Friday, March 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!  And, YES, 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!!!

Never a ship sails out of the bay
But carries my heart as a stowaway.
Roselle Mercier Montgomery, The Stowaway


Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
Rabindranath Tagore


The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.  Isak Dinesen
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50 comments:

  1. NefertitiMarch 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    magnifique surtout les deux premieres !

    bon w end

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  2. Reader WilMarch 4, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    The first photo shows avery interesting sky and is very beautiful like also the second one! Have a great weekend, Sylvia!

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  3. MalyssMarch 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    3 beautyful sceneries.Each time, peace, serenity, quietness...have a nice week-end!

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  4. Pat TillettMarch 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh wow! Sylvia, those are beautiful! The first photo is one of my favorites that I've seen anywhere in a while. In addition to the obvious boat and beautiful water, the formation of those clouds in the background is stunning!
    The one cloud kind of mimics the sailboat!
    LOVE IT!

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  5. snowwhiteMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Slvia, amazing reflections!! The ripples of the sea look like millions of diamond and the shapes of the clouds are very interesting! All of your photos are stunning!
    Have a great weekend.

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  6. arabesqueMarch 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    hi sylvia, such inspiring and stunning fotos,
    reminds me to take my mind off things and just look at nature. ^0^

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  7. Cezar and LéiaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    All pictures are adorable, but I think the happy group at the last one touched my heart! I LOVE turtles! :)
    hugs and a nice weekend!
    Léia

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  8. YoshiMarch 4, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    The last photo and quote is my favorite. This quote is so true! How come I never come up with it!
    Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia.
    Yoshi

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  9. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Looks like the turtles are surrounded and there's soon going to be a battle!

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  10. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 4, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    what a open minded post.
    love the ocean view.
    you rock.

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  11. sublime wandererMarch 4, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I loveeee the first photo! Postcard perfect!

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  12. JamesMarch 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    They are all so beautiful and yes postcard perfect! :)

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  13. MeriMarch 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Nice theme going........

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  14. Regina March 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Delightful scenes and reflections!

    Again, enjoy the weekend Sylvia dear.
    Regina

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  15. LeoviMarch 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    They're beautiful reflections from the sea and the two are totally different but equally beautiful. Greetings.

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  16. GeorgeMarch 4, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    These are great photos. I especially like the second one, but thanks for all of them.
    I hope you have a great weekend.

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  17. PeterMarch 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    That second shot is amazing, thanks for the comment of my sunrise too.

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  18. Simon March 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Sorry about your dismal weather, but I'm enjoying these shots you posted. Love too that last quote. My father believes salt ocean water to cure anything-I'll have to fill him in on the tears and sweat.

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  19. Kim, USAMarch 4, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Awesome shots!! Thanks for the visit and the comment.
    Weekend Reflection

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  20. Sar@hMarch 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Great capture the two over the sea !

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  21. SunnyMarch 4, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Your photos of such beautiful scenery always warm my heart.
    Wishing you a lovely weekend.
    ☼ Sunny

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  22. JTG (Misalyn)March 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Your photos are fantastic and so mesmerizing!! It never cease to amaze me!

    Happy weekend Sylvia.

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  23. jooMarch 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful photos Sylvia! I love them all.
    Have a beautiful weekend!
    Hugs
    Joo

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  24. SridharanMarch 4, 2011 at 3:13 PM

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  25. SridharanMarch 4, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Awesome shots, as usual Sylvia.. What a way to start the week end for me!

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  26. Johnny NutcaseMarch 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    ahhh, loving that first photo, Sylvia! And the turtles - of course I love them too!

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  27. Kay L. DaviesMarch 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    The first photo is a work of art, Sylvia, but of course the last one captured my heart - ducks AND turtles! Wow.
    Beautiful quotations, too.
    -- K

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

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  28. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Your reflections are Lovely Sylvia, especially the first two.

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  29. lotusleafMarch 4, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    The first picture is so evocatoive, and the quote matches it. I like the third picture and the quote the best. Yes, salt water does the trick!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    so so so very beautiful... i love the sun rays shining down... =)

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  31. Nature RamblesMarch 4, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Your images and the quotes!! I found myself nodding as I read them! The third must be the best! These will stay stay in my mind for a while....

    Have a great weekend, Sylvia!

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  32. TeamgsquareMarch 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    second one is just awesome .

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  33. magiceyeMarch 4, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    simply WOW!!

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  34. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The little sailing craft in the bay carries my heart away, Sylvia!

    WHICH SKY FOR YOU?

    Which sky for you?
    One that is blue?
    Or do you prefer
    A sky that’s demure?

    A sky in grey
    Is soft, they say,
    And not everyone
    Likes the blinding sun.

    Perhaps a sky
    Through which geese fly
    To winter havens
    Away from ravens?

    A rain-swept sky
    That seems to cry?
    O quickly choose one
    Before day is done!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Cloud Maiden

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  35. Yogi♪♪♪March 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Great photos Sylvia. I really love the Dinesen quote about salt water.

    Reminds me about the problem that teenage boys have with fumes. Perfumes and gasoline fumes.

    Take care Sylvia.

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  36. Lynette KillamMarch 4, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wonderfully gentle pictures and touching quotes...what else does one really need...:)

    Lynette
    http://imaginationlane.blogspot.com/2011/03/skywatch-fridayutah.html

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  37. stardustMarch 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    What a coincidence! Turtles on the log are basking in the sun, and besides birds are accompanying them.

    I also like the first photo of blue world with clouds formation, shimmering water, shades of blue and white.

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  38. AlexanderMarch 5, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Very beautiful photos :) I like the second photo best.

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  39. RekhaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    The sky in the first looks like a surf wave and the second is magnificent....love the duck squad...wonderful clicks and reflections...enjoy your weekend. :)

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  40. ArtiMarch 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    What a wonderful quote by Rabindranath Tagore and what an art pic to in with it! Have a colorful weekend:-)

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  41. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 5, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Sylvia, my dear, your photos and quotes are always so inspiring. I wish for you a wonderful weekend!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  42. magdaMarch 5, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Sylbia,
    The photos are beautiful and very nice words !!!
    Have a nice weekend !!!
    Greetings

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  43. IngridMarch 5, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, my beloved little turtles ! but the skies are beautiful too !

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  44. ChristineMarch 5, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Sylvia. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with my favorite bloggers (you being one of them). I'm determined to do better. I love these water shots. Have a wonderful week!

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  45. EdenMarch 5, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Gorgeous reflection shots and my favourite is the turtle. Thank you for sharing.

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  46. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Fab shots for weekend reflections. Hope you are having a good weekend.

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  47. SerlineMarch 6, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    All that shimmering, I can almost hear Regina Belle singing "A Whole New World"...

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  48. GineMarch 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    J'aime bien ta première photo ... Le reflet métallique associé à la douceur des nuages ... Beau !

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  49. Sally in WAMarch 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Hopefully you were able to enjoy the somewhat decent weather this weekend, Sylvia! Have a wonderful week.

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  50. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Great reflections, Sylvia, and as a dane I like you mention Isak Dinesen, pseudonym for Karen Blixen, a danish writer ;-)
    Have a nice week!

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