Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sky Watch Friday!

 Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the icon and sign up today!  It was like a day in mid summer yesterday, with incredible blue skies, but as I'm sure you've come to know from my Sky Watch posts, blue skies one day surely doesn't guarantee them for tomorrow. But one thing is always guaranteed and that is beauty! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Nature knows no indecencies; man invents them.  — Mark Twain
Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.  — Mark Twain

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.
Distance lends enchantment to the view.  — Mark Twain

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
— Mark Twain

It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress.  — Mark Twain
A half-truth is the most cowardly of lies.  — Mark Twain

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79 comments:

  1. Elaine YimOctober 14, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    Splendid skies and inspiring quotes!

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  2. Kay L. DaviesOctober 14, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful, Sylvia. And, again, your Mark Twain quotations are great!

    Kay, Davies

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  3. clairzOctober 14, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Love the first and third photos, so unusual! Of course, they are all gorgeous, as usual, Sylvia! Happy Skywatching....

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  4. Pedro D. H.October 14, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I liked the sunset view! amazing!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Oooo so beautiful :) I love the first and third one Sylvia. Stunning they are. Actually all of them :) Very nice :) Have a great day today :)

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  6. MaboeOctober 14, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Great skies!

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  7. EG CameraGirlOctober 14, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    So many beautiful skies again this week, Sylvia! And Keep posting those wonderful Mark Twain quotes.

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  8. Mary Howell CromerOctober 14, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    All are wonderful Sylvia, but I have to love the bottom one, just awesome~ Hoping that my entries stick, they went away earlier today...grrr;))) Have a splendid weekend~

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  9. RajeshOctober 14, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful shots of very dramatic sky. Each one of them very unique.

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  10. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    A variety of skies and a variety of quotes :-) Makes it a great post :-)


    Pixellicious Photos

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  11. Pearl MapleOctober 14, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful collection of views and quotes to start our round of Sky Watch Frdiay, have a great weekend out hunting more fabulous skies

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  12. Gigi AnnOctober 14, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Fantastic and beautiful pictures of the sky and the clouds.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    All great shots, but I sure love the evening glow of the scene in the 4th pic, simply gorgeous!!

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  14. CarverOctober 14, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Wonderful shots Sylvia. I love the golden skies and the one that looked to me like the clouds formed a puffy comforter. The quotes are all great. My favorite is "Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it."

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  15. SteffiOctober 14, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Just beautiful photos,Sylvia!I can´t say which is the best because I love all!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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  16. AnneOctober 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Wondeful Sylvia, and all these great words to :-)

    Nice weekend from Anne.

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  17. XaviOctober 14, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Very beautiful sky series, Sylvia!!
    Thanks for your always kind comments.
    Have a nice weekend!

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  18. ElisabethOctober 14, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Lovely!!!! Your cloud images are breathtaking.

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  19. LoracOctober 14, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful series of skies and great quotes!

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  20. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsOctober 14, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Glorious colours in your skies and the cloud shapes are extraordinary! Especially love the wispy clouds that seem blown across the sky!

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  21. VALKYRIENOctober 14, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful Sylvia! And Mark Twain did have wisdom, thanks for reminding me! :)

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  22. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.October 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Hi,
    la foto n.1 è fantastica... sembra la schiuma del mare !
    Bellissima.
    Myriam :)

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  23. HildredOctober 14, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia, - you and Mark Twain make a great combination!

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  24. Secret Mom ThoughtsOctober 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful skies and quotes as always.

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  25. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensOctober 14, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful, singing skies.

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  26. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    photo #3 is the kind of sky that i woke up to this morning.

    have a wonderful thursday and a lovely and relaxing weekend.

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  27. Martha ZOctober 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Yet again, a great collection of skies and Clemens.

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  28. FranciscaOctober 14, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    You certainly do get a lot of fabulous skies your way, Sylvia! Isn't it divine to NOTICE them? Still enjoying the Twain quotes.

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  29. JamesOctober 14, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Sylvia. These photos are so beautiful and the quotes are excellent. I like the mix of pure sky and the trees etc.

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  30. BraComOctober 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    beautiful skywatch photos, as always

    Have a nice weekend

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  31. Kim, USAOctober 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    These is awesome Sylvia. Love it!
    Sky Reflection

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  32. UnknownOctober 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful skies and wise quotes again Sylvia.
    Have a great weekend.
    Costas

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  33. jooOctober 14, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    I can't believe how fast time flows Sylvia - again it's Friday and again I can admire your fabulous photos:)
    Happy SWF!!!!

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  34. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    A wonderful series of beautiful skies. I enjoy your pictures every week.

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  35. IreneOctober 14, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia! And the quotes are great too!

    Wish you a great weekend!

    Irene

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  36. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Such variety in skyscapes in your part of the world.

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  37. LauraOctober 14, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    thank you for taking me with you!

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  38. Tara R.October 14, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful skies indeed! And, thank you for sharing these with us.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Wonderful series!
    I think the second one is my favourite.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  40. eileeninmdOctober 14, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Sylvia, you always find great quotes. And I love your skywatch photos. The third one down is one of my favorites.

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  41. edenOctober 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful collection. These are amazing clouds. have a great weekend.

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  42. AlOctober 14, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Sylvia, you've come up with another amazing set of skies here, very nicely done. Thank you for all the kind comments on my blog, and for the work you do on the Skywatch Friday meme. Both are very much appreciated.

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  43. Susie of ArabiaOctober 14, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Sylvia! I have missed you! I truly was so busy this past summer getting my boy settled in and getting everything he needed. I haven't been blog hopping in months and months. I took some beautiful sky shots when I was in Washington this summer too - we don't have many cloudy days here in Jeddah. Hopefully I'll be a more conspicuous presence now in the blogging world!

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  44. Tammie LeeOctober 14, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    so much beauty in your photos!

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  45. Beverley BairdOctober 14, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Sylvia - what gorgeous photos! You've taken some beautiful shotos!
    have agreat weekend!

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  46. syelOctober 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    the last photo is the killer :D beautiful series as usual Sylvia. enjoy your weekend! :)

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  47. Trish ~ ♥ ~October 14, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    true beauties

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  48. JanieOctober 14, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I love all the sky photos, but especially the last one. And of course I always love Twain.

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  49. Yogi♪♪♪October 14, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Today you are the Queen of Skywatch Sylvia. What a huge variety of photos from silvery to coppery and pinks, and peaches.

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  50. SandyCarlsonOctober 14, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Your photos are rich, delightful. Thanks, Sylvia, for making my evening beautiful.

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  51. RosselOctober 14, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    those are beautiful cloud patterns. your photos are beautiful as always. have a great day!
    The Zipline

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  52. MaritesOctober 14, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    i love the 1st and the 3rd photos! lovely captures, Sylvia and the quotes just as good. My skywatch is up here.

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  53. LinneaOctober 14, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    As usual, your part of the world has the most awesome skies! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the weekend and the skies!

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  54. Chubskulit RoseOctober 14, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    I am in awe with your photos sylvia, have a great weekend!

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  55. AnonymousOctober 14, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderful photos - so much beauty. I especially like the milky silkiness of the clouds! Have a great weekend.

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  56. EbieOctober 14, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Amazing cloud formation on the first shot! The skies are singing in its glory!

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  57. MaROctober 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Gorgeous collection as always, beautiful skies! Happy weekend to you!
    My SkyWatch

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  58. webruciOctober 15, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Wow! Wonderful! Since was child I always imagen shapes in the sky:)

    Sorry, I'm late, but I have no internet conection yesterday night.

    Hugs, Robert

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  59. MridulaOctober 15, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    All of them are equally beautiful, very difficult to pick up a favorite this time. Have a nice weekend Sylvia.

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  60. LakshmiOctober 15, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    first shot is awesome

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  61. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 15, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    The third photo, is this what they call cotton puffs? I have seen this in New Zealand only once, but my clouds very very low.

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  62. UnknownOctober 15, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    enchanting skies. the first photo looks like a waterfall.

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  63. IngridOctober 15, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Beautiful selection again !

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  64. AshOctober 15, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Gorgeous photos and quotes!

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  65. Larry DOctober 15, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Amazing skies as usual!

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  66. IndraniOctober 15, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    Lovely skies Sylvia. Great shots.

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  67. LifeRamblingsOctober 15, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    amazing shots Sylvia. hope your week is going well.

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  68. NatureFootstepOctober 15, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    the skies never fail to amaze me :)

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  69. PatOctober 15, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Gorgeous skies, Sylvia, and Mark Twain cracks me up--such a wit! You live in a most beautiful part of this country. Thanks for your always-cheerful and positive comments!

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  70. JTG (Misalyn)October 15, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    you skies never cease to amaze me! so beautiful!

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  71. Müge TekilOctober 15, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Amazing and impressive colors and cloud formations in your skies dear Sylvia! Fascinating golden light! My favourite is the last photo!

    Have a great weekend!

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  72. Mike's Travels October 15, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Yes, the sunset with the tree in silhouette is stunning! Have a great weekend!

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  73. GeorgeOctober 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    These are wonderful sky pictures. I also really like Mark Twain's definition of patriotism.

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  74. Splendid Little StarsOctober 15, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Your skies are just gorgeous, Sylvia! Mark Twain is great! He says the most marvelous things!

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  75. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    I like all your skywatch photos - the first looks like looking down on snow mountains ;-)
    May your weekend be super!

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  76. Lina GustinaOctober 16, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    You always share lovely skies...thanks :)

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  77. AnonymousOctober 16, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    The 4th one is my favorite!

    ~Antonette

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  78. KayOctober 17, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    Such incredible skies! It must lift your spirits every time you look up!

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  79. TaniaOctober 17, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Wonderful skies as always! I think nr 1 is my favorite. Really beatutiful colds.
    Wish you a happy week Sylvia:-)

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