A Place To Reflect
by Lianne Schneider
Title
A Place To Reflect
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A tiny waterfall in a secluded niche along the path at one of Tennessee's State Parks - Burgess Falls.
From tnstateparks.com
Burgess Falls State Park, located on the Falling Water River is noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The last of these falls is the most spectacular, plunging more than 130 feet into the gorge. The area was originally populated by Native Americans of the Cherokee, Creek and Chickasaw tribes. These tribes used the land as a hunting ground until the late 19th century when a gristmill and sawmill began operating on the river. The Falling Water River was used to generate hydroelectric power for the city of Cookeville and the mills from 1928-1944. In 1973, the territory became a designated Tennessee State Natural Area, protecting the diverse forest and aquatic habitats.
The park offers several activities for family and friends to enjoy year-round. Fishing is popular below the dam and the main waterfall along the bank and at the fishing pier. There are no public boat ramps or canoe/kayak access areas in the park. A large covered pavilion equipped with grills and tables can be reserved for large groups and has a scenic view of the river. Additional picnic areas, most with grills, are conveniently located to restrooms and a playground is nearby. None of the picnic tables are equipped with water spigots and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The 1.5-mile round-trip River Trail/Service Road Loop is a moderately strenuous hike taking visitors past the waterfalls and into the gorge. The waterfalls are 20' cascades, 30' upper falls, 80' middle falls, and 136' lower falls in height. A steep trail leads to the edge of the falls, and a rustic stairway leads into the gorge. This is not an easy hike; the trail from the main overlook to the bottom of the main falls is very strenuous. Most people prefer to hike back to the parking lot along the service road. The half-mile Ridge Top Trail is very scenic with views down the main canyon of Falling Water River. All trails are foot trails. [Note 12/30/13 What a difference five years makes in one's mobility - I hiked this effortlessly five and a half years ago!]
While the park is popular for its waterfalls, wildlife and wildflower viewing, the Native Butterfly Garden, adjacent to the upper parking area, is easily accessed and provides striking native wildflower displays. The annual Butterfly Garden Celebration is a family-friendly event featuring staff led educational programs, hikes, butterfly identification, creek studies, landscaping with native plants and more hosted each summer.
Thank you so much to the following for featuring this image:
SEASONS OF BEAUTY - SHAWN
RAISED COUNTRY, RAISED RIGHT - JOHN
VISIONS OF SPRING - DORA
TODAY'S BEST ART - DAVID
ARTISTS NEWS - NADINE AND BOB
WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY - DOUG
Copyright Lianne Schneider 2013
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Comments (61)
Kellice Swaggerty
Lianne, this is truly splendid! Your capture of the falling water drops is perfect! L/F G+ Pin
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Kellice - this image is very special to me and was the cover image for my first book of poetry so it's doubly special. I apologize for not getting around to visit you but I have been in and will be in the hospital for some months. As soon as I can, I promise to visit!
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so much Doug for featuring this in WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY. I'm tremendously honored.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Lianne, Congratulations on your Feature in WFS ! Beautiful capture of this nice waterfall.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So this week it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Lianne Schneider
My most sincere thanks Dora and David for featuring this image in VISIONS OF SPRING and TODAYS BEST ART. That really means the world to me as this is the cover image for my first volume of poetry so it's rather special for me.
Lianne Schneider
Ah John - thank you too for featuring this image which is so special to me in RAISED COUNTRY RAISED RIGHT. That means more to me than I can say. I hope all is well with you and yours and wish you all a very happy and healthy NEW YEAR.
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so much Shawn for featuring this image in SEASONS OF BEAUTY. It's one of my earliest posts here on FAA and the cover image for my first book of poetry so it has a special place in my heart. I'm really honored!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Extraordinary capture, Lianne!!! Amazing light and color in this spectacular scene! L/F
Maria Huntley
Love this image...the falling water in front of the dramatic dark recesses...almost like a cave? Really beautiful and definitely a place to reflect!
Christiane Schulze
A very special image Lianne........love the way you captured this beautiful tiny waterfall. Looks so calming. Lianne do you referring to the Letchworth State Park? (F/V)
Lianne Schneider replied:
Yes I was Christiane - it's so beautiful there especially in the fall. How lovely that you know of it!! And thank you!!
Lianne Schneider
Thanks Viv and Deb - this piece is incredibly special to me - so much so that it is the cover image on my first book of poetry. So it's doubly meaningful for me that you like it. My heartfelt gratitude for your lovely comments. xo
Deb Halloran
Oh wow..Lianne!! This is absolutely fantastic. So much beauty and such a tranquil and wonderful place to sit and reflect. Your composition is truly amazing with gorgeous color, light, textures and detail. Exquisite work of art! v/f
Marina Hanson
Wow! So beautifully captured! Outstanding photography! voted
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a perfectly lovely thing to say Marina. It was a special day, a special place and a very simple point and shoot. I got lucky! Thank you.