Friday, January 14, 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 post title and sign up to play with us! And the new year is underway! And just like last week our weather is still  gray and grumpy, but I dug up some more from the mundane to the breathtaking! And then I played with some framing and a new program in Picasa!  Nothing like new toys!! Hope you all have a lovely weekend with lots of love and laughter

The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.
- Benjamin Franklin

The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.
- Henry Louis Mencken

A loving heart is the truest wisdom.
- Charles Dickens
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49 comments:

  1. Maude LynnJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I love the turtles!

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  2. SistertexJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Very nice. Really love the lace and vase, it has a romantic feel to it...warm. Such beautiful photos, Sylvia!

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  3. XaviJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    The reflections of the turtles are so funny!
    Have a nice weekend, Sylvia!

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  4. JamesJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful reflection photos and very nice framing.
    Have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  5. Sally in WAJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Its always fun to play with new toys! Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia! Go Hawks!!

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  6. TrotterJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Sylvia! Fabulous shots!!

    Missing you at Blogtrotter Two, where the Nile 2010 is coming to an end! But the temple of Philae surely deserves a comment. Enjoy and have an excellent weekend!

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  7. KarenJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Terrific shots. I love the red vase reflection.

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  8. GineJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    La dernière image avec ce reflet rouge et la dentelle est très belle !

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  9. rumaJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Celestial your works...
    The rays bring warmth in the world.

    I thank for your visit.

    Saga, Japan.
    ruma

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  10. Louis la VacheJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    «Louis» always likes the shots you post of sunlight filtering through glass as in the last photo - it reminds him of stained glass.

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  11. cieldequimperJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Happy New Year Sylvia! May you show us many more fantastic reflections!

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  12. SunnyJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The red glass and lace make a stunning picture and the framing give it a nice touch.
    The turtle balancing act is very cute!
    Happy Weekend.
    ☼ Sunny

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  13. MalyssJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    beautyful colors and reflections! Have a nice week-end!

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  14. Gabriela AbaloJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Great reflections Silvia!!

    Have a greeeeeaaat weekend

    cheers from Uruguay :)

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  15. ClytieJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Ooooh, what gorgeous colors!

    My fav is the reflections of the colored glass - mesmerizing!!!

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  16. CildemerJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Great shots and great quotes too!
    Loved the first shot and I totally agree with the second quotation;o)

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    A lovely weekend with lots of love and laughter to you also, Sylvia****

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  17. DianneJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    the silvery glow in the top shot is wonderful yet I love the turtles the most
    they just make me happy :)

    Hope sends hugs

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  18. Regina January 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Wonderful reflections Sylvia.
    Enjoy the weekend weekend.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Greetings Sylvia, I love the red and lace! Give Sam a big hug from me!

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  20. EG CameraGirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    The turtles make me think you've reached into your archives for these photos. It must be cold in Seattle! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia, and that the weather warms up!

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  21. Martha ZJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    You found a great way to recycle archive photos, make them fresh with a little editing.

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  22. Pietro BrosioJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Wonderful reflection pictures, Sylvia!
    Happy weekend!

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  23. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.January 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Buona serata Sylvia :)
    Myriam

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  24. SerendipityJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love those turtles, so very cute!

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  25. GeorgeJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I like the results of your playing with your new toy. I really like the reflection in the water in your first photo, but your third photo is absolutely beautiful.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I like them all Sylvia. Lovely images.

    Thanks for your kind words on Aware Writer.

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  27. michael birdJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Like the top one best, Sylvia. The quote as well. The Charles Dickens quote surprises me, not the message but rather the messenger. I admit my ignorance on the subject of Charles Dickens - never did get into his writing.

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  28. ShirleyJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Terrific reflections! I love the colours in the first photo, that of the sunset over the water. We share a love for sunsets and sunrises over water. Beautiful!

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  29. Johnny NutcaseJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Happy turtles on the logs! Seeing turtles sunning always makes me smile. Love it! (awesome sky, too!)

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  30. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Oh, my favorites -- the turtles! I love them. (Not to overenthuse or anything, you know, but...)
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  31. EbieJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The clouds look like they aare in flight! The faint reflection of the golden sun is shimmering!

    Enjoy your weekend, Ms. Sylvia!

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  32. lotusleafJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    The last one is Art! My favourite isthe one with the turtles. Have a nice weekend, Sylvia.

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  33. TeamgsquareJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    i loved the turtle one very much

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  34. Teresa~ Gardening with SouleJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Great pictures. I especially love the last one

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  35. CarlettaJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    The red vase and lacy curtains has a wonderful romantic feel with Valentine's Day just around the corner!
    All lovely shots Sylvia!

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  36. JanieJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Nice quotes, and that first photo is spectacular.

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  37. MargaretJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    The top photo took my breath away, but the turtles made me laugh. Thank you.

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  38. KayJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    These are fabulous contributions for reflections, Sylvia. They are very artistic. Love them all!

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  39. DawnTreaderJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Good photos and good quotes!

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  40. MyMaracasJanuary 14, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful reflections and soothing words.
    :-)

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  41. Pat TillettJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful Sylvia! All of them...

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  42. magiceyeJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    fabulous shots!!

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  43. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Adore the beautiful romance of the light from tjhe sky on the water! Very cute turtles playing follow the leader a nd delightful red shadow glow in the last photo!

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  44. lizziviggiJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I love the red vase and lace-- visually decadent!

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  45. UnknownJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great set of very different reflection shots, Sylvia!

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  46. Reader WilJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Fascinating pictures, Sylvia! The one with the red vase is downright intriguing! I wish you a great Sunday and a bit of sunshine.

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  47. Rek SeshJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Your pictures are spectacular!....loved them all, specially the turtles....have a great weekend and thanks for commenting on my blog. :)

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  48. Nature RamblesJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Really wonderful photos, Sylvia. The world of Reflections has opened up the possibilities of the most beautiful images which otherwise, I may not have (always) noticed. Your last picture is unique!

    Have a great weekend!

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  49. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful view in the first, lovely turtles in the second and I love hte effect of the lace on the coloured reflection in the third!

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