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Friday, September 2, 2011

Hand in Hand on the Sand (Weekend Reflections # 102)

Newport Beach, California

 Sorry for the late post. For some reason Blogger didn't post it at the scheduled time but I should have checked earlier.

I love the look of wave patterns on the sand with reflections on them. I thought about cropping this tighter but I decided to leave their feet to give some perspective, plus this way there's more reflected sunlight on top and wave patterns on the sides.

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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64 comments:

  1. LauraSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love this James...the color is so soothing.

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  2. Sylvia KSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What a marvelous capture, James! Gorgeous colors and reflections! Was getting concerned when I didn't see your post online earlier! Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend! Thanks as always for the weekend fun!

    Sylvia

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  3. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Great shot, James.

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  4. MalyssSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Sea, sand and sun = the magyc formula for a perfect romantic moment! Fabulous picture!

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  5. LewSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Nothing like a walk on the beach with the one you love! And a great shot!

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  6. RajeshSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Amazing reflection shot.

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  7. 'TsukiSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Here you are James ! I was worried for you in fact : I was thinking accident, or something like that... Glad to see my concerns were silly, and that you have once again a beautiful picture to share with us !

    A walk and wet sand at the sunset : how romantical ! A nice way to salute the end of summer break...

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  8. FranciscaSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I share the concern, James, but I tend to think first of a technical snafu before a personal one. Your shot is perfectly romantic... with feet and reflected hands holding in the sunset. I'd not crop it tighter either.

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  9. EbieSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Nice! The patterns look like wet sand dunes! Oh how I love the sunset glow!

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  10. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    James, this is a perfect subject for Labor Day weekend as we enjoy the last trip to the beach before we all experience our "la rentrée" to work or school.

    Beautiful reflection and I love the ripples in the wet sand.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  11. SivindenSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    This image is superb!

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  12. JackSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    A very nice weekend shot for the tale end of summer.

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  13. DawnTreaderSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    That's a really beautiful sunset picture, James.

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  14. Gerald (SK14)September 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Great shot - often a dilemma just where to crop for the best effect - you got it right here.

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  15. TexWisGirlSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    this is beautiful!!! i needed a little soul food today - and i got some sole food to boot! :)

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  16. LeoviSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful photo, I love it for its warm light and delicious reflections, wonderful poetry.

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  17. Pat TillettSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I was just about to send you an email! Glad everything is okay.
    BTW, love the photo! So nice living close to the beach isn't it?

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  18. Maude LynnSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I definitely like the feet left in the shot. Gorgeous.

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  19. imacSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Real neat James, oh to be beside the sea.

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  20. RuthSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Beautiful! Loved the color and the stripes on the sand.
    I'm happy to be back after some time.

    Blessings!

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  21. Kathryn DycheSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    What a beautiful capture, I love it.

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  22. DinaSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Glad you didn't crop. The more the better with this great photo.

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  23. JoanneSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Gorgeous James!!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Wise decision not to crop James. The feets are critical to this fine composition. Keep them coming.

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  25. Nature RamblesSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi James, this photo reminds me of the patterns on sand. I love the rippled reflection!

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  26. KarlSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Great reflection James!! I love this!!

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  27. AndySeptember 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    That's a great grouping. I wish I had your insight for fantastic photos.

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  28. KarlSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Hi James, greetings to your wife's parents, I hope they have beautiful holidays around Bolzano!

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  29. DimpleSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful image, James. The reflection is a little like looking through Venetian blinds!

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  30. Gemma WisemanSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful, soft ripple effect! The feet look as if they are wandering right inside a sunset!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    It stunning!! I'm glad you're late because I took today off and just got to my computer.

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  32. Simon September 2, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Oooh James. You hit a home run with this one! I think your cropped it perfectly. What a great mood you've captured. Happy weekend my friend.

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  33. leanne can blogSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Nice, I love beach reflections.

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  34. DianneSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I love the texture!
    this is a beautifully romantic shot

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  35. jooSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    It's such a lovely photo!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  36. CildemerSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Love the composition, the colour, the light! Love everything in it!
    Thanks for sharing, James;o)

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    Have a nice and happy weekend****

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  37. namakiSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    These golden steps are magnificent !!!

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  38. lotusleafSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Amazing reflections! Why don't I ever get such ideas:(

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  39. EdenSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful. Love the image so much.

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  40. AlexaSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    This is fabulous, James!!

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  41. forgetmenotSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Awesome!!!! That is a sensational photo. Great ripply waves, terrific reflection and shadows. Nice work. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  42. ArijaSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    A great sunset, great ripples in the sand and great reflections and such a nice subject.

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  43. PatSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    This is one of those, 'Oh, gosh, I wish I had taken that' photos!

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  44. MildredSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Many thanks for your appreciation, James! Here I am;o)
    And many thanks for sharing your wonderful shots and meme!

    ¤ Bises et à bientôt ¤

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  45. MargaretSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I ADORE the fact you left the feet in! I haven't been to this blog challenge for a while, due more because I haven't had any good reflection shots... but because of you I am always on the look out for them! Thanks for hosting! You are an amazing photographer, by the way.

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  46. Misty DawnSSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    VERY nice! I agree with Margaret... it's perfect with the feet left in the photo.

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  47. Anne-MaSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    J'aime beaucoup cette photo. Un beau reflet et de belles couleurs.

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  48. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Stunning. Serene. A gift to all of us, James!

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  49. HalcyonSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Spectacular reflection. You were in the right place at just the right time!

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  50. OwenSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Phenomenal photo James, simply phenomenal... you were in the right place at the right time, and ... BINGO ! Love it, and agree with you that further cropping is not needed.

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  51. Elisa N ViajesSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    The picture of holidays James;)
    Have a nice weekend
    Elisa, Argentina

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  52. VaishVijaySeptember 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful! Its good that u didn't crop it, overall effect is superb:)

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  53. BuckSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Very beautiful and very happy!

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  54. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 4, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    How romantic, but it is not a reflection of me, my Old Man doesn't hold my hand anymore.

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  55. Rosie GanSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    That's a lovely reflection as well as a shadow shot combined! Mine are all window display reflections.
    Rosie

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  56. PuffinSeptember 4, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    That's clever... and beautiful.

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  57. PblacksawSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I was of course very very late.. Linky was closed .. Shame on me and I had such a nice reflection too.. oh well my kink will sned others here who might join.. Have a wonderful week..
    Patsy

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  58. snowwhiteSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Hello, James
    The reflection of the sunset on the wave patterned sand shows exquisite gradations.A happy couple is walking hand in hand. Your composition and perspective are great! This photo makes me feel so happy! I wish I could walk on such beautiful sand!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  59. T. BecqueSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    This is beautiful James!

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  60. Caroline LindSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    What a lovely image, it leaves me with a good feeling!

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  61. Margaret Gosden September 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    It is wonderful, wonderful shot James!

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  62. Sar@hSeptember 10, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Wouah !
    I haven't time to pass last weekend … and i miss this picture ! I would like to capture this !
    Wonderful … Thanks you James !

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  63. Carolyn FordSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    very nice sandy reflections, James...i am glad you left the feet to anchor the composition.

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  64. Cezar and LéiaOctober 22, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    It's been quite some time since I last visited weekend reflections... This is a truly great image, best among the ones that I saw in the series. I also like a lot the colourful night images.
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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