Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sky Watch Friday!

Time once again to share your beautiful skies! Sky Watch is generously hosted each week by Klaus, Sandy, Ivar, Wren, Fishing Guy and Louise! Click here to sign up and join us for the fun and the beauty!



We've been seeing some Fall like clouds in Seattle this past week. We've had some rain and moody skies -- their mood seems to match ours on the ground. While Fall is incredibly beautiful here in the northwest, it was a very LONG winter last year and the summer has seemed rather short. But at least we're never lacking for lovely, colorful skies. These were taken, as many of mine are from our deck at different hours during the past few days.

This is what I meant by moody!



A little happier.





And glorious once again!



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  1. Regina September 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Nice skies! Have a great weekend.

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  2. JamesSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Wonderful pictures Sylvia! Moodyness makes the sky interesting.

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  3. DewdropSeptember 10, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Wonderfully tempermental skies. At least you aren't getting bored. I hope your winter won't be dreadful again this year.

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  4. Susan at Stony RiverSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Sylvia, your skies have so many kinds of beautiful! Happy Skywatching and I hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪September 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Great variety of skies. Loved the last one.

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  6. DarylSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    All these are so lovely ... clearly a good weather/sky week

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  7. bobbieSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Autumn skies are always fantastic. Yours are especially so!

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  8. CarverSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I like your moody and glorious skies and all the variations in between. Such variety in the sky.

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  9. nsiyerSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    You are having a ball. That's great

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  10. RajeshSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Definitely glorious sky shots.

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  11. Martha ZSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Nice, I like the sun low on the horizon. You do get nice clouds up your way, nice as long as they let the sun poke through.

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  12. Photo CacheSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Your skies are always interesting.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Moody, but beautiful! Love the colors & lighting!

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  14. EbieSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Great photos of your skies! I wish Fall is here so we get the cool weather.
    Thanks for the kind comments!
    Ebie's Skywatch and 300th Post.

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  15. Pearl MapleSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely photos of moody skies for sky watch friday. Thanks for sharing your view from the beautiful north west.

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  16. SteffiSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Wonderful photos of your skies , Silvia!I love it!Have a nice weekend!

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  17.  gmirageSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    My fave is the 3rd one but the last one is stunning with the sun peaking out...

    http://viennadaily.blogspot.com/

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Great shots of the clouds. Have a good weekend Sylvia.

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  19. EG CameraGirlSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    These clouds make lovely skies. The colours are great too.

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  20. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    All the moods displayed, very beautiful.

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  21. kdenSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I didn't realize you were from Seattle; I'm from the other side of the hill in Spokane. Love your beautiful shots. Scrolling down I recognized a lot from the Oregon coast. I've even stood in the same spot on Hwy. 101 to take a picture of Manzanita below.

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  22. Guy DSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    A most excellent selection of shots Sylvia!

    Have a great weekend
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  23. jabblogSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely shots - I guess you're near the sea so that affects your skies, similarly to the UK since nowhere's all that far from one sea or another. I wish you a peaceful and happy weekend.

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  24. SandyCarlsonSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    All those skies are absolutely captivating--mood swings and all.

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  25. AmandaSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Lovely photos!!! The northeast is pretty much the same as of late...very chilly!! I especially love the last picture where the sun is peeking behind the trees! happy SkyWatch

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Here's hoping you get more of the sunnier cloud variety of skies and that winter will not be quite as severe as the last!

    In the mean time, enjoy the fall spectacular.

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  27. Colin CampbellSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely selection of shots. Have a nice weekend.

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  28. MariaSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Moody is a great word for those skies!
    The sunsets are so wonderful... It's the kind of sky that makes me leave my dishes in the sink and run out the front door for a walk!
    All the best for a great weekend!
    Maria

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  29. marianneSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    beautiful shots! have a great weekend- and thanks for stopping by my blog & commenting-

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  30. TeriSeptember 10, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Wonderful progression to happy!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Moody is the perfect word for the sequence, though lovely suits them well as individuals.

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  32. DarleneSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Nice sunset. I love the view from your deck.

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  33. Kathy WSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Now I really like these shots. Very nice. =)

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  34. Deborah GodinSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful moods, as always! Enjoy!

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  35. Neil TaskerSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Know what you mean about long winters and short summers Sylvia. Your skies seem to be similar to ours at the moment, changing by the second. Never a dull moment eh?

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  36. Linda JacobsSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Like a whole day's worth of clouds! All are awesome.

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  37. JulieSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Thank you for your visit, Sylvia. I like that name - it was my grandmother's.

    Like you I do not have any grandchildren - yet. Although I am still working, many of my pleasures seem to align with yours, especially photography and reading but to that I also add music and theatre.

    I have you have a joyous weekend.

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  38. ElisabethSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Great shots...thanks for sharing. Love the moodiness.

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  39. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 10, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Moody, atmospheric, and multi layered skies today. I like it.

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  40. pennySeptember 10, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    You sure do have a wonderful seat to enjoy the wonderful display that mother nature put on, Sylivia.
    I hope your winter is more pleasant this year:)

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  41. MaithriSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Love the idea of 'moody skies' ;)

    I also like the idea that the sky is a constant blue...and that while the clouds drift in and out... it remains the same...

    Much love to you dear friend,

    Always, M

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  42. ArijaSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Lovely Sylvia. Great that you have the vantage point from your deck, just as I have on the hill here.
    No words of wisdom today?

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  43. Larry DSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Great series of photos!

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  44. wennSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    hi, I love the glorious ones..

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  45. BarbSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Well, I'm with you - our winters are too long to give up summer so soon! Your skies are glorious,whether moody or not. Enjoy the weekend in your beautiful setting.

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  46. B SQUAREDSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Nice skies. There is a change in store. Looks like Fall is arriving.

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  47. HildredSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely series of pictures.

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  48. CarlettaSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Lovely as always Sylvia! You do seem to have such wonderfully colored skies.
    I like the shot of the sillouetted trees. The sunset is stunning.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    A beautiful series for SkyWatch! The clouds are awesome.

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  50. OwlfarmerSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Love the subtlety of the layers and colors. I'd actually choose these over the big blowzy colorful stuff that attracts most photographers. The best thing about looking up is seeing all the variety. Thanks for a nice sendoff to a skywatching (cloudy, stormy here) weekend.

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  51. LewSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    And a very nice sunset to end with!

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  52. Pietro BrosioSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    What a wonderful range of skies, Sylvia! Very lovely images!

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  53. PatSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    What lovely pastel colors in your sunset, and then then firely orange at the end. Spectacular!

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  54. Mar-BearSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Thank You for stopping by and your kind words! I love the Beautiful Pacific Nortwest!

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  55. alicesgSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Very beautiful photos for skywatch. Thanks for dropping by my blog and have a nice weekend.

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  56. magiceyeSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    ..........beautiful............

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  57. MarthaSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Magnificent shots. We have been experiencing some amazing pre-fall skies here in PA too!


    My SWF

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  58. Joe ToddSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    Nice photos. Clouds and sky are a lot like people "moody" but that is what makes life interesting

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  59. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 11, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Sykvia: Beautiful captures of the changing skies.

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  60. syelSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    lovely lovely colours!

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  61. Carolyn FordSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    A wonderful view is had from your deck! I love the dramatic silhouettes of the pines against those picturesque skies!

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  62. CarolynSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Couldn't agree with you more Sylvia...i am not ready for winter yet! Beautiful series of photos.
    Blessings and smiles

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  63. JSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Sometimes you need a little moody to set off serenity!

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  64. storytellerSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL sky series here ... AMAZING photo and lovely quotes in your Evening Wisdom and Beauty ... poignant reminder in today's. Thanks for dropping by Happily Retired Gal for mine last night. I'm having trouble getting my act together in the Blogosphere lately ... late with most everything again. Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  65. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Gorgeous variety of moods and colours! Very romantic!

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  66. GennasusSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Great shots, especially the first one. Love those clouds!

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  67. Flying SoloSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Awesome series!

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