Friday, March 19, 2010

Weekend Reflections

Mr. Limpet is in my pond!
(much better enlarged)

For those of you too young to remember 'The Incredible Mr. Limpet' was a fantasy movie from the 60's that mixed real-life and animation. Mr. Limpet was played by Don Knotts. Henry Limpet's fondest wish was to be turned into a fish. As a talking fish he assists the US Navy in hunting German submarines during World War II. When I looked at the reflection Mr. Limpet immediately came to mind. I can remember lying on the floor of my parents living room and being mesmerized by his adventure.

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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    That is just picture perfect. Love that fish and the stillness. Beautiful.

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  2. Charlene AmsdenMarch 19, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    I actually have a DVD of The Incredible Mr. Limpet. I won it in a blogger contest.

    This photo looks a bit fishy to me [grin] but I like it!

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  3. judi/GmjMarch 19, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    he does have a Don Knotts kinda quality to him. makes me smile.

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  4. SistertexMarch 19, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I *do* remember the Incredible Mr. Limpet! Haven't thought of that movie in ages. Wonder if my grandson would enjoy seeing that. I will have to see if I can find it someplace. Very nice reflection!

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  5. Carolyn FordMarch 19, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Great one, Carletta! The images are perfectly captured in that water.

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  6. XaviMarch 19, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Thanks Carletta, you're very kind. I follow you always.
    Have a great weekend.

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  7. MalyssMarch 19, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Funny and well done!

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  8. Johnny NutcaseMarch 19, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    great post :) I remember hearing about the movie, but i've not seen it, sounds kinda fun. The fish is cute, as is his little reflection!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Don't know the movie but the reflection is still fun!

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  10. DianneMarch 19, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    I remember that movie
    sweet silly Don Knotts
    great photo

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  11. Crafty Green PoetMarch 19, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    what a lovely fish and very nice reflections too

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  12. pennyMarch 19, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    Great reflection shot, Carletta. Its a perfect mirror image.

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  13. CarolMarch 19, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Memories...and a really nice reflection shot...

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  14. UnknownMarch 19, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Very clear reflections

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  15. MimiMarch 19, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    I don't remember Mr Limpet, but I sure enjoyed your picture. Your pond is lovely, Carletta.
    You should enter this pic in "Yardart on Thursday" over at workofthepoet- link is in my comments if google doesn't get you there!

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  16. Amanda MooreMarch 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    I remember the movie he made that funny sound in the water! this is a great reflection it would also be great for the "Yard art" meme!

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  17. GeorgeMarch 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    I remember that movie -- it was pretty good. Your fish reflection is wonderful.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Had to be Don Knotts. Nice shot Carletta. Thanks for stopping by. I almost put the third shot first but then I kept the photos in chronological order.

    I shot these using Ilford FP4+ B&W film. All 25 shots (I squeezed an extra on the roll) came out. I like to shoot B&W because I don't need to convert and I can process the film myself.

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  19. Regina March 19, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    No idea about the movie.
    Great one Carletta.
    Happy weekend.

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  20. KatMarch 19, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    This is a really neat shot! It does remind me of "Mr. Limpet". I loved that movie and haven't thought of it in years! Kathy

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  21. JamesMarch 19, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Very cool. I can almost hear him saying "I wish, I wish, I wish I were a fish" Great reflection.

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  22. PatMarch 19, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    I love Mr. Limpet in your pond! Very cool!

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  23. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 19, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Carletta, I don't remember that movie--but I love Don Knotts. I'm sure that was a great movie.

    LOVE the reflection.... Mr. Limpet is a 'cutie pie'....

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  24. RajeshMarch 19, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful shot. Very lovely reflection.

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  25. kayerjMarch 20, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    I remember that movie . . .
    nice shot of Mr. Limpet

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  26. EbieMarch 20, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    I don't remember the movie but sure did see a lot of Don Knotts shows. Beautiful capture, looks like he is singing!

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  27. diane bMarch 20, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    two kinds of reflections, pictorial and imaginative.

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  28. SquirrelQueenMarch 20, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    I remember that movie, I loved it. Your little fish does remind me of Mr. Limpet.

    Have a great weekend.

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  29. EdenMarch 20, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    I am not familiar with the movie. But I love your Mr. Limpet and beautiful reflections too.

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  30. Suburban GirlMarch 20, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Hmmmm...I'm old enough but I don't remember that movie. I bet it was funny with Don Knotts in it. Great photo reflection too.

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  31. Beth NiquetteMarch 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I have always loved the story of Mr. Limpet. Great choice for Reflections Weekend!

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  32. IngridMarch 20, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    That's really cute, I didn't know Mr. Limpet but I would rather prefer to be turned into a cat and not a fish, lol !

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  33. JunieRose2005March 20, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Oh ,YES! I remember that movie! Always liked Don Knotts!

    Your pond and fish are neat!!


    Junie

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  34. happily retired galMarch 20, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Yup ... I remember the film well and your photo is lovely. I enjoyed your St. Paddy's Day Yard Art too!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  35. LewMarch 21, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Great reflection! And only Don Knotts could play a talking fish.

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  36. SerendipityMarch 21, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    That looks great enlarged! Great capture :)

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  37. AnonymousMarch 21, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    What would I do without you to take me back into the past? I remember Mr. Limpet and his thrum! This fish does look a bit like Don Knotts with his bug-eyes. :) Wonderful reflection shot, Carletta!

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  38. VictoriaMarch 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Woaaah...very cool! I love this. Fabulous job..as always!
    Kiki~

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  39. Twisted FencepostApril 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I remember watching that when I was a kid, too.
    I cried horribly when he turned back into a fish.
    Guess my mind couldn't grasp the fact that he fell in love with a female fish. LOL

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