Thursday, June 23, 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.   Last night's sunset was totally awesome!  I went to the end of the hall from my apartment and went out on our deck and what I saw took my breath away! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! May you all have a fantastic weekend!
 
Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to reform.
Mark Twain
The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.
Lao Tzu
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.
Karl Barth
The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.
Mark Twain
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61 comments:

  1. MridulaJune 23, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous Skies all around in your part of the globe Sylvia.

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  2. Tina´s PicStoryJune 23, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Wow. Amazing photos! LG Tina

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  3. TracyJune 23, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Stunning spectacular photos!!!!

    ...but why are you confusing me when it is only Thursday? :)

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  4. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful skies and wise thoughts again Sylvia.
    Have a great day.
    Costas

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  5. This is BelgiumJune 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    looking a bit threatening ... great photos

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  6. clairzJune 23, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, my, those lovely dapply skies, Sylvia!

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  7. Martha ZJune 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Good morning, Sylvia.
    I dropped by to see what beautiful skies and words of wisdom you have for us today, as usual you do not disappoint.
    Have a great day,
    Martha

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  8. Ms. BeckyJune 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I suspect that one of the reasons for selecting this particular apartment building as your new home was THIS! the views are breathtaking with the wide expanse of sky to take in. the clouds and sunset was exquisite. great quotes too, as usual Sylvia. thanks for sharing your beauty. it's always one of the highlights of my week.

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  9. lotusleafJune 23, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love those fleecy clouds. I hope you have a good day!

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  10. Sérgio PontesJune 23, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Amazing photos =)

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  11. DhemzJune 23, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    oh my! amazing shots....love them all...:)

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  12. LizJune 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Lovely shots. I love how the clouds were scattered. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  13. Pearl MapleJune 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful collection of photos Sylvia, love the way clouds add the decorative accents to our sky

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  14. CarlettaJune 23, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    What beautiful views!
    Those are some really wonderful mackerel clouds.
    The last shot in the post below is awesome! Love the color!
    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  15. MariaJune 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    All your quotes today are just wonderful, Sylvia! ... not to mention the beautiful rippling clouds!!!
    *Happy weekend to you*
    ~Maria

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  16. B i r g i t t aJune 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Bubbles in the sky - Happy Midsummer Sylvia!

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  17. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What gorgeous clouds! Have a great weekend.

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  18. RajeshJune 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow! amazing views. Have a nice weekend.

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  19. SteffiJune 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Amazing views,Sylvia!Have a nice weekend!

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  20. Malgorzata IngstadJune 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Lovely combination of beautiful shots and wise words. I enjoy very much!

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  21. genieJune 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Skies like your first 3 shots are magical. We do not see many of these type skies in our area. Your captures are lovely. What a treat for the eyes. Lovely post. Genie

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  22. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM

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

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  23. FranciscaJune 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    And you certainly cheered me with this stunning sunset, Sylvia! Yet another fun fun header, too!

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  24. One PhotoJune 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Fabulous shots - the second is my favorite but what a wonderful view to behold from your deck.

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  25. SivindenJune 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Great sky pictures! Lovely golden light. Have a nice weekend:)

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  26. PerryJune 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Lovely collection of sunsets. :-) Nicely done!

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  27. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Great sky shots and quotes!
    Have a great weekend!

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  28. Kay L. DaviesJune 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I'm going to be looking for skies like that when I'm in White Rock, BC, next week, Sylvia. Gorgeous coastal clouds!
    — K

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

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  29. Jidhu JoseJune 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    great shots of the sky

    happy SWF

    My SWF

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  30. Photo CacheJune 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    truly breathtaking skyscapes.

    have a wonderful weekend.

    My sky is here

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  31. TerrebelJune 23, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Once again a feast for the eyes, Sylvia. And thanks again for those wonderful quotes...Just today I stated (on Facebook): "More people should have more fun more often." It's real easy to have a good time...especially if you look at the world through the lens of a camera...Have a good weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  32. NatureFootstepJune 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    nice serie of shots. It is like I was sitting there watching myself. :)

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  33. My name is RietJune 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow, I love these skies Sylvia. I love those little tiny clouds . Wonderful pictures.Have a wonderful weekend

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  34. Chubskulit RoseJune 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Such a treat to look up in the sky with such gorgeous views!

    My Skywatch, please come by anytime.

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  35. LifeRamblingsJune 23, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    beautiful series of photos Sylvia. great quotes as always.

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  36. Frostbite and SunburnJune 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Fabulous shots Sylvia - it almost looks they are upside down and those clouds should be reflections off water. Have a great week!

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  37. SridharanJune 23, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful as usual Sylvia..!

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  38. LivingSoAbundantlyJune 23, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love how the top of the tree seems to hold the sun in its branches. What lovely photos!

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  39. Yogi♪♪♪June 23, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous images Sylvia, and you know that I am a huge fan of Mark Twain.

    All back from Houston sitting in the air conditioning.

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  40. LewJune 23, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful skies you have this week!

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  41. Kim, USAJune 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Very lovely skies. Ours here is a bit gloomy and dark but sometimes colorful skies manage to take there place ^_^

    SWF

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  42. Kim, USAJune 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Very lovely skies. Ours here is a bit gloomy and dark but sometimes colorful skies manage to take there place ^_^

    SWF

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  43. Pietro BrosioJune 23, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Fascinating views indeed and so nice the first quote (Mark Twain)!
    Have a pleasant day, Sylvia!

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  44. magiceyeJune 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    simply gorgeous!!

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  45. TonyCJune 23, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Hi Sylvia, I've been a bit slack recently and have't looked at any of my blogging friends for a while. A great series of shots as usual, and what a great header!! I just love the figure top right with the wobbly tripod........I'll have to fight you over whether it is you or me!! LOL!!

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  46. GrayquillJune 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Nice pictures...I hope you are having a great week. As I am typing this I wondered if you are hearing the torrential down pour I am hearing crash against my sky light. I forgot I had let the cat out and boy did he just give me a scolding. CRAAANKY CAT! and wet.

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  47. IndraniJune 23, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! These buttermilk skies are mesmerizing.

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  48. Stewart MJune 24, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Hi there - great set of skies - like the way it’s just as shape and form to start with, then it gets more colour, but less shape - very nice changes.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  49. FjällripanJune 24, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Wonderful photos of the sky! I especially liked the last one, beautiful coulors. I didnt have any photos of the sky this week, but next week I will join again :) Have a nice weekend!

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  50. http://www.p-ter.netJune 24, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Beautiful clouds en sunset!
    Wel done!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  51. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    That was a wonderful sunset indeed with all those tiny clouds. Great to witness the changing of colors and light.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia.

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  52. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Love this type of cloud formation. And, of course, the wonderful light in the bottom shot. Awesome!

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  53. HildredJune 24, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Marvelous texture in the skies down your way, Sylvia, and good advice from Mark Twain.

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  54. kRiZcPEcJune 24, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Thanks for sharing the photos and the quotes. :)

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  55. PatJune 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Gorgeous, spectacular sky shots, Sylvia. The first ones look like puffy cotton balls floating in the sky.

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  56. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Isn't that quote from Mark twain the truth? We'd all be a lot happier if we tried to cheer up everyone else. :)

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  57. ArijaJune 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Sylvia, your skies really are a goldmine of treasures, bot this post and the one below.
    Sorry I am so late in visiting, sometimes life gets in the way of blogging.

    The artwork in your headers is getting more and more exciting. I wonder what will come next?

    Hugs . . . Arija

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  58. WandaJune 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh Sylvia...what lovely skies. Also enjoyed the previous post. Great pictures and quotes.

    BTW ~ in you new banner are you the one in the red blouse and white pants with the camera? hee hee.

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  59. SandyCarlsonJune 24, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    These skies are glorious. Thank you, friend.

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  60. Beverley BairdJune 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Such gorgeous skies Sylvia!

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  61. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    So nice of the skies to give us such lovely views each week for Skywatch. As always, a delight to see your photos and your quotes always raise my spirits.

    Have a great week, Sylvia!

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