Friday, January 20, 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!

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

Wisdom is what's left after we've run out of personal opinions.
        Cullen Hightower

One kind word can warm three winter months.
       Japanese proverb
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37 comments:

  1. LindaJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Wonderful photos of sky, water and reflections.

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  2. GeorgeJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    These are beautiful scenes. The Japanese proverb is profound. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. TexWisGirlJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    i like the happy little duck!

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  4. TeamgsquareJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Loved the duck snap very much .....

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  5. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Oh! As always, I am delighted by your pretty pictures. That water is so pretty. Gorgeous light.

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  6. Pat TillettJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    As always, your reflections are beautiful! I love the little hint of blue on the duck!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Your reflections are gorgeous as usual. Not sure which one I like the best.

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  8. Rune EideJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    You know me and boats :-) , but just now I love to see the clear skies!

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  9. MalyssJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I could copy RuneE's words!This sweet winter light is really enchanted!
    I wish you a nice week-end, dear Sylvia!
    And congrats for your so funny banner!

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  10. JoJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Omw, Sylvia, you are indeed a wonderful photographer. Your duck in the water is AWESOME and the photo of the boats. Hope you're having a great weekend. Jo

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  11. JulieJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    You have captured some nice looking light in your photographs today, Sylvia. The yachts are beautifully represented, the sunset is stunning, yet it is that duck that particularly captures my attention, with its splash of red, blue and yellow. Like many of us, he appears to be swimming around in circles. Wonderful capture from above, Sylvia.

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  12. Ms. BeckyJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I love that Japanese proverb. and excellent reflections - my fave being the duck with that spot of blue on its side. I hope your weather will warm soon. Keep your toes warm Sylvia, and happy weekend to you.

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  13. LeoviJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Yes, beautiful reflections, today I am left with the duck photo, fine. Happy weekend. Hugs.

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  14. KarenJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Lovely captures Sylvia. That duck shot is terrific with it's shadow and little orange feet.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Nice work Sylvia, love this series of photos.

    And once again your header if hilarious.!!

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  16. JackJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Wisdom is what's left after we have run out of personal opinions? Who is going to run out of personal opinions? I just got started.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    That shot of the sun setting is wonderful with the mountains!!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Love the pictures and you are the master of the first quote!

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  19. NatureFootstepJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    my favourite is the reflections in the last shot. Maybe because I don´t see it much where I live.

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  20. Melbourne Australia PhotosJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful photos and words, Sylvia. Interesting we both chose ducks :-) The sunset is superb!
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  21. pennyJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Lovely reflections and quotes.. my fav is the boats and the proverb. So far you have 20 kind comments, so your winter should extra warm :)

    Thanks for delighting my eyes once again my friend.
    Be well and happy Sylvia.

    Extra warm hugs,
    Pam i am :)

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  22. AlJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Sylvia, but I'm guessing they're not from the last couple of days based on what I've been reading in the news. And your Skywatch shots below are simply incredible. I hope you have a great weekend, and try to keep Sam warm!

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  23. CherryJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    the first photo is stunning! i am a sunset fanatic!

    thanks for the visit Sylvia! do you mind exchanging links with me? basically, the ones in my bloglist are the ones i visit and comment to most of the time and vice versa. :)

    thanks,
    Cher

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  24. GrayquillJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    All three are so great I can't pick a favorite. Good job!

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  25. magiceyeJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    lovely captures all!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    the first shot is just so beautiful! the thought on 'one kind word...' is just so nice.

    also, cant miss notice another great header :)

    hope u doing great Sylvia and i'd really appreciate if you could come by and contribute for Saturday Sareenity.

    have a great weekend,
    cheers!

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  27. IngridJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    all pictures are gorgeous, but my favorite is the duck !!

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  28. Betty ManousosJanuary 21, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    wow! terrific shots, dear sylvia!


    i like that little happy duck!


    happy weekend!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    What a composition on top! Just perfect, Sylvia.

    Still laughing at the new header! :-)

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  30. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    What a composition on top! Just perfect, Sylvia.

    Still laughing at the new header! :-)

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  31. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    A tree, a lake and a sunset... What else can one hope for?
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  32. DianneJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    I love the yellow beak, what a cutie

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  33. jooJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    What a beautiful post Sylvia! The last photo made me feel like sailing:)
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs
    j.

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  34. EbieJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Love the swirling water around the duck.

    Enjoy your weekend, we have a wet weekend!

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  35. Yogi♪♪♪January 21, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    A few kind words do indeed go a long way. You are the queen of kind words Sylvia. Enjoy your day.

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  36. IndraniJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Excellent capture of duck with its reflection.

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  37. ZenserlyJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    the photos are so beautiful! viewing them simply calms the spirit...

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