Friday, February 25, 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're still playing hide and seek with the sun these days and I am still looking forward to having something to chase besides old photos soon!!!


A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
Lou Holtz

A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
John Barrymore
Dreams are necessary to life.
Anais Nin
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49 comments:

  1. ShirleyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia!

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  2. MsbFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful! I particularly like the second one.

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  3. KarenFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Terrific shots. Of course I love the duck one! The last one really sets a mood and goes with the quote excellently. Have a great weekend.

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  4. 'TsukiFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    The reflection of the sun is stunning, but the last one is really awsome : I just love this red shadow on the white web... The composition, with the glasses is really nice too.

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  5. Regina February 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia.
    Happy weekend!

    Regina

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  6. snowwhiteFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your photos are breathtaking!! Delicate colors of shimmering ripples give me peace and tranquility.
    Thank you, Sylvia. Have a great weekend!

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  7. EG CameraGirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love the Barrymore quote and the golden tones in the photo that it accompanies.

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  8. Pat TillettFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    BEAUTIFUL photos Sylvia! Each one of them! I can't pick between them for my favorite...

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  9. ClytieFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Stunning photos. I love them all, but something about that last photo fills my heart and soul.

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  10. GineFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    La première a ma préférence, comme un Etang au Nymphéas de Monnet !

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  11. JamesFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    The top one is like a painting, the middle one is stunning and I love the lighting and mood in the bottom photo. Bravo!

    Have a great weekend!

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  12. RajeshFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Very lovely reflections. I love the second shot.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I like the big ship about the cut through the reflection. We had some rain and we're expecting mega-windy conditions. Hopefully we will get some sun soon, I need to take some photos!

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  14. DianneFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    the colors in the water surrounding the sweet ducks are so beautiful
    like a wonderful painting

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  15. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Bonjour dear Sylvia,
    These reflections shots are so beautiful, difficult to choose one.The duck friend there is adorable and the sunset a lovely postcard.And I'm impressed by so beautiful composition in your last picture.
    Time for a good book? :)
    Enjoy your weekend!
    Léia

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Lovely tranquil shots! I particularly love the glasses...:)

    Lynette

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  17. MargaretFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    They are all very nice, but the glasses with red reflections is very unique.

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  18. Maude LynnFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love the second shot!

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  19. KaHollyFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Your photos and quotes are always just wonderful, but Sylvia, that last photo and accompanying quote is absolutely my favorite of all!!~karen

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  20. MeriFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Don't we live in a beautiful place?

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    ... as if painted. wonderful.

    please have a good weekend.

    daily athens

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  22. LeoviFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Excellent reflections. The greens on the water seem an impressionist painting. In the second highlights romantically silhouetted trees. In the third beautiful shades of red on the glasses.

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  23. SridharanFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Lovely..!

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  24. CildemerFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Great reflections. The first one is my favourite. The hues of green and blue are so beautiful!
    I agree with James! It looks like a painting;o)

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    Have a happy weekend, Sylvia****

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  25. Inger-MFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    All three are great, but the sunlight in the second one is fabulous!

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  26. GeorgeFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I sure am glad that you have these wonderful 'old' photos to go through and to share with us. I really like the red reflection on the table with the glasses. That is truly a work of art.

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  27. DaniFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful. And I love the quotes.

    Happy weekend.

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  28. Nature RamblesFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Sylvia, I get so inspired by your photos! All of them are so beautiful. Love the duck...and the last photo makes one think about the possibilities of reflections without water!

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  29. namakiFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Your first picture could be a painting by Monet; the impressionist painter ! It's beautiful !

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  30. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Such pretty reflections! Especially love the glow of light on the water in the second photo!

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  31. Yogi♪♪♪February 25, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Great photos. I like the one with the red glass the bestest. I love the quote about old age, dreams, and regrets. I hope that I never grow old.

    Have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  32. magiceyeFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    beautiful as usual!!

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  33. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    a duck in a lake under willow trees. This photo may well be taken in my Western Spring's lake.

    Has spring sprung?

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  34. SunnyFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Your reflections are always delightful to see, especially your wonderful colored glass.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    ☼ Sunny

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  35. JanieFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I like the theme of the importance of dreams, and your photos go along with that beautifully.

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  36. stardustFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    The surface of the water looks like delicate silk crepe. Beautiful captures!

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  37. TeamgsquareFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    just magnificent

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  38. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I agree with namaki... that your first photo resembles a Monet painting... Just beautiful reflections.

    I hope that you have a wonderful weekend, my dear!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  39. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Very good quotes :).

    Happy Weekend Sylvia.

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  40. ArtiFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Love the John Barrymore quote... Wonderful, the pics are lovely too...
    Have a wonderful day:-)

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  41. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    The top shot could be a painting from one of the French impressionist artists. Beautiful, Sylvia!

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  42. FranciscaFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I sing because it's the stuff of life. And a wonderful pond with duck and reflections to go with a good quote. Enjoy your weekend, Sylvia!

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  43. Reader WilFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    This reflection is perfect and very gorgeous! It creates an atmosphere of peace.
    Dear Sylvia!
    Please don't apologize for not visiting my blog, for that is not true. You are always there encouraging us all to continue blogging. You have always a kind word for everybody.
    New Zealand is daily in my thoughts I hope that our blogging friend and her family is safe. My daughter lives in Australia and there they have to face all kind of other natural disasters like the recent flood and the cyclones. The weather all over the whole world is unbalanced.

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  44. Crafty Green PoetFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    lovely photos, specially the mallard...

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  45. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Can't get enough of those sun rays! Happy weekend!

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  46. forgetmenotFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Sylvia, Again, another great series of shots. Lovely, interesting, and "reflective". Mickie :)

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  47. arabesqueFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    i think my fave foto has to be the 3rd one and i love the proverb that goes along with it.
    i hope you had a good weekend sylvia.
    nice and cool reflections. ^-^

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  48. JunieRose2005February 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Loved all of these but especially the last one!


    Junie

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Like all of your reflections. The first is so impressionistic. Nice work.

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