Friday, July 22, 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! 
Considering the incredible, searing heat across most of the country these days!  I can assure you that I'm grateful to live in the northwest where we are enjoying one of the coolest summers on record here!!! Amazing and somewhat disturbing! What's next????  I haven't gotten out a lot this week, but here are some shots and words for the day! Wishing you all a beautiful weekend!
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
Oscar Wilde

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.
Danny Kaye

When life gives you lemons, cut them in half and squirt life in the eye!
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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    :)

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  2. Victoria TsavdaridouJuly 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Beautiful reflections!!!!

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  3. WandaJuly 22, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Sylvia, your picture with the lace curtain and reflections on the table is my very favorite of your lovely pictures.

    In fact, tomorrow my post on my "one thousand gifts" one of my pictures is very similar, as I took it at Santa Barbara at a friends home.

    Have a great weekend.

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  4. TexWisGirlJuly 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    love that last one! so beautiful!

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  5. 'TsukiJuly 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Wow you sunset picture is awesome ! It looks just as if the sun had fallen in the sea... Gorgeous ! I really enjoy the one with the blue gobelet too : the composition between light and shadow give such a mysterious touch to the picture...

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  6. LindyJuly 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Gorgeous sunset; really love the sunlight through the lace curtains and blue goblet!

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  7. cieldequimperJuly 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Hello Sylvia! Okay, the reflections are very cool but can I come to the party in your header?!!

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  8. wildcatwoodsJuly 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Lovely sunset!

    Carolina Mts

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  9. KayJuly 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love all your photos, but the Danny Kaye quote really struck a chord with me. Have a great weekend, Sylvia.

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  10. FranciscaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Sylvia, I am shocked! You had a party and did not invite me?!? LOL. Again cool reflections and quotes. That blue glass sure gives off a nice blue glow.

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  11. Ms. BeckyJuly 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    HEY EVERYBODY, SYLVIA'S HAVING A PARTY!!! these headers are screamin'. love the Danny Kaye quote and your reflections are always thoughtful. wishing you a fun-filled weekend Sylvia.

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  12. GeorgeJuly 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    That first picture is absolutely gorgeous. It's a marvelous capture. But I also like the reflection of the goblet in the last picture.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. JoJuly 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh beautiful reflections and words, Sylvia. And as always, I LOVE your header. Thanks for popping in to visit me today. Hope you're having a great weeekend. Blessings, Jo

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  14. Tina´s PicStoryJuly 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Great reflections :)

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  15. KarenJuly 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely Sylvia! The last one is my fave! Have a great weekend.

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  16. JamesJuly 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Three beautiful reflections but I can't stop looking at the bottom one. It's amazing!

    Have a great weekend!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Ditto on being thankful for Pacific Northwest weather (and for being here -- and for wondering about as well)..... Beautiful pictures and reflections, as always in both senses of the word.

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  18. EG CameraGirlJuly 22, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Gotta love Danny Kaye's creative mind. :) I always love your colourful glass and reflections.

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  19. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Oscar Wilde always makes me chuckle and nod my head in agreement. And the photos are glorious! I love blue and immediately admired the blue goblet with its wonderful shadows.
    Send us your cool weather anytime! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  20. Simon July 22, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    You always have the most beautiful sunset photos. I also love the lacey curtains with blue glass. Happy weekend Sylvia.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I tell you that first one is just breathtaking. It looks like it is speaking too you. Just exquisite. I hope you are well my friend. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  22. Margie's MusingsJuly 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Great reflections. My favorite is "no one is promised a tomorrow."

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  23. Maude LynnJuly 22, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    The shadow of the lace is just gorgeous!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    You make it so hard to choose a favorite Sylvia. I like all three but the last one is special.

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  25. nonizamboniJuly 22, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Sylvia--your skies for SWFriday were amazing!
    And your reflections stopped me in my tracks, especially the last.
    happy weekend!

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  26. DianneJuly 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    love the blue lacy shadows

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  27. AlJuly 22, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful, refreshing shots, Sylvia. We're lucky with the weather at our house - because of our altitude we've only hit 90 twice this summer, and quite likely won't again, so I can't complain. Socks gives Sam a nose-nuzzle!

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  28. ReenaJuly 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Beautiful Sylvia ... and oh my gosh ... Danny Kaye ... haven't thought about him in years!

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  29. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    A beautiful variety of photos all with magical lighting! Love the shadow detail and blue glow in the last photo!

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  30. genieJuly 22, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I was out in the 103 degree weather today shooting the ducks at Lake Robertson. Can’t wait to clean up the photos and post them. They are my first ducks ever so am a happy camper. Your series is wonderful. Have a happy weekend. My son called from Baimbridge where they have just moved to a gorgeous larger home with a barn and a pond and gorgeous landscaping. He said he is getting us out there soon to see it. Can’t wait to get back out there. Hugs, Genie

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  31. SridharanJuly 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    The last pic is awesome. Amazing to note the blue color in the shadows too! Been away for a while and catching up with all the posts.!

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  32. JackJuly 22, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    The last photo is special, Sylvia. Good one.

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  33. SandyCarlsonJuly 22, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Goodness, these are gorgeous. Thank you for this pure peace.

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  34. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia.
    And your wise quotes, make one think things over again.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Costas

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  35. magiceyeJuly 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    love them all!!

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  36. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    amazing how the blue color shone through the glass.

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  37. Tatjana ParkachevaJuly 22, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Nice photos, especially I like the first and the last.

    Regards!

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  38. MalyssJuly 23, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    The sky in your first picture is fabulous!

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  39. GineJuly 23, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Splendide dentelle de lumière : bravo !

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  40. Yogi♪♪♪July 23, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful photo and yet another great header. Love the quotes.

    Supposed to be 118F heat index today here so we are hanging inside today.

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  41. Johnny NutcaseJuly 23, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    that's a GOOD lookin' sky!!

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  42. DimpleJuly 24, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely shots, Sylvia! I chuckled over the advice to squirt life in the eye!

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  43. ShirleyJuly 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Great reflections! Love the blue goblet photo!

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  44. Pat TillettJuly 24, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Beautiful photos!
    All of them...

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