Friday, August 26, 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! 


Summer was late in coming, but we have had such beautiful weather the past week! And wouldn't you know? As soon as it reached 80 degrees everyone around here started complaining about the heat!! Ah, we humans are never satisfied!!  Wishing you all a beautiful weekend, safe from hurricanes and tornadoes, forest fires and flooding!!! It has been a year for it all!!
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones. Phillips Brooks
CONGRESS: The only "Distinctly Native American Criminal Class".
Mark Twain

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37 comments:

  1. SivindenAugust 26, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Lovely reflections in the sea and through the vase.

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  2. MalyssAugust 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Here the week-end should "only" be hot.. At least, I hope so! :o)
    Very serene pictures!
    Have a nice week-end!

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  3. EG CameraGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Reading Mark Twain's words makes me realize that Washington, D.C. hasn't changed a whole lot over the years. :)

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  4. GeorgeAugust 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Your pictures are great. I really like the red shadow in the last one. I also like that first quote.

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  5. Maude LynnAugust 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Complaining about the heat at 80 degrees? We had a cool front today, it's only 101!

    I love the shot with the fish.

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  6. SistertexAugust 26, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Again, love your banner, I like it even more than the previous ones!

    Beautiful shots Sylvia....your site always leaves me with such a peaceful feeling.

    Hugs - enjoy the weekend and be glad you are on the west coast and not the east! ;)

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  7. Ms. BeckyAugust 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    well first off, that new header really is super, what a nice tribute to Klaus. it's fantastic! and the reflections are wonderful too - that middle one is curious! always a pleasure Sylvia. happy day to you.

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  8. FranciscaAugust 26, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    How striking, this new header! A fitting tribute to Klaus! But complain about heat at 80F? Why that is downright COOL here! But whatever the temps your way, Sylvia, stay safe from Mother Nature's temper. We're expecting yet another typhoon to come close to us... sigh, it's a long weekend here, but no use going to the beach now.

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  9. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful reflections :)

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  10. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    You always have spectacular pics, but the red glow of the vase is "it" for me:) Happy weekend!

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  11. JackAugust 26, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Like the others, I am impressed by the beautiful header. Have a great weekend.

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  12. Nature RamblesAugust 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful as always. But the last picture took my breath away! It's not only just the reflection but the shadows, especially of the red vase, are fascinating!

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  13. Simon August 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Very nice new header. I have heard from a couple other posters about "klaus"...he must have been an inspiration to many.
    Love that last reflection with the red coloring the artful fish. You also found some really stunning skies for sky watch. Happy weekend Sylvia.

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  14. TexWisGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love the turtle one with the glistening waters...

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  15. 'TsukiAugust 26, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    The first one is very tricky, Sylvia : it looks like a windows cause we seem to be able to see through it things behind but those lines in the picture which are supposed to define the amounts of the window feel so strange...

    I just love the red shadow in the last one.

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  16. Elisa N ViajesAugust 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Have a nice weekend Sylvia!
    Elisa, Argentina

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  17. Yogi♪♪♪August 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    The Weekend is coming, the Duchess of Shadows posts. Great images and quotes Sylvia. Have a great weekend!

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  18. JamesAugust 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Great reflections! I like the reflected red and the sunlight is so beautiful!

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  19. LeoviAugust 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    A beautiful sky, excellent reflexes. happy weekend.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I like the boats randomly placed on the water, it's great!

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  21. AlAugust 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Wonderful shots - I love the alligator-like log! I'm glad to hear that you're finally getting good weather - summer here isn't going away. Normally we're cooling off by this time of year, and it's not unusual to see our first frost in the next three weeks. But not so far this year!

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  22. Sérgio PontesAugust 26, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I love the light in the last photo

    Regards

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  23. lotusleafAugust 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I always love your coloured glass reflections. Mark Twain's words apply in India too!

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  24. Kim, USAAugust 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Awesome reflection and my fave is the second photo ^_^ Happy weekend!
    Reflection

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  25. magiceyeAugust 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    beautiful captures as always!

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  26. SandyCarlsonAugust 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Incredible reflections!

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  27. Blaine OAugust 26, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love the photos :) Nice work!

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  28. ♥ BrajaAugust 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    ooooooooooo love the red one!! I'm doing one now...gimme 10 mins!!!!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    More lovely shots!

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  30. GineAugust 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Bravo pour le vase rouge ! On dirait que les poissons nagent dans son eau colorée ...

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  31. SridharanAugust 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Great Quotes and beautiful pictures..!

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  32. Travel France OnlineAugust 27, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Hope you are not on the path of Irene...we are told that it has been demoted to category 1 but it sounds still pretty horrendous taking into consideration that some districts of NY have been evacuated.
    Take care, DeeBee

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  33. TeamgsquareAugust 27, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wonderful and as beautiful as it can get

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  34. IngridAugust 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love the last picture the red and green look so nice together.

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  35. EbieAugust 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    The water reflections look like twinkling stars! Great captures!

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  36. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Gorgeous -- your reflections are always uniquely yours! And uniquely beautiful.

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  37. Jenn JilksAugust 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Delightful, as always. My condolences on the loss of Klaus. Cheers from bugs and butterflies!

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