Wednesday, December 30, 2009

2009 Favorites: WATERFALLS


Here are 12 of my favorite waterfalls which we saw for the first time in 2009... This was a hard decision also since we have seen so many... I tried to pick out smaller ones in addition to the large ones. The highlight of our year when it comes to hiking and 'waterfalling' had to have been in October when we visited Tallulah Gorge (GA) for the second time. I have included THREE of those fabulous waterfalls in this list. Above is L'EAU D'OR FALLS (which means "Water of Gold" in French). Below are eleven more of my favorites, in no particular order.




BRASSTOWN VEIL FALLS (Oconee County, SC)





MIDDLE DESOTO FALLS (Desoto Falls Recreation Area, north of Turner's Corner, GA)




HURRICANE FALLS (Tullulah Gorge, GA)





SLICK ROCK FALLS (near Brevard, NC)





CHEOAH FALLS (Fontana Village, NC)





GARVAN GARDENS CASCADES (near Hot Spring, AR)





MACHINE FALLS (near Manchester, TN)





PANTHER FALLS (Rabun Beach Recreation Area, GA)





TEMPESTA FALLS (Tallulah Gorge, GA)





SERENITY FALLS (Cosby, TN)





UPPER BIG BRANCH FALLS (near Erwin, TN)


We saw several other gorgeous waterfalls (such as Ozone Falls near us here on the Cumberland Plateau, and also Dry Falls and Looking Glass Falls in North Carolina) this year--but we had seen them in previous years, so I did not include them in this list.

Hope you enjoyed our 2009 Waterfalls, as much as we have enjoyed sharing them.

Hugs,
at

40 comments:

  1. TesDecember 30, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Oh wow, Betsy, thank you for taking me on a trip to see those wonderful falls! Each one a beauty! You take very good photos too. Those falls look so alive! Each one has a character. Thank you for sharing those lovely photos!

    belated Merry Christmas, I've been out of circulation lately!

    ReplyDelete
  2. pennyDecember 30, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Hi Betsy, Your spectacular photos of the falls is the next best thing to being there myself. I want you to know how much I enjoy seeing all of the trips you and George share with us. We don't travel as much as we use to so I travel vicariously through your wonderful journeys. It is always delightful, thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  3. BethDecember 30, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Oh my, Betsy, those are so beautiful! You and George are blessed to be able to see such wondrous sights, and we are blessed that you share them with us. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  4. pamDecember 30, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I was trying to pick my favorite, but it's so hard!

    ReplyDelete
  5. DarlaDecember 30, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    I see why you posted 12, how could you possibly choose just one favorite? All are incredible works of nature!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. eileeninmdDecember 30, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Wow, Betsy they are all great waterfalls. I can see why it would be hard to pcik a favorite. It one is wonderful in its own way. My hubby would love to see each one of these.

    Happy New Years, Betsy and George.

    ReplyDelete
  7. diane bDecember 30, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    You are so lucky to be able to find such beautiful falls. The photos are wonderful.
    In answer to your question:
    The temperature drops from the 30'sC/90'sF to 27C/81F but the humidity is extremely high and everything is damp and clammy, especially our skin, but I prefer it to being cold. You can walk in the rain and its warm and you dry off quickly.

    ReplyDelete
  8. JayneDecember 30, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    A beautiful collection Betsy!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Small City ScenesDecember 30, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    All the falls are beautiful. It would be hard to pick a favorite. they are ALL my favorite. MB

    ReplyDelete
  10. ConnieDecember 30, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I must take the time to visit some of these falls. I would never even know about them if not for your posts. They are really beautiful in your photographs.

    ReplyDelete
  11. ConnieDecember 30, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I wouldn't know how to pick a favorite either, Betsy! They are all so beautiful. You have some really great shots of them too. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Arkansas PattiDecember 30, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    You really do have to put these in a book. Brasstown Veil Falls looks a lot like the falls I stared out every morning for two years when we lived on a lake in Ohio but Serinity falls is perfectly named.
    Had to check on your Christmas and was glad to see you had a good one.
    I missed you but am back now.
    Lete get ready for a marvelous New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  13. I Am WoodyDecember 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Yay - my fave made the list!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. SunnyDecember 30, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    This is such a lovely collection of waterfalls, you could publish a book of them. Wonderful pictures!
    Sunny :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. HarrietDecember 30, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I enjoyed your favorite birds and waterfalls. Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  16. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsDecember 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I tried to pick a favorite and failed miserably...each photo was more beautiful than the last...so they're all gorgeous!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. ValerieDecember 30, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Have you thought about a book yet? Even just for yourselves, a compilation of all the beautiful waterfalls you have visited and enjoyed! They truly are beautiful examples of what is beautiful in our world.

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I have never seen a large waterfall in real life, so thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.
    I was going to tell you which one is my favorite, but I can't choose just one. They are amazing!
    Happy New Year!

    Marci

    ReplyDelete
  19. MadSnapperDecember 30, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I have only seen a few waterfalls in my life and that was between 1953 and 1959, thanks for sharing all of these. they are all beautiful. i like Panther and Slick Rock (not slick stone) the best. Keep Snapping these falls and sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  20. DorothyDecember 30, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Betsy these are all very beautiful! It would be impossible to pick out one favotite. Wish my sweetie liked to hike to falls!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Busy Bee SuzDecember 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    These are all so beautiful and I could never narrow my choices down to one or two either.
    So pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  22. SusieDecember 30, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Betsy they are all so pretty. I couldn't pick a favorite. Thanks for sharing these beauties with us.

    ReplyDelete
  23. storytellerDecember 30, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Oh my ... what a WONDERFUL collection of waterfalls you've shared her and marvelous birds in the previous post. You do live in beautiful country and I appreciate the way you share with us. Thanks and a Joyous New Year to you and yours ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

    ReplyDelete
  24. LoranDecember 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    A year searching out waterfalls is a year well spent. Bravo!

    ReplyDelete
  25. DianeDecember 30, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    This is a very interesting way that you and George spend so much time. It gives you fresh air, exercise, a great time together and beauty. What more could you ask for?

    ReplyDelete
  26. KarinDecember 30, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Agree with those who say you should make a book!!! Absolutely lovely waterfalls - each unique - just like snowflakes - no two alike!

    With all these pics of running water, you'll excuse me please --- gotta go.....

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Your waterfall shots are always so beautiful, Betsy.

    Thank you for sharing and I wish you and yours all the best in 2010!

    ReplyDelete
  28. KayDecember 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Betsy,
    Love all of these shots.
    Can you tell me what setting your put your camera on to get that "silky" effect?
    Kay

    ReplyDelete
  29. CherylDecember 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Oh so beautiful each and every one of these falls. I have so enjoyed going along with you on these wonderful hikes! Happy New Year Betsy and George!

    ReplyDelete
  30. CookieDecember 30, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful! So when are you going to Angel falls?? ;)
    Love the new fireworks header :)

    ReplyDelete
  31. The Retired OneDecember 30, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    You know ME..there isn't a waterfall photo I don't love. These were great!

    Please stop by my blog today, I have something there that I think will interest you.

    And, if any other of your readers love photography, they need to stop by too. It is at:
    http://myretirementchronicles.blogspot.com
    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Ruth's Photo BlogDecember 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for once again sharing these falls.with me.I am sure glad I don't have to pick a favorite,because that would be almost impossible.
    Blessings,Ruth

    ReplyDelete
  33. imacDecember 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    And may you capture as many next year Betsy.

    ReplyDelete
  34. BettyDecember 30, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Well Betsy you out did your self.I started to list the ones I liked best and,guess what I had 12 on my list they are all so beautiful if I was forced to pick one I think it would be Serenity Falls I like the way the water fall over the rocks.
    ~~Hugs~~
    Have a very Happy New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    How wonderful, Betsey. So many beautiful waterfalls, and each one a special memory you share with George.

    You REALLY need to do a waterfall calendar.

    ReplyDelete
  36. ReanaclaireDecember 31, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    hi..greetings from the tropical!
    What great beautiful waterfalls, thanks for sharing with us here, now i know that there are many more beautiful falls all over the world!

    ReplyDelete
  37. This Is My Blog - fishing guyDecember 31, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Betsy: They are all so neat.

    ReplyDelete
  38. SquirrelQueenDecember 31, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Each and every one is gorgeous Betsy, great photos. Many I have seen through the years but others I didn't know about. It's always an adventure seeing the waterfalls with you and George.

    Judy

    ReplyDelete
  39. Lagean EllisJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    I love your waterfalls. Thanks for all the adventures, my friend. I look forward to many more.

    Ooh! Forgot to tell you, we are having another ultrasound of Baby Ellis on Monday so I hope to be able to share another "photo" with you.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Joe ToddJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Just looking at the photos I'll bet you will be making another trip to Tallulah Gorge.. LOL.. I'm starting to get 'Cabin Fever"

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting my blog... Your comments mean so much to me... I have had to put on 'comment moderation' (due to spam comments)... Sorry about that --but I do read your comments and LOVE them.