BURNEY FALLS, Northern California, 2006
the picture can be clicked on for a larger view.
Camera was a Sony Mavica
from: The Tao te Ching
The highest motive is to be like water:
water is essential to all life,
yet it does not demand a fee
or proclaim its importance.
Rather, it flows humbly to the lowest level,
and in so doing it is much like Tao. (8)
Nothing in the world is weaker
or more yielding than water;
yet nothing is its equal in wearing away
the hard and the strong.
There is nothing quite like it.
Thus, the weak can overpower the strong;
the flexible can overcome the rigid.
The whole world can perceive this,
but does not put it into practice. (78)
Welcome to PICTURE PERFECT
a weekly photo-blog
rules (not that anyone pays them the slightest bit of attention) for the newbies
Each week a theme will be posted up on Wednesday, and you are invited to put up your best picture
ONE and ORIGINAL,
not off the internet,
then post a comment on PICTURE PERFECTS PAGE
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By all means mention your camera and lens used!
Open that page for viewing for all...and visit as many as you can!
The entries will close at midnight on Friday.
Most importantly....have fun out there!
(Rules borrowed from Picture Perfects page! Thank you Heather)
so beautiful John.........
ReplyDeletevery lovely.. i love waterfalls.... great picture john!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words to capture a beautiful image. nice one. and the music..think i'll hang and meditate for a moment ty.jgh
ReplyDeletehttp://jgaryhillstudio.multiply.com/journal/item/57/Picture_Perfect_Water_Theme
this is lovely... both the words and the picture...
ReplyDeletethat pic is awesome John.....and ya know they have cutting tools that use the spray of water to cut thru metals.......yeppers....I saw it on some tv show...cant think of it right now but it was sure interesting the power of water!
ReplyDeleteoh what a great entry --- and what a wonderful poem to go with it. gave me goosebumps !!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous picture and The Tao te Ching words , the music is making me feel so peaceful that I am going to fall asleep it's almost 2 a.m. , wish I could bring this into my bedroom to fall asleep to !!
ReplyDeletehttp://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/67/Picture_Perfect_Water
great post!
ReplyDeleteA great combination of photo, poem and background photo!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post my friend... Mine is up at:
ReplyDeletehttp://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/158/Picture_Perfect-_Water
Have a great week and happy viewing, lilangelwolf
oh i love waterfalls...great shot John!
ReplyDeleteOh...I could sit and look at this for hours. How did you ever pull yourself away????
ReplyDeleteExcellent John..didn't realize there were waterfalls in California :)
ReplyDeleteGood picture John, and good poem.Like the nusic also..Wondering how you embedded it into the background. Maybe I'll "flip" your page over, and read the html. See if I can learn something.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful shot!
ReplyDeletehttp://cool2523danda.multiply.com/journal/item/61/PICTURE_PERFECT_Water
Very serene.... I can see you are the less hyper of us twins... I love me the waterfalls!
ReplyDeleteMine is up too, my twin: http://harmaceutical.multiply.com/journal/item/262/Picture_Perfect_Water
wow.. it's really beautiful... great shot.. tfs..
ReplyDeletehttp://lintang71.multiply.com/journal/item/112/Picture_Perfect_Water
I appreciate the things that you shared about water. They are all so true. Beautiful picture also, in fact it's perfect.
ReplyDeletehttp://celestialdragonfly13.multiply.com/journal/item/30/PICTURE_PERFECT
oh beautiful john...i love waterfalls!
ReplyDeleteThe Chinese have a way with words, don't they? Bruce Lee says it well, too... "...be like water my friend". Beautiful photo to match, John.
ReplyDeleteYeah... you know me... same bat time... same bat channel. It's ready... waiting to be posted when I get home from work tonight. :-)
Hmmmm. Your comments about water make me think about Chinese water torture, for some reason!! Lovely picture, though!
ReplyDeleteNice pic ... I was at Burney Falls several years ago, very magestic place ... though you've been to my page already, still posting mine for those that want to take a look see ... thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeletehttp://danceinsilence.multiply.com/journal/item/119/Picture_Perfect_This_Week_..._A_Water_Theme
beautiful,,,,,,
ReplyDeletefixed my problem,,,,lovely music and wonderful photo
http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/250/PPF.....THEME_THIS_WEEK_....WATER
Beautiful. Everything about it, but I'll have to listen to the tune at home (no speakers at work).
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by mine.
Lovely. I love the bright trees in the foreground, with the waterfall in the deep shade like that. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteHei John
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING image!
Great entry altogether.
Have a super weekend. Rii :)
Thanks so much for your fine comment on my entry @ this addy:
http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/624/PICTURE_PERFECT_WATER
I see u are up in Monterey.. Love that area. Is Burney Falls near Monterey? Waterfalls are my favorite..I should of posted my Maui one..oh well... Yours is unusual not the typical fall..Thanks for stopping by
ReplyDeleteGreat waterfall picture, John!! Mine has one in it too...and it's from my visit to CA last year! Stop by when you can.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, i like the way your shot is looking through the trees towards the water fall
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and interesting excerpts of the Tao...
ReplyDeleteThanks or your comment.
http://kia909.multiply.com/journal/item/99/PICTURE_PERFECT_07-02-08_WATER
I love the way water falls in waterfalls..;-> i can almost hear it, too. pretty shot!
ReplyDeleteback for a moment of meditating by your tranquil fall
ReplyDeleteWaterfalls are so lovely, especially that one. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
http://dannidoodles.multiply.com/journal/item/73/Picture_PerfectWater
So beautilful and so true, thanks again!
ReplyDeletefitting words to go with a gorgeous shot!
ReplyDeleteohhh love it..and the music tooooo..with it all together seems like a beautiful women is under the falls ..and...ok better stop
ReplyDeleteThere are waterfalls all over the place in California. It's a wonderfully, beautiful place. So much natural diversity, as this picture clearly depicts.
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture John. Mine's up. Stop by and see my Cali pic. :D
beautiful place, great shot.
ReplyDeletethanks for your visit and wonderful rendation on the theme here
ReplyDeletesay "wow" to "H2O"
http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/38/2008-m034-Picture_Perfect_Theme_Water-_06_Feb_19_30_hrs_Chennai_India
shankarG♥2♥
Wow! Always love waterfall pictures!! Just make you wanna take a dip!! Sigh...
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, great words and great music!!!
Thanks for sharing! Mine is up too if you have a minute!
http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/77/Picture_Perfect_WATER
Great shot John, always wondered what it would be like to go under a waterfall, obviously not one that big...lol...must be quite refreshing. Thanks for the visit :)
ReplyDeleteWaterfall always mesmerizes me... made me feel like going there and stand under it - just like the good old days... o well, I sound old... LOL
ReplyDeleteChildhood is the best times, me thinks.
Had to click on the picture and take a closer look ~ this is a beautiful place and your music couldn't fit the mood any better!!!!! If my todo list didn't beckon I would spend the day here (and be so happy and content!!) Sure that there must be a place to sit and put your toes in the water down by the pool and listen to the wonderful sounds of nature (including the roar of the water!)
ReplyDeleteI love waterfalls
ReplyDeleteThat looks a wonderful place,and the music sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice shot.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful picture and great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on mine. Have a great day.
Beautiful picture, awesome music and powerful thoughts. All in all great ch'i. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJohn great photo and nice take on theme. Bravo! Butttt... I need to call all my kiddies and say" Don't try this at home it's dangerous!" ... to go for bungy jumping there ... ayyyy. Mine is up http://gaganawati.multiply.com/journal/item/12/Picture_Perfect_Water
ReplyDeleteI love your poem. How profound! The photo is lovely and the words inspire me. Thank you for visiting my page and leaving your link. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great shot, and poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them with us!
Beautiful shot! I love waterfalls, I have yet to see one at such a grand scale in person. Although this summer we hope to scratch that one off the list.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and poem! I love the sound of waterfalls. Big ones are inspiring, little ones are soothing.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of the water and leaves...beautiful shot
ReplyDeleteOh I loved this post! The picture is breathtaking; the poem is supreme -water is essential to all life-
ReplyDeleteThe music is perfect! Thanks a lot for sharing ;)
Thank you very much for your words in my place ;)))
Gorgeous shot,I love waterfalls and would like to see it live from the point you have taken the picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment,have a nice weekend.
wow..what a view..the music also makes me relax..great shot!
ReplyDeleteTerrific capture. I love waterfall shots. Haven't had chance to do many myself yet, but hope to change that this coming summer.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Wonderful. Water fall. Mine's up now too.
ReplyDeletehttp://charmingrebel.multiply.com/journal/item/148/Picture_Perfect_-_Water
What a lovely photo, John, but the words are what draws me this time. Excellent blog! It definitely speaks volumes.
ReplyDeleteI love falls! Hven't had much opportunity to see in person yet in my life, but I WILL! Thanks for sharing this! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice! We love looking for waterfalls when on vacation. =)
ReplyDeleteNice pic, John.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have been in so many states but never in California. Hope one day I could visit it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo John. I find water captivating, probably because I don't see it nearly enough but I think I love the sound of water even more! Those are beautiful falls! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat picture. I am huge fan of water falls. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I almost posted the picture of the waterfall where Mr. Merri proposed to me, but chose the Ozzfest one instead. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your waterfall!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
Wow, awesome shot John, nice poem to go with it too .. enjoy your weekend there ;o)
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot of the waterfall. I also like the poem. Well done.
ReplyDeletehttp://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/347/Picture_Perfect_-_Water
Awesome is right. I love waterfalls...this is gorgeous. Now tell me how you get one of those "little" Imeem players? How is the padded cell these days??
ReplyDeletehttp://dakotabbw.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Picture_Perfect_Theme_Water
hi John, That's absolutlely a great post !
ReplyDeleteI like the waterfall picture, the soothing music, the fantastic poem...all blend in so well ! Excellent !
http://dreamzonforever.multiply.com/journal/item/50/Picture_Perfect_-_Water
Excellent!
ReplyDeleteAnd so high up...
that looks you hiked back in to the wilderness and discovered a lost waterfall with an ancient city tangled in the vines near by.. or am I thinking of what I want to do!? lol! great shot of the waterfall!
ReplyDeletethis one is beautiful John... I love the frame
ReplyDeleteBeatiful shot.. I like the way you framed the fall with trees
ReplyDeleteThe words you used and the picture really suit to each other. A perfect match. Awesome picture, John.
ReplyDeletehttp://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/351?mark_read=dianadji:journal:351&replies_read=28
Stunning, the pictures, the words, the music. What a great entry!
ReplyDeleteNice combination of picture, music and words. Good job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...I love waterfall pictures! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful waterfall! Of course the music is nice to compliment my imagination of a peaceful setting on a beautiful day. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI've been up to Burney but never the falls. Hmmmm maybe I need to take the drive this year....I do love waterfalls and this one is beautiful doesn't look crowded like yosemite.....
ReplyDelete.....oh and I don't have a ppf up this week...
Waterfalls always make excellent photos! And which magnificent music***
ReplyDeletehttp://ezil1961.multiply.com/journal/item/75/Picture_Perfect_-_Water_
I love a beautiful waterfall and that definately qualifies. Awesome shot!
ReplyDeleteNice looking waterfall.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely. The light on the leaves is equally pleasant. Thanks for stopping in. It's good to see so many old Yahoo friends here.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! All of these water shots are making me really want summer--BAD!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible view! Quite exquisite compared to my little roadside waterfall. I'd love to visit that place one day.
ReplyDeleteBreath taking.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!Lusy leads me here!
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