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Friday, January 27, 2012

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!
We've had sun for two days!! I'm ecstatic!  But I had already put my post together and besides, I didn't have a way to get to the harbor and that's where I wanted to be! Thank goodness for photo files!!!
Resolve to keep happy and your joy and you shall form an invincible host
against difficulties.  Helen Keller
That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the
height of wisdom in the next.
        John Stuart Mill
There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave
most in life -- happiness, freedom, and peace of mind -- are always attained
by giving them to someone else.    Peyton Conway



33 comments:

Laura said...

I love that little one with his tush up!!

Pat said...

These are all beautiful reflections. My favorite quote is the last one. The second one is my second favorite--it's perfect for the duck tail sticking up from the water!

EG CameraGirl said...

The Peyton Conway quote is so true! Ans I LOVE the sky shot that goes with it!

TexWisGirl said...

LOVE the greens in that first photo, and one can never have enough duck butts!

Unknown said...

Beautiful reflections Sylvia.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend too.
Costas

George said...

This is a marvelous post, even if you didn't make it down to the harbor. I like your up-ended duck, and the sunset and its reflection is gorgeous. Have a great weekend.

Leovi said...

Magnificent green in the water, I love those beautiful reflections of the vegetation.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I hope that duck finds something interesting to eat down there. All beautiful images the sky in the last one is fabulous. Another new 'work of art' header I see Sylvia, your friend is very inventive, and funny!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful reflections. Love the mallard dabbling. GMTA because I have mallards as my reflection too!

Wayne said...

You have captured my week perfectly, I feel like that duck ;-)

Malyss said...

Ha, being a duck in that beautyful pond, and forgeting the world's crazyness..A visit on your blog is always so pleasant, dear Sylvia!I wish you a nice week-end!

Jack said...

Bottoms up! Very funny.

Simon said...

No one does those overview sunsets better! Wow. Must say, that little duck with his behind in the air is mighty cute. happy weekend Sylvia.

Simon said...

Forgot to say....that header is classic!! Love it. I think my fave ever.

penny said...

I love the duck who got tired of listening to the world bicker and squabble. I have days like that also :)

Be well, be happy Sylvia.. have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
~:)

Gemma Wiseman said...

Adore that "bottom's up" duck! So sweet! And his reflection is so subtle and beautiful! And glorious sky colours in that last photo!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Great reflections, Sylvia... Loved the 'bottoms up' duck --but the last picture really caught my attention. Wow!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Rambling Woods said...

It must be the time for ducks...as I did them too...lovely colors...

James said...

Great shots! The top one is my favorite. I love the look of the green and the light is perfect.

Dianne said...

butt!

Hope sends hugs

Spare Parts and Pics said...

One of the most beautiful skies I've seen!!

Maude Lynn said...

I love the little duck butt! What a cute picture!

Unknown said...

Spectacular buff that really ...
I amazed at the reflections in the water and your skies so beautiful.
Greetings .-

Al said...

Great shots - I love the half-underwater bird, Sylvia! I hope you enjoyed the sunshine and find some time to get to the harbor soon. Have a great weekend, and give Sam a pat from me and Socks.

Grayquill said...

So true...the more self focused we are the more miserable we become.
I love the duck's butt.

forgetmenot said...

Gorgeous reflections--that green color in the first one is amazing. Love the Peyton Conway quote. Have a great weekend, Sylvia. Mickie ;)

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

You have such great files Sylvia. Have a great day.

We've got an action packed weekend here in Tulsa. Improv workshop for son, broadway show afterward, big family dinner to celebrate son's straight A's. And then laserquest tomorrow.

No rest for the wicked.

Anonymous said...

Cheers - and bottoms up! Great shots.

NatureFootstep said...

we have the same type of shot today. But your water is green. Mine grey-golden. Love that duck in the corner. :)
Have a great sunday. :)

SandyCarlson said...

Your diving duck has me smiling! Thank you, Sylvia!

Unknown said...

oh...very well timed diving shot :)

and the sky shot...as always...is just so lovely.

have a great sunday :)

Céline said...

I love the second one! Have a good sunday.

Costin Comba said...

The duck is so funny and the sunset is amazing. Greetings.

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