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Friday, September 16, 2011

Weekend Reflections


Weekend Reflections is hosted by James each week beginning Friday at 11 AM Eastern Standard Time. It's another wonderful way of opening your eyes to new and different kinds of beauty. Click on the web address under the blog title and sign up to play with us! 


Ah, fall and gray skies have arrived in Seattle, but the temps are pleasant!  I was reminiscing about my birthday this year -- it was such fun to be able to visit the harbor again and the Bird Sanctuary and get to see my duck and turtle friends as well as a lovely sunset. And then I happened to see some of the colored glass pieces that I had given my son and his bride-to-be! So, that is what you have for today!  Hope you all have a beautiful weekend with lots of love and laughter!!

 
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse

 
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Reinhold Niebuhr

37 comments:

Indrani said...

The shadow captures are amazing.

Malyss said...

I prefer the last one this week!and I found your banner so funny!!Have a nice week-end, dear Sylvia!

Anonymous said...

I didn't know you and Bill were such close friends ;-)

Great reflections!!

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis» really likes the photo of the light shining through the glasses.
;-D

'Tsuki said...

Your top banner is very funny Sylvia... And those are great shots for the day : I really enjoy your colored shadows, but I think that your sunsets are amazing !

James said...

Excellent! The bottom one really grabs me! I need to buy some colored glasses because they sure makes beautiful reflections!

Japy said...

I love the one with the shadows of the glasses. Greetings.

Karen said...

Great shots! Love those turtles all in a row, and of course your glass reflections are one of my faves. Enjoy the weekend.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

As much as I love filtered light and colored glasses, your sunsets are so stunning. The wonderful thing is that we cannot use them all up... there will be one every single day!

Enjoy your weekend, mon amie!

Bises,
Genie

Sivinden said...

Like all your pictures - and the one with the turtles is my favourite! Have a nice weekend:)

Cildemer said...

Fabulous shots! Love the little critters on the back of the crocodile;o)
And love the banner too! Your friend has done a great job!
Thanks for sharing, Sylvia:o)

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Have a nice and happy weekend****

Kim, USA said...

My heart skip I thought the first photo is a crocodile lol!! Happy weekend!

Maude Lynn said...

That last one is just beautiful!

Al said...

Great shots, Sylvia, and welcome back to your normal skies! We had two days of grey skies this week, that's the second time it's happened this summer! But it had cleared up by this morning. I hope you and Sam have a great weekend!

Dianne said...

Henri Matisse got it right! lovely reflections Sylvia!
Have an enjoyable weekend!

Ebie said...

The turtles are in line for a show, just like the Rockettes.

Ms. Becky said...

you've set a wonderful, loving mood here today. the turtles all lined up are a delight to behold. the Matisse quote challenges me to explore perspective, so I love it. wishing you the happiest of weekends Sylvia.

TexWisGirl said...

the middle shot... so lovely.

joo said...

Such a lovely post!
Have a great weekend:)
Hugs
Joo

Jim said...

Terrific group of shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Dianne said...

I love love love those turtles!!

Jack said...

The colored glassware and their long shadows are nice, Sylvia.

Simon said...

Such a fun shot with the turtles along the log. I love how the trees make a delicate reflection. Funny new header. This one is classic. Have a great weekend.

VioletSky said...

turtles!!!

Sridharan said...

Fantastic as usual!

Gattina said...

I am still in love with your little turtles ! they are so cute ! All reflections are beautiful. The colored glasses too !
Autumn is moving in here too ! (Sigh)

Leovi said...

Lovely, I like them all, but definitely my favorite is the third of the cups, pretty colors.

Sérgio Pontes said...

The last one is very nice Sylvia =)

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Nice photos, especially I like the last one.

Regards and best wishes

Teamgsquare said...

just awesome

lotusleaf said...

I do love your turtle parade!

Halcyon said...

I love the turtles! And that sunrise is fantastic. :)

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Hi Sylvia,

This week's header is a kick! I am enjoying all of your pictures today, especially the one with the blue and amber glasses on the table.

Hope that your weekend is wonderful!

Kathy M.

Cezar and Léia said...

Dear Sylvia, your pictures are wonderful!I prefer the first one as I'm a hug fan of turtles!They remind me my little turtle "Matilda"! Thanks for this lovely post!
Hugs and a nice Sunday,
Léia

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I love the sun rays and the colored glass. I hope that you are having a great weekend.

Son starts his second year of Improv comedy classes this morning, then we are going for a run, and maybe a little fishing. You never know!

Take care Sylvia!

Pat Tillett said...

That header is so funny!
As always, your photos are fantastic! Every time!

Dimple said...

I like the turtles! When I first saw the photo, I thought you had captured a croc, but then I noted all the extra bumps!

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