Friday, April 15, 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, it's still raining -- HOWEVER! It's supposed to be sunny most of next week! Of course, I'll believe it when I see it! I hope you've all had a great week and that you're ready for a wonderful weekend!!
Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.
Bern Williams

Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton

Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
Khalil Gibran
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43 comments:

  1. JamesApril 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    They are all so beautiful! I really like the way the sunlight shines through the shell in the bottom photo.

    Have a great weekend Sylvia!

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  2. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyApril 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Sylvia ... it sounds like you are ready to move! Yay, I know that you will love your new place. Your photos are breathtaking! How did you get your link inside of your picture? It looks really nice how you signed your name and put the link on it too.

    Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

    Kathy M.

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  3. My name is RietApril 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Sylvia. All three your pictures are great with reflections. Have a nice weekend

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  4. KarenApril 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Lovely images. I really like the sunlight on the conch, and that is my favorite (Gibran) quote of all time! Great new header as well. Have a great weekend.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaApril 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful pictures as always you do, you are very talented with your camera and I'm enchanted by the quotes!
    Have a lovely weekend full of lights!
    Léia

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  6. snowwhiteApril 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I love your photos! Always they refresh and recharge me!! The sun light goes through the shell and the shell seems to glow. Beautiful・・・.
    Have a nice week end.

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  7. Kathryn DycheApril 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful captures. I love the second shot and the shell makes me think of being by the sea.

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  8. MalyssApril 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    All are beautyful, but the picture of the shell is absolutely gorgeous!Not only beautyful, but also serene, pure, simple and so elegant..

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  9. 'TsukiApril 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Nice captures Sylvia ! I specially enjoy the last one : the light coming red through this shell is so pretty...

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  10. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsApril 15, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Three very beautiful reflection styles! I love the almost luminous glow of light through the shell!

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪April 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Yet another header. I guess you are packing. I love that shell photo.

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  12. jennyfrecklesApril 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Lovely photos as always - the shell is amazing - it looks lit from within. I adore the new header - I want to move there too!

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  13. RoanApril 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    All three are perfect, but the light emanating through the shell is amazing.

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  14. Kim, USAApril 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Amazing shots!! I like that huge shell, I remember mine few yeas ago. Thanks for sharing and the visit!

    Weekend Reflection

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  15. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    These are beautiful. Especially that last one. Very well done. Have a wonderful weekend. :)

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  16. LoranApril 15, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love that shell and the Kahlil Gibran quote!

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  17. Jeannette StGApril 15, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Ah you're the first one! I'm most attracted to the light reflection in the shell -it looks like one I have:)

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  18. Simon April 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Hey Sylvia...my fave is that large shell. Gorgeous light. I like too your new header-noticing the cat crawling up up up at your feet. Reminds me of mine. Have a great weekend and sending you thoughts of sunshine.

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  19. Noel MorataApril 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    aloha sylvia,

    your sunset shot with the dappled clouds and water is well done, it really captures the moment. thanks for the comment on the trip, it must have been amazing to live in spain during that timeframe...lucky you!

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  20. EG CameraGirlApril 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Ha! Good for you for seeing the light in the shell and then photographing it!

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  21. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I think the shell wins the prize, it casts some amazing colors.

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  22. AlApril 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Great photos, Sylvia. I especially love the sunset reflected in the water, and the colors of the shell. Have a great weekend!

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  23. GeorgeApril 15, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    These are great pictures. I really like the photo of the seashell.

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  24. GeorgeApril 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    By the way, this is a great header. The poem is pretty great as well.

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  25. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    your header is stunning...

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  26. genieApril 15, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love your heading....it is so colorful and nice. Your series this week is filled with beautiful reelection. The seashell shot is awesome and a fabulous capture. Have a nice weekend with lots of picture taking.

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  27. magiceyeApril 15, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    beautifully captured images!

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  28. DimpleApril 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I like the first and third ones especially, and the quote from Gibran is delightful.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  29. Maude LynnApril 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That last one is just gorgeous!

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  30. LeoviApril 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Wonderful, I love all three, very good. The reflection of the shell in the past is precious. Greetings.

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  31. Ms. BeckyApril 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love the new header, and the verses beneath too. did you write that? it's beautiful.
    great quotes, and photos too. I hope you have a fun weekend Sylvia.

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  32. LewApril 15, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful reflections! My favorite is the middle one.

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  33. TeamgsquareApril 15, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    wonderful , second one is awesome

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  34. KayApril 16, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    I agree with everybody who said all the photos are gorgeous, but that one of the shell with the light coming through is awesome. Love it!

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  35. stardustApril 16, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Like Kay, I also agree with everybody, and my favorite is the last one. Inside the shell is luminous orange, awesome!

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  36. Anything Fits A Naked ManApril 16, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Just gorgeous, as always, Sylvia! As the others have said, the light coming through that shell in the last pic is awesome!! Have a great weekend!

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  37. TracyApril 16, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Sylvia,
    that last photo with the shell and the quote is magnificent my friend!!! AMEN!!
    now, about your new header...it is so sweet and adorable. I love it!
    I like the rendition of you sittin on that lounge chair! :)

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  38. RekhaApril 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful reflections, captivating images that make me sigh. Have a great weekend.

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  39. NatureFootstepApril 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    the last one is a hit. Cool light effect. :)

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  40. Inger-MApril 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Great reflections in all of them, but the light coming through the shell in the last one is awesome!

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  41. EdenApril 17, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Great reflection shots as always. The last one is my favourite.

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  42. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Lovely images Sylvia. I love the way the shell glows.

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  43. arabesqueApril 18, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    hi sylvia k. ^0^
    i always love how you take magnificent shots of the view outside and within.
    you remind me of home and nature and tis always inspiring to look at.
    i wish you a gr8 week ahead.

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