Reflection,
a blessing or a curse?
The Museum of Hartlepool, reflected in the Mecca bingo hall
Some of you may remember a photo of the Museum of Hartlepool in my Sunday Post : New Year 2013? After I’d taken that shot and was walking towards the marina, I looked across to the Mecca Bingo hall, and guess what I saw, reflected in the windows, but the Museum?
The PSS Wingfield Castle, and me
My first shot wasn’t quite so successful, because I forgot that I would be reflected in the photo too! But perversely, I quite liked it. Earlier that morning I’d been exchanging New Year greetings online, and reading the latest posts of many of my favourites. It just so happened that the topic for the month on East of Malaga’s CBBH photo challenge was Reflection.
Not just in the photographic sense, but in the sense of looking back at the year that has been. And so you see that my six words this week refer not just to me forgetting that glass reflects whatever you put in front of it. Like every other year, 2012 had its share of good memories, and bad, to reflect upon.
Sunset on my favourite bridge in Tavira, reflecting in the river
I thought it might be fun to bring together these two challenges, and I hope that Cate of Show My Face, and Marianne at East of Malaga will forgive me taking liberties. It is a tradition with Marianne’s to share details of two blogs that you have commented on in the past month. I think this is a lovely idea so I’m delighted to introduce you to Barbara at JustaSmidgen. If you love food and good conversation, you can’t fail to be impressed with Smidge’s blog. And keeping relations truly international, meet Sam at Two Black Dogs. Warm hearted Sam celebrated her 5th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve, so pop down to Australia and say “hi”?
Meantime Cate has celebrated her 1000th post! Congratulations, and thanks for letting me share my six words (and photos), Cate. Follow the links for an interesting Saturday, folks? Catch you next week.
restlessjo 
I love that bridge photo. Reflections in the water can be very beautiful.
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Especially on a warm summer’s evening, with the swifts flying low over the water. Thank you!
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I have been marveling at the ones with 400 odd posts, but 1000??? Wow! I am just a wee bit ahead of you 🙂 Hope the year ahead has only good things in store for you Jo. Take care.
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Thanks, honey. And you! I’m not even going to ask about your travel plans for the year till I’ve got my jealousy gene under control!
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I love the reflected images, Jo! Abso brilliant!
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Many thanks! Everyone has a few nice reflections, don’t they?
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You captured some wonderful reflections! I especially like the reflection from the bridge… Great pictures!
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Ahh, my favourite place, Meg. Back there in a few weeks. Thank you.
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It’s hard to see that second shot as a reflection, it’s so clear it looks as if it’s a metal grid with thin air going through the spaces and you on the other side from the camera taking the shot. Nice interpretation!
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Thanks, Lorna. I do like it as a composition, I have to say.
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I like those reflections.
I think there is something rather evocative in older buildings reflected in a modern build, it sort of links them.
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Yes, particularly a bingo hall, Vicky!
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Great post. In the first photo are there sailing ships or one tall ship? Very interesting.
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Hartlepool has a strong maritime heritage, and the masts you can see are the HMS Trincomalee, Britain’s oldest fighting ship. She was built in India in 1817, and was restored locally over a ten year period. She now forms part of the Museum of Hartlepool, and is a real beauty. Thanks for your interest.
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A wonderful six word Saturday, the sunset in Tavira looks magnificent and I can see why it is your favourite bridge, I love the reflections of the lights and the sunset on the water.
Thank you for the shout out and the lovely comment, from one warm hearted person to another 🙂
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It’s a much nicer way to do it than the awards system, I think, and much less stressful. Going back to Tavira for just a week on 26th January, then it’s the wedding. Pure excitement!
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I love stopping by your blog and seeing the beautiful photos you shoot. happy sws
tick tock Janice
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Thank you so much, Janice. Not sure which is the bigger obsession- blogging or photography!
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I suppose it depends what you are reflecting upon and why…as always *love* the photos! Happy 6WS! 🙂
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Thanks, Lizzie. How was last year for the business? Hope this one’s better.
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Great interior and exterior reflections, Jo! Nothing is perfect in life, but it seems there is usually something positive that comes out of the negative. 🙂
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I’m smiling and groaning at the same time, Cath, and I’m absolutely not going to look in the mirror. Hope you’re enjoying your family time.
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Thanks Jo! So far, so good. 🙂
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As always, J, you rock. Beautiful!!
–Ron. (The Missing Link)
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Can’t be losing friends, Ron. They’re too precious in this life.
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