
So, have you been looking up lately? What's happening with the skies over your part of the world? Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me! Check out your skies and share them with people from all of the world who contribute to this meme each week!
We're still paying for our breathtakingly beautiful "early" spring and you have to stay on your toes, camera in hand for those occasional breaks! They're worth the effort, but they have been few and far between lately! But here's some that I caught over the past week. The first two were minutes apart, but there was a subtle changed.
Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth
are never alone or weary of life.
~ Rachel Carson ~
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
~ Albert Einstein ~
If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy,
if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you,
if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand,
rejoice, for your soul is alive.
~ Eleonora Duse ~
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.
~ Francis Bacon ~
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir
The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man. ~Author Unknown ~
First, yay!!!!
ReplyDeleteSylvia, what wonderful sky shots! Each breathtaking in its own way.
ReplyDeleteI always appreciate the quotes you find.
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Arija
I don't know how you captured the sun sparkling in the first one, but it looks like a precious jewel.
ReplyDeleteThe quote, "The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man" is so true. There's something very peaceful about natural things (like clouds) that are allowed to just be...even just looking at pictures of them is relaxing. :)
Truly fantastic and beautiful skies!
ReplyDeleteLove the quotes.
Happy weekend and SWF Sylvia.
great photos, Sylvia. Love the rays in the first shot. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteLovely skies as usual! Have a great weekend Sylvia :)
ReplyDeleteThese are just stunning as usual my friend. I really like them all :)
ReplyDeleteLovely as always, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. I really loved the one with the sunrays.
ReplyDeleteHey, you caught some blue skies! They havent shown up here yet, but hopefully soon :)
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Sylvia I know I've said this in a number of comments on your blog but I can't help repeating myself. You get the best clouds in your part of the world. Another great group of shots.
ReplyDeleteLove your quotes and skies. Do you know how to make God laugh? Tell him your plans
ReplyDeleteFabulous sky shots. Each one better than the other.
ReplyDeleteYou sure caught the skies at their best!
ReplyDeleteThe sun and its rays in the first is spectacular!
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You've really had some greatly interesting clouds and skies. Love the textures you get.
ReplyDeleteSyliva your photos of fluffy clouds are delightful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sky watch Sylvia :-)
ReplyDeleteThat second shot looks amazing...the lines of clouds all arranged looks great.
ReplyDeleteNr 3 must be my favorite! Special and wonderful sky and clouds.
ReplyDeleteWish you a blessed weekend:-)
Beautiful skies. Beautiful words. I love the Eleanora Duse one. Must go google to find out who she was. Your posts always make me feel alive and happy. And often they provide a learning opportunity!
ReplyDeleteanother fabulous collection of images and quotes. lucky you get to see these beauty a lot.
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Dear Silvia, you always have allthe faboulos shapes of the clouds in your pictures:)
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Sylvia: What a great view of your cloud filled sky.
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, mi sono piaciute molto la foto n. 3-4.
ReplyDeleteMolto belle queste immagini :-)
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Nice captures! I loved the quote about mother nature!! :-)
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Beautiful Spring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
Luiz Ramos
On Friday evening I will be in the sky !! I fly home to Brussels after nearly 2 weeks of wonderful holidays here in Morocco !
ReplyDeleteYour skies are as usual very pretty !
You really captured some terrific light and pastel colors. Gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeutifull photos and lovely quotations - my favourite is Francis Bacon - both photo and quote:)
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weeknd!
They are all lovely shots but my favorite is the last one coz I see a face from the clod (bottom part).
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You found a variety of clouds to share this week. We are on the edge of your stormy weather, heat, clouds, humidity but no rain so far.
ReplyDeleteYour skies are always so interesting, populated with all manner of clouds. I hope things clear up and you get some sunshine for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou found some great skies this week, which is amazing with all the rain you have been getting.
ReplyDeleteYou got some lovely sky captures this week, Sylvia. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful captures. The first and third are especially inspiring. I love the quotes, too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful skies! I like the 3rd and 4th ones. have a nice weekend!
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that's a gorgeous sunrise! worth waiting for. it's really a big help to always have a camera at hand. have a lovely weekend Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteI like the thoughts that go along with the beautiful photos. Really like all the photos, beautiful clouds formations and wonderful compositions.
ReplyDeleteHave a very good weekend.
Alexander
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Gorgeous, Sylvia! Those are just the kinds of clouds that I miss :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing sky photos and words as always, Sylvia. Great captures. I love all of them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
With these fabulous captures, I could never be "alone or weary of life." It's time for joy, time to rejoice...have a lovely day.:)
ReplyDeleteAnother great series of sky photos Sylvia. The first two are gorgeous. I love John Muir quotes.
ReplyDeleteYou see lovely skies, Sylvia!
ReplyDelete«Louis» always enjoys your combination of images and words. Very fine, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! Gorgeous, Sylvia. Your blog is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are stunning and the quotes enhance them. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I would love to see pictures of your rain too, as we can't seem to get any recently. The clouds will occasionally build, but the rain hardly reaches the ground, if at all.
ReplyDeleteHi Silvia, thanks for the lovely images of the sky above YOU. Each one is very special like the quotes you use, enjoyed it all. Have a sonny weekend. T.
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia you are right if I won't bring my big camera it's for sure I have the handy little one with me. I don't want to miss a single beauty of nature. Gorgeous skies you've got here. Thanks for the visit and happy weekend!
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Gorgeous photos all Sylvia. The quotes are all wonderful but the last one "The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man" becomes more and more evident as time passes. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSylvia, your skies always take my breath away. They always seem more spectacular than what I'm seeing out my window. It must be the photographer.
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious shots! Love the sun sinking below the horizon...
ReplyDeletebreathtakingly beautiful captures!!!
ReplyDeleteNice skies you have over there Sylvia
ReplyDeleteA very lovely variety. Love those puffy clouds (third from bottom).
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I like the third photo. It looks like you have used an artist's brush and brushed the cloud in an outward sweep.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is quite awesome.
ReplyDeleteSylvia,
ReplyDeleteYou were blessed with some gorgeous skies! love the quotes, especially the last one. That just speaks to me right now.
That's a magnificent skies. Love the series of shots you got.
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff. We have great weather here considering it it Antipodean winter
ReplyDeleteStunning series of sky shots. I like the first one...simply breath taking.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
These shots feel so spiritual! Makes me feel all warm inside...
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Sylvia.
Goed gezien, die kever! En wat ontzettend scherp!
Goed weekend, Jan.
Terrence looks at the sky
Hello dear Sylvia! Very beautiful set of different skies and words again.Have a nice weekend and see you to the next SWF again!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photographs.......Creator sure did give you some great colors to work with in those skies.....Well done !!!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding photos of your gorgeous Seattle skies, Sylvia. The quotes go perfectly with them and are most enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic Friday, my friend ;)
All are beautiful...love the quotes, too
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Such fantastic skies! Happy Friday. :)
ReplyDeleteSylvia, it seems you have more blue sky photos of the week than we. Lovely shots as always. I do believe we may see blue skies tomorrow... my vegetables are begging for it. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully varied skies, Sylvia, and all well worth the effort of capturing. Hope the sun shines for you this weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sequence of amazing skies. One is more beautiful that the other. Sure does serve as a reminder to enjoy every moment and every sky!
ReplyDeleteThat was just this past week??? Wow! Thank you for sharing nature's magnificence with us and well chosen quotes as well. I am a first time visitor and am in awe of your images.
ReplyDeletethe fifth photo is my favourite this week, soft and gentle :)
ReplyDeleteMarvellous skies, Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Saturday!
Lovely clouds!
ReplyDeletewe enjoy a lot of clear skies this week that gave us a warm weather as well.
ReplyDeleteWishing you to have a wonderful weekend!
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Stunning sky scenes. The great words are very appropriate for them as well. You always share so much of nature's beauty.
ReplyDeleteYour sky photos are magnificent as usual. I also liked your quotes. Thanks for sharing all of these.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of sky photos. The clouds are so fluffy looking. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletelovely series as always, the first photo is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love your pearly clouds, I could float up there. Hope you are enjoying your cool weather weekend. Its hot here (90 degrees)
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