Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Watery Wednesday - Cool reflections..





I think I've probably mentioned, in recent posts, the lack of rain where I live.

Well, a couple of days ago, that all changed, thanks to a depression parked of the California coast, which is making our atmosphere, here in the High Sierra Desert, a tad unstable.

That means thunder storms, and thankfully quite a bit of rain !!

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Yesterday's rain left lots of puddles.

I found these reflections in the ones I saw in the parking lot, next to my bus stop, this morning.

Trees and sky in this one...


Part of the front of the Peppermill Casino, just across the street, is reflected here. I like the texture that the edges of the puddle give...


The Peppermill again.

I thought the reflections were rather cool :-)

33 comments:

James said...

I'm a sucker for reflections, and these are really good.

Anonymous said...

I lost my orientation when looking at the pics - trying to find the ceiling in my room. Thank you - I like bold colored buildings - they bright the day - even a rainy day

Marja said...

What a great idea Looks fantastic these reflections in the puddle

Marja said...

What a great idea Looks fantastic these reflections in the puddle

Ebie said...

Great pictures to me, it looks like a painting. Love the shadow and reflection!

Martha Z said...

Great reflections. The weather has been unusual for this time of year. When at the cabin we listen to KUNR and have heard a lot of extreme weather warnings.

Carletta said...

The middle one is my favorite - a wonderful reflection!

My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

roentare said...

This set of images are simply stunning in deed!

Excellent shots

Sally in WA said...

Love the reflections and the edges of the puddles. Nice job getting these!

Reader Wil said...

Wow, now that's a great reflection! Thanks for sharing and for your visit! Have a nice day!

RH said...

Yes, even a little puddle gives a possibility to great shots!

SandyCarlson said...

Those reflections are wonderful. The building brings light to the photo. Great stuff.

Chris H said...

How funny, taking photos of puddles! Shows you don't get many! The reflections are lovely.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Karen: Beautiful reflection of the building.

Unknown said...

The building is so beautifully reflected on the water. Great shots.

Anonymous said...

I think they're pretty cool, too & creative!
Great set of photos

Gunilla said...

fantastic photos. The reflections in the water are so beautiful

The colour in the photos are so lovely.

Thanks for your visit.

Gunilla in Sweden

Paul said...

the reflections are wonderful! The blue of the sky is so amazingly bright!

Arlene said...

Great shots, Karen! The casino puddy reflection seems not real. :) It's so beautiful!

happyone said...

Terrific reflections!

2sweetnsaxy said...

These are great! Love the reflections. We've been a little cloudy down here but only a little rain in some areas. I could hear the thunder but that's about it.

VALKYRIEN said...

I love reflections in all water - and these are really great! The second one is so beautiful composed, and the blue color from the sky is to die for!

That is quit a capture! Love it!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Maggie May said...

Brilliant reflections! Puddles make great photos!

Photo Cache said...

great puddle image. out here in the sf bay area we have a little moisture but that's all we got from this depression.

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Anonymous said...

Nice reflections going there, great colors in the shots as well,
have a great WW!

Susan at Stony River said...

I love looking down and seeing up! These are really beautiful---I looove the last one and its colours. Glad you got some rain, enough for such lovely shots.

BPOTW said...

Wow! Those are great! I love reflections and yours are so clear.

Lee Spangler said...

Karen: Thanks for posting. Yes we on the high desert here are getting the same rain. This is special. It makes the sage and juniper smell so fresh and means a lot of unique photos. Excellent reflections you've shot

April said...

Wonderful puddles and reflections! Unique and creative photos!

The pollen you asked about comes from the trees on the banks of the river and the trees around the lake.

Linda said...

Your puddle reflection is like a little fragment of a painting. Beautiful.

Bim said...

These are rather marvellous reflections. Really enjoyable to look at!

Anonymous said...

I'm always fond of reflection photos, but all of these are super.

DeniseinVA said...

Wonderful! I have enjoyed catching up on all your posts, thank you so much for stopping by my blog.