Friday, August 20, 2010

Weekend Reflections

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 It's been one of those busy, sometimes frustrating weeks, but here's some of the beauty that helps soothe the frustrations!





And, of course, one of my shy, little friends!



Hope everyone has a beautiful weekend! Enjoy!
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53 comments:

  1. ☺lani☺August 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Great reflections! Happy Weekend!

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  2. SunnyAugust 20, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Delightful images. Love the duck!
    Happy weekend.
    ☼ Sunny

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  3. Carolyn FordAugust 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I think you are very smart to grab your camera when tension rises in life! A camera just magically steers you to beautiful places. And, I love ducks upside down...so cute!

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  4. IngridAugust 20, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Very nice pictures, but the last one is just adorable with the little butt in the air, lol ! Today it's the first time that it is summer again, it's very warm ! I thought already we were in autumn !

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  5. Sara ChapmanAugust 20, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Sunsets and brilliant skies below, so beautiful. Always something lovely to photograph if you look up.

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  6. JamesAugust 20, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Three excellent reflections. I'm amazed by the beauty of the sunset.
    Have a great weekend!

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  7. DianneAugust 20, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    your shy little friend is adorable :)

    I love the color in the top shot

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  8. MalyssAugust 20, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    From romantic to funny, many kinds of great reflections!

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  9. Cezar and LéiaAugust 20, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Bonjour chère Sylvia
    Always talented with your camera, the first shot is magnificent,a romantic moment for this weekend reflections! The second one is also beautiful, a peaceful place and perfect for a picnic...maybe!!!Cool idea!
    The last one is adorable,I love your shy friend there!CUTE!
    Happy weekend
    hugs
    Léia - BONJOUR LUXEMBOURG

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  10. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Sorry that you had a frustrating week. Hopefully you got some solace in the beautiful settings you photographed.

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  11. cieldequimperAugust 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Your little friend made me laugh again! :-) Ooh and that first shot, liquid orange, so beautiful! Have a great weekend Sylvia!

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  12. DeniseinVAAugust 20, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Wonderful reflections Sylvia. I hope next week is not so frustrating and I'll end up by wishing you a great one :)
    An English Girl Rambles

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  13. PerryAugust 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    At least a busy week goes by fast. :-) Great sunset! (I love sunsets.) :-)

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  14. jabblogAugust 20, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Ah, beautiful shots! Have a relaxing weekend and let's hope next week is less fraught :-)

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  15. JoAugust 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful reflections, Sylvia and I love the upside down (shy) duck. Have a wonderful weekend. Jo

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  16. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    These are gorgeous my friend. I love the duck. You can see his whole body :) Very well done. Have a wonderful weekend :) xoxoxo

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  17. My name is RietAugust 20, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Such beautiful reflection photo's Sylvia. have a wonderful weekend

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  18. EG CameraGirlAugust 20, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    The first two shots are gorgeous and the third one made me giggle. I LOVE ducks! :)

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  19. Anne-MaAugust 20, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    de beaux reflets ! J'aime beaucoup la 1ère photo.

    Merci à vous pour votre commentaire. Bon week-end

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  20. jooAugust 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    The last one is so funny. It makes my evening:)
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  21. NessaAugust 20, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Bottoms up!

    :)

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  22. GeorgeAugust 20, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Your last picture brought a smile, but that first picture is absolutely gorgeous.

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  23. Elisa N ViajesAugust 20, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks Sylvia for passing by my blog. Yours is great. The picture of the duck is lovely!
    Have a nice week end you too!
    Elisa, in Argentina

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  24. Yogi♪♪♪August 20, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Your golden reflections on your first photo set got me all introspective and your duck made me laugh. The whole gamut of emotions in about two seconds.

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  25. CarlettaAugust 20, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Oh so lovely Sylvia! The first two are soothing to look at and could certainly quiet internal frustrations. Little ducky brings a smile and a laugh which is always good medicine.
    Here's hoping you have a wonderful frustration free weekend!

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  26. WoodyAugust 20, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    You have a subtle reflection in the first, a very sharp reflection in the second and something in between for the third, clever!

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  27. pennyAugust 20, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Sylvia, I enjoyed all of your reflection shots. My favorite is the duck tail waving in the air while he feeds ;)

    Have a delightful weekend.

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  28. PatAugust 20, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    First photo: stunning
    Second photo: beautiful
    Third photo: hysterical!

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  29. rumaAugust 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    The setting sun is heartwarming very much.
    And the reflection is peace and quiet...


    Happy weekend.

    ruma

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  30. magiceyeAugust 20, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    all so beautiful!

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  31. RogerBAugust 20, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Love the sunset. Have a great weekend!

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  32. DimpleAugust 20, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    I think my favorite is the upended duck...
    Thanks for visiting!

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  33. AlAugust 20, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    That sunset is fantastic. I always love seeing all the water in your area, it's something I miss living in a very dry part of the country. Have a great weekend, Sylvia.

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  34. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 20, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Lovely Sylvia -- beautiful sunset and water; the duck picture is funny -- that's how I usually see them.

    Have a wonderful Weekend.

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  35. Pietro BrosioAugust 20, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Very nice reflections, Sylvia! I enjoy these pictures!
    Happy weekend :-)

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  36. CarolAugust 20, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, great sunset shot! But oh that duck....

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  37. SandyCarlsonAugust 20, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    These are utterly incredible, Sylvia. Hot and cool and perfect.

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  38. Tammie LeeAugust 20, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    that bird photo made me smile. Lovely reflections too.

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  39. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 20, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    I like that diving duck. Reminds me of when I was young when we kept ducks next to a swollen creek. We didn't know what the duck was doing that for.

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  40. KayAugust 20, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    That is such a satiny sky... so beautiful. Your shy duck is adorable. Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia.

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  41. Verna LugaAugust 20, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    i so love the ducky .. bottoms up... so inspiring Sylvia.. thanks for dropping by Woman’s elan vital

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  42. FranciscaAugust 21, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    The consensus appears to be that your duck is a winner, and I couldn't disagree! Adorable. I'll never tire of gorgeous sunsets and reflections in nature, either. Your SkyWatch cloud photos are a lovely accompaniment to the Mark Twain quotes - he's a favorite of mine too (I've often repeated his, "It's better to remain silent...". Have a grand week, Sylvie

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  43. CildemerAugust 21, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    Very beautiful reflections! What a nice sunset and a funny duck;o)

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    Thanks for sharing and have a nice day, Silvya*******


    Ps: I've added two more photos of the swans so you can see how much closer I got to them;o)

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  44. LadyNoorAugust 21, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    I love sunset, but that bottoms-upped duck is the winner! :)

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  45. UnknownAugust 21, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    Three great shots, Sylvia. The one on top is amazing!

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  46. EdenAugust 21, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Great photos. Your shy little friend is cute. Love all your photos. Thank you for sharing.

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  47. Kim, USAAugust 21, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Great reflection shot!! Happy weekend!
    Weekend Reflection

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  48. EbieAugust 21, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    I love to trade places with the duck! its so hot and this is one way to cool off!

    The sunset is beautiful!

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  49. wanderlustAugust 21, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Hah! Love the duck diving!

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  50. Sar@hAugust 21, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    I dream to be before the sunset.
    Funny the diving duck !

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  51. Crafty Green PoetAugust 22, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    lovely photos, specially the shy duck

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  52. AnonymousAugust 22, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    It's always nice to see a diving duck! ;D

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  53. AnonymousAugust 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    M A G I C A L
    Visual Treats
    Me Heart :)

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