Reflections for me almost always mean water. I have lots of examples, but I don’t like to be too predictable. This week the opportunity came along to play with a different kind of reflection.
On Saturday mornings I usually go to zumba. I arrived this week to find the floor littered with feathers. The cause? A Burlesque Night in aid of our local Macmillan nurses. Jaki, our teacher, regularly fund raises for the hospice and has completed the Great North Run marathon on their behalf for the past several years. She has an enormous sense of fun and, in the corners of the room, distortion mirrors beamed back at us. It was quite hard to focus on zumba!
A mirror, a feather boa, and the reflected blinds
Of course, I have to protect the innocent so my shots can’t be too revealing.
Unlike some, Sadie, Jaki’s beloved poodle, doesn’t have any problems being caught on camera.
Putting on the style!
Isn’t she a scene stealer? You can say hi to Jaki and the girls on Centre Yoga’s Facebook page.
Now it’s time for me to go and see what’s special with Paula this Thursday. The theme is Reflection if you want to join in. Paula’s duck looks very pensive.
Oh, what fun! I’ve always wanted to Zumba! I think I would laugh the entire time…where do I sign up for the class with the distortion mirror!?
Jaki welcomes all shapes and sizes, Elisa 🙂 🙂
Huh, where can I find that distorted mirror. I want me one. 😀
They’re ,squared off’ in a corner at the health centre, Rommel. I think they might have become a fixture 🙂
Very cute dog Jo …I love your photography my friend always shine 🙂
Thanks a lot, Jake, and a very happy Easter to you 🙂
that little dog has a very mischievous look in his eye! Glad you’re still doing Zumba – I’ve swapped it for yoga – love it!
A proper scamp, but lovable, Suze. 🙂 I was at a girls’s night last night with a very boisterous brown labradoodle. Funny how these things come about 🙂
This sounds like it was fun. I tried Zumba. Bad instructor and my bad back made for an excruciating experience. But I think it might have been a blast otherwise. Sadie is a show stopper, for sure! Too cute!
Jaki is a lovely lady and does some great work for the charities. A bit of an inspiration, really, but SUCH a down to earth lass 🙂 🙂
Sadie is indeed a scene stealer. A fun activity. Happy Easter and best of blessings to you and your family.
Thank you kindly, sir. 🙂 I guess we’re all making a little time to ‘catch up’ this Easter.
Little dog is a cutie ! as to your earlier remark re safety pins and tassles … yes I would be running a mile too 😉
Have great weekend Jo .. weather looking good as it goes on …
She was joking, Poppy, as evidenced the Facebook photos, but she does like to play ‘games’. 🙂
Wet and dreary here today but I confess to having had my share of excitement the last day or two and needing some ‘catch up’ time. Happy Easter, hon!
Now this is quite an alternative take on reflections! The burlesque night looks like it might have been fun. 🙂
Alternative! That’s me, Elaine 🙂 Always nice to be somebody’s alternative!
Have you found yourself some nice Easter weather? Yesterday was glorious but we’re sunk in gloom today so I reckon it’s one for ‘catch up’. 🙂 Happy Easter to you!
Aww I just love the cute dog Jo makes me a little homesick for my own schnoodle back in Perth though! I used to do Zumba too but my back was a little wonky so I stick to pilates and walking now. I could never do the moves like our teacher she was amazing ( from Brazil). Have a lovely weekend 😃
Thanks, Rosemay 🙂 How far have you got in your travels? Hope you’ve found some nice weather for Easter!
Hi Jo am now up in Yorkshire just put a quick update on the blog even managed to use the iPad wordpress app so very pleased that seems to have worked! Can’t say the weather has been that great but at least I didn’t plan on it being warm and sunny! Yesterday was lovely even some warmth in the sun but today…less said the better. Hope you have a lovely Easter weekend too 😃
Lovely reflections in your images and your words, Jo. It is amazing how there are so many different ways to support those in need. The Macmillan nurses seem like a very worthy cause.
Jaki loves to have a good time but she does a lot of fund raising, too, Ann. She is a thoroughly nice lady. Impossible not to enjoy her zumba class 🙂
I try to avoid standing in front of the mirrors at my gym. It’s hard enough to concentrate and keep up without catching sight of myself. Happy Easter!
Hate them too! 🙂 I don’t do ‘gym’ but we occasionally have t’ai chi there and as you say…very off-putting! Happy Easter to you too 🙂
I do regular classes and the last thing I want to see is myself jumping around the place…very unsightly!
You crafted a fun post, Jo. Loved it. The photos are great and the dog is irresistible.
Many thanks, Lucile 🙂 An excellent occasion to hide behind the camera!
Aw, Sadie is so sweet. Poor thing, wondering what are you guys doing to me now!
She loves being a star turn, Mary 🙂
Oh what fun and very creative take on ‘reflection’. We have those crazy mirrors in the halls at our rec center; I can’t decide if I like them or hate them !!!
Well, the distortion does take your mind off the wrinkles, lumps and bumps, Sammy 🙂 Happy Easter!
You too, Jo. Will think of you with our glorious Easter sunrise 🎀💕
Lovely pup and I love the pink feather. I think I might avoid the mirrors. 🙂
I kind of look my best with a wobble in the middle 🙂 🙂
Nice!!!! Well done!!
Thanks a lot 🙂
What fun. Boas and mirrors. What a great combination and Sadie wears her feathers well. 🙂
Isn’t she a classy lady, Lynne? 🙂
Sadie is so adorable! The images are perfect for the Reflection challenge. But yes I have to agree with Chica, Sadie steals the show 🙂
I am not sure what happens with WP, I click like and it still refuse to like your post 😦
She loves the limelight, Indah 🙂 No worries with WP. It has its moments!
I will check again today Jo! cheers 🙂
Gorgeous but Sadie really does steal the show today!
She’s adorable, Tanya. 🙂 I think she’d have a go at zumba too, if Jaki would let her.
I bet that ‘Burlesque Night’ was a lot of raunchy fun. Feather boas are so glamorous…… until they start to shed feathers everywhere. Little Sadie is adorable. 🙂
Can you believe I missed the Burlesque Night itself, Ad? Don’t know what I was thinking of! Jaki said ‘just bring a safety pin- I’ve got the tassles’ 🙂 🙂 Scary!
Hahaha……Sounds like quite a lark. With your Zumba moves and a couple of swinging tassels, you could have been the star of the show. 😯
That is such a scary thought, Ad! Safety behind the camera 🙂 🙂 Happy Easter!
I always loved the sense of fun behind a feather boa. But I don’t love the feathers.
Lovely photos though. Sadie is adorable.
She’s a heart stealer, for sure, Linda 🙂 Happy Easter!
Fun take on the challenge this Jo, love it 😀
I never did get to twirl my boa 😦 Happy Easter, Sherri!
Well, one of these days 😀 Thanks Jo, and a Happy Easter to you too 🙂
Splendid reflections, Jo. That first one is v. arresting. And yes, can’t go without saying what a lovely little dog.
She’s a sweetheart, Tish, and quite a party girl 🙂
Really enjoyed this view – and it look like the white curly enjoyed it very much too… 😀
She’s a party animal, Drake 🙂
Unpredictable Jo! Sounds a fun charity evening and I adore the dog too 🙂
I actually missed it, Debbie! 😦 Arrived Saturday morning and there it was, ‘all over the floor’! 🙂
Lucky for me you don’t like to be predictable :D. Great concept and execution, Jo 🙂 THANK YOU 🙂
I played with some ‘stained glass effects’ that I rather liked too. Was going to include them but sometimes ‘less is more’? (Can you believe I’m saying this!!! 🙂 )
Sometimes, less is more 🙂 *me smug* 😉
Interesting photographs, I loved them dear Johanna, and of course he is so lovely 🙂 Thank you, love, nia
I knew I would draw the dog/cat lovers here today, Nia 🙂 Blessings and a very happy Easter to you. Will you be home or with family (or both 🙂 )