The Rain Gardens

• Photographer
  Kari B Lohne Knudsen
• Agency / Studio
  Galleriknudsen.Net
• Technical Info
  Leica CL, Lens Super Vario 11-23mm set at 14mm, ISO800,f/14, 1/125sec
• Photo Date
  14 oct 2022
• Website
  https://www.galleriknudsen.net/eng

Rain gardens are a beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon that can be found on sandy beaches in different countries. These unique formations are created by raindrops falling onto the sand and creating intricate patterns that look like miniature trees with fruit-like structures made of crushed shells. I see the intricate patterns of rain gardens as a testament to the beauty and complexity of nature. At the same time the importance of taking care of our planet to ensure that these natural processes continue to sustain life for generations to come.

• Biography
  I am an artist who explores landscapes through abstract photographs, documents various industrial environments and photograph babies and toddlers under water - living in Norway.
• Awards
  Awards 2023 EPA 2023: Fine Art Photography - Abstract: PLAITUM WINNER: "My Shadow" Nature Photography - Seascape: Honourable Mentions: "Flowers by the Sea FAPA 2022/2023 Fine Art Photography Awards: Nominee in Professional Abstract: Picture series of 3: "My Beach" FEP 2023 The Federation of European Photographers: 2 x FEP European Nature Distinction Award: Jellyfish and Who is There 1 x FEP European Advertising and Commercial Merit Award: Spinning the Umbilical Norges Fotografforbund (NFF) Landskonkurransen 2023 Bronze: Aker Solutions Moss "*Øvelse gjør mester - tester og leverer" Bronze: Aker Solutions Moss "The Umbilical - Splittet kabel" Honorable Mention: "Stunning View - Iceland" Nominee: "Hvem er der?" reFocus-Awards: Color Photography Contest Honorable Mention: Category Abstract: "Shell Graveyard" Nominee: Category People: "The man in the workshop" 2022 reFocus-Awards: Black and White 3 Nominees: Face - Haifoss - Look at my shape BIFA Budapest International Foto Awards Silver: Fine Art Abstract: "What`s there?" Bronze: Bok Dokumentar: "The Art of Umbilical" Aker Solutions Moss NFF Østfold Fotograflaug Laugskonkurransen 2022 Honorable Mention: Diamant og Gull - Mitt Island IPA International Photography Awards Honorable Mention: Official Selection - One Shot Color, Abstract: "The Ravages of time" Norges Fotografforbund (NFF) Landskonkurransen 2022 Bronze: Aker Solutions Moss "Umbilical" Production of subsea cable for the oil industry Bronze: Åkrene Fjærfabrikk "Production of the Week" Antatt/Honorable mention: The Mystic of the Sand Antatt/Honorable mention: Who`s there in Danskefallen? Antatt/Honorable mention: What`s going on out there...when I`m in? 2021 NFF Østfold Fotograflaug Laugskonkurransen 2021 Bronze: Aker Solutions Moss "Split Cable" Honorable mention: Aker Solutions Moss "The Welder" Honorable mention: "Peek a Boo"