Rita's Rambles

Feb 6, '08 9:27 PM
for everyone

Picture Perfect for all who do not know is a weekly challenge to post a picture that fits the theme posted each week. It must be original not from the web. I was excite when I saw this weeks theme as I had recently taken some great water pictures. Now to narrow it down to just one. Such a chore.

Water is especially sacred here in South Texas as we are mostly a desert area. We conserve on a regular basis. I my self am quite conscience of water use to the point that it is a luxury to just stand in the shower and let the water run. For the most part we rely on our yearly rain fall to water flowers and lawns which makes for some pretty dull grass at this time of the year, even more so in the summer when everything is brown. I know this is a way of life for many of us not just me and not just in this country either.

Some of you will have seen this picture before form my recent trip to scout local for Fun Run stops but I just could not resist using it for this post. I was at a wildlife refuge in La Joya Tx and driving around exploring the 56 acre ranch. As we came out of the area of brush and cactus and drove around the bend this is what I found.

An Oasis.
Even though this is a man made structure it gives the appearance of a tropical paradise in the middle of the dry desert brush. I fell in love I believe I took about 24 pictures of this from every imaginable angle and I love everyone of them I hope you enjoy it as well.

For more information about Picture Perfect and I hope you will play along just click the link.

Taken with my Fuji Fine Pix F20 on landscape setting and using no enhancements of any kind.

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ifiik wrote on Feb 6

that is just magnificant....beyond mere words.............

k19johnson wrote on Feb 6

the perfect peaceful spot to relax and reflect in the middle of the desert..

redhotbrat wrote on Feb 6

very pretty ..... looks like a wonderful place to spend a quiet afternoon.

mom2mels wrote on Feb 6

It looks so inviting! Great post!!

nicegirlnurse wrote on Feb 6

very cool

trinityhawkphotos wrote on Feb 6

This is beautiful! I love water falls they are so tranquil, just the sound alone can put me into a meditative state. Great take on the theme.

deeannes wrote on Feb 6

I want to swim there... then investigate that little cave

skmv wrote on Feb 6

Wonderful!

ohsotired wrote on Feb 6

great photo ,so refreshing to stand under .ox

fuzzysworld wrote on Feb 6

It's beautiful.

tonij16102 wrote on Feb 6

Beautiful picture looks so relaxing and calm

karen21445 wrote on Feb 6

Man made or not, it is lovely. Mine is up, too.

millimusings wrote on Feb 6

I loved this photo Rita when I first saw it as yoiu shared with me and I still love it for its structure and life giving quality water. It has such a tropical feel to in also.....mine is coming soon so check shortly? LOL

windin wrote on Feb 6

I think it's beautiful! :)

http://windin.multiply.com/journal/item/283/Picture_Perfect_Water?replies_read=26

buch68 wrote on Feb 6

that's awesome... very tropical, and a surprise to see in TX for sure, even if it is man-made!

estimiguelariel wrote on Feb 6

Awesome picture, Rita .. love the 2 mini palm trees on the left ;o)

Mine is up too, do drop by when you have a moment.
http://estimiguelariel.multiply.com/journal/item/179/PICTURE_PERFECT_Water

jgaryhillstudio wrote on Feb 6

Now that is nice rita...lol poop on your other comment (in a good way) this is very appealing and I wish I was there man made or not.jgh

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

sattva2 wrote on Feb 7

I feel like stripping down and diving in ! great post

lindylooh wrote on Feb 7

I'm with sattva2, This is gorgeous. Wonderful shot. I would love to see the rest of them.

sharonl344 wrote on Feb 7

I would love to sit under one of those waterfalls all day !!! Beautiful

haleyinca wrote on Feb 7

I can imagine the soothing sounds of the water splashing into the pond, and the swishing sounds of the palm fronds in the breeze. Very nice!

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 7

This reminds me of the polar bear exhibit at the Toledo Zoo... Thanks for stopping by mine. This is a beautiful picture. Would love to just sit and shower under the falls, lilangelwolf

arolkayalkfay wrote on Feb 7

I love the sound of water falling. I can almost hear it looking at your shot.

cool2523danda wrote on Feb 7

Nothing like the sound of splashing water and the rustle of palm trees!
Love that pic!

kimmychan1967 wrote on Feb 7

even more beautiful knowing it's in the middle of the desert. what a neat treasure. love it!

fotofriday wrote on Feb 7

I can almost hear that water...great shot!

fabiolalawalata wrote on Feb 7

it looks fresh and relaxing to see.......

amalie2 wrote on Feb 7

Water well captured indeed! Refreshing!

luvdivinity wrote on Feb 7

Perfect place to relax, i could the water drop from the small waterfall :) nice shoot

peggyaroundtheworld wrote on Feb 7

So serene...nice shot!!

debjt1957 wrote on Feb 7

Very pretty place to be, I can tell you truly appreciate it when it is sand you mostly have around you

guazzetto25 wrote on Feb 7

nice place. ciao

atsubway6 wrote on Feb 7

wanna diving in...:-)

sue980 wrote on Feb 7

I feel like jumping right in and cooling off,i love the sounds a waterfall makes

follettvogue wrote on Feb 7

this pic actually makes me feel calmer , thankyou for such a beautiful post rita, hugs and love xx

ifiik wrote on Feb 7

sue980 said

I feel like jumping right in and cooling off,i love the sounds a waterfall makes

Ever since I was aggrevated today, I've been laying back, eyes closed, and just lazily swimming about in the pool...trying to swim away my anger.....its working..............................

riihele wrote on Feb 7

Hei Rita

WONDERFUL oasis!!
Keep so well and safe. Rii :)

Mine's up @ this addy:
http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/624/PICTURE_PERFECT_WATER

mindyjordan wrote on Feb 7

the combination of water and the palms is just beautiful. great take Rita.
mine is up too if you wanna take a look
http://mindyjordan.multiply.com/journal/item/227/Picture_Perfect_Water

shankarg wrote on Feb 7, edited on Feb 9

am i gregory peck aka mckenna aka shankar wading through arizona under sun baked/starved condition to see an oasis for a dip in the water? BTW who is gonna pose that ravishing apache indian woman, any volunteers?

wonderful tribute, may be i am harsh with my expressions but no sooner i saw this photo than i remember only that scene of my fantasy days.

thanks for enjoying the sweet dear rita
I HAVE ALSO HOSTED @ http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/38/2008-m034-Picture_Perfect_Theme_Water-_06_Feb_19_30_hrs_Chennai_India
shankarG♥2♥

guajataka wrote on Feb 7

if i lived in the desert I would be there every day

gkluit wrote on Feb 7

Ah, this looks like a place where I could sit down and stare reflectively in front of me for a long time. Beautiful shot!

wyldstorm wrote on Feb 7

Very pretty. Wouldn't mind having something like that next to a pool. :-)

ginsing7 wrote on Feb 7

Oh I so want to be there :) http://ginsing7.multiply.com/journal/item/299/Picture_Perfect_Water

antyharton wrote on Feb 7

Definitely an oasis. Lovely.

ninakobie wrote on Feb 7

It is an oasis and a perfect choice for this week's theme. Just beautiful.
Thanks for your comments.

vrilia wrote on Feb 7

oh wow... it is so beautiful..
nice take on the theme..
well done..
thx so much for visiting mine..
cheers.

celestialdragonfly13 wrote on Feb 7

I don't think that there are many who wouldn't love to just dive in and enjoy this little paradise.....for that matter I would love to live in that cave...if I could swim in that everyday.
http://celestialdragonfly13.multiply.com/journal/item/30/PICTURE_PERFECT

gigglesbee wrote on Feb 7

One day, when I have more money than I know what to do with (HA!), I want to build something just like this in my back yard! Can you imagine how fun that would be?? Great picture!

col1967 wrote on Feb 7

I love this picture! Just the kind of place I wish I was now!

anninks wrote on Feb 7

That is just beautiful! Looks like a truly gorgeous place to visit.

jolaranita wrote on Feb 7

wow it does look like an oasis in the desert beautiful

fairah1 wrote on Feb 7

What a beautiful place, great shot! With all the snow we're getting here it sure makes me long for summer! Thanks for visiting mine btw. :)

dragonlette wrote on Feb 7

Awesome, you can almost hear the water. I love the cosy little cave. Fab pic.

empressselena wrote on Feb 7

Wonderful pic. Yes I think any that live in the south are aware of the lack of water as a resource. That is what makes me so mad at states like New Mexico and Arizona that want to steal water from Lake Michigan that is already deteriorating due to another bad thing they did to it. *sigh* All we can do is complain. Very nice pic.

kia909 wrote on Feb 7

What a good surprise! and a very nice pic too!

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johnoh wrote on Feb 7

I can hear the water!!! Man made, makes me wonder if someone has ever designed a house like this.

http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/108/WATER_A_PICTURE_PERECT_EVENT

spongebevhotpants wrote on Feb 7

Great shot! The water is sooooooooo calming...

rachel70 wrote on Feb 7

Ok I want to be there!

mitchylr wrote on Feb 7

Looks peaceful and cool :-))

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/54/Picture_Perfect_Water

soliloquydownunder wrote on Feb 7

oh, why can't i view the photo and the others can? I can read the blog though..which makes me wish I could see what the others saw...technology blues? :-(

http://soliloquydownunder.multiply.com/journal/item/75/Picture_Perfect_Water

dannidoodles wrote on Feb 7

I sooo want to jump in! love it.
Here's mine:
http://dannidoodles.multiply.com/journal/item/73/Picture_PerfectWater

zorra5 wrote on Feb 7

Yep, I think if I was riding around in the dry desert, this would be a prime place to jump in and get good and wet! Great shot!

equinelady12000 wrote on Feb 7

I love the way that you were able to Catch the water........beautiful....

http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/250/PPF.....THEME_THIS_WEEK_....WATER

purplerosew wrote on Feb 7

It's beautiful - so tranquil and peaceful-looking. An oasis indeed.

Thanks for commenting on mine. Have a great Friday.

wolfsbanenightshade wrote on Feb 7

Its gorgeous, a bit of heaven in the desert. :) Thanks for stopping by, and its currently between the Nikon D40 and the Rebel...both look like amazing cameras...might go for broke and save up enough for both. :)

oarafn1 wrote on Feb 7

You picked a great angle to display for your entry, Naarta. It's as if I can hear the water splashing into the pool below. Beautiful take.

Hope you'll remember to stop by my entry... as usual it will be ready first thing Friday morning... 12:15AM or so California time.

mavisgrind wrote on Feb 7

Wonderful picture. I would love to go inside the cave and sit listening to the water.

compromised wrote on Feb 8

it looks like a great place to spend the day

rruzie wrote on Feb 8

Ahhh! I would fall in love with the place too!! Even though we have plenty of water here, that is still an awesome sight!! Thank you for sharing!!

And thanks for coming by mine & leaving your nice comment!
Till next week then, hope you enjoy a wonderful day!

lighteningsun wrote on Feb 8

That looks beautiful, I can see why you love it so much....idyllic.

iluvsheldon wrote on Feb 8

Awesome! Wouldn't that be great to have in your backyard to relax by? :)

thehappysnapper wrote on Feb 8

Nice.

http://thehappysnapper.multiply.com/journal/item/85/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_WATER

pinkiedahlia wrote on Feb 8

I can almost hear it.

needledreams2 wrote on Feb 8

Oh! So lovely! Even if it's man-made is very pretty and inviting to a quick dive in the heat! lol I understand the commodity of water, living in the desert (literally, I'm living near Giza, Egypt) where water is of more value than gold. Thanks for sharing!

busterp wrote on Feb 8

Nice picture. That water looks so crisp.

carolenablue wrote on Feb 8

Manmade or not, it is a beautiful paradise! What a great place to get away...

wbtak wrote on Feb 8

Very nice picture!

lindao6 wrote on Feb 8

Oh it is beautiful and I can see why you love it!!! Would be a nice place to visit!
Would even be a nice place to live!!! ~ lol

docsvisions wrote on Feb 8

Love the greens and the flowing water... nice shot! Thanks for sharing! :)

mousepotato66 wrote on Feb 8

Beautiful shot Rita, you should be proud of it. :)
I'm determined to take part in this coming week's picture perfect ~ I've been absent for too long! Shane's on his way back to the US as we speak, so I've no excuse... ;) Thanks for calling by and commenting on the last blog Rita ~ you're a good 'un. *hugs*

lindalady1114 wrote on Feb 8

OOOH, I want to come play!

lilwolfsis wrote on Feb 8

ooo! makes you want to dive in!

leanniam wrote on Feb 8

That's GORGEOUS!!!!

mjrohn wrote on Feb 8

Beautiful shot looks so peaceful!

thymekeeper wrote on Feb 8

That is cool. Would be so fun to have that right out in the back yard!
Thanks for commenting on mine =)

scatterlings wrote on Feb 8

Water is wonderful and it has such a tranquil sound too and in dry surrounds that sound is magic and very beautiful!

tallulahledeux wrote on Feb 9

It looks like a place you'd find in a zoo!

dreamzonforever wrote on Feb 9

What a beautiful Oasis ! Nice shot !

http://dreamzonforever.multiply.com/journal/item/50/Picture_Perfect_-_Water

gaganawati wrote on Feb 9

Wowowoooo wonderful , great shot Rita. PF ... and thanks for visiting mine well .. this pic invites everyone to jump in isn't it ... splash splash splashhhhh fresh woman!

iniaku wrote on Feb 9

what a beautiful oasis.. thanks for sharing with us Rita

ezil1961 wrote on Feb 9

Magnifique photo*** et bel article j’aime bien

http://ezil1961.multiply.com/journal/item/75/Picture_Perfect_-_Water_

missteresa wrote on Feb 9

Beautiful waterfall.

tabithadarling wrote on Feb 9

I love this site. Thanks for stopping by my picture perfect post. I'll definately stop back here. We are constantly struggling with water issues here as well. I try to only grow indigenous plants, except for the veggie garden. Water does seem more beautiful when it is so scarce.