Rill Collection (#2)

Arizona. USA. Rounded stones along Blue River at sunrise in the Blue Range on edge
Rounded stones along Blue River at sunrise in Blue Range on edge of Blue Range Primitive Area, Apache National Forest, Arizona, USA

Corsica. France. Europe Pool of clear water & granite boulders below forest of
France, Corsica. Pool of clear water and granite boulders below forest of beech and laricio pine trees near Cascades des Anglais. Along the GR20 trail (aka, Fra li Monte). Monte d Oro in distance

Corsica. France. Europe. Waterfall at Cascades des Anglais. Along the GR20 trail (aka
France, Corsica. Waterfall at Cascades des Anglais. Along the GR20 trail (aka, Fra li Monte)

Corsica. France. Europe. Beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) & stream near Vizzavona
France, Corsica. Beech forest (Fagus sylvatica) and stream near Vizzavona. Along the GR20 trail (aka, Fra li Monte)

WYOMING. USA. Periodic Spring during period of low flow. Water flows in pulses from spring

Utah. USA. Fallen leaves of bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum) on moss-covered rock along spring-fed stream. Spring Hollow in autumn. Logan Canyon. Bear River Range

Utah. USA. Bridal Veil Falls in autumn. Provo Canyon. Wasatch Mountains. UInta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

UTAH. USA. Green River at sunrise. Desolation Canyon. Proposed Book Cliffs-Desolation Canyon BLM Wilderness

France, Corsica. Pool of clear water and granite below forest of beech and laricio pine trees near Cascades des Anglais. Along the GR20 trail (aka, Fra li Monte). Monte d Oro in distance

France, Corsica. Clear water and granite below forest of beech and laricio pine trees above Col de Vizzavona. Along the GR20 trail (aka, Fra li Monte)

France, Corsica. Stream and forest at mouth of Gorges du Tavignano (Tavignao Gorge) near Corte

Frozen flooded rill and snow, Elmley Marshes N. N. R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, february
Frozen flooded rill and snow, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, february

Dried mud slopes in a desert. The uneven surface of the slopes is caused by run-off during rain showers. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Wyoming. USA. Periodic Spring during period of high flow. Water flows in pulses from spring. See photo # 1989 for shot of spring during low flow made less than a minute before this image

Waterfall, bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum), canyon wild grape (Vitis arizonica) and box elder (Acer negundo) in autumn below Emerald Pools. Zion Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah, USA

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A rill is a small, narrow channel that carries water, creating a serene and picturesque scene wherever it flows. From the enchanting Court of the Lions in the Alhambra of Granada to the breathtaking Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, they can be found around the world, captivating us with their beauty. In North America's Utah, rills take on a different form but are equally mesmerizing. At Zion National Park, Horse Ranch Mountain reflects majestically in Taylor Creek, showcasing nature's artwork at its finest. The gardens at Tshehar-Bagh in Isfahan also boast stunning rills that add an element of tranquility to this Persian paradise. But it's not just landscapes that feature these delicate water channels; even art embraces their allure. In Wei Wu Wei's writings or Caserta's sculptures, rills symbolize life's constant flow and change. The diversity of rills extends beyond geography and art forms; they also exist within nature itself. The vibrant Rill anemone (Anemone rivularis) blooms gracefully along riverbanks while Fremont cottonwoods (Populus fremonti) thrive alongside spring-fed streams in Zion National Park. Whether it is autumn rain falling on The Watchman & the Virgin River or the soft light of sunrise illuminating towers above Zion Canyon, these natural wonders remind us of our connection to water and its vital role in shaping our surroundings. So next time you encounter a rill meandering through your path or come across one captured artistically on paper or canvas like Clive Album’s Water Gardens gouache painting – take a moment to appreciate this humble yet powerful force that brings life and serenity wherever it flows.