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Friday, April 22, 2011

Ghostly Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 83)

Newtown, Pennsylvania (Tyer State Park)

Happy Easter!

It was a gloomy day. I looked at the bridge and there wasn't any one around but while I took the picture the woman suddenly appeared like a ghost. :)

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59 comments:

  1. 'TsukiApril 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    This brown tonality is so warm... And the shape of the bridge is quite unusual too... I like it very much...

    (Are you packing, yet ?)

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  2. SistertexApril 22, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful! We are still getting snow...
    :(

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  3. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Maybe she was a ghost... ;)

    What a beautiful scene, James... fantabulous find!!! =)

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    We have had our share of gloomy days this Spring. I'm not sure I remember how to photograph in sunlight. Happy Easter!

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  5. LewApril 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    It's surprising how suddenly a scene can change between putting camera to the eye and finger to the shutter. In this case the effect changes the mood of the image. Love the bridge and the impact of the woman by the bridge!

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  6. EG CameraGirlApril 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    The covered bridge makes a great reflection, James. It's hard to beat the warm fuzzy feeling a covered bridge evokes. :))

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  7. RajeshApril 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Fantastic reflections.

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  8. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 22, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    You have taken a wonderful photograph and added the perfect mystery of the lone person entering the covered bridge.

    Great shot, James. I will catch up with you and what I have missed over the past two weeks.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  9. Kathryn DycheApril 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Bridges have a way of producing people when you least expect them . . . why is that. Great shot. Love the mirror image that's going on.

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  10. ClytieApril 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The muted colors of the landscape and reflections give the picture a feeling of mystery - which is compounded by the ghost-like figure on the bridge.

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  11. DianneApril 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    she almost appears to be levitating :)

    I love how the bridge reflection

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  12. JackApril 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    This is a nice photograph with its evocative brown hues, as well as an excellent reflection.

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  13. snowwhiteApril 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    James, Bridge, tree, woman, reflection, everything are spooky! But at the same time so beautiful, aesthetic and mysterious. Have a great weekend!

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  14. LauraApril 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    beautiful reflections James...she must have been a very fast walker!

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  15. Sylvia KApril 22, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Fantastic reflections for the day! I love the covered bridge and the water! Marvelous! Hope you have a great weekend, James!

    Sylvia

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  16. RekhaApril 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    beautiful reflection with the ghost added in for effect.

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  17. JoanneApril 22, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    That is amazing, so clear! Happy Easter:)

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  18. Maude LynnApril 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I was so caught up in the reflection that I didn't even see the woman at first!

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  19. Reader WilApril 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Perfect reflection!

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  20. ThérèseApril 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    The plus the image needed...

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  21. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Great shot with the covered bridge reflection. Have a great weekend!

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  22. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I love the brown tone in this with the hint of green. Excellent I wonder if that is Casperette LOL Great job my friend and Happy Easter to you and Vicki (and the cats of course)

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Hi James, please help and delete the #13 post of mine... bad link!

    Merci beaucoup,
    Genie

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  24. HalcyonApril 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Very neat reflection! I love covered bridges too.

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  25. LeoviApril 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Excellent color, and a nice texture. The reflections create a wonderful simetrñia. Greetings ..

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  26. TexWisGirlApril 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    thanks for hosting this great forum. the photo above is gorgeous (dang woman intruder!) :)

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  27. GineApril 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Presque un reflet d'automne. Beaucoup de force dans cette image !

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  28. RoanApril 22, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Perfection! Love that a 'ghostly person' decided to step into the shot.

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  29. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Excellent James. I like the earthy colors and the 'softness' of the image. No over the top colors. No oversharpening. Just good photography.

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  30. CarolaApril 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Great bridge reflection, the woman makes it magical. Every reflection has something magical and you show us that.

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  31. MalyssApril 22, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Maybe it's Francesca looking for Kincaid.. Do you know in which movie?..I love this picture, the colors and the mood, so romantic..

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  32. Gemma WisemanApril 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    An amazing atmosphere of mystery throughout this whole photo! Like a snapshot of other worlds in other times! Very beautiful!

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  33. Evelyn S.April 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Delightful! I would love to see that bridge! So glad to find your meme, too. Thank you for the challenge and the opportunity.

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  34. Evelyn S.April 22, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    What a delightful meme to discover today! It will be a great challenge for me each week. Thank you!

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  35. AlexaApril 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Gorgeous! I love those shots that reveal themselves to you well after you've taken them. Or perhaps she IS a ghost . . .

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  36. FranciscaApril 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Your subject, including the ghost, make a fine reflection, James!

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  37. SquirrelQueenApril 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Oh wow, I love old covered bridges but one with a wonderful reflection is even better. Great shot James.

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  38. Louis la VacheApril 22, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Very, very fine, James!

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  39. BeckyApril 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I love covered bridges, and this is an awesome reflection. A bit spooky.
    Happy Easter to you and your family.
    B.

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  40. MarieElizabethApril 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    This shot shows that even in the blah of winter and early spring, beauty can be anywhere.

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  41. Rinkly RimesApril 22, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    The reflections are so various, it's quite surprising.

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  42. lotusleafApril 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    A ghostly scene, but beautiful!

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  43. KaoriApril 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I got shivers when reading your post! How mysterious! But lovely reflection as always :-)

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  44. MsRayApril 22, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Amazing shot!

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  45. dianasfaria.comApril 22, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Ooooh,Oooooh, those are supposed to be ghost sounds James.
    I guess it always pays to stick around for the perfect shot.
    : )

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  46. F R E J AApril 23, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Sweet rusty earth focal with a touch of green.. lovely matte & shine in division, cleverly crafted!

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  47. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    You mean that Joseph and Mary figure at the tree branch?

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  48. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.April 23, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Che bella questa foto James...

    Happy Easter by Igor e Myriam :)

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  49. DinaApril 23, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Wow, I bet you surprised her too.
    Hope she was not planning to jump.

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  50. PatApril 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    That is an AWESOME shot! She does indeed, seem like an apparition!

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  51. Stickup ArtistApril 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Talk about the decisive moment. One second more and you would have missed the woman! Love the muted earth tones with the shot of green, the bridge and the little bench on the right, and of course, the reflection.

    Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

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  52. Daliana PacuraruApril 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Happy Easter and Good Light!
    My regards from Romania!

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  53. rumaApril 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    The heart is calmed by the reflection.
    I enjoy a good old feeling.

    Thank you, JAMES.
    ruma

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  54. Lynne with an eApril 23, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I think it's Meryl Streep hoping that Clint Eastwood's going to come back (if you haven't seen the Bridges of Madison County you won't have a clue what I'm talking about)

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  55. Hooked on MemesApril 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    So still, so beautiful! Happy Easter.

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  56. beatrice DeApril 24, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Le reflet de nos âmes !!!

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  57. Cezar and LéiaApril 28, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hello James!
    This picture is magnificent with all lovely reflections!The bridge is beautiful, the scenery is romantic, just perfect!
    We lose this "weekend reflection edition", please don't be mad okay!I thought it was the better idea because we couldn't visit friends and leave messages and comments during our trip in "TOSCANY"! YESSSSS!!!!
    We thought about you and Vicki a lot during this trip, we are sure you friends would love there!
    I hope your back is fine, please take care and good luck with all preparation for CALI.
    hugs to you and Vicki and purrs to the little ones!
    Léia

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  58. Suburban GirlApril 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    This is just beautiful.

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  59. betty-NZApril 28, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    What a lovely shot of a lovely bridge. I love such old and enduring bridges.

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