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Friday, August 20, 2010

Old Glory (Weekend Reflections # 48)

Look at the stars on the flag and you will see that the sun reflecting on the water below has multiplied them. I took this photo from The Lumberville-Raven Rock Bridge. It's a foot bridge over the Delaware river that connects Lumberville Pennsylvania to Bull's Island which is in New Jersey. So I'm not sure what state I was in when I took the picture, (New Jersey is on the left and Pennsylvania on the right.) However I did know which way the wind was blowing. :)

"Weekend Reflections" rules are simple:
1)Post a photograph taken by you that contains a visual refection.
2)After I post my Weekend Reflections photo, add your name, country and link to MckLinky
3)Be sure that your link goes directly to your Weekend Reflections post.
4)Link Weekend Reflections to your post so other will know where to go if they want to join
5)Comment on other Weekend Reflections participant’s blogs.
Feel free to be creative.Remember this meme is for any type of reflection photographs.This meme runs Friday 11 am EST through 11pm Sunday, so feel free to link your post anytime within that time frame. Join the fun!

69 comments:

  1. Fantastic image!
    Sorry I don't have a reflection shot this week :(
    Hope your weekend is delightful.
    ☼ Sunny

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  2. Twinkling and tiny little sparkles! Nice perspective and dof!

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  3. Oh I love the twinkling stars!

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  4. What a great picture. Love the flag and also the reflections in the water.

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  5. Terrific capture as always, James! Love the flag and the water! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. Bonjour dear James,
    Awesome idea and stunning capture.I love your explanation about this so curious and delicate reflection, it's magnificent! I wonder where were you in this moment of the picture, your idea is so creative...well, it's normal for an artist like you! :)
    Brilliant, and I also love the strong green reflected in the water!
    Hugs and a blessed weekend dear friend!
    Léia

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  7. Twinkle twinkle little star...Amazing stars!
    Once again, great reflection shot,James.

    Have a great weekend.

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  8. You've managed to capture a small galaxy of stardust sprinkled right here on earth! What could be better than that? Love the red and white stripes receding into the background. This is the most unique flag photo I've ever seen. What a great way to kick off the weekend.

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  9. Great reflection! Interesting how clearly the sup "spots" reflect through the flag.

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  10. glory indeed!!
    this is so beautiful
    I can feel the wind
    and the sparkles are lovely
    and the green on either side is a bonus

    have a glorious weekend :)

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  11. Wonderful picture , very creative and strong!

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  12. This photo commands respect and attention! What a beauty...and the sparkly star reflections are the icing on the cake!

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  13. Wow, so unusual!
    The photo is beautiful and special and gives a good feeling too.

    BTW, I remember in school in Chicago we were asked to "help" design a new flag that would have 50 instead of 48 stars.

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  14. Fabulous shot! I was expecting a rather sombre comment when I first saw the flag.

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  15. Have you found another state: New Sylvania? Wouldn't be bad to have new woodland. Anyway, very clever shot. I like the little stars dancing up from the water.

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  16. Lol @ Michael!

    This is amazing James.

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  17. Wow how cool to not know what state you took a picture in LOL. I don't have that problem over there ROFLMAO!!! As you say at least you knew what way the wind was blowing LOL. It's gorgeous my friend. You out did yourself with this one. Have a great Friday :)

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  18. It's not everyday that one has the opportunity to take such a picture of the Flag!

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  19. A beautiful and artful capture. Bravo!

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  20. What an awesome shot! Also happens to be where I'm about to take a dip in the river with my dogs....Jersey side! My son fishes the section for smallmouth alot to. we only live a few minutes away from the river and that is one of te nicest spots. Luckily it it just below the "wing dam" because otherwise you would of had a gazillion tubers, rafters & kayaks in the picture!

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  21. A very nice angle James. The flag pulls me into the photo...

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  22. Beautiful. What a fantastic reflection.

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  23. What a great image James! Just wonderful.

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  24. Okay, we have it down that you "know which way the wind is blowing" -- too funny!

    Now, that is a spectacular shot and the twinkling stars just blow me away!

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  25. Yes, JAMES.
    As for the reflection, stars seem to totally shine. . .
    And it gives the Star-Spangled Banner brightness.

    It is really mysterious power.



    ruma

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  26. That's a unique photo of the flag, James!

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  27. Bonsoir James, c'est une merveilleuse photo, un bel effet le drapeau qui flotte au-dessus de l'eau. Very beautiful !

    Bon week-end

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  28. An incredible photo! The reflecting stars actually seem to be glittering! And love the flag perspective! It looks like a comforting, security blanket from this angle!

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  29. A great reflection of water droplets on the flag which makes them look like jewels shining under the sun's very rays!

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  30. A very peaceful scene - and twinkling of many stars, gorgeous.

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  31. It´s amazing!
    Best regards from Argentina
    Elisa

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  32. What a cool shot! At first I thought the flag was UNDER the water! I love the flag waving in the wind!

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  33. For some reason, it didn't leave a link on my last comment. Normally, the NJ/PA border is down the middle of the river, but for some strange reason, in this area, the river mostly resides in PA. Go figure.

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  34. This is so very cool but you knew that already.

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  35. love all those extra twinkling stars!!

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  36. Once again from me, James, a bit thankyou for hosting. This is a very active meme, with much cross visiting. Good fun for the weekend.

    The breeze was sure blowing your flag - out nearly horizontal!!

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  37. the sparkle is amazingly captured... it brings magic to the stars on the flag...

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  38. Excellent ! What was it Bob Dylan said about not needing a weatherman to know which way the wind blows ?

    Have a great weekend James !

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  39. The photo is absolutely stunning. The Delaware River looks endless and so beautiful! I love our flag and you have captured it so well.

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  40. love the effect and the shot is stunning and patriotic.

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  41. Gorgeous shot of the star spangled banner! The sparkling river adds to the beauty :D

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  42. that's an incredible shot. love all those extra stars. have a great weekend.

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  43. OH MY!!! That is gorgeous James! Really a fantastic capture!
    KK

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  44. Truly unique! I love the added stars.

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  45. James your photo is fantastic! You've really captured a beautiful energy in this photo.
    sorry I am late to join this week, I wasn't able to get connected where I was staying for a few days.
    Have a great rest of your weekend.

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  46. The shimmery light on the flag is just wonderful!

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  47. That is super cool! Starstudded and shimmery. Wow on spotting the excellent photo opp.

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  48. magnifique, cela fait des etoiles sur le drapeau americain

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  49. Wow, this is an amazing photo James!

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  50. Hi James
    questa è una foto veramente bella che fà pensare !!!
    Bello scatto !
    Buona giornata :-))

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  51. S E E The Painter In You
    L O V I N ' Your POV
    Me Heart :)

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  52. This is such a magical shot... Wonderful ; I just love those stars poppnig between the flag ones...

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  53. Another beautiful reflection. And very patriotic too!

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  54. This is an absolutely fabulous photo. What an eye...and the ability to capture it effectively.
    Wonderful. Hope you are well, James.

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  55. An absolutely fabulous photo. Good eye and talent effectively capture it. Wonderful.
    Hope you are doing well, James.

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