Friday, May 6, 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! Still settling into the new place, but it is great and I'm so happy to be here. The weather is still junky so I'm still having to depend on older photos! But I promise that as soon as I can find some sunshine and reflections you'll have something new and different to look at! In the meantime here are these reflections from sunnier times -- weather wise that is!!

I think the environment should be put in the category of our national security. Defense of our resources is just as important as defense abroad. Otherwise what is there to defend?
Robert Redford


The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.
e. e. cummings

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

  1. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMay 6, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Sylvia, these are so beautiful! I love the flamingos especially. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Kathy M.

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  2. My name is RietMay 6, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia. I love love the flamingo's. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. jennyfrecklesMay 6, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I see you've unpacked the coloured glass - or is that one of your old photos? Hope you're settling in nicely.

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  4. Pat TillettMay 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Old photos, new photos, it doesn't matter! These are very nice! Hope you have a great weekend Sylvia...

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  5. magdaMay 6, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Oooo Sylvia,
    Beautiful sunset, flamingos and red reflection !!!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  6. Simon May 6, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    That's one brave duck to be in amongst all those flamingos. Top shot...delicious. Have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  7. Kim, USAMay 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful photos Sylvia. And I love that table lace. Happy Mother's day!

    Weekend Reflection

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  8. TexWisGirlMay 6, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    LOVED that sweet little mallard all alone facing those pink flamingos! :)

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  9. Lynette KillamMay 6, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Wonderful photos, Kay, and I was blown away by the Robert Redford quote...had not seen it before! I also particularly like the lone duck in the midst of the flamingos...:)

    Lynette

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  10. snowwhiteMay 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Does the lonely duck think it is a chick of a flamingo?? My favorite is the third photo. Color of red is amazingly beautiful!
    The words of Robert Redford sank into my heart.
    Sylvia have a nice weekend.

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  11. KarenMay 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Super reflections Sylvia! I love flamingos...so that's my fave for this week. Have a great weekend.

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  12. Reader WilMay 6, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I love your sunset! And I agree with Robert Redford! Have a nice weekend, Sylvia!

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  13. DawnTreaderMay 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Is that mallard standing on one foot? Looks like he's trying to pretend to be a flamingo :)

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  14. VioletSkyMay 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    A mallard eyeing the flamingos - what a sight!!

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  15. Kay L. DaviesMay 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I agree with Wil. The Robert Redford quote is exactly right. The other quotations are wonderful, too.
    Fabulous photos as always, Sylvia.
    — K

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

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  16. EG CameraGirlMay 6, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Well, your older photos are delightful, Sylvia! I hope the weather improves for you soon.

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  17. JamesMay 6, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Old or not the photos are still beautiful!

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  18. 'TsukiMay 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    The sunset is just perfect, dear Sylvia... But I also love your shadow glass picture : the composition is very attractive.

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  19. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    The flamingo reflection is really cool, especially with the lone duck. I don't think I've ever see this many flamingo's in one place.

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  20. Martha ZMay 6, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Lovely shots and Amen to RR.

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  22. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    oops, I deleted because of my typo - my big favorite are the flamingos -they're such elegant birds!

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  23. Inger-MMay 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful reflections, love the flamingoes!

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  24. Kathryn DycheMay 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful reflections, Sylvia. I love the flamingoes one.

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  25. DianneMay 6, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I love the red on the lacy cloth!!

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  26. Maude LynnMay 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Lovely reflections!

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  27. JackMay 6, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Sylvia, the red glass reflection is very nice.

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  28. AlMay 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Archived or not, great shots, especially that stunning first one.

    The second one reminds me that I ate dinner at the Flamingo in Las Vegas exactly one week ago!

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  29. ShirleyMay 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful photos Sylvia! I love all your quotes today, smiled at the EE Cummings one, agree with the Robert Redford one and heartedly enjoyed the last. Hope you are settling in nicely.


    The Gardening Life

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  30. TeamgsquareMay 6, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Just loved the second photo very much . Just superb .

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  31. Pietro BrosioMay 6, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wonderful photos, Sylvia, for a very nice "Weekend reflections" post!
    Have a pleasant day!

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  32. Regina May 6, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia!
    Love the flamingos.
    Happy weekend.
    xo

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  33. Nature RamblesMay 6, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Love the mud-luscious quote!! And the last picture is awesome!!!

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  34. stardustMay 6, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I will enjoy this mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful world. Every photo has its beauty and meaning, and the last one of colored shadow is special to me. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend, Sylvia.

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  35. ArtiMay 7, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Wonderful! All the reflections are amazing especially loved the last one!

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  36. Cezar and LéiaMay 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Adorable set of reflections, my favorite one is those flamingos, they are gorgeous!
    Happy weekend!
    Léia

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  37. LeoviMay 7, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Excellent shot, a marvel with excellent frames, beautiful shades of sunset. Greetings.

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  38. arabesqueMay 7, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    last week, you're still moving your things,
    how was it? hoping it's going well.
    as always, beautiful reflections, esp. like the 2nd foto with those flamingoes.

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  39. Tamer Nabil MoussaMay 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Good work

    And a tour of beautiful

    I wish you a happy day .....

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  40. Elisa N ViajesMay 7, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Simply wonderful!
    Greetings from Argentina
    Elisa

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  41. SridharanMay 7, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Excellent..!

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  42. EbieMay 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    How lovely! I love the lacy window curtains, great color contrast with the vase.

    Happy Mother's Day to you!

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  43. NatureFootstepMay 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love those flamingos. :)

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  44. genieMay 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love them....Love them....Pink Flamingos. They are the greatest birds, and the reflections you captured are so nice. But what about that one little lone duck. He is NOT the ugly duckling, but he appears to be the only one. Great shot.

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  45. SandyCarlsonMay 7, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Goodness! These are amazing. I love the red. So inviting, all. Thanks, Sylvia.

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  46. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lovely reflections Sylvia, especially the third.

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