Friday, January 13, 2012

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!
Wishing all of you a lovely, restful, happy weekend!
It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day
basis.  Margaret Bonnano
The happiest people don't worry too much about whether life is fair or not,
they just get on with it.   Andrew Matthews
The pleasantest things in the world are pleasant thoughts: and the great art
of life is to have as many of them as possible.  Montaigne
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40 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    What lovely shots! These are different from your usual ones.

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  2. TexWisGirlJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    can never get too many duck or turtle shots. or sunsets, for that matter! thanks, sylvia!

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  3. mrsnesbittJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    The scenery looks stunning is it cold too? Certainly is here. Keeping warm this weekend I can tell you.
    Dxx

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  4. Martha ZJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I always enjoy your images from the Pacific Northwest and the thought provoking quotes you find for us.

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  5. Simon January 13, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    The quotes you find are always so inspirational. And I see you have sunsets and ducks today, and rippling waters. That's a good thing....you'll see why.

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  6. GeorgeJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I appreciate all your quotes about happiness. I don't think I can pick a favorite. I can't pick a favorite picture, either. All of them are grand.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    The 2nd one is my favorite! But I like them all. Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia!

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  8. pennyJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I could sit by all three beautiful reflections and be as happy as a pig in mud.

    Have a delightful weekend Sylvia.
    Hugs and smiles,
    Pam :)

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  9. Kim, USAJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful reflection Sylvia! Thanks for the visit and happy weekend!


    Reflection

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  10. Maude LynnJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I love that first one!

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  11. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Stunning light effects in the sky and over the water! Glorious colours!

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  12. ReenaJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Love that quote on the happiest people. Isn't that so true!

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  13. jennyfrecklesJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Gorgeous photos as always, Sylvia. I come here for a rest, a moment of peace and your quotes give me pause for thought.

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  14. CarolaJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    The sun shot is awesome. Such a happy scenery.

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  15. genieJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful images again this week. I really like the last one. It reminds me of the swampy waters back at Lake Okeechobee. Wonder where the haters are???genie

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  16. EG CameraGirlJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Love these photos of what we can look forward to in a few months. :))

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  17. LeoviJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Yes, no doubt precious photos. Today I prefer the latter and the nice reflections of the tree. Greetings.

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  18. KayJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Wishing you nothing but pleasant thoughts this weekend, Sylvia! Aloha from Hawaii!

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    BEautiful captures, Sylvia. That first one is my favourite - picture postcard perfect!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Gorgeous pictures. I have my own take on that one saying: "The happiest bloggers don't worry about whether our pictures are as good as Sylvia's. We just get on with it (and post our own feeble efforts ;>)!" You are SO good.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Nice reflections and I love the Matthews quote - I recite something similar to my kids all the time.

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  22. JackJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Pretty, Sylvia. The sun in the middle image really catches the eye.

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  23. Ms. BeckyJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I love your ducks and turtles! the colors in the first shot are just smashing. I really like the Andrew Matthews quote. always a pleasure Sylvia. Happy weekend to you.

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  24. lotusleafJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    The pictures are all so wonderful. The last quote is very valid for present times. We should cultivate the art of having pleasant thoughts every second. I hope you have a pleasant weekend!

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  25. TeamgsquareJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Awesome .........

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  26. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Love that quote about the happiest people. NEAT!!!!!

    Great pictures and quotes.

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  27. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 13, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I like that little turtle, is he sun bathing?

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  28. IndraniJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Lovely captures. The quotes always are interesting. They give me a daily dose of wisdom. :)

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  29. EbieJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    The light coming in to the inlet and the trees are pretty! The colors and reflections on the water are a beauty!

    Enjoy your weekend Ms.S.

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  30. magiceyeJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    all so beautiful!

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  31. Yogi♪♪♪January 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Love that first photo a bunch. Love the quotes. We just have to figure out a way to be happy in this world don't we. It rarely involves big cars, houses, and such.

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  32. FranciscaJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Sylvia, I think there is a special magnet on your camera that finds the ducks and turtles! Yay for us! You too have a lovely weekend!

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  33. DebJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    very nice.....

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  34. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    is that a lake/pond followed by the sea in the first shot...quite a contrast u've got then in calm waters and tides :)

    have a great weekend!

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  35. PatJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Your first photo is my fav--with its beautiful crisp colors. Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia!

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  36. DianneJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    what a golden, warm scene that top shot is
    lovely

    and your colored shadows above are so fantastic
    I have the same candle holder

    Hope sends hugs

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  37. JamesJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    These photos are wonderful! The top one is my favorite, the ducks look like they are on a boat. :)

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    A beautiful triplet Sylvia. The first image is special.

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  39. Brian KingJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Sylvia! I love the scenery!

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  40. KarenJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Lovely, and it looks very warm! Hope you are having a great weekend Sylvia!

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