A leaf floating down an old rice field canal caught the sunlight as it passed me by.

The water was clear with reflections of the vegetation on the canal banks appearing as rippled.

When I took these photographs I thought these were dried leaves in an arty configuration. On closer inspection at home, I think there may be more to it as they are too precisely shaped.

Here’s a slightly closer view. It was quite breezy that day which may be why I didn’t get a closeup shot

I’m hoping to return to this spot soon, and to remember to look. If I do and they are there I’ll follow up.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 3, 2012