When I think of bog water I think of thick stagnant pools, often coloured by peat, choked by reeds and not in the least bit enticing. Certainly bog-snorkelling is not for me.
However, in going down the bog recently the water was far from stagnant and excess flood water looked for a means of escape. Where barricades had been broken at the waters edge, the water seized upon the opportunity to break through and dance at the prospect of freedom. This was no ordinary bog water.
Even at the edge of the bog where water had invaded the fields, the water was blue from the reflection of the sky. While the waters were still this only enhanced the reflections to be seen in the flood water and stretched the length of the telegraph pole that stood within its bounds.
I am hoping this year’s frog chorus will be just as loud and booming as last year’s. Should this be the case I promise to upload my first video.
Meticulous Mick 
Definitely looking forward to frog chorus 🙂
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Just hope it is there this year. MM 🐸
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That water is amazing MM, so many colours, so much movement. If you hadn’t said it was water I may not have known …
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That is part of the beauty of it, a bit abstract. MM 🍀
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Looks like a painting 🙂
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Thank you Sreejith, the effect I was looking for. MM 🍀
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Nice photos. 🙂
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Thank you Elaine, MM 🍀
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Oh you perfectionist! That first shot IS absolutely a work of art! I agree with Wildsherkin…
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Thank you Dale, it was trying to be artistic….Hope your weekend was good, MM 🍀
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Great shot of the swirling water…. very compelling, a lot of motion implied in a still photo… Nice work….
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Thank you so much Gigoid, really appreciated. Wasn’t confident of the reaction this photo would have. MM 🍀
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Great stuff Mick. You’ll never be short of photographic opportunities if you can get shots like this from bog water in Ireland!
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Sometimes I surprise myself 😃
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MM, that first image is so beautiful that it is ready to go on my wall! It really is like a piece of textile art.
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Thank you WildSherkin, I am not totally happy with it so was reluctant to put it up at first. It does however reflect the motion and the many colours. Thanks for such a kind comment. MM 🍀
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Lovely captures. The first shot of the water is hypnoticing, wow, I have to ground myself now. 🙂
We all look forward to the frog concert! 🙂
Have a lovely Sunday!
Dina xo
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Hope all is well with you Dina, dear friend 🍀
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