Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.

- The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere, Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Mostly, the water here at 20x200 is not potable because it is in the form of artwork and thus made of paper. But, if you still want to capture the refreshing qualities of water on your own walls (without risking water damage), browse these prints, which'll refresh, quench, cool and relax you. Water, being the diverse assortment of atoms it is, can come in a few states; namely solid, liquid and gas. In it’s solid form, Hydrogen Oxide (aka ice), water is actually a naturally occurring mineral! In it’s liquid form, water is referred to as a the universal solvent, meaning it can dissolve pretty much any substance over time. Powerful stuff! Finally, in it’s gaseous state, water is invisible, but highly reflective and can be seen in the form of clouds and steam! Go on, buy an H20 print and pay some homage to the bringer and sustainer of life. Why not include every aspect of the water cycle?

Solid:
Icebreaker, Emperor penguin, Southern O., Antarctica by Stuart Klipper

Liquid:
Untitled, Tidal Bore (Surfer) by Chris Ballantyne

Gas:
Lumber Mill by Bryan Schutmaat

Scientifically speaking, the earth is a closed system, similar to a terrarium, and rarely loses or creates extra matter. This means that you are probably drinking the same water molecules that Alexander the Great, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Gandhi, and Joan of Arc once consumed. Thus, technically speaking all of our water-themed photographs contain traces of aquatic history.

On the theme of water, JBP's very own Youngna Park will be guest curating Pictory's next showcase of picture-stories around the theme "Bodies of Water." Pictory writes, "There’s something so indescribably calming about oceans, lakes, rivers, swimming holes, even pools. Show us the bodies of water — large or small — that summer adventures have taken you to and describe your experiences there."

The deadline to submit is August 11th, so hurry up and send your photos in!