Thursday, March 17, 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. Our weather has been a little warmer, but still very wet -- incredible amount for the month of March! Ah, but Spring is on its way!


Wisdom begins in wonder.
Socrates
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
Mark Twain



A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, "At my age, I don't even buy green bananas.
Claude Pepper

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
Bill Cosby

The reason there are two senators for each state is so that one can be the designated driver.
Jay Leno

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67 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Hurray for spring, even if it is wet! These shots are stunning...

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  2. lotusleafMarch 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Lovely sky shots, as always.

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  3. MridulaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful skies as usual Sylvia. Will wait for your next edition of pictures!

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  4. GeorgeMarch 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    The color of the sunset sky in your first two photos is absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful captures. I also like your last photo of the coast under that clear blue sky.

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  5. clairzMarch 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    It's wonderful to see your world through your eyes because you obviously love it so much! Happy SWF, Sylvia.

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  6. AlMarch 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Gorgeous skies as always, Sylvia, especially those first two. Send some of your rain our way, we've got dangerously dry conditions; this week we even had a wildfire within the town limits!

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  7. Penelope NotesMarch 17, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Socrates was a smart man who I doubt has yet been superceded in wisdom … even though we knew so much less about our planet during his time. I love the top photos and noticed that the sky we share from a distance was equally spectacular. The daytime sky was a prelude to the later stunning scene.

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪March 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    The Cosby quote made me laugh!!

    NCAA tournament time here in Tulsa. I didn't buy tickets but I'm going to walk around in the crowd at lunch.

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  9. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    You never fail to make me smile with you beautiful photographs and wise and funny quotes Sylvia.
    Have a great weekend.
    Cosats

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  10. Martha ZMarch 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely color in those first two Sylvia. Today is predicted to be the one dry day in a long series of wet ones. I've too much to do for my camera to take advantage of the weather so my archives will have to see me through for a while. My photo a day for "Around California" is proving to be more of a challange than I had expected.

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  11. Regina March 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Wow such gorgeous skies Sylvia!
    and cool quotes.
    Happy SWF and St. Patrick's Day!
    Ebjoy a lovely weekend.
    xo
    Regina

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  12. Linda ReederMarch 17, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Great sunset pics! And today, blue sky!

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  13. EveMarch 17, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Such beautiful sunsets!! I especially love the ones where you can see those big stormy, puffy clouds on the horizon! Your last photo is such a nice reminder of Spring... I can hardly wait! :D

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  14. lazyclickMarch 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Beautiful series of shots.

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  15. Lynette KillamMarch 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    As always, Sylvia...gorgeous photos and a wonderful set of quotes! I love the Socrates..

    Have an enjoyable St. Patrick's Day!!

    Lynette

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  16. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Sylvia: Beautiful skies for certain, we still have a lot of gray skies.

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  17. RajeshMarch 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wonderful views of the sky. Love different color shades in the sky.

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  18. CarverMarch 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Your skies are so colorful and beautiful. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

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  19. HildredMarch 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Beasutiful skies, as always Sylvia, - I too was amused by the Cosby quote! Happy 17th...

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  20. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful skies as usual Sylvia! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  21. annalarssonphotographyMarch 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Lovley skies as always! Have a great weekend :)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wonderful skies.

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  23. LauraMarch 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    such lovely wrinkly clouds in your skies!

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  24. EG CameraGirlMarch 17, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Yes, spring is definitely within striking distance now! :))

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  25. LizMarch 17, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Awesome series of shots.

    Have a terrific weekend.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  26. Pearl MapleMarch 17, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    your skies are full of color this week Slyvia, thanks for making SWF such fun to look forward to every week

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  27. JoyfulMarch 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Lovely as always ;-)

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  28. VALKYRIENMarch 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful captures og the amazing sky, and some words of wisdom to follow!

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  29. Sally in WAMarch 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wonderful shots, Sylvia! Love the last quote, too. :) Enjoy your weekend.

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  30. My name is RietMarch 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful skyshots Sylvia. And I love that saying about the wrinkles. I must have been laughing a lot. LOL Have a nice weekend

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  31. http://graceolsson.com/blogMarch 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    strong shots, Sylvia.
    congrats
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/03/brazilian-waterfall-iguazu-fall/

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  32. TaniaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderful series of your sky! And great wisdom.
    Wish you a blessed weekend, hugs from Tania

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  33. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Your skyscapes are always topnotch. Happy St. Paddy's.

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  34. TracyMarch 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Sylvia,
    I love the last photo...breathtaking!!!
    thanks for the quotes and thoughts :)

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  35.  gmirageMarch 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    As always, superb photos with appropriate quotes! love this series!

    -Vienna Daily

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  36. syelMarch 17, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    fantastic captures Sylvia, i'm loving the sunsets! weather here has been quite erratic too. one day it would be hot and humid next day it would be wet. everyone's almost falling sick. hope you have a great weekend :)

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  37. Diane AZMarch 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I always enjoy your great skies, trees and quotes. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  38. Mary Howell CromerMarch 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Sylvia, once again, you have taken my breath away. Those top two images are simply glorious! Wow moments~ Have a great weekend~ Mary

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  39. eileeninmdMarch 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Sylvia, you have some beautiful colors in your skies. Lovely captures. BTW, I love your new header, I assume it means you found a new home? Congrats! have a great weekend.

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  40. Kim, USAMarch 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What a very splendid sky you have here. Thanks for sharing!
    Sky Watch Friday

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  41. IreneMarch 17, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Lovely shots as usual ..... I fancy the second one. Wish you a great weekend!

    Irene (Photography)

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  42. WandaMarch 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Oh Sylvia, I love those skies. You certainly have the rosy tinted lining my song talks about.
    Thanks for your comment on my new banner. Actually, it's the first Banner I had when I opened my Blog a little over three years ago. I had just finished painting the portaits in the banner. I decided it was time to enjoy them again.

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  43. AlexanderMarch 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful rich colours you have. What a sight! Happy St. Patrick day :D

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  44. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    First quote and picture are amazing. Thank you very much ! Please have a good Friday you all.


    daily athens

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  45. sublime wandererMarch 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog Sylvia. =) Have a great weekend.

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  46. IndraniMarch 17, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Mesmerizing colors in the sky. Beautiful captures and quotes. You always present them well.

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  47. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Gorgeous shots! The colors God creates the skies in are awesome!

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  48. Míriam LuizaMarch 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Imagens de tirar o fôlego! A terceira imagem parece ter fogo no céu! Líndíssimas!

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  49. DimpleMarch 17, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    These are wonderful shots, Sylvia! I also love the quotes; the one about wrinkles from Mark Twain is particularly delightful.

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  50. Nisha JhaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful skies as usual Sylvia. I am not able to decide which one is the best. :-)

    Nisha - Le Monde-A Poetic Travail

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  51. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMarch 17, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Sylvia, your skys are more than beautiful today, and I love your new header! Your quotes are timely ... I just enjoyed everything. Thank you so much.

    Kathy

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  52. magiceyeMarch 17, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    glorious!!

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  53. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    such warm skies...beautiful silhouettes.

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  54. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful skies as usual Sylvia.
    Have a nice weekend

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  55. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Gorgeous shots of the skies. Happy weekend.

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  56. Jidhu JoseMarch 17, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    awesome shots
    happy SWF

    My Skywatch Friday

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  57. IngridMarch 18, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful skies on fire !

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  58. Stewart MMarch 18, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Splendid set of pictures as ever.

    "See" you on tuesday?

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  59. HalieMarch 18, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Gorgeous photos!

    If you have time, do drop by:

    My First Sunrise Shot

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  60. DawnTreaderMarch 18, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Beautiful skies!
    Here's my SkyWatch Friday

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  61. overtiredmumMarch 18, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    A lovely set of pretty colours there xo

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  62. VinniMarch 18, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Nice pics and equally interesting quotes :)

    Have a nice weekend.

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  63. DrillerAAMarch 18, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Love the silhouette of the tree against the sky in the first capture. Just really well composed. Nice work indeed. Have a blessed week-end.

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  64. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    You've caught some wonderful evening skies again, Sylvia.
    Overhere spring is coming too, but it's still cold and grey.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  65. Gabriela AbaloMarch 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Awesome shots!!!

    thanks for visiting my place

    cheers from Uruguay

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  66. genieMarch 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Awesome series. Those first two shots so full of striking color are gorgeous. All of them are beautiful and the quotes superb, but the fire in one and two is superbly captured.

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  67. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Glad you got your St Patrick's day green in with that last photo! But I wouldn't have wanted to miss the others which are so lovely.

    I see a moving van in your header. Did you find your new home?

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