Leon Turnbull Photography

I’m still recovering from my illness. Eleven days and still counting. Needless to say, I haven’t been out hiking recently (hopefully this weekend, I will get out).

Anyway, there’s a really interesting new waterfalls book out. If you can get your hands on it, I really recommend it. It is called “The World’s Hundred Greatest Waterfalls” by famous Japanese photographer Yoshikazu Shirakawa. It is written in Japanese (with a small amount of English thrown in for good measure). But who needs to understand the words, when pictures tell so much. And his photos are amazing, including the most awesome waterfalls photographed all around the world.

What is in the book? Of course, the good old stand bys: Yosemite, Niagara, Iguazu, Victoria, Angel Falls. Also worth mentioning are these falls from North America: Bridalveil Falls, Wapama Falls, Nevada Falls, and Feather Falls in California. Plus, Helmcken, Hunlen, and Takakkaw Falls in BC.

What is not in the book? I found it interesting that there were no falls from China or Russia. Every other major region in the world was pretty well included. Or how about Della Falls in BC, the highest waterfall in Canada?

Yours truly is credited in the book for helping Shirakawa out with my waterfall suggestions and information. I received a free copy of the book in the mail as well. I was surprised and grateful to receive this because I did not think I really helped him out that much. But he must have taken some of my suggestions to heart. I definitely recommend it, but I’m not sure where you’ll be able to find a copy of it. It is not available in the USA as of right now.