Thursday, June 2, 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 address under the post title to be taken to the SWF website where you can sign up.  I continue to be amazed with the view from my desk almost every evening. I do love being able to share the beauty with you! 

You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.
Harry S. Truman

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.
Stewart Udall
We live in a world in which politics has replaced philosophy.
Martin L. Gross
We would all like to vote for the best man but he is never a candidate.
Kin Hubbard
When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.
P. J . O'Rourke		 
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63 comments:

  1. LinneaJune 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Don't know if I'll have a sky to post this week...yours are splendid...such wonderful colors and each one different from the next! Enjoy the day.

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  2. clairzJune 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love the third photo! So wonderful. Have a lovely weekend, Sylvia.

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  3. Martha ZJune 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Isn't it nice to have a birds eye view? I don't have a second story but the view from my patio is almost as good.

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  4. SivindenJune 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Wonderful photos and words to think about. The second picture is my favourite.

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  5. RajeshJune 2, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Gorgeous views of the sky. Each one better than the other.

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  6. Ms. BeckyJune 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    ooh, I love all the different back-lights and colors here. nice skies Sylvia. you're blessed to have that view from your desk. you can just look up and snap away! have a great weekend, and happy SWF!

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  7. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJune 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    two types of sky shots.
    love them all.

    Happy Weekend.

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  8. ArijaJune 2, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful skies. You certainly have a vantage point to watch them from. The first two have such depth that one could almost walk into them.
    Glorious sunset shots too Sylvia. Your move certainly had its compensations. Enjoy!

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  9. Sushma HarishJune 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    loved these....awesome. washingdon D.C? dats one peaceful place i loved visiting last spring.

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  10. Pearl MapleJune 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Pretty views to study the beauty of clouds, thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.

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  11. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful shots.
    The first is my favourite.
    Have a nice weekend. :O)

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  12. Esther GarviJune 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Loved all of them but especially when the sky suddenly went on fire... very dramatic!!

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  13. CarverJune 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Fantastic clouds and great variety in color and form.

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  14. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    another lovely set. i am completely enamoured by the sunset shots.

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  15. LizJune 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Such glorious skies. I love the golden twin clouds. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  16. My name is RietJune 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful skies like every week here Sylvia. Have a wonderful weekend

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  17. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great detail!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  18. alfonsoJune 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM


    · Pretty photos, nice clouds.
    Your quotes are fantastic. I love the the first one... and the fourth one. You see, i don't like our politicians.

    · regards

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wonderful sky sots and, as usual, I love the quotes!

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  20. TaniaJune 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Looks like your skies is painted. And wonderful colors in your sunset.
    Happy weekend to you:-)

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  21. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful skys.

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  22. nonizamboniJune 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Very nicely done and I enjoyed your 'political' slant. I also re-read your blog bio and realized you have lived several lives already! :O) BTW I worked for a time in HR for a California semi-conductor company eventually bought out by a German co.
    Happy Skywatch Friday, Sylvia!

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  23. TexWisGirlJune 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    you have the best skies. :)

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  24. Kay L. DaviesJune 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Hey, Sylvia, did you know you caught two turtle angels in the third photo? Wonderful! (You know how I love your turtle pictures.)
    — K

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

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  25. KarenJune 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I want a desk by your window! Gorgeous captures Sylvia.

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  26. LesleyJune 2, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I love the cotton batting effect of the first ones!

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  27. JudyJune 2, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love the golden light of the sunset!

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  28. eileeninmdJune 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Sylvia, you have a wonderful view of the sky from your place. Each photos was gorgeous. I loved them all. Thanks for sharing your skies, have a great weekend.

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  29. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    second picture is nearly a painting. wonderful indeed ! please have a good friday.


    daily athens

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  30. FjällripanJune 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wonderful skies from you! I like them all. How lovely that the same sky can look so different from day to day...

    Have a nice weekend :)

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  31. HildredJune 2, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful photos Sylvia, - especially the light and colour in the last one.

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  32. GeorgeJune 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    The views from your deck are indeed incredible. Thank you for sharing them with us. And thank you, too, for these marvelous quotes.

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  33. TracyJune 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hah, every photo I looked at I thought it was my favorite until I saw the next one, then THAT one was my favorite, then I saw the next...so on and so on....
    they are ALL beautiful Sylvia!
    and love the quote about the best man not running!

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  34. Chubskulit RoseJune 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Wow different wonderful sky shots Sylvia.

    My Sky shots, have a great weekend ahead!

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  35. PaulaJune 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Fantastic series of skies! I especially like the soft clouds in the second photo.

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  36. AlJune 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Those are incredible views, Sylvia, very impressive indeed. You caught much better skies than me this past week!

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  37. Larry DJune 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Super series of photos!

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  38. LifeRamblingsJune 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    your photos are superb and it's hard to pick a favourite. have a marvelous week Sylvia.

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  39. EbieJune 2, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Hi Ms Sylvia, the clouds are so soft and foamy. How lucky to see these views everyday.

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  40. Kim, USAJune 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    These photos are fantastic! I want to pick which one is my favorite but can't figure out which one ^_^

    SWF

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  41. SandyCarlsonJune 2, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    A beautiful fire. Thank you, friend.

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  42. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Sylvia, you've done it again with your lovely photos and pithy quotes. That first photo looks so much like a painting.

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  43. forgetmenotJune 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Sylvia, Thanks for your nice comments on my Skywatch. Your skies are phenomenal--those clouds with the sun underneath are just gorgeous. Your quotes are "priceless"! Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  44. Bill S.June 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Quit sending all the storms my way. But then they do make for beautiful sunsets. I always love you pictures.

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  45. magiceyeJune 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    soothingly beautiful images

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  46. IndraniJune 2, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    From silverish to golden glow... beautiful captures.

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  47. GrayquillJune 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Your new or newer header is extra nice. The suns coming - so I hear.

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  48. ShirleyJune 2, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Incredible sunset shots Sylvia!



    The Gardening Life

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  49. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Those clouds are just lovely!

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  50. Thomas LeeJune 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful skies of many colors.

    My SWF

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  51. IngridJune 2, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I believe you that you love to sit there ! Just beautiful !

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  52. http://graceolsson.com/blogJune 2, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I like the photos very much and the alst quote is simply funny and has realistic sense
    nice weekend, sweetheart

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  53. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Sylvia, these pictures you took are absolutely breathtaking. You have such a great eye for photography.

    Enjoy your weekend,
    Antonette
    http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com

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  54. alicesgJune 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The sky photos are beautiful. Love the little clouds that looked like thought clouds. Have a nice weekend.

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  55. DawnTreaderJune 3, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    You do have a wonderful view for skywatching!

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  56. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    This is a great series again, Sylvia. Specially the second and the third photo are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  57. CathyJune 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful pictures and I love the quote of the day in your sidebar.

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  58. cloudbusting2June 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Most excellent series. Power with greatness-clouds were my faves even though they were not powerful that way.

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  59. Lynette KillamJune 3, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    You do capture the most wonderful skies, Sylvia...these are incredible! I'm in love with that third one...:)

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  60. Stewart MJune 3, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hi there - another great set of pictures - esp. the round orange looking cloud. And another great set of quotes - like the PR O'R one - its just so true!

    Cheers Stewart M

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  61. JTG (Misalyn)June 3, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Splendid photos! love them all...looks like paintings.

    Have a nice weekend!

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  62. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Your Skywatch photos are great, the first is mega ;-)
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  63. Mary Howell CromerJune 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Glorious cloud formations, just glorious...love clouds, love these. Still having major "blogger" issues, with many comment boxes...very frustrating too. Have a lovely week~ Mary

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