Friday, September 16, 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! 


Ah, fall and gray skies have arrived in Seattle, but the temps are pleasant!  I was reminiscing about my birthday this year -- it was such fun to be able to visit the harbor again and the Bird Sanctuary and get to see my duck and turtle friends as well as a lovely sunset. And then I happened to see some of the colored glass pieces that I had given my son and his bride-to-be! So, that is what you have for today!  Hope you all have a beautiful weekend with lots of love and laughter!!

 
There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse

 
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

 
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Reinhold Niebuhr
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37 comments:

  1. IndraniSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    The shadow captures are amazing.

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  2. MalyssSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I prefer the last one this week!and I found your banner so funny!!Have a nice week-end, dear Sylvia!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I didn't know you and Bill were such close friends ;-)

    Great reflections!!

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  4. Louis la VacheSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    «Louis» really likes the photo of the light shining through the glasses.
    ;-D

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  5. 'TsukiSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Your top banner is very funny Sylvia... And those are great shots for the day : I really enjoy your colored shadows, but I think that your sunsets are amazing !

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  6. JamesSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Excellent! The bottom one really grabs me! I need to buy some colored glasses because they sure makes beautiful reflections!

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  7. JapySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love the one with the shadows of the glasses. Greetings.

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  8. KarenSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Great shots! Love those turtles all in a row, and of course your glass reflections are one of my faves. Enjoy the weekend.

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  9. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    As much as I love filtered light and colored glasses, your sunsets are so stunning. The wonderful thing is that we cannot use them all up... there will be one every single day!

    Enjoy your weekend, mon amie!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  10. SivindenSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Like all your pictures - and the one with the turtles is my favourite! Have a nice weekend:)

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  11. CildemerSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Fabulous shots! Love the little critters on the back of the crocodile;o)
    And love the banner too! Your friend has done a great job!
    Thanks for sharing, Sylvia:o)

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    Have a nice and happy weekend****

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  12. Kim, USASeptember 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    My heart skip I thought the first photo is a crocodile lol!! Happy weekend!

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  13. Maude LynnSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    That last one is just beautiful!

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  14. AlSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Great shots, Sylvia, and welcome back to your normal skies! We had two days of grey skies this week, that's the second time it's happened this summer! But it had cleared up by this morning. I hope you and Sam have a great weekend!

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  15. DianneSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Henri Matisse got it right! lovely reflections Sylvia!
    Have an enjoyable weekend!

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  16. EbieSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    The turtles are in line for a show, just like the Rockettes.

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  17. Ms. BeckySeptember 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    you've set a wonderful, loving mood here today. the turtles all lined up are a delight to behold. the Matisse quote challenges me to explore perspective, so I love it. wishing you the happiest of weekends Sylvia.

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  18. TexWisGirlSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    the middle shot... so lovely.

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  19. jooSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Such a lovely post!
    Have a great weekend:)
    Hugs
    Joo

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  20. JimSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Terrific group of shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  21. DianneSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love love love those turtles!!

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  22. JackSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    The colored glassware and their long shadows are nice, Sylvia.

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  23. Simon September 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Such a fun shot with the turtles along the log. I love how the trees make a delicate reflection. Funny new header. This one is classic. Have a great weekend.

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  24. VioletSkySeptember 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    turtles!!!

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  25. SridharanSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Fantastic as usual!

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  26. IngridSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    I am still in love with your little turtles ! they are so cute ! All reflections are beautiful. The colored glasses too !
    Autumn is moving in here too ! (Sigh)

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  27. LeoviSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Lovely, I like them all, but definitely my favorite is the third of the cups, pretty colors.

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  28. Sérgio PontesSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    The last one is very nice Sylvia =)

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  29. Tatjana ParkachevaSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Nice photos, especially I like the last one.

    Regards and best wishes

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  30. TeamgsquareSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    just awesome

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  31. lotusleafSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I do love your turtle parade!

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  32. HalcyonSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I love the turtles! And that sunrise is fantastic. :)

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  33. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoySeptember 17, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Hi Sylvia,

    This week's header is a kick! I am enjoying all of your pictures today, especially the one with the blue and amber glasses on the table.

    Hope that your weekend is wonderful!

    Kathy M.

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  34. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Dear Sylvia, your pictures are wonderful!I prefer the first one as I'm a hug fan of turtles!They remind me my little turtle "Matilda"! Thanks for this lovely post!
    Hugs and a nice Sunday,
    Léia

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  35. Yogi♪♪♪September 17, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love the sun rays and the colored glass. I hope that you are having a great weekend.

    Son starts his second year of Improv comedy classes this morning, then we are going for a run, and maybe a little fishing. You never know!

    Take care Sylvia!

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  36. Pat TillettSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    That header is so funny!
    As always, your photos are fantastic! Every time!

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  37. DimpleSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I like the turtles! When I first saw the photo, I thought you had captured a croc, but then I noted all the extra bumps!

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