Thursday, May 14, 2009

Sky Watch Friday


Time again to show and share your skies with us! Sky Watch is graciously hosted each week by Klaus, Sandy, Ivar, Wren, Fishing Guy and Louise. Click here and sign up to share and show your skies!

The moon was so beautiful here the other night I just had to try to get a shot. I had to do it through a window where I could set up the camera on my little tripod. The neighbors had their lights on and it's the first nightime shot I've ever taken, but I had to share it! Thanks to Darlene, I went back and managed to crop it -- not the most professional job, but I'll learn. Please do click on the pic to enlarge and see the clouds as well as the moon. A dear friend of mine has bought me a new camera of my own and I am so excited! I should have it in the next few days so I hope to be able to get even more fun sky photos!



With a few more sunny days here in Seattle lately we've been getting our usual wide variety of skies, all different, all lovely!





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46 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlMay 14, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    You must be very excited about getting the new camera. Congratulations. Nice photos! I especially like the photo with the tree blossoms.

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  2. Susan at Stony RiverMay 14, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Wow, congratulations on the new camera! I'm looking forward to seeing more photos.

    I've never yet taken a good night shot--still learning. Maybe soon!

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  3. DarleneMay 14, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Sylvia, I love the beautiful Peach (?) blossoms.

    I enlarged the moon and it looks rather squashed with a smaller oval above. To me it looked like a snowman in the sky.

    Using an editing tool like Picassa, crop the neighbor's lights off and some of the sky surrounding the moon and you would end up with an enlargement. It is so beautiful with the clouds floating by I think you would like it.

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  4. Great Grandma LinMay 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    on to Friday...but it's only Thursday I think. LOL! nice skies and moon shot. cameras allow us to capture fleeting beauty...

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  5. Deborah GodinMay 14, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    They're all neat, but I really love the blossoms! And the moon. And the clouds...

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  6. Gerald (Ackworth born)May 14, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    The bottom shot is especiaslly dramatic

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  7. Guy DMay 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    You never disappoint Sylvia, these are all great. The last one is definately my favourite.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  8. CarverMay 14, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Those are all wonderful shots. I love the way you shot the moon.

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  9. Pearl MapleMay 14, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Great collection of photos and congrats on the new camera, it sure did some magical things with the moon photo. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. DarylMay 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I am always envious of a good moon shot .. this is no exception ...

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  11. Michael HorvathMay 14, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I love the "moon" picture. And it's always good to know when it's Thursday just by your blog.

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  12. Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen)May 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Great images of today's SkyWatch :o)

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  13. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    enjoyed your series of skywatch captures...congrats on your nighttime shot. those are tricky...i tried to get the moon the other evening with no real success...another time.
    love the blossoms against the blue sky :)
    have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. DewdropMay 14, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous skies you've presented here! Love the drama of your moon shot! Wonderful captures. What kind of blossoms are those?

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  15. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Fabulous series.
    Happy weekend.

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  16. PeggyMay 14, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Your pictures have always been beautiful and now a new camera...they will be even more spectacular!
    Love your skies , day or night!

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  17. bowledoverMay 14, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    What a good friend you have, we will also enjoy your photos from the camera you are waiting for.
    Mean while you did good with the one you used. Lovely, thanks.

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  18. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 14, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Now that is what I call a friend bringing you a new camera.Oh the images you'll take. Glorious haunting moon and those day images so perky and springy.

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  19. Esther GarviMay 14, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    The first and the last are my favourite, but I like them all!

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  20. maryt/theteachMay 14, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Nice shots Sylvia! thanks for visiting my Think Green thursday post! :)

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  21. Photo CacheMay 14, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful shots. Having a new camera is always always exciting.

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  22. RoshniMay 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Great! Can you put in your new camera specifications? I'm actually shopping around for one

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  23. MojoMay 14, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Love, love, love your moon shot! It is excellent!

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  24. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Woo hoo, a new camera! Excellent. I look forward to more great pics. I love that one with the blossom. Makes me smile to think of spring.

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  25. bobbieMay 14, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Oh good! Sylvia's swf is up! That means I'm in for a treat.
    As always, your photos are so wonderful! That last one! And the moon! All of them!

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  26. GennasusMay 14, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Love the clouds in the last one. And also the ones illuminated by the moon. I've never tried a night shot....must have a go sometime.

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  27. Sujatha BagalMay 14, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    LOVE the one of the moon. Very dark and mysterious.

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  28. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Such beautiful photos - I love the moon shot

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  29. AnonymousMay 14, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia. I love that first shot. Looks so intriguing and mysterious.

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  30. 2sweetnsaxyMay 14, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Congrats on the new camera. New cameras are always fun. :-) Great shots but my fave is that last one. Wow. I wish we'd get some clouds. I love the blue skies but after a while it's kind of boring, especially since I like clouds.

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  31. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 14, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Sylvia: What a nice variation through the week with all the differing skies. They are nicely captured.

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  32. Sally in WAMay 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Great photos, Sylvia. Congrats on the new camera! Enjoy the nice weekend we are supposed to have.

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  33. SandyCarlsonMay 14, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    That's a gorgeous moon. I so like what you do with the camera.

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  34. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Sylvia you snaped some wonderful shots for SWF this week, love the wires and the moon. And great job on your first night shot as it's not easy!

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  35. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Congratulations on the new camera !!

    Nice shots ...especially that last one of the clouds streaming almost in rows..

    like the clouds in the night shot..

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  36. RedzlanMay 14, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful skywatch series.

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  37. magiceyeMay 14, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    all stunners!
    the moon apture with the clouds floating past is fabulous!
    congratulations on your new camera!
    which one is it?
    looking forward to some more excellent captures!

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  38. Bradley HsiMay 15, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I like the photo of the moon and you do have a variety of great sky over at Seattle.

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  39. ArijaMay 15, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Sylvia, that last shot is like a speeding train, just fantastic. The apple blosson makes a great foregroud and your blue moon shot ia lovely to. I am so glad you will have your own camera soon.

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  40. KayMay 15, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Amazing skies, Sylvia! You do have the most interesting skies around. My mom said she can understand now why people want to move to Seattle.

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  41. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    I like your photos...Especially the moon shot.Good luck w/your new camera...Btw, I came to your blog via your comments on Milesperhour.


    JJ

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  42. LillyMay 15, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    The moon shot is amazng. I really like that one. Congrats on your new camera. That is exciting and imagine all the photos you will be taking now. I look forward to seeing them all.

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  43. julie kingMay 15, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    the moon shot is wonderful. i'm going to have to try that some day. i doubt my point and shoot would do a very good job at that. nikon is calling my name big time these days!!!!

    i so enjoy your blog and seeing your photos!

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  44. ms toast burnerMay 15, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I love the moon shot, Sylvia. It looks very haunting...

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  45. IndraniMay 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    You always have such lovely sequence of shots for Sky Watch. Too good.

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  46. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    You always share such lovely skies ... I'm sure you'll LOVE your new camera as much as I love mine ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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