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Friday, November 19, 2010

Weekend Reflections III


I live within walking distance of three rivers and numerous wetland ponds that have tall grasses and cat tails growing right up to their edges. You can find me most sunny mornings laying in wait in weeds such as these for passing fowl. Some days the birds don't come and I give myself over to... The Reflections!


                                          
                                               Important viewing instructions below!
Okay, congratulations for being a text reader and not just a picture person! Yes, there is a reflection of a bird in the water but if you'll slowly double click on this picture to enlarge it you'll be able to see the morning sun reflecting in a hundred tiny prisms from the frosty moss behind the Killdeer. That's the subtle reflection!
   I have received so many incredible visits the last couple of weeks from Weekend Reflection folk and in turn visited so many great Blogs that I want to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all involved. You make this FUN!   
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                     Springman
 
 P.S. I'm trying to get a meme started for bird photographers called World BirdWednesday check it out!                                                    

                                               http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/


47 comments:

  1. Both are beautiful but the top one is my favorite. It's a work of art.

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  2. Breathtaking captures! I love them both and the frosty moss is delightful! Thanks for the tip! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. Really wonderful reflections on a cold, sunny day!!

    ... I love your humor

    wish you a beautiful weekend :))

    isabella

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  4. the first photo looks like a painting, so beautiful. and you're right, the prisms are enchanting!

    thanks for visiting my SWF post.

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  5. Very pretty reflections... I just love the first one : it is so precious !

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  6. I love the photo of the killdeer because I love birds, I love the top photo even more for its abstract feel, both are beautiful

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  7. [noise of mouth yumming]

    Mrrwaow, miaou !

    Mrrrrr !

    [purring noises]

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  8. Great top photo...I really like it.

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  9. tres reussie la premiere photo fait pensee a une peinture,bravo et bon w end ;O)

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  10. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog and to answer your question regarding sleep -- I do now and then, but I do enjoy seeing the beauty people share and I like to show my appreciation. First time in my life I've had the time to pursue something strickly for fun!
    Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  11. Thanks for visiting. last week, we had fire fighters come to talk to our kids. I will be teaching them and I found a few songs.

    Fire fighters are a number one career choice for New Zealand kids.

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  12. stunning reflections!!

    thanks for visiting my place

    cheers from Uruguay :)

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  13. Two very worthy reflections. And, I did read the text (you took the time to write it, so reading it is the least I can do), and I did click on the image to see the little sparkling flashes. Good work.

    Have a great weekend. Thanks for visiting my blog today.

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  14. A beautiful reflection. The first one reminds me of an impressionist painting.

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  15. Beautiful shots. I enlarged the image, and I could see sun reflection.

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  16. wow, that place looks unhurried and really quiet,
    a gr8 place to unwind esp. like me, who's a city girl. ^0^
    gr8 capture and beautiful reflection btw.
    have a relaxing weekend.

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  17. Man, you sure are havin' fun w / that new lens!

    It must've been cold that morning....as per the ice on the water....oh, an the sparkles r cool to!... lol... :>=)

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  18. Oh you're right! It's like a million twinkling stars behind the bird! Beautiful.

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  19. Wow, beautiful double reflections. I also looked at your skywatch and your birdpictures. Really fantastic phooto's. Thank you for your visit to my blog and have a nice weekend

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  20. I love the watery, Piscean feel of the first one, but the enlargement is pretty marvelous. Thanks for telling us to look closer.

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  21. Hello Springman, thanks for visiting my blog. I remember your first pic, but I don't seem my comment - but maybe I commented on one of your other pics (you see, my memory is also not too good -referring to that you had to scroll down through so many comments that you forgot what the pic was!)
    My son in law is a firefighter (he works on the planes station-my post 9/9/2010) -you have an awesome job!

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  22. Hi Springman,
    Thanks for your comment, you are so kind.
    Never mind if you don´t speak French. I also speak Spanish ´cause I am from Argentina.
    Your reflections of the day are actually great.
    Have a nice week end
    Elisa

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  23. Two very nice reflections here !

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  24. The top photo is a perfect watercolor! I rescued a "bevvy" of Killdeer babies from a parking lot a few years ago. The momma was just running after them as they scattered.

    Great photos and thanks for visiting my blog, too!

    xx
    Genie

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  25. The frosty moss is delightful and the Wednesday Bird meme sounds like fun!

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  26. Oh, my goodness--these photos are magnificent! They fill my eyes...which is the greatest compliment I can give.

    Thank you for dropping by! I just realized everything I had up expired! So sorry you visited an empty shop! Yes, to answer your question, the bird in the trees is one of my drawings. I use a lot of pen and ink along with Prismacolors. This was a commissioned piece I did for a book cover! What an honor that was! Thanks again for dropping by!

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  27. Thanks for commenting on my blog.
    Wow, you live in such a beautiful place. It must be so fantastic environment to photograph!
    I like the reflection of the second image. That must be cold and I hope you don't get cold.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. The first is indeed like a gorgeous watercolor... and the twinkling frost in the second sure enhances the beauty of the scene. Super reflection post.

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  29. when I enlarged the 2nd shot and saw the frost it was like an extra gift
    and I like sweet little birds

    beautiful shots
    the cattails look like a watercolor painting

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  30. Bonjour cher ami
    Thanks for the *instructions about the second shot*, it' s magnificent!
    Your blog is beautiful and you are very talented and creative!I also loved the little bird in the picture.I'm always enchanted by reflections shots.
    Thanks for your kind comment and visit in our Bonjour Luxembourg, you are so gentle ( and that was a funny story).
    Léia

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  31. yes, you see many more subtle reflections when you enlarge the photo. Great shots! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  32. These are great shots. I have also been enjoying the other posts on your site

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  33. I'm glad I clicked the second shot, the reflections behind the bird are truly amazing! Both shots are fantastic, the top one looks like a painting. Great job.

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  34. The bird and the crystals were all very nice, but I preferred the first one with only the reflections visible. More exciting in some way.

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  35. So glad you gave the hint to enlarge the photo - the frost just tipping the grass is great! Love your World Bird Photography Meme that is starting - we have a few photos for that!

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  36. A big huge THANK YOU to everyone who dropped by this weekend! It was a great week of reflections and I enjoyed my rambelings through everyone's blogs, I know I visited 90% of them. Love and peace from the Pine River Review!!!!
    Springman!

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  37. That is wonderful! The colours are just gorgeous:) Thanks for the visit...

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  38. Amazing image the top photo! Love the colors and composition - a work of art.

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  39. Love the photos. The reflections really add to the composition.

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  40. Lovely photos! And yes, the second one is still more gorgeous when enlarged!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a great day*****

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  41. I love the enlarged version. Those prisms are just wonderful...such a great image!

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  42. Wait! I found a way to get back! I LOVE that first shot! It looks so much like an impressionist painting!!

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  43. Thanks to your encouraging comment on my blog.
    I love the gold and blue, thanks for calling my
    attention to the prism. Congratulations on your
    World Bird Photography Meme!

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