The reflections on a day well spent furnish us with joys more pleasing than ten thousand triumphs.
Thomas a Kempis (1379 – 1471) German mystic, ecclesiastic
Reverie is when ideas float in our mind without reflection or regard of the understanding.
John Locke (1632 – 1704) English philosopher
Glowing moments of peaceful reflection kindle the growth of our minds and spirits.
~ Unknown
The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion.
William Makepeace Thackeray (1811 – 1863) English novelist
Reflection is a flower of the mind, giving out wholesome fragrance; but revelry is the same flower, when rank and running to seed.
Martin Tupper (1810 – 1889) English poet
If you love reflections, check out other entries in the WordPress Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge:Reflections, or better yet….join the challenge. Start a blog, and make your entry. I’d love to see yours. Leave a link in the comments if you like.
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Well done! Great quotes too. 🙂
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Thanks John, I like the way the it mentions the good and bad parts of reflecting. 🙂
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Very nice Angelia 🙂
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Thanks Jimmy!
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Lovely photos, Angelia. Love the quotes too. 🙂
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I wish I could think of great quotes like these fine folks. Amazing!
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Canadian Goose?
Totally enjoyed reflecting this “flower of the mind” post… 🙂
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Yes, I believe it is the Canadian Goose. It looks quite at home on American soil. Ha.
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You are a wonderful photographer Angelia. I wonder, why do not you create a calender for next year with beautiful pictures like this one! People are going to love that one.
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I created a calendar for my mom this year. It was so fun. I used some nature photography and some of family. It was a great mix and she just loves it. Thanks Arindam!
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Water birds live in an expansiveley mirrored world – rather eveny them the lack of conveit. Clear, fluid captures 🙂
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I envy them too. I could spend my days on or by the water.
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What a lovely combination of images – visual and literal. Your post doesn’t simply offer us your interpretations of ‘reflection’ but encourages us to consider our own. Who knew the often deprecated Canada Goose could be such a star! Thanks, Angela!
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They definitely stole the show. Beautiful creatures. So pristine and lovely as our thoughts can be sometimes. 🙂
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The pinks and lavenders-wow !
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I think it’s great made into a painting. 🙂 I can’t paint though. I have to rely on my camera and photoshop.
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Stunning reflection shots, Angelia!
They’re so sharp and clear.
Love the quotes you’ve woven between the images!
“The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it and it will in turn look sourly upon you; laugh at it and with it, and it is a jolly kind companion.”
Amen!
Thanks for sharing. And have a great Sunday!
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No frowning Ron! Your reflection is watching. 😀
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Lovely. You are the reflection QUEEN!
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Guess what I saw today Terre? At the pond by the park. It was a beautiful great egret standing in the water. I bet you know! 🙂
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Did you capture it with your camera?
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Absolutely idyllic! The photos are wonderful, the reflections soothing and lovely. I would like to spend an afternoon there with the geese , the beauty, the peace.
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You would fit so perfectly into the scene. I can see you there. Enjoying every moment.
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So lovely, you really are super talented!
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Says the super talented YA writer! 🙂
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*blushes*
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They have giant poop. That is all…
Oh and these photos are gorgeous my dear.
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And that’s why I carry a zoom lens. LOL.
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The pictures are amazing, but mostly I love the quotes to go with them. So beautiful, in every way!
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Lovely reflections!
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Thank-you dear Patti!
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Great images of the feathered kind, really like the second to the last image.
My reflection entry was just a “tad” different than most I think…meh, I had a good time taking it! 🙂
http://williamsdavid.me/2012/12/02/weekly-photo-challenge-reflections/
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I wonder if he/she were reflecting on his/her reflection. Mmmm. Thanks David!
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Those are stunning pictures and one that make one reflect about nature and Creation itself.
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Love the very first image to death! She posed like she’s the goose Goddess. 😀 The reverie quote is, well, illuminating. 😀
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Very awesome pictures. I love the flowers on the lake. Very cool.
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Where were you? Such a beautiful setting. 😉
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Great Captures!!!
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Wow these images are fantastic!
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