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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the address under the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up.  These five shots were taken over five nights, starting last Friday. It seems no matter what the weather does during the day, the skies celebrate the end of each day -- and so do I!
Talk is cheap - except when Congress does it.
Cullen Hightower

That government is best which governs least.
Henry David Thoreau

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.
Milton Friedman

America is a nation that conceives many odd inventions for getting somewhere but it can think of nothing to do once it gets there.
Will Rogers


Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.
Will Rogers

59 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oooh I like them all Sylvia (when don't I love your pics). Hey, I am going to be gone all afternoon. Would you mind sticking my link in the SWF meme for me? If not, don't you worry about it.

Take care,
Antonette
Jottings From Jersey
http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com

lotusleaf said...

The pictures are stunning and the words are thought provoking.Have a nice day!

Lois said...

Gorgeous skies Sylvia! Have a wonderful weekend.

Penelope Notes said...

The little characters drawn for your header this time around are especially delightful, Sylvia. Your sunset captures are so alluring and restful. The top one especially reminds me of a Westcoast sunset.

Arija said...

No matter what the weather throws at you, you always get a stunning sunset!

Am having fun and games here. Got something very akin to whooping cough. QUack prescribed two different anti-biotics and two different puffers. He said he could not believe that with the sound in my lungs I could still be standing upright. When needs must . . .

After taking two lots, I feel a little better already even if I have two days worth of dishes piled up!

Enjoy your weekend and glorious sunsets while they last.

clairz said...

I just love the first photos--pure gold. Happy weekend, Sylvia!

Kay L. Davies said...

Clair Z. is right, "pure gold" says it best, Sylvia.
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

TexWisGirl said...

nice images. troubling thought tho. :)

Tracy said...

love the photos; especially the second one and the quotes, so sad but true...

Sushma Harish said...

they are just awefully best coloured shots...so lively

Sushma Harish said...

Hey, Iam participating first time in the sky watch friday. pls guide me where do I submit my link in? i do have interesting captures to share.

Rajesh said...

Spectacular views of the sky. Each one better than the other.

Indrani said...

Gorgeous colors in sky!
Mother Nature paints so well.

Lesley said...

fascinating that the sky stayed the same colour every night!

Joe Todd said...

Great photos and thoughts. Hope all has been well

Gabriela Abalo said...

Lovely skies, great shots!

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Gabi

Carver said...

Beautiful sequence of sky shots Sylvia and great quotes.

Ms. Becky said...

oh isn't that last quote the truth? and each time I visit you have an amazing new header image! I love that. nice skies this week Sylvia. you've got attitude and that's another thing I love about you! have a great weekend.

VioletSky said...

You were indeed blessed at the end of each day!

Wanda said...

Love your sky shots, but I'm always fascinated with your friends new banners. This one mixing her talent with the real birds is just delightful.

Please tell her how much I enjoy her creativity.

Anonymous said...

Great shots, I like them all!
Have a nice weekend.

Karen said...

A grand way to celebrate the closing of each day. The same sky yet a different show for you every night. Marvelous shots Sylvia!

Kim, USA said...

Wow such dramatic skies here and the quotes love it!

SWF

Liz said...

Stunning photos. Happy sky watching!

Liz @ A Simple Life

EG CameraGirl said...

Pure gold just like the quotes you've chosen for today. :) (Will Rogers was a very smart guy...and his words sound as if he wrote them just recently!)

Photo Cache said...

your skies have dreamy effect on me. you sure have lovely sunsets in pnw.

My sky is here

joo said...

Fabulous photos and great choice of quotes! I also love your header.
Have a lovely weekend:)
Joo

My name is Riet said...

Again and again you make the most beautiful photo's. Great shots Sylvia.

Tania said...

Just lovely skies and colors! Great to look up here!:-)
Happy weekend to you, hugs from north

James said...

Your photos are awesome! In fact I think each one is frame worthy. I hope you are doing well in your new place. :)

Jidhu Jose said...

lovely shots


My Skywatch Friday

joco said...

Splendiferous skies.
How's that for a word :-)
[Hope I spelled it right]
Your header friend is getting more adventurous in her art by the week.
Great stuff.
[1jo.co]

Marites said...

Another delightful header you got there, Sylvia:) the colors of the skies are really lovely! beautiful shots! have a good weekend!

Pat said...

What a lovely sky you have there, Sylvia...gorgeous!

Lynette Killam said...

Such a peacful, soothing set of sunset pictures, Sylvia...I felt calmer just taking in the silhouettes of the trees!

And your friend has truly outdone herself with today's stunning header..I'm heading right over there now to tell her so!

Have a wonderful weekend...:)

eileeninmd said...

Sylvia, you have a fantastic view of the evening sky! Beautiful captures. Have a wonderful weekend!

Shiju Sugunan said...

Beautiful captures!

Gemma Wiseman said...

Wonderful variations of soft sky colours! Loved each one!

MunirGhiasuddin said...

Beautiful pictures and meaningful comments. Love it:)

Kavita Saharia said...

Breathtakingly beautiful :)

forgetmenot said...

Beautiful skies, as always. Great quotes, as always. Love the new header picture from your friend. Have a terrific weekend--I'm sure you will be going "nonstop", as always!!!!
Mickie :)

genie said...

Before I address the issue of the beauty of your sky shots this week, I have to say...YOU LUCKY GAL...another great banner from India. You are going to need to make a book of them all one of these days to put on your coffee table or side table. They are all so special and pretty. These skies are absolutely out of this world...so unusual and beautiful. And your captures are fabulous. Happy SWF-genie

Laura said...

Such beautiful, subtle striations of color Sylvia!

Ugich Konitari said...

@all the wonderful folks who like the banners ....

Thank you !

magiceye said...

mysterious skies!

Mridula said...

The skies look calm and beautiful!

Pranavam Ravikumar said...

Just fantastic!

NatureFootstep said...

a well captured godlen sunset. :)
Wishing you a great weekend.

Teamgsquare said...

Amazing capture . more i see more i like

Stewart M said...

Hi there - what a great set of bronze skies - the range of colours that we find in the sky is remarkable.

Stewart M

Unknown said...

Another beautiful set of photos about collecting all the colors of the sky.
Good weekend

Cezar and Léia said...

Bonjour chére Sylvia
These pictures are very beautiful and I love the trees silhouettes!
I'm also enchanted by your adorable header!
Have a nice weekend
Léia

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Sylvia, your SkyWatch photos are breathtaking today! As they always are. Thanks for sharing them with us, and I hope that your weekend is grand.

Kathy M.

Unknown said...

Great golden light in every shot! Lovely, just lovely, Sylvia.

Regina said...

Beautiful and marvelous skies!

xo

Pietro Brosio said...

Sylvia, it's a very fine Sky Watch post: I like the tones of these pictures!

Pearl Maple said...

Fabulous collection of photos Sylvia, nice to watch the transistion of color across the afternoon

Fjällripan said...

Beautiful photos of the golden skies. Have a really nice weekend!

Francisca said...

I know we always say this, but this really is a most beautiful way to end your day, isn't it, Sylvia.

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