Ripplin' waters by Faemike55
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On the day I took the photo of the heron, I took a total of 71 pictures.
What you are looking at here is a man-made creation. Years before, the people would mine the rocks from the river for crushing or ladscaping. This was well before understanding how changes in the riverbed affects fish and other wild life along the river.
After almost half a century of 'mining for the rock' the engineers along with the various groups who wanted the riverbed returned to its premined state got together and started puting rock back into the river to form natural fish ladders and pools.
It seems to work and it is a fun area to walk around, especially if you have a camera with you as you don't know what you'll find when you go up around the bend.
I know that I stated that my photos will be used in my renders, and they will be. However, there will be some photos that will be posted 'as is' and then again as part of a render. So later on, you'll probably see this photo again only as part of a render. Just fair warning to all.
For those of you who don't recognise the title, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did a song called Rippling waters and here are the lyrics:
Ripplin’ Waters
I got rippling waters to wake me
To the morning, my woman and love
Our tall pine trees are pointing us easily to heaven above
Blue spruce flaming on the grate in the evening
Takes the chill away fine
Cut the telephone line and the story's the same
There's an old red chair by our window
That we found at a sale down the lane
Some old women said they needed more room for the winter
People like to pull out the stuffing when they sit down
So it passes the time
Cut the telephone line and the story's the same
Blow like a bubble on a windy day
Start to flutter when i hear you say
That you feel to good to go away
And you make me feel fine
You've made my world a warmer place
By the sparkle of your diamond face
On a frayed spot, put a little lace
And you make me feel fine
Warm as the mountain sunshine
On the edge of the snowline
In a meadow of columbine
Oh, little Jennifer, I’d give a penny for
What you've got on your mind
It seems like most of the time you're lying here dreaming.
Maybe in your vision you've seen how our mission is slightly less than divine
Cut the telephone line and the story's the same
Yep, now rippling waters flow through pipes
In the walls and they're keeping me warm
And the closest I’ve been to my family for days is our music
You can silently stare in the morning sky
It's like hearing her calling my name
Cut the telephone line and the story might change
If you get a chance, listen to the song! it has some great mandolin playing in it!
Thanks for all the comments and faves!
Mike
Comments (54)
byow
Thats a cool pic Mike and the song lyrics go great with it.. love them both and I remember the group and the song...I may have to add it to my collection. thanks for sharing.
flaviok
Maravilha meu amigo, captura excelente, aplausos (5)
brycek
Lovely capture Mike!!
lyron
Wonderful image. great shot!!!
mininessie
wonderful pic....can´t wait to see the fairies flying here ;D
Gisela
So beautiful! The capture and the song lirics. Romantic I say.
drifterlee
Beautiful place and shot!!!!
dianas..creations
Wow very beautiful shot! Seems like a nice song too!!
eekdog
great pic mike, looks like you live in a very beautiful place bro. steve
Rainastorm
Beautiful place Mike...you write very well also...lovely!:-)
magnus073
Mike for a man made creation this one looks great, fantastic photo buddy
jocko500
wonderful looking
mikeerson
Liar, liar, pants on fire - lol... Tell me Mike, why would you make a statement like - I'll never post plain pictures again, if you don't like it, I suggest you delete me - lol... YOU'VE GOT TO BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY, MIKE MY BOY, THE PUBLIC IS READING YOU - BUT, THE PUBLIC HERE IS THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD - LOL... next time, just tell people to look for the CG in the water, if they can't find it, tell them they must be taking a dive - lol Nice upload, writings and lyrics.... HOWEVER, I still have to say it before I go... Liar, Liar, pants on fire - lol.... I've been away too long, I hope you remember that I'm the crazy commenter - LOL
pops
Wonderful capture
three_grrr
What a great band they were! Love the picture, wish I lived in one of those houses that seem to have the river in their backyards! You gotta watch out for river trolls though. They are very jealous of their waters
johnny_damnit
Great photo Mike!! Very nice song and description of the photo.
allnaydi
Great capture and background information Mike - they did a great job recreating the riverbed and I'm sure the Fae will appreciate is as well.
shadownet
Well we went from country rock bank to country rock band all in the same picture and we didn't even have to leave home or turn the radio on. Pretty darn good to me!
loligagger
Lovely shot!!!!!!!!!!
Osper
Nice capture!
OrphanedSoul
What a lovely little place for water fae's to splash about!
schonee
Mike I Love all thoses rocks whay a cool picture!
raven916
Great picture Mike, looks like a fae heaven!!
MrsRatbag
Great shot, this looks like a great place to wander!
BenBischop
Lovely Shot Mike, and don't mind Mikeeson, he is just glad to be back at his Buddies....;)
Minda
beautiful capture mike love the place soo much...
Iceshark39
Absolutely beautiful shot, Mike! Love the information you've given and it's wonderful that people are finally conciencious enough (now - hindsight, you know, always 20/20) to try and put back right what they screwed up. It looks like a lovely place. Very peaceful, tranquil and calm. Absolutely gorgeous. Wish there was a place around here like that to get away from it all and just vege out for a while....sketch, do some water colour, daydream.....eh, maybe I'll just have to borrow this as a wallpaper for my desktop to get away. ;-)
Darkwish
You did very nice shot!
SWard80
Fantastic capture!
Amosicho
Wonderful capture