Amber Wave aka "Pond Sludge" by pflaume

Amber Wave aka "Pond Sludge"

The subject of this abstract is actually pond sludge! Basically, it's grasses that had gathered at the mouth of a drainage gate. I liked the layers of golden tones against the dark blue water. It reminds me of unspun wool or even granite. Who knew pond sludge could be so pretty?

Best viewed large, if you have the time.
At first I thought- oh how pretty- then I read it was pond sludge and I thought- oh how interesting. What a difference a word makes!! Great abstract!
February 25th, 2013  
Good eye. It reminds me of the edge of a hot spring in Yellowstone.
February 25th, 2013  
You composed a wonderful abstract.
February 25th, 2013  
Fav'd. Very cool!
February 25th, 2013  
Very beautiful abstract. If I could just get over the "pond sludge" part :-) Good for you for seeing the beauty in it all, Lisa.
February 25th, 2013  
Great eotb example. I thought it was a close up of some sort of fiber. Beautiful sludge.
February 25th, 2013  
I thought it was layers of wool. Great shot. Well spotted.
February 25th, 2013  
Stunning Lisa love the layers of differ t textures and tones !
February 25th, 2013  
Fabulous photo!
February 25th, 2013  
So cool.
February 25th, 2013  
Fabulous! Fav.
February 25th, 2013  
No way! Really pretty shot - very abstract.
February 25th, 2013  
@anazad511 Thank you so much for your comment and fav, Ana! I'm glad you like pond sludge as much as I do. :)
February 25th, 2013  
@twistergirl Thank you so much, Doris! Who knew pond sludge could be so interesting, huh?! :)
February 25th, 2013  
Saw this in the eotb3 group - really love this, and a perfect for the challenge !
February 25th, 2013  
Would never have guessed what it is and you are right, pretty stuff at the bottom of the pond!
February 25th, 2013  
Fabulous abstract, love the contrasting colours and the textures....what a great spot!
February 25th, 2013  
Wow - amazing - I thought it was fibre of some kind - wool, perhaps.
February 25th, 2013  
Yes it's really pretty - your shots are so imaginative.
February 25th, 2013  
Brilliant subject matter, with some great colours and nice composition.
February 25th, 2013  
Yuk but wow!
February 25th, 2013  
If you had not said what it was I would have assumed it was wool.Cracking photo making something horrible look so good.
February 25th, 2013  
Gorgeous!
February 25th, 2013  
reminds me of my weaving days - love it.
February 25th, 2013  
Looks great large and it reminds me of colors Van Gogh has used in some of his paintings.. very cool shot Lisa!!
February 25th, 2013  
Jo
Who knew! I certainly wouldn't have guessed what it was, I was thinking more along the lines of wool, interesting shot and lovely colours.
February 26th, 2013  
I totally thought it was yarn of some kind! Fabulous capture. I lvoe the colours, blue and yellow are my favourite combo.
February 26th, 2013  
well i sure would have never thought this was sludge! it's really pretty, amazing where you can find a great shot!
February 26th, 2013  
Through the eyes of the lens. What a neat photo, and what a great catch.
February 26th, 2013  
I really like abstracts like this, the textures and colours are fabulous together
February 26th, 2013  
Awesome shot and great find. When I first looked I really thought it was knitted wool. Would have never guessed pond sludge! That certainly adds to the coolness factory here. :-)
February 26th, 2013  
ohhh I really like this! great find :)
February 26th, 2013  
@dolphin Thank you for your kind words, Molly! I always appreciate your comments and support.
February 26th, 2013  
Wonderful layers and colors! I love the abstractness of this shot!
February 26th, 2013  
wow never thought it was that! its a great close-up!
February 26th, 2013  
Very cool abstract - looks like a painting!!
February 27th, 2013  
Love when something horrid is turned into something beautiful! fav
February 27th, 2013  
Amazing shot, who would have thought it could be so beautiful.
The textures and the lighting are superb :-)
February 27th, 2013  
Quite gorgeous and painterly.
Nice work
February 28th, 2013  
YAY LISA! You have my vote!
March 1st, 2013  
@twistergirl Thanks so much, Doris! It was fun to participate. :)
March 4th, 2013  
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