Friday, January 22, 2010

After the rain...

"The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful."
~e. e. cummings



Check out more Weekend Reflections at James' Newtown Area Photo.

39 comments:

  1. All three are great but the second one is magical!

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  2. Looks like a beautiful festival for nature!

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  3. You do come up with great color. The first image is my favorite of the group. It's a keeper for sure.

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  4. I love the geographic features of the southwest. I agree with cieldequimper, the second shot is great!!

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  5. They are all nice photos. The second one is fantastic - really subtle.

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  6. I like the reflection in the puddle in that second picture.

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  7. The second one is great, but truly, if you embiggen the third one, that little bird on the far right made me laugh out loud!

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  8. I hope I can be one of them in the third picture.

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  9. Well some enjoyed the rain. :D
    I hope it's all gone and back to the 70's next week---cause we are headed that way. Yippee!

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  10. It is fun to see water puddles in the desert. I'm surprised to see the blue sky today.

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  11. Hi Diane, Great pictures. Love the reflections in the 2nd one. Amazing!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. Terrific shots, Diane! I love the reflections in the first shot! Wonderful colors! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. Gorgeous shots, the first one is like a post card. The little birds in the puddle are my favorite, it's the one on the far left that made me chuckle.

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  14. Glad to know that it rained! I am sure water is the most 'wanted' thing in any desert.

    I like the first pic very much. The path is like leading one to the mountains. Nice place for trekking :-D

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  15. i do so agree...mud-tastic and puddle-terrific!

    i love the first one.....breathtaking backdrop and reflection on the puddle!!

    eng

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  16. I love your new template and layout! The first photo is postcard perfect.

    I could see clear blue skies on your reflection.

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  17. I love these. The quote perfectly describes this series. The second one is really interesting, the cactus look almost like candles on a cake. Great shots! Kathy

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  18. Saguaros taking a foot bath... it's magic!

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  19. Wonderful shots
    you are very creative :-)

    Have a wonderful weekend
    Kareltje =^.^=
    Anya :-)

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  20. I'm glad you got your much needed rain. Maybe a little too much all at once looking at you previous post.

    That blue bird on the left seems to be saying "why are you looking at me in my bath?" I love his expression.

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  21. oh, beautiful pictures, Diane. love the reflections on the water.

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  22. Lovely reflections and shadows too.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  23. Very nice reflection shots & I really like the 1st one w/ the reflection of the sky!

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  24. Splendid shots Diane.My favorite is the first one. I can vividly see the reflections and great tonality too.

    Love your header..a perfect image for a desert.

    Happy weekend.

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  25. There is nothing more refreshing and inspirational than being outdoors after the rainstorm and your photos eloquently display the beauty of it all.

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  26. Wonderful landscape and colors!
    Something one longs for on a dull grey winter's morning, thank you,
    Merisi

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  27. Loving them all...

    Reflections, shadows, nature. Gorgeous!

    Happy SSS---

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  28. Beautiful, especially the first shot!

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  29. The mud makes for great pictures and is also a great sign of a connection to cleaner air I like the second photo the best.

    Tom

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  30. Love the picture of the ducks. Very cute shot.

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  31. It was so gloomy when it's raining, again sunny and cheery after the rain.

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  32. The bluebirds look like they are truly enjoying the water.

    The second image is like a reverse mirage; seeing the desert in water. How cool is that?!

    The first image is so perfect; I can smell the wet dirt and creosote. =) Great lighting; I like the feel of this one.

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  33. I like the composition and the lighting in the first photo.It looks beautiful. The bathing birds are interesting.

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