Hugely subjective but perhaps a welcome distraction from current political shenanigans, here follow impressions and interpretations suggested by the ever-changing surface of the River Thames.
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1.-Cling-film-Lambeth-Bridge-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
As the surface of the river is ruffled by wind, disturbed by tides, illumined from above, and churned by passing boats, with a little imagination it can reveal an array of fabrics and materials.
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2.-Cling-film-copy-1024x668.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/4.-Stretched-nylon-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Scratchy-tweed-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mottled-leather-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/worked-leather-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rough-skin-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cheesecloth-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Silk-folds-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Silk-3-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/silver-lame-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Silver-glitter-copy-1024x566.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Oilskin-2-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tie-Dye-copy-1024x682.jpeg)
![](https://thetidalthames.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_4087-copy-1024x630.jpeg)
Note
All images, apart from the last two captured in St. Katharine Docks, were taken along Lambeth Reach.