Thursday, June 30, 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.  Still no consistently great weather, but we are having more sun, warmer temps and to be honest, I really can't complain. Beautiful skies come in lots of different packages and here are some from this week! Hope you all have a beautiful, fun, love-filled weekend! Enjoy!
Principles have no real force except when one is well-fed.
What a man misses mostly in heaven is company.
Mark Twain

Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.
Mark Twain

A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.
Mark Twain

Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the and the blind can see.
Mark Twain

Youth is wonderful. It's a shame to waste it on the young.
Mark Twain
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61 comments:

  1. clairzJune 30, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Just wonderful, Sylvia!

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  2. TexWisGirlJune 30, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    glorious. always beautiful coming here!

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  3. KarenJune 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Fabulous Sylvia. Always such beautiful and diverse photos of your skies. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Tina´s PicStoryJune 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    WOW! In the first pic it looks like a mountain in the back, isn´t it?
    I love them all. Fantastic! LG Tina
    Would you not like to join them in my PicStory? Only if you like...

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  5. Maude LynnJune 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I just love the way you composed that third shot!

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  6. Penelope NotesJune 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    By the sounds of Mark Twain’s quote, he knew something about habits. Of course, this brilliant man knew something about everything, especially how to express his thoughts concisely with words. Also, love the light dusting of clouds in the third photo, Sylvia. It’s a little unusual but pretty. :)

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  7. ArijaJune 30, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Wonderful skies, particularly the third shot.
    Your headers are becoming quite extraordinarily eye catching!

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  8. IndraniJune 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Different formations and colors!
    All lovely.

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  9. JoJune 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Is that a snow-capped mountain in the first photo? As always beautiful images and wise words from Mark Twain. I love the last quote! Your artist friend who does your headers has combined Africa and India in today's header? Have a great weekend, Sylvia. Blessings Jo

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  10. EG CameraGirlJune 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful skies and wonedeful Mark Twain quotes, Sylvia!

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  11. RajeshJune 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful views of the sky. The variety is lovely.

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  12. SteffiJune 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Just beautiful ,Sylvia!Have a nice weekend!

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  13. Ms. BeckyJune 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    hah! love that quote about habit from Twain. perfect. gorgeous skies Sylvia. I especially like that last one. and love the new header image too!!! have a great weekend, and a wonderful July 4th celebration.

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  14. SivindenJune 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    A nice colletion of different skies. The cumulus clouds in the second last picture are so fluffy and beautiful. I like the quotes too:)

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  15. VioletSkyJune 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    the mountaintop and clouds blend in so well in the first picture

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  16. CarverJune 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Sylvia these are all very beautiful. I hope you have a happy independence day weekend!

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  17. LizJune 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Wonderful shots. Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  18. IreneJune 30, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Lovely and beautiful shots ... wish you a great weekend!

    Irene

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  19. JoyfulJune 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Fantastic photos. You manage to find and capture such interesting sky photos.

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  20. ChristineJune 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely, lovely cloud shots, Sylvia. Thanks so much for being the first person to leave a commment on my first-in-a-long-time post. I appreciate you!

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  21. HildredJune 30, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Mark Twain and beautiful skies, - just heavenly Sylvia. Is it Mount Baker that's looking so ethereal!

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  22. B i r g i t t aJune 30, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Wonderful skies Sylvia! The clouds are so lovely in the first shot :)
    Have a nice week Sylvia

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  23. My name is RietJune 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful photo's Sylvia.And I lve those sayings. Youth is wasted on the young, lol... could be.

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  24. Jidhu JoseJune 30, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    nice shots
    happy SWF

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  25. Kim, USAJune 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Brilliant sightings!! Happy weekend!

    SWF

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  26. Photo CacheJune 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I feel like I'm a broken record when I come here to comment every week. It's always the same things I say, fabulous, lovely, spectacular, etc. I should go check out more superlatives for next week.

    Happy Fourth of July weekend.

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  27. genieJune 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Your personalized banners get sweeter and sweeter and your photos more and more beautiful. Your pictures are wonderful and a reel inspiration for me. Your quotes are superb and always have a lesson to teach. This series is exceptionally lovely: the skies, Ranier, trees...everything is perfect. Genie

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  28. CarolaJune 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Wonderful sky photos. I love quotes from Mark Twain, these are great.

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  29. Reader WilJune 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    The quotes are great as usual. There is always a quote that is the most attractive of all. In this post my favourite quote is:"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
    Mark Twain
    Have a wonderful weekend, Sylvia!

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  30. eileeninmdJune 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Gorgeous series of skywatch shots, Sylvia! The last two are my favorites. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and happy skywatching!

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  31. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    That's a wonderful series of your skies again, Sylvia. There is a lot of variation in it. If I had to choose one, I would say it's the first one.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

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  32. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful sky photos and quotes!
    Have a great weekend!

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  33. WandaJune 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Your first picture, Sylvia, looks like a waterfall in the sky.

    Wonderful shots...

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  34. ShirleyJune 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Your sky watch photos are wonderful! You've captured exquisite beauty!

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  35. lotusleafJune 30, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Fabulous photos, as usual. Yes, I think there would hardly be any company in heaven,like Mark Twain says.

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  36. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Love the wisps of clouds in the first one.

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  37. DaniJune 30, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Such wonderful skies.

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  38. DimpleJune 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wonderful shots, Sylvia. I particularly like the last two!

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  39. AlJune 30, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful skies, Sylvia, as always. I particularly like the mountain photo, but I'm sure that's no surprise to you. Have a great long weekend - I'm looking forward to 3 whole days off work!

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  40. forgetmenotJune 30, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Sylvia, Lovely skies again. Mark Twain certainly was wise, wasn't he!!!! I always come away from your post with a bit of wisdom, humor, or beauty--thank you. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Mickie :)

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  41. Pietro BrosioJune 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Fabulous skies, Sylvia! I really enjoy all the pictures and the quotes!
    Have a pleasant day!

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  42. MridulaJune 30, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Gorgeous skies as ever Sylvia. I wanted to ask a question, I submitted a picture in October last year and hence I am not responding for the call for images. Can I submit before October?

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  43. http://graceolsson.com/blogJune 30, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    just amazing, Sylvia

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  44. Stewart MJuly 1, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Hi there - the up swept clouds in the first picture are great - really different.

    I assumed most people knew the phrase I used about the moon - which used goes to show how much I really know!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  45. KayJuly 1, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Your skies are exceptionally beautiful, Sylvia! And I love that new header from your friend in Mumbai. She sure does have a delightful, whimsical sense of humor.

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  46. IngridJuly 1, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Indeed very beautiful skies ! I love these big fluffy clouds !
    We have crazy temperatures ! We had 100 F (!!) and the next day half of it ! A real rollercoaster !

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  47. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Another set of marvellous skies! Thank you.

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  48. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Sylvia, Good work, some very beautiful photos.
    Greetings and have a good weekend .-

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  49. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Awesome! Just awesome, Sylvia.

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  50. Yogi♪♪♪July 1, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Old Mark Twain, the first quote makes me laugh. Yes Heaven might be pretty sparsely populated. Have a great weekend Sylvia. We are headed out to western Oklahoma for Heather's family reunion. Its going to be hot, hot, hot.

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  51. Thomas LeeJuly 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    As usual beautiful sky shots from you.

    My SWF

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  52. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Aw Sylvia, those west coast skies!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  53. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful! I'm glad to be back in the beautiful Northwest for a while,.

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  54. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love Mark Twain's writings. He was quite clever and your pics are outstanding. I could only imagine being there. . .

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  55. KayJuly 2, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Gracious! That first cloud shot is really unusual. I love that wispy form.

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  56. TaniaJuly 2, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Just wonderful as always. My favorite is that golden last one.
    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  57. CildemerJuly 2, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Lovely shots and quotes! The first quote made me smile and I feel like saying that it is why I don't want to go to heaven;o)
    My favourite pic is the second one! Love the light in this one!

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    Bises et à bientôt, Sylvia****

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  58. NatureFootstepJuly 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    lots of nice skies today :)

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  59. CarolynJuly 2, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I absolutely adore the last quote! Thank you for making me smile this morning. Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia.
    Smiles

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  60. nonizamboniJuly 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Mark Twain and your western skies--priceless--
    happy weekend too!

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  61. DhemzJuly 3, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I just love them all Ms.S...:)thanks for dropping by my entry @ http://www.explorerminded.com

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