Friday, June 3, 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! Well, it's still raining, but we've been promised a sunny weekend!!! And temps in the 70s!!!  None of that in over a year!! But we'll see what happens and maybe I can even find some new reflections!!! In the meantime I'll share these with you and wish you a wonderful weekend!!

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
Leo Tolstoy

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.
Bertolt Brecht		 
 
I do hope old Bertolt knew what he was talking about!!
A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.
James Allen

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
Friedrich Nietzsche
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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    OOOooh! the last shot is my favorite!!! Love it!

    ~Antonette
    http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com

    P.S. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  2. EG CameraGirlJune 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Very lovely reflection of the sun on te water, Sylvia. I hope this week brings you many days of sunshine.

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  3. MalyssJune 3, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I like the shadows games on the wlls. and the last one leaves me breathless§ Have a nice week-end, dear Sylvia!

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  4. B i r g i t t aJune 3, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Such wonderful sun reflections - relaxing views :)
    Have a great Friday Sylvia!

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  5. JackJune 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I sure hope the shadowy photographer is inside, not a lurker outside!

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  6. Reader WilJune 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    These quotations are very profound reflections, Sylvia! The one by Nietzsche is very deep.

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  7. DimpleJune 3, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful shots Sylvia!

    I can't say I'm a fan of Nietzsche, but the quote from him is a good one!

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  8. Simon June 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I kept saying "oh I like this best" until the next one came into view....these are beautiful. The last shot is a stunner, but I like the subtleness of the middle two shots as well-they create a mix of emotions-bittersweet, I guess.
    Happy weekend Sylvia.

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  9. Maude LynnJune 3, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I just love that second shot!

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  10. GeorgeJune 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Your first picture is wonderful. I love the reflection of the light on the water and those mountains in the backyard. I hope you do have a beautiful, sunny weekend and can get more great pictures to share with us.

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  11. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I vote for the last one as well and I love your quotes!

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  12. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Great shadows/reflections in the middle shots, so well composed, Sylvia. The sunset is gorgeous and look at all those boats!

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  13. 'TsukiJune 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Nice chase and nice catches ! The first one is so majestic, with those shades of blue... And the last one is simply superb !

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  14. Kay L. DaviesJune 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    That first photo is one to dream about, Sylvia.
    — K

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

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  15. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    These are absolutely gorgeous...thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend my friend :) xoxox

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  16. TexWisGirlJune 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    i like that 2nd photo! and of course the last one is just dreamy...

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  17. cloudbusting2June 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Yup, it´s me that needs more changes than the world of ours.

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  18. RedPatJune 3, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Love them all but especially the last one!

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  19. Kathryn DycheJune 3, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful images, the shadow reflections are great.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Kathryn

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  20. Ms. BeckyJune 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    oh my, that last one is dreamy gorgeous. but...I think my fave is the sepia-toned second. it's got great atmosphere. have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  21. DianneJune 3, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Delightful - especially the last shot.
    Have a lovely week-end Sylvia

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  22. jennyfrecklesJune 3, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Another interesting selection of reflections and shadows. I like the world through your lens.

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  23. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Stunning lighting in the first and last photos! And the shadowy spaces are beautifully mysterious!

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  24. Lynette KillamJune 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    A great set of shots and quotes, Sylvia...I love the second-to-last one...so striking! And your friend has outdone herself on the banner...this one is stunning1!!

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  25. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Lovely series Sylvia. The reflected shadow shots are very creative. I love 'em.

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  26. AlJune 3, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    More rain - hard to believe! These are beautiful photos, Sylvia - you live in one of the country's most amazing places. But I have to admit, it was nice to see some Colorado sunshine after spending a week there! But I'm sure I'll be back again.

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  27. Shiju SugunanJune 3, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  28. dianasfaria.comJune 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    lovely reflections & shadows, nice job Sylvia.
    Have a great weekend!
    : )

    PS
    Your friend from Mumbai gets more creative with every banner she creates.

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  29. KarenJune 3, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Great shots...love the second one. Have a great weekend Sylvia!

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  30. Linda ReederJune 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Love Leo's quote. It found it's mark on me! Ouch.

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  31. Sushma HarishJune 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    ive just fallen for all these today.

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  32. JTG (Misalyn)June 3, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Beautiful set of photos and quotes. I specifically like #2 and 4.

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  33. Nature RamblesJune 3, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Delightful photos! The last one is fantastic!!

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  34. Mari Sterling WilburJune 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful photography! Living in the rainy Pacific Northwest USA I must say I love the first photo best. Sun, water, bench and I'd add a great book!

    http://www.mariscamera.blogspot.com/

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  35. IndraniJune 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    You have a wide variety!
    I have just one shot. Hope you will visit. http://indisnapshots.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordless-155.html

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  36. IngridJune 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    All nice pictures, but the last one I like best !

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  37. magiceyeJune 4, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    delightful captures

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  38. Yogi♪♪♪June 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    You are the Queen of shadows, light, reflections, and appropriate quotes. And I am continually amazed by your ongoing stream of headers you get from your friend. They might deserve a post devoted to them.

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  39. DianneJune 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I love your shadow on the lacy wall

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  40. FranciscaJune 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    There are so many wise variations of the Tolstoy quote, yet we still don't get it, do we? And Nietsche is referring to what the Japanese call ikigai or French call raison d'etre. Hope you get some sun soon! My friends just north of your border said that after the longest, coldest, wettest spring on record they finally got some sun today... you too? Like in your last gorgeous photo? Another fun header!

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  41. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 6, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Its nice to catch up after not being able to do much computer stuff while we're on the road. Your posts are always so full of joy!

    I love the new way your photos look with the rounded corners. And your new header just makes me smile every time.

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