Thursday, July 21, 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.

We've had a little of everything this week -- gray, rain, wind and gorgeous blue skies and puffy, beautiful clouds. Considering the extreme weather all over the country, I feel very blessed to have such incredibly mild temps -- the mildest in many years???? Go figure, but I'll take it!! 
Wishing you all a beautiful day and a wonderful weekend!

 We won't have a society if we destroy the environment.
       Margaret Mead
Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.
Lillian Dickson
 

The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.
 Elbert Hubbard
 Let's not just transform those in need, we can also find ways to help transform those in power.
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59 comments:

  1. ArijaJuly 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wonderful clouds and views this week. Just from the look of your photos, you must be happier too.

    Blessings . . . Arija

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  2. GeorgeJuly 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Your second picture is absolutely wonderful. I love those beautiful clouds. Of course the gorgeous sunset is special as well. All I can say is 'Amen' to your last quote.

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  3. clairzJuly 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Perfect Sylvia skies and, best of all, lots and lots of water. Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

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  4. RajeshJuly 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful shots of sky. This is a mix of everything cloudy, golden sunset.

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  5. Frostbite and SunburnJuly 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    They're all great but I love that first shot - big skies indeed! Have a great week

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  6. EG CameraGirlJuly 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Lovely shots of clouds and light over the water.

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  7. Maude LynnJuly 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Such a gorgeous view in that second shot!

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  8. SteffiJuly 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Lovely photos,Sylvia!Each photo is very beautiful.You live on a great place.Have a nice weekend and enjoy it.
    Your blog header looks great!

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  9. ElisabethJuly 21, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Super nice images Sylvia. I also really like the Elbert Hubbard quote. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  10. SivindenJuly 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Great light in these skies! Have a nice weekend:)

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  11. jocoJuly 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Grinning because of the fun header.
    And then what views and what cloudscapes. Always a treat coming by.
    [tw3]

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  12. LizJuly 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous skies!

    Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  13. My name is RietJuly 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Sylvia, Every week you have the most beautiful photo'd and sayings. I love your skies

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  14. TaniaJuly 21, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Great skies and clouds. And a beautiful view in nr 2! I like the heat, but it is not exactly the desert heat here in the north..
    Happy weekend to you Sylvia:-)

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  15. eileeninmdJuly 21, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Sylvia, gorgeous skies and scenery. I am wishing we had some mild weather here, it is too hot. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

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  16. Ms. BeckyJuly 21, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    oh yes, these are recognizable Sylvia skies. so beautiful. I'm happy you're having mild weather. we're struggling here with heat, but I suspect it's worse in other parts of the country - like farther south!
    I hope you're having a joyful week Sylvia. happy SWF.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    it has been mild down here too unlike all the searing blistering temps in other parts of the country.

    happy skywatching.

    My sky is here

    ewok

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  18. HARLEQUINJuly 21, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    woooow, došla mi slova ! Fantastické !

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  19. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Powerful skies again Sylvia!.... thank you for sharing your joy!.....:)

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  20. jooJuly 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Awesome sky Sylvia!The last one is gorgeous!
    Happy SWF:)

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  21. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Wow! Those clouds in the first photo draw me right down into the water!

    SKY SONG

    Glowing moon and shining stars,
    Venus, Jupiter and Mars,
    Planets swirling round the sun;
    Darkness falls when day is done.

    In the vast and endless sky
    Eagle, wren and falcon fly;
    Over hill and dale they roam,
    Calling cloud and thunder home.

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Slice of Sky

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  22. TexWisGirlJuly 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    always the best skies in blogland can be found right here...

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  23. Nancy JaniolaJuly 21, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    These are gorgeous skies! I didn't know that pines also do grow on beach locations. So cool!

    My skies for the week is up here:
    http://www.thedtour.info/2011/07/skywatch-friday-early-bright.html

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  24. TerrebelJuly 21, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Haha! Love your new header! Compliments for your Mumbai-friend.

    Especially like that first pic; a wonderful capture! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you are a great beholder: always able to see the beautiful side of things...

    Have a great weekend, Sylvia!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  25. Beverley BairdJuly 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Such beautiful skies! Gorgeous shots Sylvia! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  26. forgetmenotJuly 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Love that last photo---sooooo beautiful. Great quotes- I especially like "life is like a coin". Such a clever header picture--always fun to see what you've come up with on your posts. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)

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  27. DrillerAAJuly 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    The first and third images are truly special captures.

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  28. JackJuly 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    This is like a primer in clouds. Let's see, cirrus, cumulus, . . .

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Particularly lovely and appropriate quotes today along with the always lovely pictures. Yes, we have also had those changeable skies here in our corner of the Northwest.

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  30. WandaJuly 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Oh those are so absolutely stunning. I never tire of seeing all the wonderful skies that are shared on SWF.

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  31. Kim, USAJuly 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wow that is so beautiful. And the header photo is funny! Like it!

    SWF

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  32. ReenaJuly 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Such beautiful clouds over the water ... so jealous!

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  33. MunirGhiasuddinJuly 21, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Pictures are beautiful and the captions are so true.

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  34. TeamgsquareJuly 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Second photo is amazing .

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  35. christopherJuly 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    There is quite an abundance of beauty and wisdom in those skies.

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  36. KayJuly 21, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Gorgeous skies, as always, Sylvia. Ours are just gray right now. Lots of drizzle in Hawaii. Sigh... However, it is cool, which I like.

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  37. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    the clouds really gave you a show! marvelous photos.

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  38. UnknownJuly 21, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful skies and horizons with us again Sylvia.
    Have a great evening.
    Costas

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  39. HildredJuly 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Sylvia, and wise, insightful words.

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  40. HildredJuly 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Gorgeous photos, Sylvia, and wise, insightful words.

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  41. magiceyeJuly 21, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    superb captures but love the 2nd the bestest!

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  42. LewJuly 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful skies over your water! Thanks for your comment about Dad. He had clear eyes and a clear head right up to the end.

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  43. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Such wonderful skies! Have a lovely weekend.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Great beautiful sky views in your photo and words as well of your post.
    Thank you for your comment, I am admiring your activity!
    Happy weekend to you!

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  45. Cezar and LéiaJuly 22, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Bonjour sweet Sylvia,
    Thanks for so wonderful set of images, that last one is a gift to our hearts, brilliant sky!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  46. Jidhu JoseJuly 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    awesome sky shots
    happy SWF

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  47. IngridJuly 22, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Wonderful skies ! Here it rains cats and dogs and the sky is grey like a mouse !
    This afternoon I am off to the English coast, it looks better there !

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  48. Stewart MJuly 22, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Hi there - something about all the masts in the 2nd picture caught my eye. Dont know what. Maybe its the spikiness as a contrast to the fluffy clouds - who knows - and sometimes analysis is pointless anyway!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  49. NatureFootstepJuly 22, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    lovely skies. :)
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  50. Sérgio PontesJuly 22, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    The shots are great

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  51. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 22, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Your talk of mild weather, even with some gray skies, combined with those soothing shots of water and clouds is a refreshing change from the warm (HOT) week we have had.

    I hope that your weekend is wonderful, mon amie, and thank you for so faithfully commenting.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  52. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Wonderful series again, Sylvia. A place to dream away with wind, water and clouds, lovely.

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  53. Yogi♪♪♪July 22, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Great pics Sylvia. I love the quotes. We only live once, make the most of it.

    I'm flying up to Denver and back today. Maybe it'll be cooler up there?

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  54. PatJuly 22, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Sylvia, your sky pix are always stunning! You live in a gorgeous part of the world.

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  55. IndraniJuly 22, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Most glorious visions!

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  56. Victoria TsavdaridouJuly 22, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Very beautiful sky photos !!!!

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  57. Mike's Travels July 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Love the cloud sweeps!

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  58. Lina GustinaJuly 22, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I always admire your sky shots, Sylvia...

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2011/07/sky-watch-bright-morning-in-bogor-train.html

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  59. genieJuly 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Gorgeous skies. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the states...and being so great with the camera and your quotes. Great captures and as always, wonderful quotes. Like the new banner. Genie

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