there staring. Better than meds for high blood pressure, with no real side affects. Other than wanting to go fish it.
Jim McClellan
25 Mar 2015Beautiful shots. Very soothing to scroll through.
Ken G
25 Mar 2015I’m still learning the finer details of the new camera Jim. After looking at these a few times, I know what I want to see, just have to figure out more of the camera to get it. I did get the glare the way I wanted it, now I need the depth.