Thursday, October 8, 2009

Sky Watch Friday!

There are Autumn skies now and while we look back wistfully at the lovely Summer skies, there is so much beauty everywhere in the sky, regardless of the season. So join Klaus, Sandy, Ivar, Wren, Fishing Guy and Louise and the rest of us from all over the world, join us and share the beauty of your skies! Click here to sign up and share it all!


We've had our usual beautiful sunsets recently and I never tire of them because although the colors and the shape of the clouds may be similar, they are all unique and beautiful -- just as all people are unique and beautiful, each in their own way.
The first two are -- as usual, taken from our deck a couple of evenings ago.

 


 


The last three are a nostalgic look back at a lovely summer on the Sound where I found myself on numerous ferries as family and friends and I visited some of the beautiful and fun places in our part of the world.

That is Port Townsend in the background.



I love the sailing ships against the blue sky!

 


And this is one of the marvelous ferries.

 
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72 comments:

  1. bobbieOctober 8, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous clouds! And the boats are charming. That is quite a ferry! Bigger than those we have going from North Cape May to Lewis, DE.

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  2. chrome3dOctober 8, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I love those ferries. They are so practical. You are right, it is really marvellous. I have never seen one open ferry that was so humongous in size.

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  3. JamesOctober 8, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I remember being so excited to ride these ferries. The whole post is filled with wonderful pictures of a very special place.
    Great pictures Sylvia.

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  4. abbOctober 8, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Lovely! Bittersweet the change of seasons, but wouldn't want to live anywhere that has just one or two seasons.

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  5. clairzOctober 8, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Lovely shots, Sylvia. I can't remember many sunny skies when we lived in Washington state. Are they getting more frequent or are you just catching them all? ;)

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  6. Regina October 8, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful skies and harbor.
    Love the scenes.

    Enjoy the weekend Sylvia.

    Regina

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  7. Susan at Stony RiverOctober 8, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I love the view over your deck as always, but oh was I glad to see some summer again too!

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  8. Photo CacheOctober 8, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    As usual lovely cloud formations. It may just be me but I found summer to be really short this year.

    Happy weekend.

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  9. SamsonOctober 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Lovely photo's Sylvia, love the ferry shot, its amazing... thanks for your comment on my blog and you can call me sam :)

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  10. Michael HorvathOctober 8, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Great stuff Diva!

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  11. KayOctober 8, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    You do have such awesome skies in Seattle, Sylvia.

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  12. DarylOctober 8, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Fabulous skies, Sylvia, have a wonderful weekend!

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  13. jabblogOctober 8, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    You're right of course, Sylvia. The clouds may look familiar but they are always unique and beautiful, no matter what their form or temper!
    Beautiful shots from your corner of the world.

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  14. Great Grandma LinOctober 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    appropriate good bye to summer and a good attitude there is beauty in each season and each person...

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  15. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersOctober 8, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful autumn skies, Sylvia. Enormous ferry!
    Janice.

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  16. http://graceolsson.com/blogOctober 8, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I love it the number 3...congrats for all shots, ok?

    have a nice weekend

    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2009/10/wedding-in-sherbourne-castleuk-at-skywatchfriday/

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  17. Joe ToddOctober 8, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Love your part of the world. Every time I visit your blog I do a little more planning for a visit west. Thank you

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  18. caraOctober 8, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Those clouds in the top two are beautiful!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I love Port Townsend! Lovely picts!

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  20. MariaOctober 8, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    What a beautiful lake! I love your new header with the sailing boats very much!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Love those puffy pinks!
    And wow, you would laugh at the piddly little ferries here!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Love those puffy pinks!
    And wow, you would laugh at the piddly little ferries here!

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  23. prashantOctober 8, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    They are so practical. You are right, it is really marvellous. I have never seen one open ferry that was so humongous in size.
    Work From Home

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  24. GaelynOctober 8, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Your skies are always so breathtaking over the Sound. Love the ferry. Have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  25. ElisabethOctober 8, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Love the cloud captures...thanks for sharing.

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  26. Tara R.October 8, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    How wonderful that you have such beautiful sunsets to see from your office window.

    That ferry is huge! I've never seen on that big before.

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  27. nonizamboniOctober 8, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Wonderful blue skies and water. The clouds from your deck are amazing. Always interesting to see the sky from your perspective, Sylvia!

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  28. AprilOctober 8, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    The sunset clouds are beautiful! Wonderful pictures, too, of your summer trips across the water.

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  29. DewdropOctober 8, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I love your swelling cumulus clouds! Really awesome, especially over water.

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  30. LewOctober 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful as always, Sylvia! The water and sky make for beautiful scenes.

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  31. DarleneOctober 8, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    We had a puffy pink cloud formation in our sky the other night and I got my camera out. They are so lovely and remind me of cotton candy.

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  32. Craver ViiOctober 8, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    The clouds are great! Also, I feel a sense of wonder as I look out over those waters. What a treasure you have there!

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  33. Maria BergOctober 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I wish you a good week end and that you do find more fun clouds to take photos of an maybe a trip with a boat, MB

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  34. LVOctober 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    A very pretty grouping of beautiful sights. What a lovely view you have. Makes you get going a lot better.

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  35. Elizabeth BradleyOctober 8, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    What a view you have from that deck. You must hang out there a lot!

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  36. eileeninmdOctober 8, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Wonderful photos and clouds. Thanks for sharing. Washington is a beautiful state.

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  37. EaglesbrotherOctober 8, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Wonderful skies...I like the second one..the close up..looks like a Grandfather laying on his back on the bed and raising his hand to his yawning mouth..lol..I know I have a vivid imagination..lol

    Eaglesbrother

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  38. pennyOctober 8, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Marvelous soft colors in those evening clouds, Sylvia.
    And oh how I wold love to take a ride on that huge ferry.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    As usual, great cloud shots and they are all different and all wonderful.

    I like the look back at summer and enjoyed the Ferry pic

    Have a great weekend.

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  40. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Oh, and loving the seasonal header!

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  41. CarlettaOctober 8, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Lovely shots Sylvia! I especially like the one of the ferry.
    Your new header (new to me today) is gorgeous!

    Carletta’s Captures.

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  42. squirrelOctober 8, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful to match your generous heart.

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  43. Christella D. MoodyOctober 8, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    As usual your pictures are so beautiful. When I lived in the midwest fall was my favorite season. The colors are so magnificent.

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  44. AlOctober 8, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Love the clouds I am staring at it, and figuring out what image they make this time.

    Thanks for the visit!

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  45. Diane AZOctober 8, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    I love the pictures from your deck and how you point out that sunsets are all unique and beautiful just as all people are.

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  46. JanieOctober 8, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    You have such beautiful sky views. The clouds are great in the first ones, and I really like the views of the Sound and the huge ferry.

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  47. Sujatha BagalOctober 8, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    The sunset ones are awesome!

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  48. BarbOctober 8, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    The cloud bank as backdrop to the sailboats is awesome. Your skies show such beautiful cloud colors and shapes.

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  49. SandyCarlsonOctober 8, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    So much summer loveliness. These are all gorgeous.

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  50. UnknownOctober 8, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Love the scene..wonderful picture,all of them:)
    Thanks & happy SWF.

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  51. MariaOctober 8, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Sylvia, the ferry is so GRAND!
    We take a ferry sometimes when we visit family on Long Island. It's always amazing to me how cars just drive on board!

    I could spend hours just watching sailboats float passed...
    White and blue are meant to be together :)
    Happy Weekend ~ Maria

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  52. RedzlanOctober 8, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I enjoy you sky here.Yes.. that white ferry and sailing ships.

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  53. CarverOctober 8, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Wow, I love those puffy beautiful clouds. The sailboats are also so beautiful with the blues of the water and sky. The ferry is great. A wonderful set of shots.

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  54. storytellerOctober 8, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful clouds and lovely photograph series for Sky Watch ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  55. EbieOctober 8, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    How lucky you are to see those orange glows from your porch! Lovely harbor views!

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  56. SquirrelOctober 8, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Wonderful captures Sylvia!

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  57. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Stacey and I took the ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor in the San Juans the other day. It was wonderful to be out on the water again after having spent the summer in the mountains. The sunset was absolutely amazing.

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  58. VioletSkyOctober 8, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Love the puffy clouds in the first shot.

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  59. Pietro BrosioOctober 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Sylvia, the soft pink clouds of the first images are so charming! I like the sailing ships in the blue too. Wonderful shots!

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  60. Carolyn FordOctober 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Great pictures! The clouds as seen from your deck are why we build decks! They are stunning! And, the boats...marvelous!

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  61. magiceyeOctober 8, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    marvelous indeed!

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  62. Maia TOctober 9, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    Gorgeous sky photos.
    You are right, each sky photo is unique. I love these soft pink clouds in the evening light and the lovely seascapes with the sailing boats.

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  63. ArijaOctober 9, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Just beautiful evening clouds Sylvia.

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  64. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 9, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    Sylvia: What a neat show of your different skies out in Washington.

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  65. Colin CampbellOctober 9, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Lovely shots. Have a nice weekend.

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  66. Secret Mom ThoughtsOctober 9, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    I love those clouds.

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  67. SunshineleneOctober 9, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    these are nice collection of sky photos you shared here. the clouds are very beautiful but i love the last photo best - postcard perfect!

    Thank you for the visit!

    Arlene
    http://www.midlifedancing.com

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  68. annalarssonphotographyOctober 9, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Awesome shots Sylvia!!!

    Have a great weekend :)
    Anna

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  69. KarineOctober 9, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Lovely clouds and ferries! I always love ferry crossings :o)

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  70. syelOctober 9, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    lovely clouds, and i do agree that they may all look similar but are unique from one another!

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  71. CelesteOctober 12, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful photos, the combination of sky and sea is always a winner with me :)

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  72. John B.October 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Lovely skywatching shots!

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