Thursday, June 9, 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.  These five shots were taken over five nights, starting last Friday. It seems no matter what the weather does during the day, the skies celebrate the end of each day -- and so do I!
Talk is cheap - except when Congress does it.
Cullen Hightower

That government is best which governs least.
Henry David Thoreau

The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.
Milton Friedman

America is a nation that conceives many odd inventions for getting somewhere but it can think of nothing to do once it gets there.
Will Rogers


Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.
Will Rogers
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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Oooh I like them all Sylvia (when don't I love your pics). Hey, I am going to be gone all afternoon. Would you mind sticking my link in the SWF meme for me? If not, don't you worry about it.

    Take care,
    Antonette
    Jottings From Jersey
    http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com

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  2. lotusleafJune 9, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The pictures are stunning and the words are thought provoking.Have a nice day!

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  3. LoisJune 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Gorgeous skies Sylvia! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Penelope NotesJune 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    The little characters drawn for your header this time around are especially delightful, Sylvia. Your sunset captures are so alluring and restful. The top one especially reminds me of a Westcoast sunset.

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  5. ArijaJune 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    No matter what the weather throws at you, you always get a stunning sunset!

    Am having fun and games here. Got something very akin to whooping cough. QUack prescribed two different anti-biotics and two different puffers. He said he could not believe that with the sound in my lungs I could still be standing upright. When needs must . . .

    After taking two lots, I feel a little better already even if I have two days worth of dishes piled up!

    Enjoy your weekend and glorious sunsets while they last.

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  6. clairzJune 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I just love the first photos--pure gold. Happy weekend, Sylvia!

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  7. Kay L. DaviesJune 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Clair Z. is right, "pure gold" says it best, Sylvia.
    — K

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

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    nice images. troubling thought tho. :)

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  9. TracyJune 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    love the photos; especially the second one and the quotes, so sad but true...

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  10. Sushma HarishJune 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    they are just awefully best coloured shots...so lively

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  11. Sushma HarishJune 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hey, Iam participating first time in the sky watch friday. pls guide me where do I submit my link in? i do have interesting captures to share.

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  12. RajeshJune 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM

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

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  13. IndraniJune 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Gorgeous colors in sky!
    Mother Nature paints so well.

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  14. LesleyJune 9, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    fascinating that the sky stayed the same colour every night!

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  15. Joe ToddJune 9, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Great photos and thoughts. Hope all has been well

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  16. Gabriela AbaloJune 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely skies, great shots!

    Have a wonderful weekend :)

    Gabi

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  17. CarverJune 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful sequence of sky shots Sylvia and great quotes.

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  18. Ms. BeckyJune 9, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    oh isn't that last quote the truth? and each time I visit you have an amazing new header image! I love that. nice skies this week Sylvia. you've got attitude and that's another thing I love about you! have a great weekend.

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  19. VioletSkyJune 9, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    You were indeed blessed at the end of each day!

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  20. WandaJune 9, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love your sky shots, but I'm always fascinated with your friends new banners. This one mixing her talent with the real birds is just delightful.

    Please tell her how much I enjoy her creativity.

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  21. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Great shots, I like them all!
    Have a nice weekend.

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  22. KarenJune 9, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    A grand way to celebrate the closing of each day. The same sky yet a different show for you every night. Marvelous shots Sylvia!

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  23. Kim, USAJune 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Wow such dramatic skies here and the quotes love it!

    SWF

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  24. LizJune 9, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Stunning photos. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  25. EG CameraGirlJune 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Pure gold just like the quotes you've chosen for today. :) (Will Rogers was a very smart guy...and his words sound as if he wrote them just recently!)

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  26. Photo CacheJune 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    your skies have dreamy effect on me. you sure have lovely sunsets in pnw.

    My sky is here

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  27. jooJune 9, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Fabulous photos and great choice of quotes! I also love your header.
    Have a lovely weekend:)
    Joo

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  28. My name is RietJune 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Again and again you make the most beautiful photo's. Great shots Sylvia.

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  29. TaniaJune 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Just lovely skies and colors! Great to look up here!:-)
    Happy weekend to you, hugs from north

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  30. JamesJune 9, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Your photos are awesome! In fact I think each one is frame worthy. I hope you are doing well in your new place. :)

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  31. Jidhu JoseJune 9, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    lovely shots


    My Skywatch Friday

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  32. jocoJune 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Splendiferous skies.
    How's that for a word :-)
    [Hope I spelled it right]
    Your header friend is getting more adventurous in her art by the week.
    Great stuff.
    [1jo.co]

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  33. MaritesJune 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Another delightful header you got there, Sylvia:) the colors of the skies are really lovely! beautiful shots! have a good weekend!

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  34. PatJune 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    What a lovely sky you have there, Sylvia...gorgeous!

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  35. Lynette KillamJune 9, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Such a peacful, soothing set of sunset pictures, Sylvia...I felt calmer just taking in the silhouettes of the trees!

    And your friend has truly outdone herself with today's stunning header..I'm heading right over there now to tell her so!

    Have a wonderful weekend...:)

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  36. eileeninmdJune 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Sylvia, you have a fantastic view of the evening sky! Beautiful captures. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  37. Shiju SugunanJune 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful captures!

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  38. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJune 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Wonderful variations of soft sky colours! Loved each one!

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  39. MunirGhiasuddinJune 9, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures and meaningful comments. Love it:)

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  40. Kavita SahariaJune 9, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Breathtakingly beautiful :)

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  41. forgetmenotJune 9, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful skies, as always. Great quotes, as always. Love the new header picture from your friend. Have a terrific weekend--I'm sure you will be going "nonstop", as always!!!!
    Mickie :)

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  42. genieJune 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Before I address the issue of the beauty of your sky shots this week, I have to say...YOU LUCKY GAL...another great banner from India. You are going to need to make a book of them all one of these days to put on your coffee table or side table. They are all so special and pretty. These skies are absolutely out of this world...so unusual and beautiful. And your captures are fabulous. Happy SWF-genie

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  43. LauraJune 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Such beautiful, subtle striations of color Sylvia!

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  44. Ugich KonitariJune 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    @all the wonderful folks who like the banners ....

    Thank you !

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  45. magiceyeJune 9, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    mysterious skies!

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  46. MridulaJune 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    The skies look calm and beautiful!

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  47. Pranavam RavikumarJune 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Just fantastic!

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  48. NatureFootstepJune 9, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    a well captured godlen sunset. :)
    Wishing you a great weekend.

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  49. TeamgsquareJune 10, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Amazing capture . more i see more i like

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  50. Stewart MJune 10, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Hi there - what a great set of bronze skies - the range of colours that we find in the sky is remarkable.

    Stewart M

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  51. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Another beautiful set of photos about collecting all the colors of the sky.
    Good weekend

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  52. Cezar and LéiaJune 10, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Bonjour chére Sylvia
    These pictures are very beautiful and I love the trees silhouettes!
    I'm also enchanted by your adorable header!
    Have a nice weekend
    Léia

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  53. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJune 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Sylvia, your SkyWatch photos are breathtaking today! As they always are. Thanks for sharing them with us, and I hope that your weekend is grand.

    Kathy M.

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  54. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Great golden light in every shot! Lovely, just lovely, Sylvia.

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  55. Regina June 10, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful and marvelous skies!

    xo

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  56. Pietro BrosioJune 11, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Sylvia, it's a very fine Sky Watch post: I like the tones of these pictures!

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  57. Pearl MapleJune 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Fabulous collection of photos Sylvia, nice to watch the transistion of color across the afternoon

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  58. FjällripanJune 11, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Beautiful photos of the golden skies. Have a really nice weekend!

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  59. FranciscaJune 11, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I know we always say this, but this really is a most beautiful way to end your day, isn't it, Sylvia.

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