Last Reflections of 2017 (Weekend Reflections # 431)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Like the sun when I took this picture, the year is almost gone.  I'm coming home this weekend after visiting family in California. :-)

Happy 2018!

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Gulp! It's Babbo Natale (Weekend Reflections # 430)

Verona, Italy                                     

I'd better explain the title of this post. 

It's the window of an antique glass shop called "Gulp!" The shop was closed for the evening, but they seemed to have a bearded, red-clad bell- ringing visitor inside. On second glance, he wasn't inside but rather across the street casting his reflection as if by magic. Oh, and in case you didn't already guess, his name is Babbo Natale, aka Santa Clause, hence the title. :-)

I'm away visiting family, but I'll be back sometime next weekend.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas!

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Smiling Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 429)

Newtown, Pennsylvania                                         (Hair salon)

Smile! You're on candid Weekend Reflections. :-) 

I'll be traveling, so I won't be around much for a couple of weeks. However, Weekend Reflections will still be here.

Happy reflecting!

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Santa Croce (Weekend Reflections # 428)

Florence, Italy

A reflection of a selfie as it was being taken. :-)

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Main Street (Weekend Reflections # 427)

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Can you believe that it's December already? 
It seems like the years are going by faster as I get older.  :-(

Happy reflecting!

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Reflections de Parfums Frédéric Malle (Weekend Reflections # 426)

Paris, France

I took this shot through a window of a perfume shop in Paris, I'm glad I decided to stop and look up because the mirrored ceiling was full of reflections . The green sortie/exit sign is not a reflection but I think everything else is.

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Reflecting on Vincent van Gogh (Weekend Reflections # 425)

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

While walking past a movie theater, I noticed an interesting poster in the window. As you can see, the buildings across the street were reflected on Vincent's head. The poster is for the movie, Loving Vincent. I haven't seen it, have you?

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Encoreunestp (Weekend Reflections # 424)

Paris, France

Last December I was walking on rue Vieille-du-Temple when I noticed a strange mirror on the wall. It was a dark evening but I decided to try to capture the reflection of the people sitting at La Perle across the street. I didn't know it at the time, but "encore-une-stp," which means one-more-please or another-one-please, is an insta/selfie/art installation with several mirrors in Paris. See an encoreunestp mirror, take a selfie and post it on Instagram. I love the idea, but I would change it to insta/reflection mirrors. :-)

More info at L’histoire des mystérieux miroirs  (In French)

Happy Reflecting!

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New York Palace (Weekend Reflections # 423)

Budapest, Hungary 

This is a reflection of the Boscolo hotel previously known as the New York Palace.  I think the old building is beautiful, even when reflected in a dirty window.

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Halloween Dog (Weekend Reflections # 422)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

This is a reflection in a doggy drinking fountain. I turned it upside down (the photo, not the drinking fountain) because I think it looks better like this.  The black plastic at the bottom of the photo is the rim of the water bowl. I didn't have to worry about the dog trying to take a drink because this dog is a life sized decoration.  I wonder if they named him Zorro? :-)

Happy Halloween!

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Hemingway Bar Reflected (Weekend Reflections # 421)

Prague, Czech Republic

I took this shot in 2013 before having dinner across the street.
I love the colorful old buildings in Prague. I also love the Czech beer, which makes it hard to stop after just one, but with all indulgences I try to be good.  :-)

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Double Covered Bridge (Weekend Reflections # 420)

Richboro, Pennsylvania

I decided to try the wide angle camera setting on my phone. It's a lot easier than lugging around a camera and lenses. :-)

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Paris La Nuit (Weekend Reflections # 419)

Paris, France

It's fun to walk around Paris at night searching for reflections.  I'd like to thank the person who put the reflective material on the wall.  Merci !:-)

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Firenze (Weekend Reflections # 418)

Florence, Italy

This is a reflection of the top part of a famous church in Florence. Any guesses which church?   

Eva-Maria is correct it is Santa Maria Novella. :-) 

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On Route 66 (Weekend Reflections # 417)

Williams, Arizona

A reflection of some old signs and buildings in the window of the Grand Canyon Hotel. Speaking of old, this marks the 8th year of Weekend Reflections. A big thanks to all of you who have participated and posted some really great reflections over the years!

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A Day at the Park (Weekend Reflections # 416)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

It was a warm summer day at Tyler Park.

Have a Great Weekend and Happy Reflecting!

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Boutique de Montres de Luxe MATY (Weekend Reflections # 415)

Paris, France

A reflection in the window of  MATY, a watch and jewelry store.This picture is 100% reflection plus there are lights reflected on the wet road so maybe it should be considered 110% reflection. :-) 

I know it's sometimes hard to tell reflections from non reflections without some perspective or clues. In this case the clues are the words on the street signs and on the side of the opera house.

I'm praying for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Happy Reflecting!

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Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses (Weekend Reflections # 414)

Newport Beach, California

This is a reflection in a shop window on Balboa Island. 
Summer is fading like the reflection. The cars and buildings are reflected and the "Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses" sign is actually a pillow for sale inside the shop.

I'm praying for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Happy Reflecting!

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Newtown Reflections (Weekend Reflections # 413)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Brick buildings, a streetlamp and a few other things reflected in the window of a restaurant. Yep, you guessed it, it's an Italian restaurant. :-) The flag was inside the restaurant and is not a reflection.

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"Get Your Head Out of the Gutter" (Weekend Reflections # 412)

Florence, Italy

I've heard the saying as "get your mind out of the gutter" and "get your head out of the gutter". Of course no one has said either to me.  :-)
I thought about saying it to the man in the reflection as a joke but I don't speak Italian and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't translate even if I did. :-) 

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Dallas Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 411)

Dallas, Texas

This is an old photo from when I lived in Dallas.  The bird on the left was enjoying the cool water while standing on a tree branch reflection.  :-)

My old back is starting to feel better, and it's not very hot so I need to get out and find some new reflections. 

Thanks for all of your kind comments last week. 

Happy Reflecting!

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Neshaminy Creek (Weekend Reflections # 410)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

The shallow water was moving and a breeze had just started to blow when I took this shot. 

Sorry I wasn't around last week. I've been having back problems. :-(

I hope you enjoy the reflections and have a wonderful weekend!

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Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse (Weekend Reflections # 409)

Lyon, France

I noticed this reflection as I walked through a large outdoor street market in Lyon.

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Versailles (Weekend Reflections # 408)

Versailles, France

Reflections in the glass doors of the Château de Versailles ticket office.


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Très Bon 14 Juillet à Tous ! (Weekend Reflections # 407)

Paris, France

 A reflection of rooftops and a French flag in a patriotic puddle in Paris.  :-)

Happy reflecting and Bonne fête nationale !

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Palazzo Vecchio (Weekend Reflections # 406)

Florence, Italy

I was about to re-enter the Uffizi Gallery  from the rooftop terrace when I noticed this partial reflection of the Palazzo Vecchio. The couple seemed amused that I was taking their picture. I'm sure they didn't realize that I am reflection addicted and they were engulfed in a reflection. :-)

Happy Reflecting!



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1776 Historic Reflection (Weekend Reflections # 405)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

July 4th 1776 was the day that the United States declared independence from England. Five months later during the Revolutionary War, General George Washington and/or his staff were inside the white brick building that is reflected in this window.

From a historical marker: "Prior to 1750, there existed a dwelling on this site, 1 East Washington Avenue, which had been built by Shadrach Walley, Newtown's first settler. Amos Strickland, a farmer and entrepreneur from Philadelphia, bought the property in 1760. In 1763, he built a two-story brick residence, firing the bricks in his kiln on the outskirts of town. During the American Revolution, Strickland hosted George Washington's staff and captive Hessian officers in December 1776."

Happy Independence Day to the USA and Happy Canada Day!

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A Cracked Window (Weekend Reflections # 404)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

No earthquake damage here, just a reflection in a cracked window.

This is the top of a building, a tree, the sky and some power lines reflected in a window. All very normal; however, if you look closely, you should be able to see a crack in the window that makes the building look cracked. Can you see the crack? It starts near the top left corner, goes in a semi circle, and splits through the reflection.

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Stepping stones ? (Weekend Reflections # 403)

New York, New York

Mistaking this reflection for a stepping stone could cause one's feet to get wet.

Happy Reflecting and Happy Father's Day.  :-)

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Alternate Dimension (Weekend Reflections # 402)

Newtown, Pennsylvania

These Star Wars action figures' heads are in the reflected clouds.  :-)

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