Friday, July 29, 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! 


I do hope you've all had a great week -- in spite of the disgusting politics and politicians! No, I won't go there!! This is the beginning of another summer weekend! Time for lots of laughter, fun and photo trips! Enjoy!!

If people behaved like governments, you'd call the cops.  
Kelvin Throop

A conspiracy is nothing but a secret agreement of a number of men for the pursuance of policies which they dare not admit in public.
Mark Twain 

Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain
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39 comments:

  1. MarieElizabethJuly 29, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    These are wonderful! I live for sunsets/sunrises like that.

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  2. MalyssJuly 29, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Like always, your sunset is fantastic. But I like the inside pictures, and their serene and quiet mood.. Have a nice week-end, dear Sylvia!
    PS: i like your new banner!

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  3. teamomJuly 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    GREAT words and so timely these days...beautiful beautiful photos, dear Sylvia! have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. SivindenJuly 29, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Reflections in many ways - Well captured!

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  5. HalcyonJuly 29, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful mix of skies and reflections!

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  6. JamesJuly 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great reflections! The sun looks like it's trying to burn a hole in the water and I love the view and reflected flowers in the bottom one but the lighting and shadows make the middle photo my favorite.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  7. 'TsukiJuly 29, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Those are reaaly great shot, Sylvia ! I like the second in particular, because it feel so intimate and so cosy...

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  8. LoisJuly 29, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    So many pretty reflections Sylvia!

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  9. TexWisGirlJuly 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    a most beautiful sunset shimmer!

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  10. EG CameraGirlJuly 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    The Kelvin Throop quote made me lugh out loud. It's sooo true!! (And not really a laughing matter these days...but I did chuckle anyway.)

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  11. ArtJuly 29, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Great reflections, beautiful mix, i like it!

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  12. Maude LynnJuly 29, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love your new header, and that first shot is stunning!

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  13. Kathryn DycheJuly 29, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful Sylvia, have a lovely weekend.

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  14. LauraJuly 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful ♥

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  15. CarlettaJuly 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Blogger ate my comment. :)
    Love your reflections! I think the image of the chair is so inviting and comfy looking.
    This header is one of my favorites. You have a very creative and talented friend.
    Have a great weekend - try not to watch the news! :)
    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  16. genieJuly 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    New Header....wonderful. Now to your shots. The second one with the green leather chair has to be my pick this week thought the other are wonderful. It looks like the dream chair. Absolutely love the lighting in that shot. Finally the quotes. I enjoy your selection because they are so relevant to the deplorable situation our country is in right now. It is frightening. I really do look forward to reading them each week. Have a nice weekend...hope it is cooler there than here. Genie

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  17. JaneJuly 29, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Nice images, I like all three:) Pretty flowers too.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    You have done it again. These are just out of this world gorgeous. I hope you are doing well my friend. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  19. DianneJuly 29, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    you have such pretty rooms and windows and plants :)

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  20. Martha ZJuly 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I always enjoy your ocean views, I have to travel so far to see them for myself.

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  21. KayJuly 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Such gorgeous purple flowers, Sylvia. The reflection doubles the pleasure.

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  22. AlJuly 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Great reflections (and shadows too). Have a great weekend, Sylvia.

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  23. Simon July 29, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love the POV on that last shot. Feel like I'm looking out the window with you...and of course your sunsets are always stunning.

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  24. Ms. BeckyJuly 29, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    well fun new header!!! that sunset shot is magnificent - those clouds. the moodiness of the chair in shadow is wonderful, and in that last shot I not only love the view/reflections, but I see that favorite red vase that makes many of your shots! I hope you have a joyful weekend Sylvia!!!

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  25. GeorgeJuly 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Your first picture is absolutely marvelous in every detail. But I think the reflection in your last photo is very creative. I like it.

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  26. KarenJuly 29, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Another gorgeous sunset. Your inside space looks cozy Sylvia.

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  27. SridharanJuly 29, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    These are beautiful Sylvia!

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  28. Kim, USAJuly 29, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I also like the second photo. I guess this is your reading place?

    Sunset reflection

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  29. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 29, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    A great photo collection! But my favourite must be the beautiful play of shadows round the chair!

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  30. ReenaJuly 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia ... love that sunset ... I'll be seeing a few of those next week!

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  31. magiceyeJuly 29, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    lovely captures all!!!

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  32. lotusleafJuly 29, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I would like to sink into that chair with a book!

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  33. TeamgsquareJuly 29, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    First photo is superb .

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  34. IndraniJuly 30, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I like the capture of sunlight on the chair. Great shots.

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  35. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Beautiful reflections Sylvia.
    Love you new banner with the summer theme also.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Costas

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  36. FabienJuly 30, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I like atmoshere of the second picture.

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  37. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 30, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    You have many reflections here... enough to last the weekend! All beautiful captures and I enjoyed them. :)

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  38. FranciscaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Sylvia, I'm not American, but I'm almost holding my breath to see how this fiasco turns out... But as you say, onwards with the fun. And your header is MAJOR FUN, and so are your quotes and images... :-)

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  39. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Your reflections are always a joy Sylvia.

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