If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.~Loren Eiseley
I believe water is magical. Its beauty, power, and persistence are unsurpassed. It flows through us and around us. It connects us to the past and leads us to the future. It is nature’s mirror because it reflects not only ourselves, but also the degree to which we respect Mother Nature.
For this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #21, I’m turning my thoughts to water. In our travels, we often seek places that are near water. The same has been true for our homes whether they were in the city and in the country.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
The water’s murmur is the voice of my father’s father.~Chief Seattle
This shot, taken a day after Hurricane Joaquin, captures the calm after the storm. I love how the mother and her son are enjoying this moment of play.
Whittier, Alaska
What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish and all men. The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him?–Massasoit
Our son Alex sent me this shot in August when he was visiting Alaska. In summer, there are still remnants of ice and snow–ever more precious.
Torrey Pines State Park, California
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.~Lao Tzu
The pull of water is universal. High above the ocean, we watched the waves and dozens of people walking along the beach. Compared to the mighty Pacific Ocean, we humans are merely Lilliputians, aren’t we?
Watkins Glen, New York
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me),
It’s always our self we find in the sea.― 100 Selected Poems
This autumn, we visited Watkins Glen State Park in upstate New York. I was astounded by its beauty. Within a two-mile walk, visitors pass 19 waterfalls. The stream drops over 200-foot cliffs and descends 400 feet. What is equally amazing is the footpath, which follows the stream as it winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. It was a remarkable experience.
I’ll be quiet now and let the photos speak for me.
Remember you are half water. If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does. ― The Penelopiad
Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.~W. H. Auden
Feel free to interpret this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #21-SPLASH!–in any way you choose. Explore water in its many forms, share memories of places near the water, or create a post about what water means to you. A special thanks to all of you who participate. The next challenge (#22) will be hosted by our friend Ann-Christine on Saturday, December 1. I hope you join us!
DID YOU SEE THESE?
Here are some posts you don’t want to miss from last week’s Open Sesame–Doors and Doorways challenge:
- Cee of Cee’s Photography shows us some unusual doors, even one with a shadow!
- Visit Tatiana of Travelways to see some colorful doors in St. John’s Newfoundland
- Carol Carlisle of LIghtwords explores doorways of the imagination.
For more information on the Lens-Artists Photo Challenges, click here. Most importantly, remember to TAG your post ” Lens-Artists ” so it appears in the Reader.
And finally, have an inspiring and memorable week!
Categories: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Photography
Loved the whole post Patti, photos are gorgeous. But for me your opening paragraph, so beautifully written, says it all!
Thank you so much, Tina! Your kind words put a smile on my face! What a great way to start my day!! 🙂
Those are lovely shots, Patti. I’m a mountain woman myself, but if there’s water as well, it’s even better. 🙂
janet
🙂 It’s interesting Janet that I’m more of a water person. Maybe it’s because I grew up near Long Island Sound? Where did you grow up? In the mountains?
I grew up in Nebraska, prairie country. But I’ve always loved the mountains.
I so adore your waterfall photos for your topic. As always Patti, you entire gallery is perfect.
Thanks so much for the special mention 😀
You are very welcome, Cee! And thanks too for your kind words about my photos! 🙂
Even though I was not born close to water – I love it. And I love the sound of water, of waves. You have captured the importance of water beautifully, and Watkins Glen State Park would be a wonder to visit! Thank you for taking us carefully along the paths, close to the roaring waterfalls. The footpath is awesome – the sound in that narrow gorge must be overwhelming!
A great theme – water is essential, as you write. And my favorite quote is :
“What is this you call property? It cannot be the earth, for the land is our mother, nourishing all her children, beasts, birds, fish and all men. The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all. How can one man say it belongs only to him?”–Massasoit
Thanks you so much, Ann-Christine! The roar of the water was amazing. What a stunning site! I love that quote too. Our native Americans were very wise. I hope the rest of the world realizes their wisdom and we work together to reverse some of the effects of pollution.
I hope so too, Patti. We are working hard here – the challenges are huge. We can only work together to find solutions.
Thank you for a beautiful post helping us see our world. And, helping us realize how many of us who want to work to keep it wonderful!
Fabulous water images, Patti. Your Watkins Glen images are exciting!
🙂 🙂 You surely know how to make my day. 🙂
And you, mine! 😁
Lovely Photos, I especially like the first two.
Thank you so much, Arkenaten. 🙂 My son has a great eye. 🙂
Here is my entry: https://chava61.wordpress.com/2018/11/24/lens-artist-photo-challenge-21-splash/
Wonderful images Patti!!!
Thank you, thank you! 🙂
The glen looks amazing, Patti. Wonderful photos 😃😃 xx
Hi, Jo. Oh, it was amazing! Thanks so much for the compliment! (I’m smiling, all right!)
I;m in awe! So beautifully captured, Patti! … the degree to which we respect Mother Nature– eloquently stated. Love it. 🙂
Thank you, thank you…. 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, Amy. I hope you’re 100% and fully back to good health.
I could hear the roaring sound of the water and Auden is right!
Yes, Perpetua! Auden is right. We can’t live without water. 🙂
An inspirational challenge Patti and I loved that first paragraph that I have quoted it onto my post this week. Love that amazing water fall what an experience it would be walking under it. https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/rain-life-giving-water/
Thank you, Pauline! I’m so glad you liked it. The waterfalls were amazing. I was a little stunned that we could walk right under them! I’m glad you joined the challenge this week!
Wow, Patti, I love all the photos with spectacular splashes. Here is my post.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2018/11/24/lens-artists-photo-challenge-21-splash/
Wonderful, Miriam! Thanks for your kind words and joining us!
You’re welcome, Patti. I look forward to it every week. I missed it last week due to the holiday!
Awesome post and photographs. So wonderful capture. Is that sea gull in the first picture. Water is so peaceful and delightful when calm but come cyclone…still the most beautiful sight is water. Thanks for sharing.
My cellphone is my savior- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2018/11/25/lens-artists-photo-challenge-21-splash
Hi, Indira. Yes, that is a seagull. I’m so glad you like that beach image. The light was magical that day. Thanks for joining the challenge! I’ll take a look next.
Cool… too cool to resist! .-)
Great, AJ. 🙂 Glad you like this one!
It was fun doing the post! 😉
I hope you enjoy… take it in bits… slow fun! 😉
Wonderful collection! I love to walk through that gorge!
It is a treat, TG! I hope you go there. Be sure to wear a rain slicker. 🙂
A lovely post. Your photos are beautiful, and Watkins State Park is extraordinary.
Thank you, thank you, BB! It was spectacular. 🙂
Very beautiful photos
🙂 🙂 Thank you, Alice!
Excellent photos..excellent colours..its good to see photos that tell you a story well done..i photographed for years in the field of sport..action shots..for most sports..different but got to photograph the best sportsmen & women in Australia.
Thank you so much, lardy60. I’m delighted that you like them. Your experience sounds terrific!
A marvelous post, Patti! There is something so refreshing about being near a body of water. Life feels more expansive, I think. In NYC, it’s easy to forget that I live on an island surrounded by water!
Thank you so much, Jackie. 🙂 🙂 Water is so relaxing and refreshing. I heard NYC is an island. 🙂 Interesting. 🙂 🙂
Some great water images, Patti….off to find a few of my own later!
Looking forward to your post, Sue!
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It’s human nature to want to be beside water isn’t it Patti? Wonderful photos especially the glen, Alaska would be way too cold for me. Kuala Lumpur is more my climate. https://lucidgypsy.com/2018/11/25/a-fine-splash/
Beautiful images Patti, I especially love the waterfalls! Our contribution for this week is here: https://tranature.com/2018/11/25/silent-sunday-mallard-magic/
Hi Patti, incredible shots! Your theme today aligns nicely with my Sunday Stills theme (Bucket-list images), in which I featured a windsurfer and the corresponding splash 🙂 https://secondwindleisure.com/2018/11/25/sunday-stills-bucket-list-images/
Very nice photographs of water scenes and stunning waterfalls !
Thank you very much, Tatiana. 🙂 🙂
I’m happy that you appreciated my “comment” – it’s great to have lots of comments on you post isn’t it?
I would equally appreciate if you give me a like and a comment on actually my real post if you don’t mind. It’s just a matter of a few seconds and and a sense of a little curtoisie – This challenges are meant to go both ways – but maybe I’m wrong – please correct me if I am. Thanks.
Hi Tatiana. Yes, that’s right. The person hosting the challenging replies to the people posting comments with links to their own posts I didn’t see a link to your post. Can you please provide a link on my site? I’d be happy to take a look!
Hi Patti,
My links are from Nov. 26:
Tatiana
November 26, 2018 at 9:33 am
Here is my contribution with a different approach to “Splash!” 🙂
http://www.giftsmart.com/autumn-splash/
and
Tatiana
November 26, 2018 at 11:41 am
Water splash in Las Vegas: http://vegasgreatattractions.com/dancing-fountains-on-las-vegas-strip-a-free-show-to-see/
A splash of light, color and drama! Wonderful, Tatiana.
Thank you so much, Patti! 🙂
Well, I finally got around to posting, Patti: https://suejudd.com/2018/11/25/lens-artists-photo-challenge-21-splash/
Thanks for joining us this week, Sue! I guess we all love the water. 🙂
Great shots of the falls Patti…been meaning to visit the Finger Lakes region, looks like you put Watkins Glen on my list 🙂
Your opening paragraph say so much of how I feel about water. As a water sign(Cancer), it seems to draw
me in everywhere I go. Cruising, boating and the beach are my best friend. Your photographs are stunning.
The steps Watkin Glens would be dangerous for me as I am coordination challenged. LOL I fall walking on solid ground.
Great challenge for us … thank you.
Isadora 😎
Thank you for commenting and joining the challenge, Isadora! I’m so glad you liked Watkins Glen. It was spectacular.
hi patti, wonderful pictures to the theme, here is my post for challenge week, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-2WY.
greetings robert
I really like the waterfall and Alaska shots. Great colour and scenery.
Here’s my contribution:
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2018/11/26/ocean-whitewater/
As a piscean I gravitate to water. It has to be close by. I love all your water shots.
Thank you, Irene. I’m an Aquarius. 🙂 🙂
You would know about water then also Patti.
I’m not so sure I believe in horoscopes, but I do believe in the power of water!
Beautiful images.. thank you for hosting this challenge.
Beautiful images
🙂 🙂
This state park sure looks mesmerizing. Superb captures, Patti 🙂
Thank you so much, Hammad. It was amazing. 🙂
Here is my contribution with a different approach to “Splash!” 🙂
http://www.giftsmart.com/autumn-splash/
Water splash in Las Vegas: http://vegasgreatattractions.com/dancing-fountains-on-las-vegas-strip-a-free-show-to-see/
Hi, Tatiana. I’m glad you joined us this week. I’ll check your post next.
Incredible images! I really like the Alaska shot.
Hi, Sandy. I’ll tell my son you like it. 🙂
Great!
Hello again Patti, here we are finding the magic in calmer waters: https://whippetwisdom.com/2018/11/26/haibun-a-safe-landing/
Beautiful post, Xenia. 🙂
Thank you Patti 💜
Hi Patti, Those are amazing! Here’s my contribution: The photo was shot by my niece, of my grand-nephew. The little guy’s determination inspired the poem.
https://naamayehuda.com/2018/11/26/make-a-splash-2/
Na’ama
What a sweetheart! Thanks for joining the challenge and sharing the little “splash.” 🙂 🙂
🙂 My pleasure! 🙂 It was a fun one!
Hello Patti, I love your beautiful images, especially the photo by your son of the ice flows in Alaska.
I was in two minds about putting in a post for the challenge. My splashy photos just weren’t doing it for me, so I’ve gone for something a little more restrained. Regards. Tracy.
I’m glad you enjoyed them! My son appreciates your kind words too. 🙂 I’ll take a look at your post next.
Thank you, Patti.
Inspiring words and images, Patti. Thank you. It made me also think of the healing power of water, which sent me off on a bit of a tangent for my ‘splash’: https://tishfarrell.com/2018/11/27/there-can-be-good-black-dog-days-too/
So glad you joined us, Tish. I’ll check your post next. Sorry! I’m still catching up. It’s been a hectic week!
So glad you joined us this week, Tish.
Many thanks, Patti. I love the creativity of your lovely group.
I am a cancer, which is a water sign. So I have to agree with you. And Alaska for photography–that has been my favorite place to take pix.
🙂 I haven’t been to Alaska yet, but it looks amazing. I’m not sure I’d go there in winter, though!
Hah, no, not winter! Try between July 15-30. That ought to be the warmest ;).
I’ve enjoyed your collection. Here are my splashes with the help of Niki de Saint Phalle.
https://manjameximovie3.wordpress.com/2018/11/28/lens-artists-pc-splashing-in-nikis-garden/
Wonderful post, MMM!
Great shots! love the splash…Here’s my try – https://myheart2heart.blog/2018/11/28/what-a-splash/
Great contribution! Thanks for joining us.
ThankU 😃 loving it!
Hi Patti,
Here is my entry for the week. Hope you enjoy!
https://ceenphotography.com/2018/11/28/lens-artists-photo-a-week-challenge-splash/
Great entry, Cee!
Thanks for joining us, Cee. I loved your shots.
Thanks for joining us, Ana!
Those waterfall photos are spectacular – Here’s my response to the challenge – https://beinginnatureblog.wordpress.com/2018/11/29/splash/
Great shot, Suzanne!
Thanks Patti
Stunning captures!!
🙂 🙂
Very beautiful photos, the first one is just lovely! 🙂 My entry for this week too, https://doarnicol.wordpress.com/2018/11/30/valuri-maluri-splash/
Thank you so much! I’m glad you joined the fun this week!
Patti, what a beautiful post, thank you! Here is my entry: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/splash-lens-artists-photo-challenge/
Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate your kind words, Sylvia. I’ll check out your post next. 🙂
Thank you again for hosting this week. I’m a day late, but even so, the challenge gave me an ‘excuse’ to play!
https://lindylecoq.com/2018/12/03/lens-artists-photo-challenge-21-splash/
magical indeed!! beautiful shots!
🙂 🙂
Great post