Thursday, March 11, 2010

Sky Watch Friday!


Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team, Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and myself. Each week hundreds of people from all over the world share their skies with us. Click on the icon, sign up and share yours with us as well! It's a wonderful way to see and to share the beauty that lifts the spirit, warms the heart and delights the eyes!

As Spring struggles to push aside the gray and the cold, we've been seeing color and variety a lot sooner this year and it is wonderful!



It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens



Springtime is the land awakening.
The March winds are the morning yawn. ~Lewis Grizzard



It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream. ~Bern Williams



Peace... is seeing a sunset, and knowing who to thank. ~Unknown



The hooded clouds, like friars,
Tell their beads in drops of rain. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow



March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes
and a laugh in her voice. ~Hal Borland
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77 comments:

  1. abbMarch 11, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Beautiful west coast skies, Sylvia!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪March 11, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    What a great series of shots. I love them all.

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  3. TaniaMarch 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Dream on!:-) Wonderful skies!
    I love the flowers and the color in your new header too!
    Wish you a nice evening

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  4. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Wow these are fantastic. I love the last two and out of those I can't decide. Spectacular my friend. :) Have a wonderful day :)

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  5. DarleneMarch 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I love the Hal Borland quote and the lovely photo of the sunset mirrored in the water.

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  6. Strawberry Jam AnneMarch 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful sky pictures and great quotes. A

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  7. CarverMarch 11, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I love the motion and color in the sky you've captured. Another beautiful sequence complete with great quotes. I'm also glad you included one with water.

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  8. ShannaraMarch 11, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Lots of lovely skies!!!

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  9. overtiredmumMarch 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    What a lot of beautiful fluffy clouds - you've had lots to watch this week.

    Love that last quote - it reminds me of my daughter and will be borrowing it! xo

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  10. GryMarch 11, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    I love blue photos, and yours are great!

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  11. RandiMarch 11, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    This is stunning series of photos. And the words are lovely! What a wonderful peace and serenity in the third photo!

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  12. tobyMarch 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful cloud shots, Sylvia! Have a great weekend!

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  13. Ramosforest.EnvironmentMarch 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Spring, colours and happiness.
    Luiz Ramos

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  14. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    All very beautiful Sylvia.

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  15. RajeshMarch 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful shots. Lovely cloud formations in the sky.

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  16. SteffiMarch 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Wonderful shots of skies,Sylvia!Really nice!Have a nice weekend!

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  17. My name is RietMarch 11, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful different skies Sykvia. Great shots

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  18. pennyMarch 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    I enjoyed all of the heavenly clouds in your sky shots, Sylvia. The quotes were delightful also.
    Have a heavenly evening:)

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  19. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMarch 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Sylvia: That last one looks like the sea dragon I showed yesterday went into your sky.

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  20. Benikos placeMarch 11, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful series :))
    have a wonderful weekend !!

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  21. EbieMarch 11, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Swish, swosh! The clouds are dancing with joy! A great series of shots!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  22. EG CameraGirlMarch 11, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I LOVE that Charles Dickens' quote! You've had a nice variety of exquisite skies this week, Sylvia.

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  23. bobbieMarch 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Gorgeous as always, Sylvia. Have a beautiful weekend, and take lots more like these

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  24. Coffeeveggie addict.March 11, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    lovely skies here.have a nice friday!

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  25. Tara R.March 11, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    I used the same Dickens quote earlier this week on a shot at the beach... great minds. I really like the next to last photo, I'm guessing it's a sunset. Such lovely pastels.

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  26. hettyMarch 11, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful sky shots! And I love the quotations, especially the Hal Borland one.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    I love the combination of clouds and quotes. This post rocks!

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  28. CarolMarch 11, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Such beautiful skies you have in Seattle! And I am really enjoying your quotes.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful spring time Seattle skies you are enjoying. Not quite spring here, but almost!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Dramtic skies, well captured, thanks for sharing!.....:)

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  31. jooMarch 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Your photos are so beautiful!
    Have a great weekend:)

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  32. syelMarch 11, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    beautiful and gorgeous skies as always! have a good weekend Sylvia!

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  33. DewdropMarch 11, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    The colors in that first are splendid!!! They are all wonderful shots!

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  34. MagdalaMarch 11, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    All your images of the sky are really interesting and so different form each other:-)
    Thank you for visiting my blog. Great weekend!

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  35. ninjaMarch 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Can't wait for that to come here! Your shots are great! The 5th one looks like an exotic island sunset shot.

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  36. SamsonMarch 11, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    yet another series of Beautiful sky photo's

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  37. Johnny NutcaseMarch 11, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    such a beautiful, peaceful sky. You got a lot of great shots with a lot of cloud variations, lovely!

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  38. eileeninmdMarch 11, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Great set of skywatch photos, Sylvia! Have a great weekend.

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  39. AlMarch 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    I love them all, but the second to last one really caught my eye. It looks almost tropical.

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  40. Susan EllisMarch 11, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely series, especially like the last quote..."March is a tomboy"

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  41. Secret Mom ThoughtsMarch 11, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful skies you captured.

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  42. Colin CampbellMarch 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely selection of shots. We have blue skies again today.

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  43. TaraMarch 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    The 2nd to the last photo is my favorite, so cool and peaceful looking. Just wonderful.

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  44. edenMarch 11, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Hi, Sylvia!

    Such lovely series of sky photos. I especially love the last one. Have a great weekend

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  45. HildredMarch 11, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia, each and every one, but I particularly love the first photo.

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  46. clairzMarch 11, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    What a wonderful variety of skies, Sylvia. That Dickens quote perfectly expresses our pre-Spring weather down here in the southwest, such a combination of hot and cold all at once.

    Thank you for sharing your photos and the quotes, and thanks for all you do with Skywatch.

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  47. clairzMarch 11, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    What a wonderful variety of skies, Sylvia. That Dickens quote perfectly expresses our pre-Spring weather down here in the southwest, such a combination of hot and cold all at once.

    Thank you for sharing your photos and the quotes, and thanks for all you do with Skywatch.

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  48. Bill S.March 11, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    You always find some beautiful sky shots for us to enjoy. Thank you for sharing and helping the rest of us.

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  49. magiceyeMarch 11, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    gorgeous as always

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  50. Linda ReederMarch 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Love the Dickens quote.

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  51. JapaMarch 11, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Lovely new header. Can't wait to see the full colors of spring in your place. But for now, the sky scenes are promising and beautiful.

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  52. CarlettaMarch 11, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderfully perfect quotes to go with your gorgeous images!
    Love the Dickens quote - that is so true.
    Have a great weekend Sylvia!

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  53. dianasfaria.comMarch 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Dickens described it so perfectly. Every end of Winter I feel, "summer in the light & Winter in the shade".
    & then I don't know what to wear outside & most always wind up feeling improperly dressed & uncomfortable!
    Lol...

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  54. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Lovely spring skies.. and that Longfellow quotation is beautiful too.

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  55. ChristineMarch 11, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    I never tire of seeing your sky shots, Sylvia. Every one of these is beautiful!

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  56. EdenMarch 11, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Beautiful sky images and words.
    Love your header so much

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  57. Mike's Travels March 12, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Lovely wispy shots.. have a good weekend!

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  58. NatureFootstepMarch 12, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    nice skies :)

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  59. IngridMarch 12, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    Now I have a stiff neck because I looked up to your beautiful skies !

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  60. EaglesbrotherMarch 12, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    Great captures of the skies...isn't it wonderful the amazing patterns clouds can form.

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  61. Chubskulit RoseMarch 12, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    Those are all beautiful shots!

    Mayon Volcano View

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  62. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    what a sight! these series of photos are so fine and beauteous!
    and thank yu so much for your lovely comment, i really appretiate it :-D
    have a nice weekend!

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  63. JTG (Misalyn)March 12, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    I like the variety of skies and the quotes too. WOnderful pictures with interesting quotes...a powerful combination.

    Have a great weekend Slyvia.

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  64. Elaine YimMarch 12, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    I like your blue skies with white clouds.

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  65. Victoria TsavdaridouMarch 12, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Very beautiful skies Sylvia!!!!

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    strong clouds, Sylvia...very very nice
    love it
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    strong clouds, Sylvia...very very nice
    love it
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  68. http://graceolsson.com/blogMarch 12, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    strong clouds, Sylvia...very very nice
    love it
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  69. NessaMarch 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    You have the prettiest skies. And capture them so well.

    Flash 55 - Avian Love

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  70. LewMarch 12, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful shots of the sky! My favorite is the one of the clouds, water and tree! also like the Longfellow quote. We are having a wet weekend and will be mostly inside. I hope yours is like the images you have posted.

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  71. AKOMarch 12, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    You seem to bring your camera wherever you go to capture such wonderful and different skies! really nice!

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  72. Splendid Little StarsMarch 12, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    such perfection in photos and quotes! truly inspirational!

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  73. Splendid Little StarsMarch 12, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Sylvia,
    I just had to use your sunset and dreaming quote on my blog post. That captures perfectly how I feel. I linked back to your blog.
    Margaret

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  74. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsMarch 12, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    A stunning series of beautiful skies! Especially love the light of many colours over the dark water! And the Charles Dickens quote could even apply here in Australia lately!

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  75. ElisabethMarch 12, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Breathtaking Sylvia! Wow!

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  76. SandyCarlsonMarch 12, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    These are soft, beautiful, bright, and lovely. Happy Skywatch, and thanks for being a bright light.

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  77. ArijaMarch 13, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Sylvia, I have been addicted to watching the sky since I was less than knee high to a grasshopper.... lying on my back in a May meadow watching the clouds change shape or the stars come out at night. I photographed the sky with my first Brownie Box and later colour film which was an expensive exercise. Now with my digital camera, as you have surely noticed, I am in my element ... 144.. yes, a whole gross of photos of just one magical sunrise! I don't do that every day, but sometimes I just can't help myself with all that developing beauty it would be criminal to miss that telling shot.

    I am so glad that you have your own camera and can shoot where and what you want and enjoy the process and the results.

    Love Arija.

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