A Forrest on the Water (Weekend Reflections # 6)

I was happy last week when I looked into this stream and saw all of the colorful trees reflected. Since I haven't touched up these photos I will submit them to Jan's meme Straight Out Of The Camera Sunday aka SOOC Sunday. It's hosted at Murrietta 365.

"Weekend Reflections" rules are simple:

1)Post a reflection photograph

2)After I post my Weekend Reflections photo, add your name, country and link to MckLinky

3)Be sure that your link goes directly to your Weekend Reflections post.

4)Comment on other Weekend Reflections participant’s blogs.

Feel free to be creative. Remember this meme is for any type of reflection.
This meme runs Friday 11ish am EST through Sunday, so feel free to link your post anytime within that time frame. Join the fun!

Into the Tempest, Into the Night

Last month I drove to a state park that is a few miles from my house and started walking on one of the trails. I ended up off of the trail and in the woods. After losing track of time I realized that there was a storm brewing and it was starting to get late. Instead of going back the same rough way, I gambled by circling around. The weather grew worse, the light was fading and I was getting worried about my camera as I heard the thunder in the distance. Just as I was about to put the camera into it's bag I heard the sound of very large wings fluttering next to me. With out giving it much thought I whipped around and snapped a picture of this raptor as it flew from it's perch.

I'm happy to say that I made to the car before it started raining, and by the time I got home it was pouring.

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Around Newtown (Houses)

Today I'm featuring some of the local houses. When I go for a walk I usually see several different styles of houses. Most of the houses are over a 100 years old and some are over 200.