Friday, May 20, 2011

Reflections: Carcassonne, France, and from the train

Light reflecting on the River Aude, Carcassonne, France, April, 2011.

Photos by Kay Davies and Richard Schear, April, 2011  

Flamingo. Taken from the train on our way to Perpignan after a day in Carcassonne.
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25 comments:

  1. Carola BartzMay 20, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    That flamingo is beautiful! I remember those flamingoes in that part of France. I love Carcassone, what a great place to explore and get transported into a different time. And Perpignan is wonderful as well.

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    oh, LOVE the flamingo!!!

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  3. IngridMay 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Wow ! great shots ! Especially the last one, what a reflection !

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  4. Reader WilMay 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful photos! The third one is a masterpiece, something I long to take once : a bird in flight over water!
    Thanks for your visit. I was also thinking of Jane Austen when we were in Bath.

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  5. Sally in WAMay 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Super shots, Kay. I love the flamingo one! Great capture - almost like he is dancing.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. Sylvia KMay 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous captures and such beautiful reflections!! I particularly love the last one! Superb! Enjoy a beautiful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. jabblogMay 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great captures, Kay:-)The window reflection is so interesting and the flamingo is terrific.

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  8. Maude LynnMay 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I just love that last shot!

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  9. FrikoMay 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Blimey, you do get around!
    Talk about unfit? How do you work that out?

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  10. Crafty Green PoetMay 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    oh the photo of the flamingo is wonderful!

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  11. DimpleMay 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I didn't know that flamingos could be seen in France! All beautiful shots, but the flamingo is best, I think.

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  12. Inger-MMay 20, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Carcassonne has been on my "must visit" list since the 70's. For some reason I never went there, yet :-) Great photos, and I really love the flamingo shot!

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  13. DianneMay 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    bird in flight is magnificent!!

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  14. Honey at 2805May 20, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    The flamingo is beautiful! And love the pics of France.

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  15. magiceyeMay 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    these are beautiful!

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  16. S K DittaMay 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Each of the pictures is special. My favorite is the first. You captured the scene is such a way as to give a sense of depth on various levels, progressing on toward the horizon. Thank you, for sharing!

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  17. LewMay 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Great reflections, especially the flamingo!

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  18. clairzMay 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    These photos are an inspiration, both to travel more and to take more pictures! Lovely.

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  19. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Kay you've captured the joy that is train travel. I love the passing scenes and the way you catch a fleeting glimpse, a little snapshots of life. And what a variety one sees from a train window. I love the first photo - there is always something enchanting about streams - the gentle foilage wafting like a secret garden, the power of the stream and the glitter on sun on the water. And then in an instant it's gone again.

    That flamingo is fabulous as well. I thought it was a crane until I read the caption. How exciting - with the reflection, you got two birds for the price of one.

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  20. 'TsukiMay 21, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    That must have been quite an incredible travel... Those pictures are lovely ! I specially enjoy the last one : the reflection of the bird is perfect !

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  21. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Kay, thank you for the beautiful train trip!

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  22. EbieMay 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Wow! what a beautiful reflection of the flamingo, caught at the right time!

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  23. sonia a. mascaroMay 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wow! Gorgeous photos!

    Lindy is beautiful and looks adorable!

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  24. MalyssMay 21, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    The last with the bird is a great catch!

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  25. KayMay 22, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I'm so glad I have a bit of time before I conk out in a few minutes to see what you're up to. It's been an exhausting few days trying to work on Art's family history. I'm seeing that light at the end of the tunnel though.

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