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Friday, February 11, 2011

Melted Snow (Weekend Reflections # 73)

Newtown, Pennsylvania (Tyler State Park)
I saw my reflection as I walked by this puddle of melted snow so I walked back and took this shot. That's when I noticed the cool tree branch reflections.

I haven't had much time to take photos or blog recently. I hope you all had a great week!


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67 comments:

  1. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Lot of cool stuff happening in this one, James. I like the self portrait!

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  2. FabienFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Superbe image du dégel et auto-portrait en noir.

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  3. EbieFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I see James taking a photo. Love its natural color!

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  4. 'TsukiFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    You are so lucky to have so snow... At least you have something interesting to capture... As htis lovely self portrait in this puddle...

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  5. Pat TillettFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Very nice James!
    Who is that guy under the water? LOL...

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  6. JoanneFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Chilly out there! Very cool:))

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Rumor has it well above freezing next week, there will be plenty of puddles for reflections :-)

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  8. DianneFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I like the piece of ice smack dab in the middle of your reflection, almost looks like it could be your camera
    and I always love bare tree limbs

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  9. Reader WilFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I have the same kind of reflections as you have: icy and cold! I took these 2 weeks ago.

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  10. Hooked on MemesFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Cool! The black and white is very effective!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    This would be great hanging on my wall! :-) What a beautiful image.

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  12. imacFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Gotta hold my hands up to you James, its a super reflection shot.

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  13. MalyssFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    You seem to be about to dive into your own picture!Beware of cold! :o)

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  14. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Fabulous, James... it almost looks like you are drowning in the water and ice... glad that is not so! :-)

    Bon weekend,
    Genie

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  15. Luis GomezFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wonderful James! It looks fun as well.

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  16. cieldequimperFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Bonjour James! Cool selfportrait of sorts, love it! Happy weekend!

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  17. GineFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Super réussi ! J'aime beaucoup cette photo, avec le gel dans les arbres, ou vice versa !

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  18. LewFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Looks like you are diving right in! The tree makes it look like a scene out of an Edgar Allen Poe story.

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  19. SunnyFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    At first glance, I thought you were being held up! (Just kidding!) Very cool shot, love the branches.
    ☼ Sunny

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I like it James. Lovely tones and textures to go with the reflections. B&W rules!

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  21. Jeannette StGFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Hope it's a good sign that at least the snow is melting (and hope you won't get another load of the white stuff:) ). The branches are a ice contrast in form and color

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  22. Francesco MirandaFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Nice B&W, I like it very much

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  23. Maria BergFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Still snow and winter but you do light up my evening when you visit my blog, thank you. I love being here again, MB

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  24. JanFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    James, this is a cool self portrait and groovy reflection.

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  25. Gemma WisemanFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Wonderful effect! The silhouette of branches and a self-portrait look stunning! Like an icy mural!

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  26. Sylvia KFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh, I do love your self portrait and, yes, it is a groovy one!! Amazing where we can find ourselves, isn't it! Thanks as always for the weekend fun! Hope your weekend is fun, too!

    Sylvia

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  27. jooFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Fabulous photo!
    have a great weekend:)

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    For decades now already, I wonder where all the white goes, once the snow did melt away.

    May the weekend be filled with only warmth for you all.

    daily athens

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  29. Margaret Gosden February 11, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    That worked out superbly! Great contrasts! Love it!

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  30. LeoviFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Very original, great abstract from nature, a great work, I love the frame. Saludos.

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  31. KarenFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love puddle shots. This one is really interesting with the ice and snow in it, and I love it in b&w.

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  32. GVKFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    A thoughtful shot.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    the floating ice adds dimension to this reflection - nice shot!

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  34. Verna LugaFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    perfect monochrome...

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  35. lotusleafFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    You look very handsome! Have a great weekend!

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  36. BeckyFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    This is so good! Looks cold too.
    have a great week-end.
    B.

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  37. KatFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I like this shot a lot James! One of those unexpected moments that make a great photo. Glad to see that the snow is melting! Kat

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  38. Greensboro Daily PhotoFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    This photo reminds me of a fractal. So much to look at!

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  39. MarieElizabethFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I love this! Anything that indicates melting of all this snow is just beautiful to me right now.

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  40. dianasfaria.comFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    you really did position yourself perfectly in this shot James. Nice catch!

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  41. Oakland Daily PhotoFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    As always, a beautiful photo. I like the way the branches are in two zones.

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  42. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    My friend James,
    You are very talented.I'm enchanted by this picture, you add some mysterious when you choose b&w, it's beautiful and I'm curious about the colour version, if the sky is blue and the branches.
    It's also a cool portrait!
    Hugs and a nice weekend,
    Léia
    *** sorry for this late comment, I got a terrible cold and last night I fell asleep !

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  43. FranciscaFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    It's exhilarating when the eye catches a moment of beauty. Good for you for acting on it.

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  44. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I enjoyed your reflection shot.
    Thanks for organising this Weekend Reflections thing for us.

    All the best, Boonie

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  45. DawnTreaderFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Great picture. We had thaw going on here but then a new snow storm hit us and we're back to white and frozen!

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  46. MarieFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Your photo is very beautiful but it seems to be very cold in your area :-)

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  47. GattinaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Very special picture, I hope it stays melted !

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  48. HalcyonFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Nice! A reflection with a bonus self-portrait. Keep warm!!

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  49. teresaFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Awesome photo!

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  50. snowwhiteFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    James, again you surprised me with your innovative idea! Nice to meet you. Half melting snow is making an interesting pattern. Perfect reflection!!

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  51. ElisaFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    It´s absolutely fabulous!
    Have a great weekend

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  52. Carolyn FordFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    This is an absolutely fun self-portrait, James! It all came together to be a real keeper!

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  53. EG CameraGirlFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Very cool, James. This photo turned out exceptionally well!

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  54. tapirgalFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    It's a wonderful photo, and I also enjoyed your comment. Sometimes what we're looking for blots out something so obvious. One my favorite reflections (that I took) is of a tree reflected so realistically in my car window, and yet, I didn't see it at first. I was only looking to open the car door!

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  55. KaHollyFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    That is an incredible photo. It really spoke to me when I scrolled the page down. ~karen

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  56. stardustFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Nice to meet you, James. I'm amazed that this photo makes it possible to see solid half-melted snow in a flat, two dimensional screen. You've made me realize that melting snow creates interesting patterns and reflections, too.

    You host such a nice site where each participant tries to capture the best reflections. Thanks for this opportunity.

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  57. Stickup ArtistFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    You look like you have one big focused eyeball. Like a cyclops. This is a very creative and unique image with so many shapes, textures and properties to enjoy but also so well orchestrated. Love the rich tonal range too. Beautiful and mysterious. I really like it.

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  58. Sar@hFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Good idea this selfportrait. You seem like in a cloud !

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  59. Suburban GirlFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Pretty neat look.

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  60. Becky ChaletFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Shaved ice on a black and white photo. Save it, quick!

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  61. OwenFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    If the snow is melting now, there is perhaps some cause for celebration ??? Spring could be around the corner...

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  62. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    What a super winter photo. And perfect in black and white.

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  63. Lucy Corrander : PhotosFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    The terror that you might drop it!

    Lucy

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  64. IsabelFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    You have beautiful pictures here, congratulations. I'll be following your work

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  65. CherylFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I like this photo very much. And, I saw lots of little hearts scattered through out it! I have been behind in blogging and am slowly trying to catch up with all of them.

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  66. DaniFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    amazing shot. I love the small hearts.

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  67. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.February 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Grande foto.
    Mi piace molto questo effetto...
    Buona serata :)
    Myriam

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