Thursday, October 28, 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! We had a beautifully sunny, warm day today -- well, until about an hour ago! Back to grim and gray! But I have to admit that usually even on grumpy days there will be an hour or so of lovely clouds and beautiful colors during the sunset and here are a few.

Man was made at the end of the week's work, when God was tired.  — Mark Twain

Life should begin with age and it's privileges and accumulations, and end with youth and it's capacity to splendidly enjoy such advantages.  — Mark Twain

A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people mad enough to do something about it.  — Mark Twain

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.  — Mark Twain

I am opposed to millionaires, but it would be dangerous to offer me the position.  — Mark Twain

I became a newspaperman. I couldn't find honest employment.  —  Mark Twain
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75 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaOctober 28, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    It's impossible to choose one favorite picture,I see so many beauty in these shots!Very well done!
    hugs
    Léia

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  2. indicaspeciesOctober 28, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Lovely clouds and beautiful colors....indeed that is what I see here. So much beauty!
    Have a good day Sylvia.

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  3. clairzOctober 28, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Sylvia, these are wonderful Sylvia-ish photos. It looks like you maybe have your car problem all figured out--or were these all taken from your own yard?

    Happy Skywatching. I sure hope you are able to stop by to see my storm photos. It was an amazing sight.

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  4. UnknownOctober 28, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    I might have said this before, but your skies are always gorgeous! Hard to choose a favourite shot, Sylvia.

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  5. AlOctober 28, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Fantastic Skywatch photos with that special Sylvia touch - you certainly live in a beautiful part of the world. I also liked the smile photo below, and those headlines are too good to be true! I hope you have a great weekend.

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  6. http://graceolsson.com/blogOctober 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    all are beautiful but my favorite is the second one.
    congrats,d ear
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/10/honey-moon-in-a-balloon-safari-maasai-mara-kenya/

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  7. GeorgeOctober 28, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    'Grumpy Day' is a new description for cloudy and gray days, but I like it. I also didn't realize, until I read that last quote, how far ahead of his time Mark Twain truly was.
    Great pictures as usual.

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  8. 'TsukiOctober 28, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Those pictures are stunning : thanks for sharing them, Sylvia...

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  9. RajeshOctober 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Breathtaking views of the sky. The colors ate very lovely. Have a nice weekend.

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  10. Diane AZOctober 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Mark Twain was quite a character, I love his sense of humor. Beautiful series of images this week, Sylvia!

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  11. Carolyn FordOctober 28, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    I REALLY love that top photo! The wispy branches on the left-middle are spectacular silhouetted! That's a double wow from me!

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  12. CarverOctober 28, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Delightful skies and the quotes are always so great too!

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  13. jocoOctober 28, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Hiya Sylvia,
    You seem to have more skies than anybody else :-)
    And they are all different.
    Golden glow develops nicely in the series you put up.

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  14. EG CameraGirlOctober 28, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Love your skies and you continue to amaze me with all those excellent Mark Twain quotes!

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  15. SteffiOctober 28, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    You have seen such beautiful skies at this week!We saw only grey sky at this week and rain.Have a great weekend,Sylvia!

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  16. Pearl MapleOctober 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful collection of views from your corner of the world, did like your last post as well, what fun. Have a great weekend out hunting new pictures.

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  17. FranciscaOctober 28, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Sylvia, it's no wonder you are on the SkyWatch team... your shots are always amazing! I hope you had a good week, going into an even better weekend!

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  18. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I'm with JM, gorgeous and the colours in ethe last one incredible.

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  19. KcalpeshOctober 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Awesome quotes and sky captures!! Have a nice weekend :-)


    Pixellicious Photos

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  20. My name is RietOctober 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    All your [ictures are beautiful Sylvia. I love nr 5 best. So colourful.Have a great weekend

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  21. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Ohhh beautiful shots, especially the 1st two! WoW!

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  22. Secret Mom ThoughtsOctober 28, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    beautiful skies and love the Twain quotes.

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  23. Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen)October 28, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful color on the sky and beautiful clouds:)

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  24. Kim, USAOctober 28, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    It's beautiful Sylvia. Happy weekend!
    Sky Watch

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  25. EbieOctober 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    What a beautiful shot of the skies at the culmination of the day! The redness of the skies is so heart warming!

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  26. HildredOctober 28, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous pictures Sylvia, and the visit with Mark Twain a delight!

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  27. Gabriela AbaloOctober 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    awesome shots! I love all of them

    thanks for stopping by my place

    cheers from Uruguay
    :)

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  28. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    you truly have the prettiest skies on skywatch. i love it.

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  29. jooOctober 28, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I'm always look forward to seeing your lovely photos along with quotes by Mark Twain! Lovely, as usually:)
    Hugs
    Joo

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  30. JudyOctober 28, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    The first shot is just stunning! I love the colour in the sky, and the way the tracery of deciduous branches echo the mare's tails in the sky!

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  31. Colin CampbellOctober 28, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Good ones. Have a nice weekend.

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  32. Gigi AnnOctober 28, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    You always have such lovely sky pictures each week, my favorite one this week is the last one. I liked it so well I made it my wallpaper for the day. Thank you.

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  33. LauraOctober 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Not sure why but the second to last image is my favorite this week!

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  34. DOctober 28, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Sylvia, all great shots, but that first one spoke to me! Send some of that blue south, could ya, would ya? lol We have had rain, rain, and more rain; oh, but Tuesday night allowed me to capture a few beautiful sunsets.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Fabulous skies with clouds and colours of all sorts. Most entertaining. Have a great weekend my friend.

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  36. Martha ZOctober 28, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    More lovely skies, Sylvia. I like the way the clouds seem to radiate from #5.

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  37. pennyOctober 28, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Heavenly skies with the light shinning through the clouds to the earth below. The delightful quotes gives one pause for thought.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia.

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  38. eileeninmdOctober 28, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Sylvia, they are all beautiful hard to pick a foravite. I love all you skywatch photos. I wish you and yours a wonderful weekend.

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  39. TerrebelOctober 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    You know you can always do me a favour by posting Mark Twain-quotes...;-) There are a few people I wish I could have met and Mark Twain sure is one of them!

    Your wonderful pictures made me smile. Again. Thanks, Sylvia and have a great weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  40. DaniOctober 28, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    wow! Breathtaking photos. I love your words for the day.

    Thank you, dear friend.

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  41. LifeRamblingsOctober 28, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Amazing skywatch photos. love the beautiful quotes. have a wonderful weekend.

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  42. WandaOctober 28, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    What wonderful skies...we are still in Tahoe with limited computer...but wanted to stop by.

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  43. Trish ~ ♥ ~October 28, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    lovely series of sky photos, beauty can be seen in each of them

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  44. PatOctober 28, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    Wow, Sylvia, these are all fantastic! I especially like the streaky red and golden clouds in the last photo. Have a fantastic weekend!

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  45. lotusleafOctober 28, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful scenes of the sky and wise words.

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  46. Kay L. DaviesOctober 28, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Ditto what they all said.
    -- K

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  47. SandyCarlsonOctober 28, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    I needed that first Twain quote to put my week in perspective. Thanks, friend. Beautiful images.

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  48. MaritesOctober 28, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    ah..they're so beautiful!! Mark Twain got me smiling again:) have a good weekend, Sylvia and thanks for visiting.

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  49. Beverley BairdOctober 28, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Even with the poor weather, your skies are gorgeous! Such lovely photos Sylvia!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  50. edenOctober 28, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Such lovely collection of sky photos. I love the quotes too. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  51. alicesgOctober 28, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely series of sky photos. Have a nice weekend, Sylvia.

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  52. Corner Gardener SueOctober 28, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Sylvia,
    You sure got some awesome photos! I can't pick a favorite. Thanks for your nice comment on my SkyWatch post last week.

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  53. Tammie LeeOctober 28, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    such a lovely post, each image lead into the quote and into the next and built a lovely momentum that I enjoyed very much.

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  54. AnonymousOctober 28, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous shots and amusing quotes from good old Twain! Have a lovely weekend!

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  55. KaHollyOctober 28, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    I haven't visited for awhile, and I can see I've missed some beauties!!

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  56. magiceyeOctober 28, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    amazing skies!!

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  57. LinneaOctober 28, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Your skies are so colorful and varied! They each have a unique glow and sparkle. Enjoy the weekend.

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  58. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 28, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Beautiful skies -- and I needed the reminder to look for the sun that usually does show up for at least a brief time each day.

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  59. RandiOctober 28, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    Terrific captures as always, Sylia. I love the quotes.

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  60. BraComOctober 28, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful SkyWatch posting! wonderful world and photo's
    thank you for sharing this beautiful photo work


    Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,

    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch on WordPress

    Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 16

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  61. AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Oh the last pic is my favorite! Nice shots Sylvia. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

    ~Antonette

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  62. TeamgsquareOctober 29, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    Nice capture with great quotes .

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  63. Reader WilOctober 29, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    I always enjoy reading and seeing your quotations of Mark Twain and the excellent photos! You are always so kind to visit my blog! Thank you and have a great weekend!

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  64. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 29, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Does Mark Twain imply that if God made man first, they might all be 6 foot tall?

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  65. NatureFootstepOctober 29, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I like the soft light in the first poto. :)

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  66. UnknownOctober 29, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    the changing skies were begging to be photographed. marvelous shots.

    have a fun, fun, fun weekend!

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  67. syelOctober 29, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    isn't that wonderful, to have an hour's worth of sunset. :) it's like it's giving you the opportunity to share us these lovely set of photos :) have a great weekend! :)

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  68. AnimorOctober 29, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Those are all wonderful sky photos. I like most the cloudy shot.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  69. AnonymousOctober 29, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    This is a wonderful serie again, Sylvia.
    The first and the fifth are my favourites.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  70. ElisabethOctober 29, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  71. GunssideOctober 29, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Lots of fantastic sunset
    - lovely shots ;))

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  72. JimOctober 30, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    So many fab skies.

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  73. Lina GustinaOctober 30, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    Sorry for my late visit. I always love your sky photos...

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  74. IreneOctober 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful skies ... and lovely shots. Wish you agreat weekend Sylvia!

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  75. Mary Howell CromerOctober 31, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Hi... running so late, but so glad I arrived ;) Those bottom two images are wow woahs, just wonderful Sylvia. I hope your week is a blessed one, take care~

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