Friday, January 8, 2010

Weekend Reflections - Dam

The end of the week is a nice time to reflect on recent events. One of the highlights of the week was visiting the dam with Jen from Unglazed. If you haven't already visited Jen's Unglazed blog, check it out and I'm sure you'll appreciate her sense of humor, love of nature and gorgeous bird photographs. She also hosts A-Z on Monday. I'm grateful to Betsy of Joyful Reflections for introducing us.

This is Sabino Creek at the top of the dam. The water level is low for this time of year, but at least there was enough for reflections. I was fascinated by the cactus in the distance.

When I went by the dam a couple of days later, I found the cactus still reflecting in the water, but it wasn't as sunny as when Jen was with me. See how subdued the colors are below:

For more Weekend Reflections posts, visit James at Newtown Area Photo.
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31 comments:

  1. SunnyJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Lovely reflections, especially the cactus.
    Sunny :)

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  2. Icy BCJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    The photos are excellent as always, Diane! I love the reflections in both images.

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  3. rainfield61January 8, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    You always look for reflection. Have you seen yourself being reflected? It must be a real fun!

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  4. JenJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    This is your best post ever. :D ha!
    Headed out for my morning walk now...

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  5. GaelynJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Marvelous reflections, even the second one. Guess I really need to get down your way for a true desert fix.

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  6. JTG (Misalyn)January 8, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Great photos, lovely reflections. I like the second photo especially the reflections of the cactus, it is bigger than the first one.

    Happy weekend Diane.

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  7. ProsperoJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    A desert and water! An odd combination. Those are saguaros? Mine will never look like that - they say they grow about an inch a year. Yours must be quite old!

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  8. CarolJanuary 8, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Great shots, with beautiful reflections. I love the cactus, which we don't have in my part of the country. The first shot enlarged is gorgeous.

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 8, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Great post Diane... The reflections in the water at the top of the dam are beautiful.

    Love your header also.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. graciaJanuary 8, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Great shot.. very nostalgic. Love it. Visit my rainbow also.

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  11. ThérèseJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    The reflection of a saguaro in water is not an everyday catch! :)
    A very nice reflection.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    What a difference a few days can make!

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  13. AyieJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Oh, I love the reflections, so clear!

    very nice shots!

    happy weekend!

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  14. SerendipityJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    That cactus reflection is wonderful!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I like the horizontal composition (and the saturated colors) of the first.

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  16. EbieJanuary 8, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Lovely fall colors in the middle of winter!
    Great lighting on the reflection, too!

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  17. JamesJanuary 8, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    These are really great and the cactus is fantastic. Wow!

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  18. Gena @ thinking aloudJanuary 8, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Love the first reflection, more so because of the colour of the leaves - gives the image great dimension!
    Gena

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  19. HildaJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    I've never seen cacti that big! Fantastic! Lovely reflections too.

    Happy weekend!

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  20. Self SagacityJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    Those pictures are gorgeous! Very nice captures! You must have a great camera.

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  21. cieldequimperJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Diane, these are a dream!

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  22. EzhilanJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    The cactus look like,as if they are behind a screen. The place is different.

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  23. storytellerJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Both are beautiful reflections and seem unusual for the desert where most reflections tend to be 'mirages' ... I do love seeing your world shared so beautifully.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  24. KatJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    These are beautiful reflections. The cactus is really spectacular and makes for such an interesting reflection. Wonderful! Kathy

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  25. BaysideLifeJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I love how the arc of the tree in the first photo almost touches its reflection. The cacti, seen beyond the branches of the tree are almost ghostly, the reflection is clear. Lovely photos.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    OOh, I like the first photo very much

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  27. CarolynJanuary 10, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Wonderful reflections and colour. Love the cactus.
    Smiles

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  28. eileeninmdJanuary 10, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    Awesome reflections, the cactus reflection is just awesome. Well done!

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  29. Regina January 10, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful reflections!

    Great shots.

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  30. JulieJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    i am leaving this comment on cactus monday.....this is a stunning photo of these giant saguaros reflecting!!! very cool.
    julie

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  31. DoanLegacyJanuary 12, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    These are gorgeous reflections! What a wonderful world we live in..

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