Wednesday, February 6, 2008

WATER A PICTURE PERECT EVENT

WATER  This weeks theme:

 

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

with that theme in mind, it should be just

 ONE and ORIGINAL,

 not off the internet,

then post a comment on PICTURE PERFECTS PAGE 

----->  http://fotofriday.multiply.com/   <-----

so that everyone can link to your page and see your pic.

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)

 

 

 

90 comments:

  1. very lovely.. i love waterfalls.... great picture john!!!

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  2. Beautiful words to capture a beautiful image. nice one. and the music..think i'll hang and meditate for a moment ty.jgh


    http://jgaryhillstudio.multiply.com/journal/item/57/Picture_Perfect_Water_Theme

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  3. this is lovely... both the words and the picture...

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  4. that 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!

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  5. oh what a great entry --- and what a wonderful poem to go with it. gave me goosebumps !!

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  6. Gorgeous 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 !!

    http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/67/Picture_Perfect_Water

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  7. A great combination of photo, poem and background photo!

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  8. Awesome post my friend... Mine is up at:
    http://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/158/Picture_Perfect-_Water
    Have a great week and happy viewing, lilangelwolf

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  9. oh i love waterfalls...great shot John!

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  10. Oh...I could sit and look at this for hours. How did you ever pull yourself away????

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  11. Excellent John..didn't realize there were waterfalls in California :)

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  12. Good 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.

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  13. Very serene.... I can see you are the less hyper of us twins... I love me the waterfalls!

    Mine is up too, my twin: http://harmaceutical.multiply.com/journal/item/262/Picture_Perfect_Water

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  14. I appreciate the things that you shared about water. They are all so true. Beautiful picture also, in fact it's perfect.
    http://celestialdragonfly13.multiply.com/journal/item/30/PICTURE_PERFECT

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  15. oh beautiful john...i love waterfalls!

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  16. The 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.

    Yeah... you know me... same bat time... same bat channel. It's ready... waiting to be posted when I get home from work tonight. :-)

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  17. Hmmmm. Your comments about water make me think about Chinese water torture, for some reason!! Lovely picture, though!

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  18. Nice 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!

    http://danceinsilence.multiply.com/journal/item/119/Picture_Perfect_This_Week_..._A_Water_Theme

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  19. Beautiful. Everything about it, but I'll have to listen to the tune at home (no speakers at work).
    Thanks for stopping by mine.

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  20. Lovely. I love the bright trees in the foreground, with the waterfall in the deep shade like that. Very nice!

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  21. Hei John

    STUNNING 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

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  22. 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

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  23. Great waterfall picture, John!! Mine has one in it too...and it's from my visit to CA last year! Stop by when you can.

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  24. this is beautiful, i like the way your shot is looking through the trees towards the water fall

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  25. I love the way water falls in waterfalls..;-> i can almost hear it, too. pretty shot!

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  26. back for a moment of meditating by your tranquil fall

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  27. So beautilful and so true, thanks again!

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  28. fitting words to go with a gorgeous shot!

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  29. ohhh love it..and the music tooooo..with it all together seems like a beautiful women is under the falls ..and...ok better stop

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  30. There are waterfalls all over the place in California. It's a wonderfully, beautiful place. So much natural diversity, as this picture clearly depicts.

    Wonderful picture John. Mine's up. Stop by and see my Cali pic. :D

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  31. Wow! Always love waterfall pictures!! Just make you wanna take a dip!! Sigh...
    Great 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

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  32. 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 :)

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  33. Waterfall 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
    Childhood is the best times, me thinks.

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  34. 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!)

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  35. That looks a wonderful place,and the music sounds lovely.

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  36. A wonderful picture and great post.

    Thanks for commenting on mine. Have a great day.

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  37. Beautiful picture, awesome music and powerful thoughts. All in all great ch'i. Thank you for sharing.

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  38. John 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

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  39. I 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!

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  40. Such a great shot, and poem!

    Thanks for sharing them with us!

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  41. 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.

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  42. Great photo and poem! I love the sound of waterfalls. Big ones are inspiring, little ones are soothing.

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  43. I love the contrast of the water and leaves...beautiful shot

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  44. Oh I loved this post! The picture is breathtaking; the poem is supreme -water is essential to all life-
    The music is perfect! Thanks a lot for sharing ;)
    Thank you very much for your words in my place ;)))

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  45. Gorgeous shot,I love waterfalls and would like to see it live from the point you have taken the picture.
    Thanks for your comment,have a nice weekend.

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  46. wow..what a view..the music also makes me relax..great shot!

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  47. Terrific capture. I love waterfall shots. Haven't had chance to do many myself yet, but hope to change that this coming summer.

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  48. What a lovely photo, John, but the words are what draws me this time. Excellent blog! It definitely speaks volumes.

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  49. I love falls! Hven't had much opportunity to see in person yet in my life, but I WILL! Thanks for sharing this! :)

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  50. Very nice! We love looking for waterfalls when on vacation. =)

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  51. Love it! I have been in so many states but never in California. Hope one day I could visit it. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. Lovely 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! :-)

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  53. Great picture. I am huge fan of water falls. Thanks for sharing

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  54. Very nice! I almost posted the picture of the waterfall where Mr. Merri proposed to me, but chose the Ozzfest one instead. :)

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  55. Love your waterfall!!!!
    Thanks for stopping by!

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  56. Wow, awesome shot John, nice poem to go with it too .. enjoy your weekend there ;o)

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  57. 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??

    http://dakotabbw.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Picture_Perfect_Theme_Water

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  58. hi John, That's absolutlely a great post !
    I 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

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  59. 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!

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  60. this one is beautiful John... I love the frame

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  61. Beatiful shot.. I like the way you framed the fall with trees

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  62. The words you used and the picture really suit to each other. A perfect match. Awesome picture, John.
    http://dianadji.multiply.com/journal/item/351?mark_read=dianadji:journal:351&replies_read=28

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  63. Stunning, the pictures, the words, the music. What a great entry!

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  64. Nice combination of picture, music and words. Good job.

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  65. Beautiful...I love waterfall pictures! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. :)

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  66. It is a beautiful waterfall! Of course the music is nice to compliment my imagination of a peaceful setting on a beautiful day. Excellent!

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  67. I'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.....

    .....oh and I don't have a ppf up this week...

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  68. I love a beautiful waterfall and that definately qualifies. Awesome shot!

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  69. Very lovely. The light on the leaves is equally pleasant. Thanks for stopping in. It's good to see so many old Yahoo friends here.

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  70. Breathtaking! All of these water shots are making me really want summer--BAD!!!

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  71. That is an incredible view! Quite exquisite compared to my little roadside waterfall. I'd love to visit that place one day.

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