Monday, 5 January 2026

Patterns.

My gosh, I've misplaced my charger for both of my camera's, the Canon, the Nikon.  They are in a calico bag somewhere within the house, searched high and low but alas!  They will turn up eventually.  I'll just have to use my phone if needed.

When the tide goes out we see these odd markings in the sand - the sea is certainly a mystery.  I researched what these designs could be and came up with this explanation. I had already taken the photos, and my curiosity got the better of me.  

The markings and shapes in the sand when the tide goes out are primarily caused by the interaction of water flow (waves and currants), gravity, and sometimes wind and marine organisms, all working to move and deposit sand grains.  These patterns are collectively known as 'bedforms'.
How many of you who have visited the sea seen any shape like these?




11 comments:

  1. I hope your camera chargers reappear, Margaret.
    Usually, when you stop looking, you suddenly see them again.
    I think the textures in the sand are truly beautiful.
    Best regards Irma

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  2. The pattern in the sand is very beautiful, Margaret. You have sand and I have snow. Nature has so much to look at. I'm sure you'll find the chargers for your cameras when you stop looking. It's always like that here.

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  3. The markings in the sank looks remarkable! Finger crossed that you find your chargers again soon.

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  4. Darn about the chargers. I swear I misplace things on a daily basis. LOL Love the shots of the bedforms. Have a great day.

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  5. It is always quietly astonishing how the sea leaves behind such intricate signatures

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  6. Sorry about the chargers. Beautiful photos, dear Margaret.

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  7. I've seen them but I've never wondered about them. Now I don't have to wonder about bedforms.

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  8. Lovely to see these patterns in the sand.
    I do hope your camera chargers reappear ...
    Have a good week.

    All the best Jan

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  9. The sand patterns are wonderful and I have never seen any like that. I have seen ripples in hard sand down by the water edge and they are fun to walk on but not for too long at my age, they get a bit hard on the feet.
    I have misplaced something too, the blades bit of my blender which I kept after the glass jug part cracked from top to bottom. I thought maybe I'd buy a replacement jug, but not before I found the blades. After turning out every single cupboard and drawer I have decided I can live without a blender. I have the stick mixer and that will do. I hope you find the camera chargers.

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