Thursday, January 20, 2011

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 and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up.  Yesterday we actually had blue skies, lovely, puffy white clouds and SUN!!! The skies began to get dramatic as the afternoon slipped by. Hope you enjoy! I surely did!

  
We are the first nation in the history of the world to go to the poor house in an automobile.
  Will Rogers

This country has gotten where it is in spite of politics, not by the aid of it. That we have carried as much political bunk as we have and still survived shows we are a super nation.   
Will Rogers

Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.  Will Rogers

You've got to be an optimist to be a Democrat, and you've got to be a humorist to stay one. 
Will Rogers
When you put down the good things you ought to have done, and leave out the bad ones you did do — well, that’s Memoirs.    Will Rogers
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72 comments:

  1. webruciJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    WoooWWWW!
    This is amazing! Dear Sylvia your sky's is always wonderful! My favorit is the third:-)

    Have a nice weekend and tanks for your kind comments! Forgive me if I not comment every day, but sometimes I have so time to put a new post:)

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  2. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely skies. Sylvia! I'm glad you had some blue skies and the golden ones are fabulous too.

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  3. GeorgeJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    You definitely had some wonderful skies to share with us today. I really like your golden sunsets.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gorgeous skies, Sylvia! I like you new cheerful header. Hurry up, spring! :-)

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  5. Photo CacheJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    how is it you never run out of pretty sky pictures? just asking not complaining :) love them as usual.

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  6. elvira pajarolaJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Ahhh; cara Sylvia..I do LOVE the first Imagine; what a SPLENDOR....it is SPECTACULAR!!!!

    The puffy clouds flew over the "big water" and ended up in our soft rolling tuscan hills; did you know????!!!!

    SUBLIME photos, carissima Sylvia!!!

    I wish you a happy, sunny weekend!!
    ciao ciao ed un abbraccio elvira

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  7. JoJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I love your new header, Sylvia. And the photos are stunning. I love that you are able to "rip off" politics. I fear here we'd be called discriminatory if we did that! Good on Will Rogers for saying what I sometimes would love to. Have a great day. (((Hugs))) Jo

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  8. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Fabulous photos as always, Sylvia. And I do enjoy your quotations.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  9. RajeshJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Stunning views. Each one out doing the other. Have a nice weekend.

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  10. Pearl MapleJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful collection of skies and words Sylvia, thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.

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  11. HildredJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Lovely skies, wise words, - as always, Sylvia, - thank you for them!

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  12. Linda ReederJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wonderful. You got some great photos yesterday!

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  13. SteffiJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Very very beautiful set of skies!Our skies at this week were not so beautiful like yours!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend,Silvia!

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  14. Don WoodJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Sylvia nice shots and even better captions.XXX Don

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  15. B i r g i t t aJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I am enjoying every photo :) They are stunning Sylvia and also poetic :)
    Wish you a great weekend!

    http://fotochip.blogspot.com/2011/01/sky-watch-friday.html

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  16. KarenJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    You always have such gorgeous shots. I love the clouds in the last one, fabulous.

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  17. Jan n JerJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Gorgeous sky pics...great quotes too!

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  18. My name is RietJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful sky photo's Sylvia. Have a good weekend

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  19. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.January 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Sylòvia, è bellissimo questo tuo cielo di oggi.
    Buona serata :))
    Myriam

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  20. CarverJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    These are all great Sylvia. I love the way the last shot looks like there is a cloud comforter above the sun. The quotes are all great too and the one about going to the poor house in an automobile made me laugh at loud.

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  21. Gabriela AbaloJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Fantastic shot dear Silvia!!! very inspiring quotes too :)

    have a greaaaat weekend!

    thanks for visiting my place

    cheers from Uruguay :)

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  22. syelJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    gorgeous sky photos Sylvia! they are all fantastic! :)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Wonderful as always Sylvia and yet more words of wisdom from Will!

    Have a great weekend & happy SWF!

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  24. eileeninmdJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Hello Sylvia, you do have the most beautiful skywatch photos. Thanks for sharing your skies with us.

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  25. CildemerJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Fabulous set of pics!
    My favourite is the fourth one! So beautiful;o)
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Have a beautiful weekend, Sylvia****

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  26. Reader WilJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Thank you so much for the stunning sunsets. And for the wise words full of humour! Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia.

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  27. CarlettaJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Breathtaking skies Sylvia!
    I just saw the comment you left on AL's blog about taking an upcoming photography class and hoping to improve your photos. Improve on these would be difficult. :)

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  28. JamesJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Excellent shots Sylvia! The skies are so beautiful!

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  29. IreneJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Gorgeous sky shots! Love them all!

    Wish you a great weekend!

    Irene

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  30. AlJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Wow! Amazing pictures of skies Sylvia!

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  31. LifeRamblingsJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    great series of skywatch photos Sylvia. love the accompanying quotes too.

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  32. alicesgJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    The photos are amazing and your header picture is so beautiful. Have a nice weekend, Sylvia.

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  33. IndraniJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Absolutely beautiful shots. I like the quoted you match with them.

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  34. lotusleafJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Gorgeous shots of your skies! I always look forward to reading the quotes.

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  35. JimJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful set of shots again.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  36. Lina GustinaJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Sylvia, I really enjoy seeing all of your sky shots. Love the quotes too. Have a great day :)

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2011/01/sky-watch-plant-tower.html

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  37. AlJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Gorgeous sky photographs, as I've come to expect from you, Sylvia :) My favorite is the last one, that pattern is fantastic.

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I recognize your feelings about seeing the sun after an almost endless row of grey days. I hope this day did give you as much energy as it gave me. Your sunset was like a fairytale.
    Hang on, Sylvia, some day spring will come.

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  39. Penelope Potty SnooperJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Wow! Loved those puffy cloud skies!

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  40. SandyCarlsonJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Really gorgeous, Sylvia. Thanks for these. At the end of a long day, I stop here and breathe in the other side of my country and the goodness that resides there.

    Thanks.

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  41. GeorgiaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    i always see you on abc wednesday....didn't realize you did skywatch friday too!! love all your amazing photos!

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  42. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Sylvia: What wonderful skies. We are seeing mostly the grey Ohio winter skies. I hope you are doing well my friend.

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  43. Ms. BeckyJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Sylvia your skies are gorgeous. I really love that second one. I've seen so little blue sky around here lately that it's refreshing. happy SWF to you!

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  44. magiceyeJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    beautiful soothing images...

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Wonderful shots! It's like water to thirsty eyes to see the sun after a stretch of grey days. Beautiful - especially the last shot.

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  46. ArijaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Ah, your Seattle skies! I don't think you have ever posted one that was not worthy of being in a calendar.

    Have a great weekend my dear!

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  47. Pietro BrosioJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Amazing sceneries, Sylvia, and Will Rogers' quotes are very good!

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  48. EbieJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Every photo is special! I love the second one, it has lots of action!

    Have a lovely day!

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  49. diane bJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Super sky shots. Love the sunsets, they are so calming. The quotes gave me a giggle too.

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  50. MarieJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Dearest Sylvia. You´ve captured awesome skies. Please have a great weekend.

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  51. BraComJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful skies and photos Sylvia
    stunning colors and clouds, wonderful pictures

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  52. IngridJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Love the last shot ! looks as if a blanket would hang over the sun !

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  53. SerlineJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Lots of gentle clouds in your part of the world this week, cozy... have a blessed weekend!

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  54. magdaJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Sylvia,Hi
    Amazing photos !!
    Have a nice weekend !
    Greetings
    Magda

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  55. DawnTreaderJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Beautiful skies!

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  56. NatureFootstepJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    what a lovely gift, that golden sunset is stunning. :)

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  57. Jidhu JoseJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    nice sky shots.
    happy SWF

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  58. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    oh as usual Sylvia, your sky photos are all wonderful and amazing.

    Happy Sky Watch viewing. You can view mine here:
    http://klivengood-itravel.blogspot.com/2011/01/sky-watch-cloud-formation.html

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  59. Louis la VacheJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Breathtaking collection of Sky Watch images, Sylvia!

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  60. jabblogJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    That's a great variety of skies and clouds, Sylvia. The sunset shots are fabulous! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :-)

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  61. LauraJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Oh Sylvia, the "cloud ceiling" in the last photo is truly magnificent!

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  62. RobinJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Gorgeous skies Sylvia, I love the cloud pattern of that last one and the way the light is hitting it just so.

    I remember hearing a similar quote to your first one, that Americans are also the only country to go to protest and strike by private car.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    -----------------------------------
    Shades of Pink is holding a giveaway for one of my custom Photoverse prints - swing by and check it out!

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  63. TeamgsquareJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Gorgeous

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  64. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥January 21, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Another beautiful creation by God captured by your talent!

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  65. LewJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful skies, Sylvia! Also enjoy your photo course. It will be a lot of fun to take pictures with others and compare notes.

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  66. Kim, USAJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Very fantastic!! Love it!
    Watch my Sky

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  67. MaritesJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    such beautiful sky photos you have, Sylvia! love the quotes too. happy skywatching!

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  68. FabienJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    J'aime particulièrement l'ambiance de la dernière

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  69. Powell River BooksJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    All nice shots, but I really like the one with the bare tree branches in the foreground. Weeping willow? - Margy

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  70. WandaJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Hi Sylvia ~~ I've had some major computer problems, Geek Squad came out this morning, and I up and running again.

    Your skies are outstanding and your spring banner is just vibrant and delightful. You artist friend has such imagination.

    Will spend the next couple of days catching up with my SWF buddies.

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  71. MridulaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    In the last picture it feels like there is a carpet in the sky! Lovely.

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  72. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful Sylvia -- nothing like a perfect day in Seattle! They're like rare jewels and more appreciated because of it.

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