Friday, August 27, 2010

Weekend Reflections

I hadn't been out searching for reflection shots this week and was afraid I wouldn't have anything to post. Late yesterday afternoon I was on my front porch washing windows and rocking chairs. Sounds mundane I know. I have four windows and four rockers so I sat in each clean rocker washing the next window and rocker so it wasn't tiring and I was able to enjoy the lovely breezy day we had. When I had finished the task I hosed down the porch getting rid of the dirty soap and water. Just before dinner time I stepped out on the porch to put everything back in place and noticed the evening sun shining on my once again clean white chairs. Then I saw the puddle that remained at one end of the porch with this lovely reflection of the evening sky and porch railings. Goes to show you that you never know when a photo opportunity will present itself to you. You just need to be ready.

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26 comments:

Anonymous said...

OMG now that is working to get an excellent reflection like this. Very well done. It's so funny where you come up with reflection pictures. Oh and by the way, do you hire out possibly? Pay is good ROFLMAO!! Have a wonderful Friday :)

Neal said...

You can wash my windows also if you wish. :)

That is a neat reflection. I probably wouldn't have noticed that since I'm not very observant.

George said...

You had to work hard to get this photo, but it sure was worth it. You captured a great reflection.
By the way, we have some windows that need washing (hint, hint!!)

'Tsuki said...

Ponds are just admirable for the univers that reflects on their surface... Nice work catching this one !

Sylvia K said...

You did have to work hard to get this one, didn't you? I love it! What a terrific reflection! And, like the others, I have some windows that could use a little help!! Hope you have a great weekend, Carletta! Enjoy! No window washing!

Sylvia

Cezar and Léia said...

Great work with your camera, this picture is awesome, I love the sky reflected in that puddle!
Happy weekend
Léia :)

Mrs. M said...

That is a very clear reflection. Beautiful! It's lovely how you finally found a picture to post for this week.

Blessings! Hope you enjoy your weekend.

cieldequimper said...

Yep, perfect one! :-)

Gine said...

Magnifique ! Le reflet est parfaitement pur et la forme de la flaquue ajoute un peu de romantisme à cette barrière ! J'aime beaucoup !

Limarea said...

Very beautiful :)

Carolyn Ford said...

You were rewarded for your hard work...you gained a puddle WITH a great reflection. Life is good!

James said...

It looks great! The lines really look nice and the sky is reflected perfectly.

Anonymous said...

Oh great eye, Carletta! Niiice!

The 'being ready' is what I'm working on!

Enjoy your weekend!

rapunzel said...

Beautiful reflection!!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Perfect reflection, Carletta.... That's true---sometimes we find something where we LEAST expect it....

Congrats on all of the hard work on the porch... Can I come and sit in your clean chairs????? ha

Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

just as well you notice the reflection after working. Otherwise, if you are like me, I will sit on the rocker and enjoy the reflection and do no work. LOL

Regina said...

Beautiful reflections!
Happy weekend.
Regards Carletta.

" Regina "

Gattina said...

Do you suggest that we should wash something on the porch to get such nice reflections ?
This picture is very creative, so simple and so beautiful ! I first thought it was snow on one side, lol ! apparently your weren't stingy with soap !

Mimi said...

Carletta, this is beautiful.
I think you need first to have your eyes open (as you did, and I wouldn't) and then to have the camera ready.
Just goes to show, it's worth washing the windows sometimes!!

Ebie said...

Great effort and workout paying off! These are just clear reflection photos of a beautiful evening!

Janice Thomson said...

A delightful reflection with the railing included.

EG CameraGirl said...

The reflection happened just in time! It's a neat one too. :)

Pat said...

You were rewarded for all your hard work! What a great reflection! Looks like a mirror!

Serendipity said...

Fabulous! I love taking pictures of puddles :-)

Rose said...

I can just see something like this as a painting! I think it would be so lovely.

Charlene Amsden said...

There is a special kind of romance in this photo that says so much more than merely the reflection of a porch rail. It is more like a reflection of happier times -- and definitely poetry in a picture.