Friday, December 2, 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!

More fun and games with reflections! I do hope you have all had a good week and that you have a wonderful weekend with lots of love and laughter as we start the countdown to Christmas!!

The more I live, the more I think that humor is the saving sense.
Jacob August Riis

When humor goes, there goes civilization.
Erma Bombeck

You can turn painful situations around through laughter. If you can find humor in anything, even poverty, you can survive it.
Bill Cosby
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39 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlDecember 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I especially love the colour in the top photo! Gorgeous!

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  2. GeorgeDecember 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Your sunset photo is absolutely marvelous. The difference in the color of the water in your photos is fascinating. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Reader WilDecember 2, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    As always you are the gtreat performer with words and accompanying photos. Thank you for visiting! I wish you a great weekend.

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  4. Maude LynnDecember 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the turtles!

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  5. Elisa N ViajesDecember 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    The colors of the sky are gorgeous!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Sylvia! I love the various choices you made for this week's Weekend Reflections. I must say that the first one is my favorite.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    ~Antonette

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  7. JoDecember 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh wow, Sylvia, your blog header is FANTASTIC today! I love your reflections too, Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend. Blessings Jo

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  8. TexWisGirlDecember 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    always love your ducks and turtles. :)

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  9. MalyssDecember 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    What a wonderful view of the boat in the golden sea! I like your quotes too, so true! and yes, countdown started to run! Only 23 days left!have a nice week, dear Sylvia!

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  10. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I so love your photo header ^_^ Happy weekend!

    Weekend Reflection

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  11. LoisDecember 2, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful reflections as always Sylvia! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. I'm glad to be back!

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  12. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love the last one- sunbathing turtles and ducks- and the rippling water.

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  13. EbieDecember 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful words to live by! Love the golden colors!

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  14. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Fabulous pics, love the header too Sylvia.

    Happy Weekend, Ev

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  15. LeoviDecember 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Today my favorite is definitely the first, precious light, visual poetry. Greetings.

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  16. Yogi♪♪♪December 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Great pics, I love the golden tones of the second pic.

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  17. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful watery reflections, Sylvia! The sunset is magnificent!

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  18. Ms. BeckyDecember 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    the glow in the first photo is blinding! what a fantastic capture Sylvia. I love the turtles and ducks too. don't we live in a beautiful world? happy weekend to you Sylvia.

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  19. Simon December 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful sunrays in that first image Sylvia...and Mr. Duck looks perfectly content paddling in the pond. I am a bit jealous. Happy weekend Sylvia.

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  20. Roberto Machado AlvesDecember 2, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    The duck in the second photo is gorgeous and it looks like he was posing for you. I really enjoyed.
    Have a great weekend.

    Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

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  21. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love your sense of humor and images Sylvia. Enjoy your weekend -- of course you will.

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  22. lotusleafDecember 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Yes, humour can support you through any difficult situation in life!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I'm thinking I'd like the be a duck right about now, looks calming. I could admire all those nice reflections from a different angle.

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  24. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsDecember 2, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Stunning world of golden light in the first photo! And those ducks look as laid back about life as ever! Adore your new orangutang header! Hilarious!

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  25. AlDecember 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Lovely photos as always, Sylvia. That first one especially has the most amazing colors. I hope you and Sam have a lovely weekend despite the difficult times. After your last comment I now have a request for more shots of Socks on my blog - he'll develop his own following, as he's definitely much cuter than me!

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  26. Louis la VacheDecember 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Uh oh! How did your friend in India get a picture of «Louis'» Congress Critter for your masthead photo?!

    The inquiring mind of «Louis la Vache» wants to know!

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  27. magiceyeDecember 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    beautifully peaceful images...

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  28. TeamgsquareDecember 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    great capture , first one is a killer capture .

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  29. RamakrishnanDecember 2, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi & Greetings. Stunnning pictures-capturing good pictures is an art !Regards Ram

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  30. The Write GirlDecember 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I love the quotes and your photos are so beautiful. The orangatang header is so cute on your blog as well!

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  31. PatDecember 2, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous reflection of the sunset, Sylvia. You always have lovely photos! Have a great Christmas.

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  32. ArijaDecember 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Your reflections in words and images are so well chosen.
    As always, a lovely post.

    Have a wonderful weekend - week.

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  33. Cezar and LéiaDecember 3, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    wow those turtles in the last picture are so cute! I love these cute critters!
    Wonderful pictures dear Sylvia, thanks for sharing,
    Léia

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  34. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 3, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    how's your children's dad?

    L always love your turtles in a row photo.

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  35. IndraniDecember 3, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful shots of reflections. The quotes so perfect.

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  36. SridharanDecember 3, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Super Header, Super Quotes and Super shots..!

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  37. cloudbusting2December 3, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    It was like the ship had to work hard and swim up the river of your hill towards the golden light. A Bill Cosby moment.

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  38. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Beautiful reflections and thoughts again Sylvia.
    Have a great weekend.
    Costas

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  39. EdenDecember 4, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Fantastic reflection shots and my favourite is the first photo.

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