Look up! See the beauty? Grab your camera and get busy! It's Sky Watch time again! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch Team -- Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me! Join us and share the beauty of your skies!
We've had a little bit of everything this week from cloudless blue skies to stormy clouds, rain and everything in between, which is fairly common for the northwest -- particularly this year! But clear and beautiful or cloudy and stormy, nothing can match them for the beauty and for me that brings a lot of joy and that's what I focused on this week -- the beauty and the joy! And speaking of joy, two of my blogging friends, Thom for Hawaii and Susan, formerly from Ireland and now from West Virgina, will be here today and I hope to be able to spend some good time with them. So forgive me if I'm late getting to comment on your Sky Watch posts! I will get there though!
Joy is the feeling of grinning inside. ~ Melba Colgrove
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. - E E. Cummings
Don't waste a minute being unhappy. If one window closes - run to the next window - or break down a door.
True happiness arises in the first place from enjoyment of oneself. ~ Joseph Addition
To be happy, do not add to your possessions, but subtract from your desires.
The real joy of life is in its play. Play is anything we do for the joy and love of doing it, apart from any profit, compulsion, or sense of duty. It is the real joy of living. ~ Walter Rauschbusch
Happiness is a grateful spirit, an optimistic attitude, and a heart full of love.
Words and photos lovely as always, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous sky shots, Sylvia, it is hard to choose a favorite. I love the shot with the snowcapped mountains. Enjoy your time with blogging buddies!
ReplyDeleteYour skies are beautiful, impressive and breath taking! Thank you for sharing and your visit. You are always so kind!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot Sylvia. My greetings to our fellow bloggers. Enjoy the day and have fun!
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Your pictures are Beautiful Sylvia, I always find Peace when I visit here.
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Beauty and joy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots and views.
Luiz Ramos.
Thank you for your post - I enjoy it greatly!
ReplyDeleteNice weekend to you, Sylvia!
Fantastic view, Sylvia! A very nice Sky Watch post.
ReplyDelete"Happiness is a grateful spirit, an optimistic attitude, and a heart full of love.": very true words!
Happy weekend!
Fantastic set of photos again,Sylvia!I love it and I love your new blog header!Great work of the designer!Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteAs usual your photographs are so stunning Sylvia. The combination of water, mountains and sky is such a great treasure of nature to have in your area.
ReplyDeleteFabulous views of the sky. I am amazed at the beauty in first two shots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous skies as usual, Sylvia. I can't wait to see your photos with Susan and family. That's going to be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteDear sylvia..did u change the header of your blog???Nice..love it
ReplyDeletethe photos?wonderful....congrats
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Great views. Each one of them very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies Sylvia and the sayings too. have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteYou have some of your own castles in the sky.. Very nice
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quotes and even more beautiful and stunning captures of sky! Loved the dynamic clouds... They just don't repeat themselves...
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You captured so many gorgeous skies so well.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous series of photos! Interesting and thought provoking quotes.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the company of your blogger friends. Hope see some photos :)
Have great day.
Oh Sylvia, these are Wonderful!! Love all those puffy clouds...the sunset is just Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so nice with the words and the photos :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
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A good blending of images and words I like "To be happy, do not add to your possessions, but subtract from your desires."
ReplyDeleteThe first and last photos are the kicker of all, I've always loved sunset/sunrise shots. Have a nice weekend yourself.
ReplyDeletehave fun visiting with cyberpals.
ReplyDeleteanother superb collection of skyscape.
Thank you for these inspirational quotes. You fill me with heart. I love these photos, too, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is outstanding Silvia, and I love quotations:)
ReplyDeleteHppy weekend to you!
Beautiful series of skywatch photos, Sylvia! I enjoyed the wonderful quotes,
ReplyDeleteHappy skywatching, thanks for your visit!
Really enjoyed your pictures and matching texts again, Sylvia! Keep'em coming and have a great weekend!
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Such beautiful sky shots and words as always, Sylvia.And my favourite is the first photo.
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Your variety of skies is once again spectacular Sylvia. Have a great time with fellow bloggers.
ReplyDeleteHaven't the clouds these last few days been astounding?
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful quotes to accompany a gorgeous range of skies! I especially love the rolling clouds in the third photo!
ReplyDeleteLast picture reminds me much of home and its forests. Thank you very much. Please have a wonderful time !
ReplyDeleteOh, I think I need to go play - adult play! I will tomorrow.
ReplyDeletewow!!! Great collection
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Happy Friday
i always feel the joy and see the beauty in everything whenever i visit your blog and see your sky photos. have a wonderful time with your friends Sylvia :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. I love the changing clouds. The sunset is stunning.
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A wonderful collection this week! So many gorgeous skies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wonderful! Both the pictures and the words!
ReplyDeletePeace and tranquility to you
ReplyDeleteThoughtful quotes! I am not going to a window, but looking for a door in another home, in another region.
ReplyDeleteThank you for an opportunity to think positively about it.
each photo is beautiful of course, but the snow capped mountains really caught my heart!
ReplyDeleteThese quotes are truly inspiring... along with those wonderful photographs. This is my first time visiting your blog (i think) and its just beautiful. I love the music. You've got yourself a reader.
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Great photos as always, Sylvia. My favorite is the second one, which captures all that is beautiful about your area - the snow-covered mountains, the lovely evergreens, the blue water, and the boat.
ReplyDeletehi, your post made my day, cheers
ReplyDeleteI love the first and the last photos. Great shots all! and always, love the quotes:) have a nice weekend!
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Beautiful lovely photos. I think E.E.Cummings quote is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
Cheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo
Sylvia: Simply beautiful capture this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful handfuls of billowing clouds and skies full of colour.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day with your friends.
Beautiful skies, - lovely words. A lot of serenity here...
ReplyDeletehow did you get the sun right where the trough or valley is in your first photo? Very beautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteglorious skies!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful skies. Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a joy to see how beautiful your skies, anytime of the day and of the season.
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggers meet, and hope to see some photos!
Lots of beautiful skies.
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Lovely skies as usual. And I loved the quote about enjoyng ones self! I think all bloggers do that!
ReplyDeleteFantastic skies and always delightful! Thank you for sharing Sylvia.
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Regina
Beautiful captures Sylvia and always wonderful and appropriate quotes. Thanks for the gentle reminders!
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Great collection of photos there this week Slyvia with a full range of colors, thanks for adding to our Sky Watch Friday party. You are so right with that attitude too, simply look up you never know what you will find going on up there.
ReplyDeleteMatchless, as ever. Enjoy your weekend, Sylvia :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful sky shots. Hope you're having fun with the visitors. Happy weekend wishes.
ReplyDeleteYou always have nice photos captured of different skies. Always beatiful and fun to watch...and nice sayings too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful skies and lovely sunset!
ReplyDeleteWish you a blessed weekend, hugs from Tania
Always s beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, as always! Have fun with your friends!
ReplyDeleteit is amazing how the sky changes constantly. With all those SkyWatch photos and none is like the other. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my photos for today. They were all taken sitting in the kayak. :)
Lovely! I'm going out to play right now. (I love that quote.)
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, decided to hop aboard for a while - been a while since I participated in Skywatch Friday! Enjoy the meeting with your blog friends one day we may meet up eh?
ReplyDeleteDenise x
Beautiful photos, Sylvia, and lovely quotes.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I meant to say your header is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cloud formations in your Seattle skies, Sylvia. I would be hart put to pick a favorite. I love the saying about 'breaking down the door to find happiness!
ReplyDeleteSylvia, that wonderful last shot with its caption really is tops. How do you do it every week?
ReplyDeleteKeep soaking up the beauty with your eyes, your heart and your very soul.
Hugs Arija
beautiful series of skies...i like all of it
ReplyDeleteThose quotes attached to images are perfect.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Gorgeous shots Sylvia, I really like the view of the mountains.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
Judy
Wow! All of these are wonderful...so much more interesting than our blue skies! Love your neighborhood. Hope you had a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
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