Reflections of Lake Front Properties - My Entry into the Reflections Hunter's Contest Round #180

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Hello friends and Hivians hope your all doing fine on this beautiful day. Today I participate by submitting my entry into round 180 of the Reflection Hunter's Contest hosted by @olgavita. There's still time for you to submit your own entry by clicking the link above. Just be sure to read and follow the rules for the contest.

Here we are my reflection theme for my entry is lake front properties. These pictures were taken at Lake Manawa located in Council Bluffs, Iowa in the U.S.A. I came to the lake to relax and I'll be honest I wasn't thinking of reflections until I drove by a business and seen a small puddle that was reflecting a partial reflection of a car. That is when I wondered if a canal connected off the side of the main lake would show me some. I was delighted when it did 😁

The only negative is I walked about a half mile or so in the grass capturing these. Needless to say my shoes got wet and the same goes for my socks. Still very much worth it.

This photo above is my favorite I think, haha. Sometimes it's difficult to choose from your own photos. I love how the reflections of this property are so clear. Not only is the house reflected but everything else to include trees, lawn, and beautiful flowers. In my opinion a masterpiece of a reflection.

This one is probably the house I like the most. Just something about a house composed of brick. I also like ranch style houses, I imagine it's just as elegant on the inside as it is on the outside. Now I'm not taking away from its reflection I like how it's very detailed, clear and has some color to it.

If you look closer you will see an individual sitting on the deck. If I lived here this would be an every morning routine for me with my coffee mug by my side. I really appreciate this reflection because it has reflections on top of other ones. Pretty darn cool, right?

This property would be the first one you would see close up if coming off the main lake and entering the canal via a boat. It's an underpass tunnel underneath a road, pretty cool way to connect the two. Another beautiful reflection to another glamorous house I like as well.

A nice house that looks well designed. I'm assuming it's a two level house which makes me wonder how elegant the stairs are inside. The good thing about this property is it's got some space between other houses in the area. This is evident looking at the property and it's reflections. A little more greenery and trees on this probably due to this.

Let's do a double take shall we? Well I guess you don't get a choice because here it is, haha. What's the selling point between these two homes? The water front view or it's reflection? Curious would you pick one over the other, why?

Alright another one of my favorites. This one had the longest reflections of all of them. Also had the most trees out of the rest. It also reflected the tree detail the best I think.

This one took a little time playing around with getting an angle to capture the best reflection. I absolutely love how this property is on on a rounded lot. My favorite part is the flag reflection of good ole red, white and blue ❤️ 🤍 💙

I found some properties were hard to get in frame by themselves due close proximity to others. No problem I'll just take a community reflection shot 😁 Better to show many at once than none at all right?

Simple colors on this brick house. I like how the entire home is the same color from its structure to its roof. Not the best looking reflection but that is do to the changing sun and cloud cover. Still better than what's to come.

Well we have come to the last three reflection photos. Conditions have to be there to capture them and the longer I stayed the more dim they became. The first home must love the beach life. How cool would it be to have your own little mini beach. Fornately you can see some of it in the reflection. The rest of the reflections are dark and not all that visible.

The second photo I will title blurred lines. It just better states conditions have to be there to capture good reflections. I compare this reflection to painting with paint that is too watered down. The end result is the colors will run.

The last photo was the last. The dog on the deck was barking at me like he was talking to me. I'm pretty sure it said, "No reflections of my pad, myself and no others for that matter." I noticed not much of a reflection but rather a shadow. The dog went silent as I walked away, no good byes.

The doggo became silent I hope you don't, haha. We all probably have envisioned a dream house but I tell you I would be happy with any of these homes. After seeing all these homes do you have a favorite that could be your dream home? I have to also ask which reflection do you like the most? I would love to hear them ❤️

Take care, stay safe and let's all welcome the weekend with open arms soon. Until next time!



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I was amazed of the clear reflection of the houses Sir @coolmidwestguy and the surrounding as well. The trimmed grasses, the trees, and the lake view. Very relaxing.

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Yes they turned out well. The reflections were only available for about an hour, I started at 7:30 a.m. It was a relaxing time despite my wet socks 😂 I'm sure there grass is cut like clock work by someone else of course. If you can afford a house like these you can hire someone for yard work.

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That's good Sir that you enjoyed that time despite of the wet socks. I liked how positive you are Sir. You didn't change your mood 😊

You're right Sir about the yard. It is nice to have such beautiful house and surroundings. However, it cost a lot of money for the maintenance.

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Thank you to a point we can control our happiness or peace by directing our particular moods 😁

Oh yeah maintenance, taxes and all the other things but I think those that live there aren't exactly strapped down financially, hehe

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I like a house by the river or lake. But sometimes, I worried they might be affected by floods during strong typhoons.
This is my favorite among the houses.

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Great choice my favorite as well :-) They had sandbags up on their yards during the flood of 2011 but didn't get any damage. It was close to reaching them. The water in front of them is a shallow canal off the side of the main lake. The river is only about 1/4 mile away though. Some of its tributaries feed the lake so it did balloon some. It is a risk for sure.

!LUV

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The appearance of the house and its reflection stunned me, it was very beautiful.

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Thank you and I thought the same thing. I couldn't resist not talking some pictures. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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You're welcome, Hope you have a nice day too, friend.

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Oh nice reflections! Houses can be seen completely on the water!
Happy Friday amigo!
!LUV
!HUG
!LOLZ

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Wonderful photos of these grand houses by the lake. I like the brick house and the one with tall trees. Couldn’t imagine what it looks like inside these big houses! I wondered how wealthy people live, what they do in their daily lives. Would they be friendly or chase away strangers who came too close to the fence!
You need a pair of boots for backup!

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I love brick houses even though I never owned or lived in one.

I have interacted with some in the past and they were nice. Haven't met a Scrooge yet. Most are retired but some are holding higher business positions. I delivery drive part time and have delivered food and groceries to them. I know one is big UPS regional manager. Maybe I should take curbside photos sometime, some don't look like lake front properties from that side.

Haha I got boots but I had no plans of walking in the morning dew grass. Take care.

!LOLZ

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Good morning dear friend @coolmidwestguy
What a beautiful place you chose to visit and rest, the lake is charming, and I also give you beautiful reflection shots
Beautiful photographs, excellent reflections.
Enjoy a beautiful morning

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Thanks friend for your appreciation and greetings. Have a great weekend ahead!

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Thank goodness you were not dissuaded even when you had to walk. You found and captured really lovely/gorgeous reflections! Darn the doggo for bothering you, lol!

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Thank you sometimes I can do ok taking pictures, I'm happy with them 😁 Oh I think I irritated Doggo, he wasn't amused when I was looking his way and taking his picture along with his pad 🤪

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They are great :)

It sounds like the doggo takes his privacy seriously😁

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Those reflections are amazing. Detailed and clear. I can't even choose which is which♥️😁.

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I got lucky to capture them 😁 yes most of them were very clear and detailed which I loved ❤️

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I cannot choose my favourite, I was torn among them😁♥️

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There's some nice ones. I went with one that had some distance from others and was a brick ranch style. There some features like a sand beach that would be cool but how much of the sun do I want to kiss me, hehe. Also a boat or jet ski slip would be ok today. Than of course a fishing dock, oh slap me dreaming can be depressing 😂

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Theres no harm in dreaming😁. You can always make those dreams come true😜. Wear a hoody jacket to minimized the sun from kissing you all over🤣.

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Dreams can come true probably shouldn't dream too big though, hehe

Wear a hoody jacket to minimized the sun from kissing you all over🤣

I would be one of a kind. The only beach goer like that. That might create some type of unwanted meme of myself 🤣

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