Saturday, February 11, 2012

Shadow Shot Sunday!

When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure
sign you're getting old.
Mark Twain
I thought the mallard duck here was the choir director for the flamingos and I was certain they were getting ready to perform, but I guess they were taking a break!


 Actions  speak louder than words but not nearly as often.  Mark Twain






Shadow Shot Sunday #2 - Magical Mystical Teacher + Chubskulit + Gemma Wiseman


 

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46 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    The mallard amongst the flamingos is really interesting! I guess it's wondering why all of the guys are standing on one leg...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪February 11, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    The first pic is so lush and the second is so funny!

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  3. robin.February 11, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    the last shot is great...and i most love your thoughts that went with it!! thanks for the warm fuzzies today sylvia!! have a great weekend.

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  4. Tatjana ParkachevaFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful shadows in your second photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  5. CassieFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Man that Mark Twain was a wise guy! Very cool Shadow Shots. This week you seem to be a budding ornithologist!! Happy SSS.

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  6. RalphFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    The mallard indeed looks like a maestro, although the orchestra of flamingos seem yo not care, nor feel like taking direction from a mere duck. Artistes can be so temperamental...

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  7. TexWisGirlFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    i love that 2nd pic! what a great con-duck-tor!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    The first quote produced an "ouch", as I have a signifacant birthday this year!!
    Love the photo of the flamingos

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  9. genieFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    The duck as the choir director just crack me up. For years I sang in the choir and had to be put down with the baritones because my voice is so low. For Christmas that year I did a piece of cross stitch for the director saying: If you can’t sing, fake it! I am wondering if the flamingos are use faking it. Have a nice rest of the weekend. In process of getting out tickets to either Portland or Seattle the first week in August. 6 of us on one flight....they may not let us on the plane. I cannot wait. genie

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  10. IndraniFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Great capture of shadows.
    You alway shave the perfect quotes for the pics.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Amazing captures! Just amazing!

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  12. Betty ManousosFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    gorgeous shots, sylvia, really gorgeous!
    it's a treat for the eyes!

    hope you have a great weekend!

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  13. EG CameraGirlFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Looks to me like the mallard is trying to figure out what's going on. :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Oh, I love that flamingo shot! So tropical...

    Have a warm weekend.

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  15. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Well that's something I don't see every day!

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  16. PattiFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Poor little duck is all confused by the flamingos ~ haha~

    Great capture!

    And the foliage in the first picture is so pretty.

    Happy Shadow Seeking Sylvia!

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  17. tobyFebruary 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Great shadows on those flamingos, Sylvia! I bet you're right - had you waited long enough, the show surely would have started up :)
    Have a great week!

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  18. RamblingWoods2.comFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Oh that is so funny..I didn't play this week, just stopping in..Michelle

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  19. JoFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I love the Mallard Duck choirmaster. Spot on, Sylvia! What lovely shots and shadows. Thanks for always popping into my blog. We also do seem to be moving a lot more now that we're older, but although it's challenging to start anew, it's very interesting to stay in different countries, as you mentioned. Hope your weekend is going well. Jo

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  20. RajeshFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Fantastic images you got there.

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  21. KellyFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    They do seem to be ignoring the conductor!

    Love your header this week. :)

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  22. CanadianGardenJoyFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Sylvia I get such a giggle out of your headers by your Mumbai friend .. they are too cute .. and so is this duck seemingly out of place with all of these PINK flamingos ! LOL
    I think Mark Twain is VERY right ?
    Joy : )

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  23. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsFebruary 11, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Such gorgeous photos! Love all the greens in the first photo! But the flamingo scene is completely adorable! The mallard does look like the choir master while the flamingos choose to ignore him! This begs for a story!

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  24. JackFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Love your flamingo photo.

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 11, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    The flamingo chorus with its director is wonderful!

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  26. KayFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I just love the grace, beauty and color of the flamingos. Have a terrific weekend, Sylvia.

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  27. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    I wonder what the mallard will be leading his pink orchestra with? Great shot! Always love what you post and my gosh-you are even on postage stamps!

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  28. Maude LynnFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I love the duck and the flamingos!

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  29. namakiFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love the flamingoes' shadows ! The sun was at its zenith, wasn't it ?

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  30. Full-On-ForwardFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    What a cool CONTRAST!!! Great and Peaceful shots!!! Perfect shadows underneath!

    Have a super week ahead,

    John

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  31. magiceyeFebruary 11, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    beautiful captures!

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  32. SandyCarlsonFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I love the mallard among the flamingos Great shot!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    So vibrant your photos are!
    Beautiful.

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  34. ChristineFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Love the flamingos photo, Sylvia. The shadows really standout with all that pinky-orange. Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

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  35. LeoviFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    WOW! Great pictures, I love those beautiful colors, I wish you a happy Sunday.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Haha, I love those Flamingos, that duck sure looks like he is waiting for them to look his way so he can get them started with a song.

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  37. LewFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Great shot of the mallard and her choir!

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  38. colleenFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Love those flamingo shadows! http://looseleafnotes.com

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  39. CatherineFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Lovely shots as always sylvia....have a good week.....

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  40. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 12, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Are those ducks at the water edge?

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  41. Hootin AnniFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Oh my gosh....where to begin. I love the scenes you've shared. The colors, the seasonal atmosphere. And the hidden shadows!!

    [also love your two images above your shadow shot post...what a cutie patootie hiding from 'bath time'.]

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  42. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Fabulous colours in the top shot Sylvia, and I think M. Mallard certainly has his wings full with that unruly flock of flamingoes!!

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  43. Reader WilFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Both photos are brilliant and colourful, Sylvia!

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  44. Melbourne Australia PhotosFebruary 12, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    The flamingoes are amazing, Sylvia! I must get to our zoo soon, I haven't been for ages and there are great photo ops there!

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  45. LVFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Never disappointed when visiting with you. You find some of the best sights ever. Remember, age is just a number.

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  46. Beverley BairdFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Love your photos as well as the descriptions! Great quotes as well. Hope you have had a wonderful weekend!

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