I took these photos this week in the Banyas waterfall and Tel Dan spring in northern Israel. I think water is a huge issue in these parts, and always was. I’m not the first person to think that one day the price of water will exceed that of crude oil. Thousands of years ago the earliest inhabitants of the Tel Dan and Banyas chose these spots because of their abundant water, which flows from the melted ice on nearby Mt. Hermon, and from underneath the ground.

I played with the camera focus and light, and tried to capture as much of the movement and contrast from within the splashing water, and I’m very happy with the results.

By the way, Tel-Aviv Municipality today hosted the 4th Annual Water Fight at Rabin Square. It sure looks like fun, and the organizers say “the aim of the event is for people to have fun. We want to make people smile and feel happy, and get wet at the same time.” I think its time to put a stop to this stupid event: taking water from the municipal fountain and wasting it on a water fight is just so pre-water-crisis-days.

This AP picture from today’s event at Rabin Square just says it all: Take the most valuable possession you have and throw it away:

Anyway, below is a sort of photo essay of one of our greatest natural treasures, enjoy. Continue reading →