Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team - Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and myself. Click on the icon and sign up to share your beautiful skies along with the over three hundred people from all over the world that participate each week!


We had our usual amazing variety of skies this past week.



The sun, the moon, and the stars would have disappeared long ago had they happened to be within reach of predatory human hands.
~Havelock Ellis



You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds.”
~Henry David Thoreau



There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.
~G. K. Chesterton



There seems to be so much more winter than we need this year. ~Kathleen Norris



A pessimist only sees the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides and shrugs; an optimist doesn't see the clouds at all--he's walking on them. ~Leonard L. Levinson

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84 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful series of skywatch photos, Sylvia!

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  2. LoranFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    That golden sunset is gorgeous! As always, quotes and pics are wonderful too.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    I love to see the clouds dancing in your sky!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely post Sylvia, love those sunsets especially.

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  5. clairzFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    You always do such a lovely job pairing your photos and quotes. Thank you for sharing, Sylvia.

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  6. bobbieFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    All gorgeous, Sylvia. But that first photo is just stunning.

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  7. abbFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Ms. Norris is a very observant lady. Lovely photos as always, Sylvia.

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  8. DebFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Sylvia ~ I love how you tie in quotes with your pictures - gives me even more food for thought. I saw the best sunset the other night - you would have loved it. Bummed that I didn't have my camera but I sat and just soaked it up. I don't even know how to describe the colors that I saw. Enjoy.

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  9. JTG (Misalyn)February 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Great captures Slyvia, as always. I love the variety of skies paired with interesting quotes, 3rd photo is my favorite.

    Have a great weekend my dear.

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  10. DianneFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    they're all beautiful!
    the tree in the top shot is just magnificent

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  11. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Sylvia: That is surely a beautiful series of skies. We have had a lot more gray skies.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    I love totally love that sunset and that very last one. They are just magnificent. Well done my friend. Have a wonderful day :)

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  13. XaviFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I really like this series with different skies and clouds.
    I wish you a happy weekend, Sylvia.

    Xavi

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  14. TaniaFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    This is beautiful skies. The first one with the light in the water is so wonderful and warm:-)
    Wish you a great evening!

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  15. CarverFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    These are all great Sylvia. I love the soft stuff hanging from the trees in the first shot. The golden sunset and the shot with the boats, water and clouds are other favorites but they are all great.

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  16. EveFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Our week has been similar - an always changing sky - and the weather has been just as temperamental.

    What a beautiful group of skies! :)

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  17. Quiet PathsFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    What a treat to see your skies. And the quotes are fantastic. Love all the photos' textures.

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  18. My name is RietFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful sly pictures, all different

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  19. ShannaraFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful clouds! Lovely pics!

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  20. SteffiFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Wonderful set of sunset photos!I love it,Silvia!We can see here since some weeks only snow,snow,snow!I can´t never see it-it´s enough now!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  21. SteffiFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Wonderful set of sunset photos!I love it,Silvia!We can see here since some weeks only snow,snow,snow!I can´t never see it-it´s enough now!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  22. RajeshFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Wonderful images of sky. The designs by cloud and sunset shot is beautiful.

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  23. edenFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Fantastic sky photos and beautiful words.

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  24. tobyFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Gorgeous as always, Sylvia. Thanks so much for posting these!

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  25. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersFebruary 11, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    You've definitely had your share of beautiful skies this week, Sylvia. Lovely collection of quotes too. Have a great weekend.
    Janice.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Wonderful sky series ... hard to choose a favorite but it might be the first one. Loved the quotes too ... especially the last one. I'm walking on clouds often ... ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  27. Diane AZFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Your sure did get a lot of great sky pictures this week! I love the ones where the sunlight is reflecting onto the water. Have a nice weekend!

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  28. Pietro BrosioFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Magnificent views, Sylvia! Another great post for Sky Watch! The quote of Chesterton is funny!
    Have a beautiful weekend!

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  29. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    The words as well as the images jump out at you. Such a vast array of colours.

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  30. TonyCFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    Nice!! my fave is the lone pine tree

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  31. syelFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    very beautiful sky shots. i love the third photo!

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    all lovely can't choose a favorite. enjoy the weekend.

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  33. Pearl MapleFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Lovely collection of skies and touching collection of quotes to go with them, thanks for making Sky Watch a real party to enjoy.

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  34. jooFebruary 11, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    As usually awesome photos Sylvia!
    Have a beautiful weekend:)

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  35. JapaFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    These are beautiful sky frames.

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  36. NishantFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    . Thanks so much for posting these!

    Work From Home

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  37. Mark KreiderFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Great shots! I especially like the iridescence in the first one. The sunset is simply glorious, and of course I find the marina fascinating, the water, you know!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I love seeing the views of the Olympic Mountains. I used to live and work upon its shores, so I always sense home in such natural architectural splendor.

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  39. AlFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    That is a remarkable variety of skies, and a wonderful series of shots.

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Yes, a great variety of skies once again, all wonderfully captured. I echo the pleasure experienced by that sunset shot.

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  41. Lee SpanglerFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    just a sec to say hello and say I'm glad we're under the same sky.

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  42. CarlettaFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Such gorgeous, gorgeous skies!
    I loved the Ellis quote and thought how sad the truth of it.
    Then I read the Norris quote - Amen! :)

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  43. Kim, USAFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I agree a lot of variety of skies and they all are stunning! Thanks for sharing!

    Romantic Sunset

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  44. LewFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    A wonderful variety of skies - all beautiful!

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Beautiful photos, Sylvia, and you always find the perfect quotes to complement them. The Norris is my favorite this week.

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  46. kRiZcPEcFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Enjoy your weekend! :)

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  47. MariaFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I'm thinking of this one:
    You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds.”
    ~Henry David Thoreau
    These days we can't tell if people are talking to the clouds or on the bluetooth earphone of their cellphone!
    Love the photos and the quotes... always a great visit!
    ~Maria

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  48. LakshmiFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    what a great way to begin your quote..:)

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  49. UnknownFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Hi Sylvia
    The silhoutte of the soft wispy branches in the first pic is lovely. Nice skies - all of them. Have a lovely weekend, Evelyn

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  50. HildredFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Beautiful pictures - wise and interesting quotes.

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  51. Bill S.February 11, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    I love the colors in the first and third photos. Great shots and great composition. Thanks.

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  52. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    These are amazing photos, especially the 3rd shot... WoW! Glorious!!!

    Thank you for the encouraging comment you left for me - I appreciate it!

    Happy Sky Watch Friday!

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  53. ~CherylFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful! We are getting so spoiled with these bouts of wonderful weather.... and then we get a "regular" day to bring us back to reality! :) Thank you for leaving such kind comments; it always makes my day brighter!

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I'd love to walk on clouds, especially the ones in these gorgeous photos. Such colour and variety! Lovely.

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  55. JanetFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Lovely post! And I love the poetry that went with each photograph. Thank you for popping by my post!
    Sending warm greetings from South Africa!

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  56. Sara ChapmanFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What a beautiful assortment of skies! Wonderful as always. Love the header photo, so mysterious with the steam rising.

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  57. Regina February 11, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    Another wonderful and lovely scenes!
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  58. CarolynFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Sylvia, these are stunning photos and I so agree with Havelock Ellis' quote. Have a great weekend.
    Smiles

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  59. Victoria TsavdaridouFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Great skies all the week!!!!Thanks for sharing, have a nice SWF!!!

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  60. RandiFebruary 12, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    This is lovely series of photos.
    Have a great weekend!

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  61. IngridFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    What a beautiful variety of skies !

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  62. jabblogFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Such beautiful skies - I really like the first one and the Havelock Ellis quotation is just perfect!

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  63. NatureFootstepFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    yes you had a set of very good sunsets. And you seem to have enjoyed them. :)

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  64. magiceyeFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:40 AM

    heartwarmingly glorious!

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  65. NessaFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    I like looking up at your skies.

    Flash 55 - Priorities

    Flash 55 - So Sorry

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  66. Mike's Travels February 12, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    Great captures... and I love the drooping branch silhouettes :)
    This I do... | Follow Me

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  67. soulbrushFebruary 12, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    love the added quotes, and the flakes and the music too, you are so clever

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  68. Tarun MitraFebruary 12, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Amazingly beautiful photos and last one is my favorite..well timed..

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  69. Yogi♪♪♪February 12, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    I loved the Thoreau quote.

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  70. AlexanderFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Interesting cloud formations. Love the photo of the sunsetting.

    Have a good weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  71. DewdropFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Absolutely stunning shots!!!

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  72. LeneFebruary 12, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Lovely series! Number three is my favourite :)

    Have a nice weekend :)

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  73. OwlfarmerFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    As usual, evocative stuff. Have a great weekend, Sylvia!

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  74. EaglesbrotherFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Great sky photo's....well captured.

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  75. GeorgeFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I really like your Levinson quote. And all of your sky pictures are just wonderful. The picture of the sun's reflection on the water is gorgeous.

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  76. SquirrelQueenFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Gorgeous skies Sylvia, we do live in a beautiful part of the country. I love all the quotes.

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  77. SerendipityFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    They are all lovely, but I especially like the third one :)

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  78. JacquiFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    There has been a lot of winer this year, for sure. I enjoyed all your photos as usual, but I think just maybe number 1 pipped it. xx

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  79. Ramosforest.EnvironmentFebruary 12, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Great shots and quotations.
    Luiz Ramos

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  80. MariaFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    Fabulous images as always, the one on top is really beautiful. THanks for stopping by.

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  81. chrome3dFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    That Thoreau was a cool guy.

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  82. LouiseFebruary 13, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    The shot with the bare willow is amazing. So beautiful. Of course I like all the ocean ones, too. Your most recent post as I'm here (beautiful ocean, lovely flowers and spectacular sunset) is wonderful!

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  83. EbieFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Lovely skies! And the marina looks like a huge "parking lot" of boats!

    I am back from vacation and have a lot of catching up. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  84. Tara R.February 14, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    As always, a wonderful SkyWatch collection. I really like the shot over the marina... lovely.

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