Friday, February 4, 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!  We had the same come-and-go sun this week and none of it enough or for long enough to be able to catch any reflections! SO --- yeah, last week's actions all over again. Hope you all have a lovely weekend with SUN!

There is a road from the eye to heart that does not go through the intellect.  G. K. Chesterton

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives. 
  Albert Einstein

No eyes that have seen beauty ever lose their sight.  Jean Toomer
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48 comments:

  1. ShirleyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Wow! You have some amazing photos of reflections! I haven't even gone through my archives yet to find a photo to contribute! You are on the ball!

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  2. 'TsukiFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    The first one is so beautiful... but I'm biased : I love sunsets... The second one is very refreshing ; I'd like summer to come so badly now, since I'm fed up with winter (not my cat, hein... The season, of course). The last one is simply terrific : I enjoy so much what we call in franch those "vieux gréments"...

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  3. JamesFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    The reflections are beautiful and I love those old ships!
    Have a great weekend Sylvia!

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  4. GeorgeFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I really like all these reflection pictures. The blue in the second one is amazing, and the picture of the tall ships is a work of art.
    I hope you have a great weekend.

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  5. FranciscaFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Three very different reflections, all beautiful, Sylvia. And maybe Albert has the key to why we are so keen on these memes... it toggles the child in us. I like that thought.

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  6. EbieFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I find peace and tranquility on the first two shots! How lovely the reflections are!

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  7. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I would love to see those tall ships and you have reflected them perfectly!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  8. Pat TillettFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful! Especially the first one!

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  9. CarlettaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    As always Sylvia I find myself gazing at some beautiful scenes!
    The quotes made me smile today. I especially love the Toomer one.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Round The Bend

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  10. YoshiFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Fantastic reflection! I like the quote of Einstein.
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Yoshi

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  11. MalyssFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    The two first shots offer peace, and the last one a lot of things to discover!
    have a nice week-end!

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  12. ClytieFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    What beautiful photos - and I love the quotes you used!

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  13. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Bonjour dear Sylvia,
    I think I prefer the first one, mainly because I miss beautiful sunsets like this one and In fact, I NEED some sunshine...I hate this weather here.Oh Okay, I agree...sorry for this bad mood today, it's all about the cold rain!
    BUT, I'm also in love for the last shot.I love ships and this picture is a beautiful postcard,reminds me paintings!Very well done!
    As you said, we all want a sunny weekend.I will be very positive!
    Thanks for this lovely post,
    hugs
    Léia

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  14. HildredFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Sylvia, your photos are beautiful, and I find your quotes this week equally true and wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration, visually and literally.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Great shots! Wonderful entry on the theme, Sylvia.

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  16. cieldequimperFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh to be on one of those sailboats! ;-) Happy weekend Sylvia!

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  17. LoisFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    They are all so pretty Sylvia! Enjoy your weekend!

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  18. jooFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks for the blue sky and green leaves Sylvia! I missed them so much.
    Have a nice weekend:)
    Joo

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  19. SerendipityFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Great reflections! I love the boat :-)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I like those sail boats in the first shot, that looks like a lot of fun!

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  21. RobinFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful images. How lovely it would be to go for a sail in one of those ships on a warm summer afternoon.

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  22. JunieRose2005February 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Sylvia,

    You gave us some beautiful reflections and some wonderful words to go along with them!

    Thanks!


    Junie

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  23. Martha ZFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    You too, have the sunlight shining across the water but I am partial to the tall ships in your last photo.

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  24. Kay L. DaviesFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wonderful, Sylvia. Thank you.
    -- K

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

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  25. DianneFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    beautiful
    the middle shot is so spring like to me
    I miss seeing green

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    The second picture looks like a painting. Wonderful.
    Please have you all a good weekend.


    daily athens

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  27. Kim, USAFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Love your photos my favorite is the last one. Thanks for the visit, happy weekend!
    Weekend Reflection

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely series of images Sylvia. Can't choose a favorite -- I like all of them.

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Saigon was spared much of the turmoil in 1966.

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 4, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Lovely all Sylvia -- the second from the last looks as if I could have taken it here in Florida (except you know it's a better picture than I'd take).

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  30. lotusleafFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Good Morning, Sylvia! Your photographs are so vivid. The last one with the boats is my favourite! I hope you have a good weekend.

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  31. Jan n JerFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Great photos n quotes to go with them.

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  32. magiceyeFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    wonderful work!!

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  33. kRiZcPEcFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    have a great weekend. :)

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  34. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Lovely, lovely reflections and so are the quotations. They are very calming.

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  35. DimpleFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love the last one!
    Blessings!

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  36. JackFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    My favorite is the middle one. I always look at the land; you remind me to look at the water.

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  37. Rune EideFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    It is a beautiful specimen of a sailing vessel you have caught here. I wish I could have seen her! Thank you for sharing :-)

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  38. IngridFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    You must have done serious researches to find blue sky, lol ! Love the sailing ship, I wished I could sail maybe not around the world but just a bit.

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  39. EdenFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful reflection shots and my favourite is the first one.

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  40. EdenFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful reflection shots and my favourite is the first one.

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  41. SMFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    beautiful pics

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Enjoyable photos, enjoyable post. Thanks.

    All the best, Boonie

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  43. Yogi♪♪♪February 5, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Great photos Sylvia. I especially like the one with the sailing ships. I don't know what it is but I've always liked sailing ships (looking at them, I mean.)

    Great quotes also, I especially like the Chesterton quote. I think the best photos, paintings, and images are the one that go right to the heart.

    Take care Sylvia, from snowbound Oklahoma.

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  44. snowwhiteFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Gorgeous and excellent reflections!
    I love the second one especially.
    The border between the real and the fantasy
    disappears.
    Thank you for your magnificent photos!
    Have a nice weekend！

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  45. PatFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love the sunset photo and the gorgeous water reflection! And I love G. K. Chesterton! Hope you are having an enjoyable weekend, Sylvia!

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  46. RekhaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    The dipping Sun
    rippling trees
    or reflections in water?
    white sails multiplied
    floating near the harbour
    what joy that brings...
    Happy Weekend

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  47. stardustFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I do love each and every image and quote! Thank you.

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  48. Nature RamblesFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    All your pictures are stunning! And the quote by Einstein is so wonderfully true.

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