Here are some more of the fascinating sand ripple patterns that I noticed on Rhossili Beach one winter’s day. The amplitude of the ripples, the sharpness of the ridges, the layout and design of these wave-created patterns changed from one part of the beach to another. I would really like to understand exactly what factors influence the making of this infinitely variable, miniature and temporary, natural beach architecture.
Revision of a post first published 8 January 2010
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There is lots of inspiration here for Japanese gardens, but no amount of careful raking, however artistic, could ever rival these intricate, sculpted patterns.
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Isn’t nature wonderful? It provides a lot of inspiration for artistic and creative work. Patterns and textures like these – in wave- and wind-deposited sand; in rock strata; stones and pebbles of various shapes and composition; as well as in plants and animals – are a terrific resource for abstract art work and textile design.
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