Oh boy, water is everywhere this winter. Rain storms have added water to our area’s rivers, lakes and creeks here in Sacramento. It’s also added mega snow levels in our mountain areas. Sofia’s challenge this week is to show moving water. Let’s get started.

Lakes. While some of our large lakes are in constant motion, they don’t photograph that way. You can tell by the gentle ripples and swirls in the water.

Donner Lake, Truckee, CA; Two-Medicine Lake, Glacier National Park, MT; Folsom Lake, Folsom CA

River. While we have two major rivers flowing through Sacramento County, I’m featuring the American River. It’s known for river rafting, boating, fishing and swimming. The image on the left features the iconic Rainbow Bridge in Folsom. The ripples are delicate enough to reflect the rocks and bridge. This beach is near another well-known bridge, the Fair Oaks Bridge. The American river has many swim areas.

Ocean. I don’t get to the Pacific Ocean often. It’s about a 2 1/2-hour drive, but when I do, I enjoy it. These pictures are from Pacific Grove with waves gently breaking on the shore; Pacifica which is further north and the waves break more violently, causing a major splash on this young man. Back south, we come to the Monterey shoreline, catching the ocean at sunset. The sun’s glow is beautifully reflected in the water.

Fountains. I enjoy catching water in stop-action. Fountains are great for this and so are water spouts. Here are three.

I’ll close with some miscellaneous water fun, waterfalls and drops.

Today the sun is shining and will continue for a couple of days. Then, we are getting more rain! I’d better get out and enjoy the sunshine while I can. If you haven’t posted yet, be sure to link to Sofia’s original post and use the Lens-Artist tag.

Pictures of people from all over the world appeared in my mail box last week, and I totally enjoyed seeing them all. Next week John will be presenting the challenge so be sure to look for his post. Until then, take care.

49 thoughts on “Lens Artists Challenge #293: Water in Motion”

  1. What a nice series. I have seen a number of the photos for this challenge, and it is so interesting to see what everyone produces. The ones I liked best are the one of the man along the fence, and the dew drops with the – light spots? reflections? – on the leaf. It is also nice to see bits of CA I don’t get to very often! 

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    1. Thanks -N! It is amazing to see the different responses to a given challenge. I think those are reflections on the leaf drops. I saw on the news that Topanga Canyon had a landslide. I used to drive that twisty road all the time, wondering why people would rebuild there. It’s good you don’t live that far south.

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  3. I like the way you organized this, Anne. And I guess I didn’t realize you were that far from the ocean. So many great shots. That Monterey sunset is glorious! Looks so peaceful. Pacific Grove is stunning. I also enjoyed your miscellaneous water fun shots.

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  13. Lovely post, Anne. It flows so well, which is appropriate 😀

    Your photos of the Pacific Ocean are amazing. We live in an island and I don’t see the ocean as often as I should! The fountains are always a pleasure to see, your second one is my favourite, it feels so refreshing. Favourite, the last one with the droplet. That is poetry.

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    1. Thanks Sofia! I’ve always lived near an ocean. I didn’t realize how lucky I am until we went across the country and hit the midwest. Corn and soy beans for miles; no water. I’m sure there were lakes somewhere, but not near the highway.

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  20. Lovely collection of images depicting the challenge perfectly. Here in Phoenix, we too have received an unusual amount of rain, but then again, the desert is loving it. 🌵

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