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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:
Mmmmm, that was wonderful!
These pictures are wonderful. I love the reflections and that tree with the water behind it is amazing.
wonderful pictures..I wonder how easily u are able to capture ur beautiful world
These are fabulous! Ducks are so much fun.
Great photos. I liked the Chinese quote about the green tree.
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.
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
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 :)
A bird sanctuary! Isn't this great?! The second photo is so cool! :-)
Just lovely, once again! I so love these ducks! They make me smile! Thanks!
Love your pics and your sense of humor!
Beautiful birds in the lake with lovely reflections. Those red flowers are beautiful.
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.
Sylvia, you are so talented! Your photography is exceptional. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.
~Antonette
totally beautiful, Sylvia. Thank you!
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!
The Michael Caine quote made me giggle and I can just hear him say it. The tulips are gorgeous!
looks such a peaceful place to visit...
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.
what a delightful post. i love all your ducky images.
This looks like a lovely place to visit, I like all the reflections and duck photos.
Enjoy your week!
These are so beautiful, Sylvia. Especially the watery ones!
Love the second photo, very cool it needs rescue.lol all the photos are just lovely. I love your world.
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.
Beautiful captures sylvia... love the wordings too... red tulips, they are gorgeous
That's a lot of beauty in your world!
Great pictures. Some look almost as Monet paintings!
Great pictures of a truly beautiful spot. Water is one thing I miss since I moved to Colorado, it's so dry here.
perfect way to spend the day~and great photos, i love the one of the duck pair :)
love them all but the second one is my favourite.
Love the upside down one
superb captures as usual!
You capture them all so well. A delight to see. :)
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...
I LOVE those reflections! What a wonderful series of photos...your world was very sweet on this day!
I like the duck reflection!
Sylvia: A really interesting post with great photos and words.
Wonderful feathered friends.. and all the delights of spring. Marvellous! Have a great week.
I love your upside down friend too!
How cute is that? !
What a show off! I love the duck tumbling! All beautiful reflection shots!
Water, trees and ducks - perfect :-)
Lovely quotes! Great snaps! Beautiful post! Love the butt story. Haha!
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.
Wonderful set of photos, Sylvia. Love the ducks, especially the butts up shot.
What a great ad varied post Sylvia. I always enjoy your posts so much.
when i was still in CA, golden Gate park is one o fmy fav place to enjoy an afternoon walk. :)
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I love the little ducks especially when they are diving with only their bottom out of the water, lol !
Love the bottom photo with the 2 ducks - photos always look better, when you have something beautiful to shoot. Well done.
oh hahaha I just love that diving duck showing us his butt! lol. lovely all over!
I enjoyed looking at your pictures Sylvia, Thank you for sharing.
I love your flowering tree on the top :) ... and I also love the diving duck :) He knows how to enjoy life ;)
sanctuary for ducks? Did n´t think something like that existed. I love the way you put words to the photos :)
How wonderful your world, Sylvia! It is such a delight to read your posts! :)
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.
It's a very fine sequence of images, Sylvia! I like the Chinese proverb!
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