The Spirit Of Things

A photographic exploration of the hidden or neglected parts of our visual world.

The Spirit Of Things's Water Posts

Aug. 22, 2019

When dams dry up ...

While botanising in South Africa in late 2017 I was passing through the Theewaterskloof area when I noticed that the Theewaterskloof Dam was almost empty. This…

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Sept. 09, 2007

Experiments with a water fountain

William Pye fountain at Aberglasney Gardens The Aberglasney Gardens [aberglasney.org] are a beautiful collection of small gardens within a small site in…

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July 15, 2007

Somewhere there is a clock ticking. But does it matter if…

Time is a funny old thing. Today's posting is about time . For many people it is a linear measurement that gets faster and faster as they age. For others it is…

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April 26, 2007

Prague water magic

Prague (Praha) is my favourite city in Europe. It has a medley of stunning architecture covering numerous periods, exciting shopping arcades, a richness of…

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April 17, 2007

Plant shimmer

There is a stillness and interaction between water and plants that I find fascinating. I have been photographing these for many years and will share some in…

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