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Friday, August 19, 2011

Balboa Fun Zone (Weekend Reflections # 100)

Newport Beach, California (Balboa Fun Zone) -By the way the purple circle on the right is a spinning Ferris Wheel. The slow shutter speed makes it look like it's going fast but it's actually not very fast. :)

This is the 100TH Weekend Reflections. It's been even more fun than I imagined. Not just seeing great reflections but also meeting people from all around the world.


Thanks for sharing your amazing reflections.

If needed, please click the link near the top right corner for Weekend Reflections instructions. Now, lets have some fun with Weekend Reflections!


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58 comments:

  1. JackAugust 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    100th! Congratulations, James. This meme has a good following and is plenty of fun for the participants. As always, your image today is wonderful.

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  2. SivindenAugust 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Spectacular reflections!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Great color and excitement James. I sense the crowds, the cotton candy, the games, the fun...

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  4. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Awesome reflections! Great photo, James. Congratulations on the 100th WR post. It's a wonderful meme.

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  5. FranciscaAugust 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Brilliant, James... your photo and your 100th WR post! This is a fun meme indeed and besides seeing amazing reflections from around the world and meeting interesting and amiable bloggers, playing along has made me pay attention to details in my environment I might have otherwise missed. Thanks for hosting!

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  6. Pat TillettAugust 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    congrats on the 100th! I haven't participated in all of them, but I sure enjoy it when I do!
    Also, great pic. The Ferris wheel looks amazing.

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  7. 'TsukiAugust 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    That is a great picture to celebrate this 100th... The purple circle in the middle is very intriguing, in part because it doesn't seem to have a reflection in the water... What is it exactly ?

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  8. DinaAugust 19, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    A hundred weeks already? Great! Thanks for getting us started and keeping us going in the search for reflections.

    Love those colors on the water.

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  9. LauraAugust 19, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    oh James, the colors are fantastic!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Hard to believe it's number 100, great job!

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  11. Ms. BeckyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    hey James, congrats on 100th weekend reflection. I always love your water reflections, especially the nighttime ones with colors. nice stop-action here too. (I think, I'm not sure what precisely that thingy is). have a fun weekend, and thanks James, for being here and hosting WR every week.

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  12. Sylvia KAugust 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Fantastic shot as always, James! And congratulations on the 100th Weekend Reflection! Such a great meme and such fun! Thank you!! You know how I love the watery reflections and yours are always superb! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  13. LeoviAugust 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful picture, no doubt some wonderful reflections every night. I love good lighting.

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  14. MalyssAugust 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Happy 100th!the day you choosed the reflection meme, you had a very good idea!
    What is this strange "eye" in the picture?..
    This night mood is always very attractive and beautyful..

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  15. LewAugust 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations on 100! This one is fantastic, especially with the ferris wheel. I have ennjoyed participating and seeing reflections from around the world.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Congratulations James! I love participating in this meme!

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Congratulations, James! Your photo is stunning and I love the purple ferris wheel light.

    Bon weekend, mon ami!
    Genie

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  18. SistertexAugust 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Love your photo, fantastic effect with the ferris wheel, beautiful.

    Congrats on your 100th week! Way to be! :)

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  19. KarlAugust 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful night shot James, nice reflections of the lights!
    Say "Hello" from me to your wife's parents ;)

    Greetings from South Tyrol/Italy

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  20. UnknownAugust 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    great shot to the 100th reflections weekend! Night lights are so beautiful!

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  21. SistertexAugust 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    and To Lucy the Cat at Lucy's Lounge. Try as I might to post a comment, it says my email Sistertex
    does not have access and will not let me.

    Just FYI! Scritches to Lucy and Simba

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  22. AndyAugust 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Very impressive night shot with many colourful reflections. Congratulations on your 100th.

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  23. Jeannette StGAugust 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Your 100th Purple Eye looks extra terrestrial:) Congrats!
    The thumbnail pic is not in my post, but in the same park, because I lost my pics(my computer and back up drive fried last week:() just later I discovered that I can drag my pics from my blog unto the desktop!

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  24. TashAugust 19, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a way to show off your talent for reflection pics! WOW! A stunner. Congratulations on a perfect 100!

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  25. Gemma WisemanAugust 19, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    The glowing of rippling colours reflecting in the water is simply magical! A fascinating night scene! And congrats on the 100th milestone!

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  26. Maude LynnAugust 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    The Ferris wheel is so fun!

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  27. paulAugust 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Congratulations on #100 and thanks for running this show!

    Great night time shot with colourful reflections!

    Have a good weekend.

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  28. Sar@hAugust 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Hundred ?
    Bravo !

    It looks like an eye … that comes to visit us every week!
    Thank you for opening my eyes to glare.

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  29. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 19, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Great capture. I love this Water Reflections. lg Tina

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  30. AlexaAugust 19, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Another stunning night shot! And thank YOU for hosting this fun meme, James. (According to my dashboard, I've been participating for 72 of those weeks.)

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  31. forgetmenotAugust 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful reflections--sooooo colorful. Have a nice weekend. Mickie :)

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  32. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 19, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Hi James -- it has been a while since I've linked to this great meme. And I had to use a flashback to Florida post to do it! (We're in Oregon now.) What a lovely place you live in now! Congratulations on the move and thank you again for hosting. That picture is amazing.

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  33. Margaret Gosden August 19, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    What rich reflections and how that ferris wheel stands out - yet not as any different as a reflection!

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  34. MagdaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wow 100 !!! Bravo ! And by the way I'm so sorry but i had some trouble with my link today and it seems that it appears 3 times :-(((. Sorry guys !!!

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  35. T. BecqueAugust 20, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Very cool James, I love the effect of the ferris wheel.

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  36. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 20, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    congrats!!!! you hit a century.

    I enjoyed taking part, though sometimes it is a challenge looking for reflection photos. Thanks you and also for connecting with good friends.

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  37. RoanAugust 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats on 100th. The reflection is amazing. I'm happy the Ferris wheel isn't traveling as fast as it looks. There would be people flying through the air. ;)

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  38. EdenAugust 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Very nice reflections. Love it.

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  39. lizziviggiAugust 20, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Congratulations on your 100th post! You picked a festive photo for it-- I love the purple Ferris Wheel. You're right, it does look fast! Nice effect.

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  40. CarolaAugust 20, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    This is so incredible good.

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  41. Verna LugaAugust 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    wow, it's so beautiful the purple circle is just amazing .. awesome!

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  42. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    James, wow, great pic!
    Happy Weekend, Evelyn

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  43. KatneyAugust 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This link may explain, though not resolve, what has happened with links after changing the URL: Chuck's blog. I hope my html worked.

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  44. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Here's to another 100 wonderful weeks! I just love the Balboa Shots. They take me back to a very fun time.

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  45. leanne can blogAugust 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    THis is a beautiful reflection shot.

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  46. TexWisGirlAugust 20, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    hi james! just wanted to let you know whatever switch was flipped, i finally was able to get about 4 or 5 of your most recent weekend reflection posts come thru on my google reader feed! yippee!!! i hope the troubles are resolved!

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  47. Carolyn FordAugust 21, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    wOw...what a great night to be in Balboa! this is such a wonderful night shot...love that ferris wheel!

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  48. genieAugust 21, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    WOW! 100 Weekend Reflections. What a great accomplishment. It just goes to show you how much we all love your meme and the photos that appear each week. Thanks for all you do to keep it up and running. Your Balboa Fun Zone shot is awesome...all the colors in the reflections and that purple Ferris Wheel. I am so glad you told us about using the slower shutter speed. That is such an interesting concept.genie

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  49. Stickup ArtistAugust 21, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Happy 100! it really is a terrific meme.

    I've been to the Fun Zone a zillion times on both sides of the ferry, but you have shown it to me in such a new, blazing, magical light. Love the ferris wheel and the little geometric pattern in the purple. Way to go!!

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  50. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Your photo is just dazzling!

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  51. Francesco MirandaAugust 21, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Congratulations on your achievement!
    Obviously the hundredth photos could not be less spectacular...

    :-)

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  52. OwenAugust 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hey James, excellent job for the past 100 Weekend Reflections, and here's to the next 100 ! My hat is off to you for all your hard work keeping this going, as well as Something Sighted, and everything else you have going on. It was a pleasure to meet you in Paris last year, do give a shout if you'll be coming back. In the meanwhile, keep having fun with your photos !

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  53. MarieElizabethAugust 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I always love your night scenes. I really need to try some of these.

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  54. imacAugust 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    All the fun of the fair - what a super reflection.

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  55. Elisa N ViajesAugust 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Such a great landscape!
    Have a nice week
    Elisa, in Argentina

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  56. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What a gorgeous picture. I love it! : )

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  57. MadSnapperAugust 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I am speechless, trying to think what to say about this one. stunning, awesome, fantastic, on and on. I LOVE IT

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  58. DimpleAugust 29, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Great photo, James, I love the spinning wheel!

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