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Monday, April 12, 2010

That's My World -- Bird Sanctuary

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Down at the Golden Gate Park at the Harbor there is a bird/duck sanctuary that I always enjoy visiting and I've been there a lot during the lovely weather we have had lately. One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is the watery reflections that make each photo look like an Impressionist painting. I've posted a few of these on Shadow Shot and Weekend Reflections, but I thought I would share some more of them here today. I hope you enjoy them!



Love my upside down friend!



Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath. Michael Caine



If you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck's back.
Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards



And I heard one duck say to the other, "Do you think my butt looks too big?"



In a world,
shaky
with
flowing shadows
of terror,
floats
a bulwark
of democracy,
human values,
and freedom.

They sit,
on it,
B. Obama(USA)
and M. Singh(India),
as they
discuss,
at the Security Summit,
ways to help
those
who endeavour to
democratically
stay afloat.

Their backs
to those
that threaten,
intimidate,
and destroy,
yet
balancing exquisitely,
on those logs
powered
by
their
respective
Constitutions...

Posted by Ugich Konitari to Sylvia From Over The Hill at April 12, 2010 7:34 PM

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.
- Chinese proverb



The tulip's petals shine in dew,
All beautiful, but none alike.
- James Montgomery,

55 comments:

Loran said...

Mmmmm, that was wonderful!

James said...

These pictures are wonderful. I love the reflections and that tree with the water behind it is amazing.

Tarun Mitra said...

wonderful pictures..I wonder how easily u are able to capture ur beautiful world

Maude Lynn said...

These are fabulous! Ducks are so much fun.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great photos. I liked the Chinese quote about the green tree.

penny said...

Sylvia, your first shot does look like Monet painting.
The sanctuary at Golden Gate Park is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy natures beauty.

Unknown said...

All your shots are absolutely gorgeous but the one with the duck and M.Cain's quote is the best!
You always amazed me.
You blog from your heart!
Excellent!
Have you a great week!
hugs
shakira

Anonymous said...

I love watching ducks. They just seem so funny to me :) The second photo is just too funny and those tulips...magnificent :) Have a great day :)

Unknown said...

A bird sanctuary! Isn't this great?! The second photo is so cool! :-)

Anything Fits A Naked Man said...

Just lovely, once again! I so love these ducks! They make me smile! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Love your pics and your sense of humor!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful birds in the lake with lovely reflections. Those red flowers are beautiful.

Carver said...

What a beautiful place. I love the reflections in the water and all the water birds. Also the big shade tree and tulips are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Sylvia, you are so talented! Your photography is exceptional. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.

~Antonette

Sistertex said...

totally beautiful, Sylvia. Thank you!

Randi said...

Adorable shots. I agree with Pam...I thought of Monet´s pond immediatly when I saw the first photo. Your world is amazing!
Hav a great week!

??? said...

The Michael Caine quote made me giggle and I can just hear him say it. The tulips are gorgeous!

Catherine said...

looks such a peaceful place to visit...

Anonymous said...

I adore ducks and used to live on an island in the Grand Union Canal and right outside my windows were the lives of ducks, geese and Swans. It was a very special time for me. Now I walk along the Thames to to chat to the ducks and Swans. Special. Love your pics.

Anonymous said...

what a delightful post. i love all your ducky images.

Barbara said...

This looks like a lovely place to visit, I like all the reflections and duck photos.

Enjoy your week!

bobbie said...

These are so beautiful, Sylvia. Especially the watery ones!

Animor said...

Love the second photo, very cool it needs rescue.lol all the photos are just lovely. I love your world.

Martha Z said...

How nice to have places where we can walk surrounded by the beauty of nature and the antics of living creatures. We are fortunate you and I.

Samson said...

Beautiful captures sylvia... love the wordings too... red tulips, they are gorgeous

Lew said...

That's a lot of beauty in your world!

Anonymous said...

Great pictures. Some look almost as Monet paintings!

Al said...

Great pictures of a truly beautiful spot. Water is one thing I miss since I moved to Colorado, it's so dry here.

Johnny Nutcase said...

perfect way to spend the day~and great photos, i love the one of the duck pair :)

soulbrush said...

love them all but the second one is my favourite.

D Herrod said...

Love the upside down one

magiceye said...

superb captures as usual!

Indrani said...

You capture them all so well. A delight to see. :)

Ugich Konitari said...

The fifth ....

In a world,
shaky
with
flowing shadows
of terror,
floats
a bulwark
of democracy,
human values,
and freedom.

They sit,
on it,
B. Obama(USA)
and M. Singh(India),
as they
discuss,
at the Security Summit,
ways to help
those
who endeavour to
democratically
stay afloat.

Their backs
to those
that threaten,
intimidate,
and destroy,
yet
balancing exquisitely,
on those logs
powered
by
their
respective
Constitutions...

Carolyn Ford said...

I LOVE those reflections! What a wonderful series of photos...your world was very sweet on this day!

Carly said...

I like the duck reflection!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Sylvia: A really interesting post with great photos and words.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful feathered friends.. and all the delights of spring. Marvellous! Have a great week.

dianasfaria.com said...

I love your upside down friend too!
How cute is that? !

Ebie said...

What a show off! I love the duck tumbling! All beautiful reflection shots!

jabblog said...

Water, trees and ducks - perfect :-)

Anonymous said...

Lovely quotes! Great snaps! Beautiful post! Love the butt story. Haha!

Kristin said...

I live in the city and seldom see ducks at my place except for the story books when I was little or the biology book which I am studying now. :-)

Love the picture with a pair of ducks the most. All of the shots are so calming and beautiful. Wish I could be there now.

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful set of photos, Sylvia. Love the ducks, especially the butts up shot.

Arija said...

What a great ad varied post Sylvia. I always enjoy your posts so much.

♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...

when i was still in CA, golden Gate park is one o fmy fav place to enjoy an afternoon walk. :)

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Gattina said...

I love the little ducks especially when they are diving with only their bottom out of the water, lol !

Wolynski said...

Love the bottom photo with the 2 ducks - photos always look better, when you have something beautiful to shoot. Well done.

 gmirage said...

oh hahaha I just love that diving duck showing us his butt! lol. lovely all over!

Bill ~ {The Old Fart} said...

I enjoyed looking at your pictures Sylvia, Thank you for sharing.

B i r g i t t a said...

I love your flowering tree on the top :) ... and I also love the diving duck :) He knows how to enjoy life ;)

NatureFootstep said...

sanctuary for ducks? Did n´t think something like that existed. I love the way you put words to the photos :)

maryt/theteach said...

How wonderful your world, Sylvia! It is such a delight to read your posts! :)

Eden said...

Those are beautiful set of photos, Sylvia. Love the photo with the upside down duck. I think that is really cute. Reflections are fantastic too. I enjoy all your pictures. Have a great day always.

Pietro Brosio said...

It's a very fine sequence of images, Sylvia! I like the Chinese proverb!

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