“Riders of the Dawn” by Adolph Alexander Weinman at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet.
The horses plunge forward, half rearing, with forelegs doubled and heads tossing. One rider leans back to draw a bow while the other turns sidewise, blowing a conch. Beneath the horses is the rayed disc of the rising sun, with water curling in scrolls around it and rising beneath the horses in plumes of spray.
Taming Horses
Riders of the Dawn
Rider on a Galloping Horse
A monochrome image of the sun reflecting off the water at Murrells Inlet
Sunlight on the Water
Artistic reflections on the waters of Myrtle Beach …….
Mesmerizing Reflections
Water reflections of the 2nd Avenue Pier in Myrtle Beach almost appear as if an artist has painted them
Art in Pier Reflections
Water flowing down the rocks surrounded by greenery – a common sight in North Carolina
Flowing Down the Rocks
A bench to enjoy the view at Intra-coastal Waterway at Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Bench View – Intra-coastal Waterway
A construction truck leaves a trail of golden dust as the day ends in India. The setting sun reflects off the water creating an illusion of clouds.
Blowing Golden Dust
Although the levels in the river are low, these people are availing themselves to water by siphoning it.
Siphoning Water from the River
Most rural villages are located near a water source, as is this small town in Gujarat, India
Village by the Pond
Living on a rural farm in India is rudimentary with basic makeshift shelter and often no water or sanitary facilities, yet the people are content.
Living on a Farm
A unique water fountain made of a clay pot shows the varied nature of handicrafts at Shilparamam, Hyderabad. Even the spill basin is decorated with an artful design.
A Water Fountain Like No Other
The Chalice Well lies in a protected area of natural beauty, at the foot of a narrow valley running between the Tor and Chalice Hill and is an integral part of the sacred landscape in and around Glastonbury, England. For over two thousand years the Red Spring, or Blood Spring, has flowed ceaselessly and is a place where people have gathered to drink the waters and find solace, peace and inspiration.
The Chalice Well
This water feature for Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina is a naturalistic creek-style water feature consisting of a series of cascades/waterfalls and creek system.
Soothing Waterfall
The water lilies and reflections in a pond at Duke Gardens almost create a Monet-like image
Almost a Monet
In the summer, the fish pool at Duke Gardens is filled with hardy and tropical water lilies. One of the highlights is the Victoria water lily, with leaves up to 7 feet wide. In the pool, goldfish and koi are popular with visitors.
Standing Out
Flowers in the Middle
Beauty of Lilies
A tree barely survives falling into the water in Bass Lake
Leaning towards the Water
Lilies take up so much room on Bass Lake that these ducks have to squeeze in!
Limited Room
Water lilies break up the dark cloud reflections on Bass Lake
Reflections Midst Water Lilies
Water lilies cover portions of Bass Lake, near Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Water Lilies on the Lake
With many boats already in the water at the Intracoastal Waterway at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, this boat is still dry
Still Dry
