Traffic Jam

While shooting abstracts is not my norm, I’m drawn to do so every once in a while. Such was the case recently when interesting, irregularly-shaped raindrops grew wide on our moonroof. Brake lights as far as the eye could see, and we inched along admiring the everchanging patterns of the water. When a nearby streetlight added happy highlights to the shapes, I had an abstract; and who knew that all this beauty could hang just overhead in a traffic jam?

I like viewing this image best on the black background.

[Kate Goring]

I love that you appreciate the small things, that can truly be beautiful. Fabulous abstract.

[Jane Anderson]

I love your photo and commentary--I need to always be on the lookout!

[Janet B.]

@kategoring Awww, thank you for your sweet comment, Kate. So nice. I find that it's the small things that add such joy to life! :-)

[Janet B.]

@cejaanderson Thank you so much, Jane, for your enthusiastic comment and fav! It was quite fun watching the raindrops expand and create new designs. :-)

[Paul]

Well done to see this. Much beauty in the simplest things.

[Lynne Hart]

Good clear shot, lovely abstract capture.

[Lin]

Awesome!

[Living at the beach 365 days a year!]

For an abstract you did exceptionally well. I enjoy doing abstracts. Nature is full of possibilities. Just have fun with it! :>)

[Janet B.]

@pej Thanks so much, Paul! :-)

[Janet B.]

@lhart Thank you, Lynne! :-)

[Janet B.]

@linnypinny Thank you for your comment and fav, Lin! So nice! :-)

[Janet B.]

@nydelignorsk Thank you so much! :-)

[Julie F]

There is beauty in your rain drops.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Does look great on black - nice shot!

[Stephanie Swift]

It's amazing how photography makes you see things you otherwise probably wouldn't have. Lovely pattern and focus.

[Janet B.]

@jaffacakes Thank you kindly, Geraldine! :-)

[Janet B.]

@mccarth1 Thank you, Kerry! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! :-)

[Janet B.]

@tristansmum Thanks so much, Stephanie! It is amazing how photography does that. I find myself always looking, and it adds such joy to each day! :-)

[Milanie]

Love reading your commentary - such a wonderful reminder to enjoy the common things. Rather than fuss about traffic slow-downs, you took advantage of it and sure caught the lighting well. Love the clarity of those drops and the wide range of sizes. Really did make an interesting abstract shot.

[Gena Pegg]

Great patterns and clarity!

[Hope D Jennings]

Very effective abstract! Love the repetition.

[Janet B.]

@milaniet Thanks so much, Milanie! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.

[Janet B.]

@eyesmile Thank you kindly, Gena! Much appreciated!

[Janet B.]

@mzzhope Thanks so much, Hope! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting! :-)

[Amanda R.]

Great abstract - I've always loved the way raindrops look. Love all the different sizes!

[Thom Mitchell]

Abstract in the everyday! I like this a lot! FAV

[Janet B.]

@emrob Thank you very much, Mandy! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[Janet B.]

@rhoing Thank you so much for your comment and fav, Thom! :-)

[Vera]

I like the clarity of this, Janet. And the black background brings out the patterns especially nicely.

[Janet B.]

@vera365 Thank you, Vera! Such a nice comment. I appreciate your kindness.