Thursday 23 February 2012

Fluid Reflections





The still water in the fountain reflects perfectly the surrounding buildings like a mirror.  That is until a lone pigeon disturbs the water and the reflection becomes a shimmering fluid pattern.

12 comments:

trowbridge chronicles said...

Lovely "fluid" watercolors.

Elizabeth Rose Stanton said...

I feel like I can put my hand out and make the water ripple a little. Gorgeous painting, Cathy!

Melissa Mackie said...

Very beautiful Cathy....

Sarah Melling said...

I agree...there's a mysteriously real, tactile quality about this lovely little piece. I swear I saw that bird dip his little head down to the water!

hedwig said...

Beautiful! peaceful, fresh, spring atmosphere. Watery but warm

Cindy D. said...

Wow, really terrific water! I'm really interested to know what those objects are, reflecting in the shimmery water.

Shirley said...

I'm so impressed! Maybe in the next decade, I will tackle reflections.

Cathy Holtom said...

Cindy - The reflection is of Monreale cathedral and a column from the Cloisters. You can see here :
http://cathyholtomdustylane.blogspot.com/2012/01/highlight.html
Thanks for the comments!

fados do lar said...

Beautiful! Love the water.

frayed at the edge said...

We were entertained this afternoon by first a robin and then a blackbird splashing in the birdbath

Jutta Bluehberger said...

Lovely! Beautiful! I love birds anyway, but with the reflection, that's great! Great job!

Unknown said...

Just had to leave a comment on this one..
And that comment is...FANTASTIC!
Such beautiful strong colours whilst still being watery (if you know what I mean).
Lovely.
Stew.
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