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Friday, April 8, 2011

Soft Rain Reflections (Weekend Reflections # 81)

Newtown, Pennsylvania A tree reflection captured in a rain puddle. I was able to take the shot just as the rain begain to fall, before the reflection was disturbed too much. We've had lots of clouds and rain but springtime colors are on the way. If needed, please click the link in the top right corner for Weekend Reflections instructions. Now, lets have some fun with Weekend Reflections!
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55 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I do love your rainy day captures, James! And the raindrops are delightful! Enjoy you day!!

    Sylvia

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  2. RajeshApril 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Great shot of ripples and refection.

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  3. Lynette KillamApril 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    A wonderful shot, James! Rain reflections are my favourites, and I love the row of concentric circles you captured along the trunk....

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  4. Kathryn DycheApril 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love the ripples that you captured. Have a great weekend.

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  5. sunnymamaApril 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Gorgeous shot! :)

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  6. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Doesn't get much better than this one James. Excellent!!!! I love it.

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  7. Stickup ArtistApril 8, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Absolutely lovely. Sometimes the "simplest" but most well timed, toned, and composed shots are the most arresting, as you have done here. I love the ripples over the linear aspects of the tree!

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  8. EG CameraGirlApril 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I love the raindrops in your reflection, James!

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  9. Le Journal de ChrysApril 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Merci pour tous ces reflets à visiter!!!

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  10. Gunsside, NorwayApril 8, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Your shot is beautiful, even if its raining ;))

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  11. Daliana PacuraruApril 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Wonderful!
    I wish you a great weekend!

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    How wonderful to get a shadow, rain, ripples and a reflection all wrapped up in one great shot! I love your Paris shot as well. Hope you are doing better...

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. jennyfrecklesApril 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    That's a really creative shot - all that from a puddle.

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  14. DawnTreaderApril 8, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    For a rainy puddle picture, that's really lovely!

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  15. CildemerApril 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    A great capture! Love the little circles in the water;o)
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Have a nice weekend****

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  16. OlivierApril 8, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    superbe b&w

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  17. 'TsukiApril 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    We have such a nice weather here at the moment that it is quite difficult to remember what winter looks like...

    Thanks for reminding us what it was like...

    Brrrrr !

    You did capture its cold spirit perfectly with this shot : awesome !

    (Nice to have you back, with your back.)

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  18. genieApril 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Rainly day pictures are some of the most beautiful, I think, and especially when they are in black and white. Your capture of the water rings is superb. Quite a fine shot this week.

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  19. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    It looks almost like snow and very cold. Wonderful capture my friend. Have a great weekend :)

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  20. Cezar and LéiaApril 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Bonjour James, how are you?
    I hope you are feeling better!
    This picture is beautiful James, BRAVO! ;)
    I also hope the weather is better there during the weekend ;)
    Hugs
    Léia

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  21. FranciscaApril 8, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The raindrops really made the shot. Nice, James.

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  22. HalcyonApril 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Amazing reflection today. :)

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  23. DinaApril 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    The perfect concentric circles on the irregular tree branches are a great combination. Lovely!

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  24. Jeannette StGApril 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Taking that pic would require a LARGE puddle! Hard to find in CA! Hope your back is better:)

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  25. jooApril 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Superb photo!
    have a nice weekend:)

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  26. EbieApril 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Love the droplets too!

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  27. Simon April 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    What a pretty gentle image. Love it in black and white.

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  28. Gemma WisemanApril 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Haunting reflection in monochrome! The droplet patterns are highlighted beautifully!

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  29. Carolyn FordApril 8, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    the monotone brings out the dreariness of the day...but...those reflections are awesome on any day!

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  30. aspiritofsimplicityApril 8, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    that is one of the prettiest pictures I've ever seen.

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  31. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Yep that's pretty much what NJ looks like today. However, I wasn't taking beautiful photos like you were. I was grocery shopping. Yuck!

    ~Antonette
    http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com/2011/04/weekend-reflections-81.html

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  32. DimpleApril 8, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    It is a beautiful image. I like the few rain circles a lot!

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  33. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    James,
    ahh, very nice. Love those little drops of rain.

    Happy Weekend, Ev

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  34. BeckyApril 8, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Excellant, and talk about being at the right place. Perfect timing.
    B.

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  35. rafApril 8, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Well done, James! rainy days do indeed offer good reflection ops.

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  36. dianasfaria.comApril 8, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    lovely reflection James!
    Thanks for hosting this wonderful meme.
    : )

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  37. teresaApril 8, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Don't you just love puddles? Great photo!

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  38. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Loved the picture of a puddle. I felt like jumping in it and splashing all over...still a child at heart :)

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  39. forgetmenotApril 9, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    James, Lovely reflection and the "soft raindrops" just make it that much more perfect. Great shot. Mickie :)

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  40. Crafty Green PoetApril 9, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    wonderful monochrome reflection shot

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  41. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I love the movement in the water within the reflection.

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  42. Ever Green TreeApril 9, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful picture.... It reminded me of a post I did some time back after the rains here in India. Have included the link.. hope you like it.

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  43. LindaApril 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Wonderful reflection in the rain. I've got trees as my subject this week too.

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  44. MarieApril 9, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great reflection ! it looks as if it is not so warm in your area as it is along the Mediterranean for the moment.

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  45. Marga IriarteApril 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Could be a wonderful representation of a neuron.

    Greetings.

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  46. ThérèseApril 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    It would be the perfect day in Arizona today to take this kind of picture... though it would be difficult to match!! You have such a startling file of reflections!

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  47. Lynne with an eApril 9, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Quite beautiful! I'm loving the ciruclar ripples, the dark lines of the branches against the silvery surface of the puddle, the rough texture creeeping in on the left, and the polka dots (that remind me of fallen cherry blossoms) adding their own rhythm to the whole dynamic.

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  48. PatApril 9, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    What a gorgeous reflection. I love the concentric circles and the reflection of the barren tree. Just lovely.

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  49. snowwhiteApril 9, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    James, ripples are gentle and soft. The rain is benevolent spring rain. I love this warm image. Have a great weekend.

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  50. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 10, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I can see the ripples, presumably from the raindrops from the tree?

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  51. MarthaApril 10, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    So much rain lately... it is a very appropriate and awesome photo!

    The Willows

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  52. Rosie@travel-i-talesApril 10, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Very artistic!
    Rosie

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  53. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comApril 10, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    belongs in a museum! great reflection shot

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  54. PatApril 11, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    James - you commented on my blog on "CARHENGE":

    "That is really cool! I'm going to be driving across the country next month but my route will be South of Nebraska. I wonder if they have anything as interesting as Carhenge in Kansas? :)"

    My favorite website is www.roadsideamerica.com. Click on the State of Kansas and see all the odd/weird attractions you can find! You'll be amazed!

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  55. Tanya BreeseApril 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    beautiful reflection!!

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