Thursday, July 28, 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.

Ah, the very best time of the year in the northwest -- even if we do actually have a wintery day now and then! And we did have a couple of those this week, but it's gorgeous again and all the more appreciated! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Don't watch too much news -- it's depressing as hell, so look for the beauty around you and focus on that!

This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer. 
Will Rogers
Congress is so strange.  A man gets up to speak and says nothing.  Nobody listens - and then everybody disagrees.  
Boris Marshalov

Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what's going to happen to us with both a House and a Senate?  
Will Rogers

It might be more worthwhile if we stopped wringing our hands and started ringing our congressmen.  
Author Unknown

Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.  
P.J. O'Rourke
at

53 comments:

  1. Sally in WAJuly 28, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    All so pretty, Sylvia. But we need some summer back. Have a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Tina´s PicStoryJuly 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    So many beautiful skies! :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. ArtJuly 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Absolutely great work, i like it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful skies.
    Beautiful colors.
    Beautiful photographs.
    Beautiful new header.
    ..and always wise quotes.

    Have a beautiful day Sylvia.
    Costas

    ReplyDelete
  5. JackJuly 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    You have pretty skies out there, Sylvia. But today is Thursday!

    ReplyDelete
  6. TexWisGirlJuly 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    beautiful. the 2nd quote was my favorite. :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. clairzJuly 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love, love, love the quotes! Wonderful skies and colors, Sylvia.

    ReplyDelete
  8. MridulaJuly 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Lovely skies Sylvia loved the red leaves against the blue sky.

    ReplyDelete
  9. ReenaJuly 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Lovely skies Sylvia!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Ms. BeckyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    your photos are always a delight, but that second one is spectacular!!! wow. great quotes as usual Sylvia. here's wishing you a joyful weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  11. My name is RietJuly 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    OH Sylvia, these skies are all beautiful. I thought I saw my favorite and there was another even more beautiful.I love that saying nobody listens and then everybody disagrees. FUnny :)) and so true everywhere

    ReplyDelete
  12. CarverJuly 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    These are all great. I love the clouds, the golden sky and the beautiful tree in the last shot. Always enjoy your quotes as well as your photos.

    ReplyDelete
  13. LizJuly 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Lovely skies! Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

    ReplyDelete
  14. JudyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I think the first one is my favourite, although it was a hard choice! The soft colours and the distant trees...

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    All powerfull views!..... love that fiery sunset though!.....:)

    ReplyDelete
  16. FollygirlJuly 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    love you pics!

    ReplyDelete
  17. jocoJuly 28, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hiya Sylvia,
    Is that fine maple tree in a container on your balcony?
    such a wonderful subject for sky pictures.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Photo CacheJuly 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    i can't choose a fave, i love them all.

    ReplyDelete
  19. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love those fluffy clouds in the second photo!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

    ReplyDelete
  20. SteffiJuly 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Wonderful set of photos for SWF,Sylvia!Have a nice weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  21. KarenJuly 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    OOOOOOOO...all splendid Sylvia, but the second is my fave. Love those puffies! Have a nice weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Jidhu JoseJuly 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    nice shots

    happy SWF


    pls submit ur blog in bloggers directory : http://bloggersworlddirectory.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  23. Sérgio PontesJuly 28, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Hi,

    The photos are very nice

    Regards

    ReplyDelete
  24. FjällripanJuly 28, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful skywatching! I wish you a nice weekend :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. eileeninmdJuly 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful skies, Sylvia! I really like the last quote. So fitting. Great photos and I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

    ReplyDelete
  26. WandaJuly 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Oh lovely lovely skies...and always enjoy the quotes.

    ReplyDelete
  27. GeorgeJuly 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Your sky pictures are wonderful. I especially like your fourth picture with the sun setting behind the trees. The color of the sky is gorgeous.
    I also like your quotes. They are so very timely.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Lina GustinaJuly 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Lovely sky captures :)
    Have a great weekend...

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2011/07/sky-watch-mountain-peaks-and-white.html

    ReplyDelete
  29. SandyCarlsonJuly 28, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for bringing a light moment to the strange and interesting times in which we live. Beautiful, lush images. Thank you, dear Sylvia.

    ReplyDelete
  30. genieJuly 28, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Exquisite sky shots...and your quotes are so fine. The second photo is by far my favorite though all of them are wonderful. I see you have a new banner. You are going to have to put all of these into a book. They are just the best. Genie

    ReplyDelete
  31. RajeshJuly 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous views of the sky. Have a nice weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Martha ZJuly 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful skies, they almost make me forget the news.

    ReplyDelete
  33. magiceyeJuly 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    super captures!

    ReplyDelete
  34. IndraniJuly 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Magical mind blowing captures.

    ReplyDelete
  35. forgetmenotJuly 28, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your skies are always so lovely and inspiring. Great, and timely, quotes. Do you think they are EVER going to get us on the right track? I'm beginning to have my doubts. Have a lovely weekend, Sylvia. Mickie :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful pictures, wry quotes! Good advice (not to watch too much news!)....Now that quote about better not to wring your hands, but instead ring your congressman"...people did do that after the President's speech -- I read that congressional phone lines and websites went on overload from constituent contacts. But it didn't seem to do much good did it? Or maybe the quote meant "wring" (as in their necks ;>).....

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    What marvellous skies! And a lovely red maple too. Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  38. KayJuly 28, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Your quotes are so very appropriate for this very stressful time. I'm so mad at our government right now! Luckily your beautiful skies calmed me down.

    ReplyDelete
  39. LifeRamblingsJuly 29, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    these are superb shots and it's hard to pick a favourite. i love them all.

    ReplyDelete
  40. NatureFootstepJuly 29, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    cool, seems like you made a "blogmakeover". Or is it temporary?

    Love your shots, but love the header even more. Have a great weekend Sylvia.

    ReplyDelete
  41. IreneJuly 29, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Gorgeous sky images, as always :)

    Wish you a great weekend. Sylvia!

    Irene

    ReplyDelete
  42. Tarun MitraJuly 29, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    HAve a GREAT WEEKEND :D

    ReplyDelete
  43. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    That's a wonderful series of different skies again, Sylvia.
    The first one is my favourite because of the warm colors.
    Enjoy your weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  44. Stewart MJuly 29, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Hi there - more words of wisdom from Mr. O'Rourke! Not sure I'd want him to run a government - but he has a great turn of phrase.

    Fav image this week - No. 2 the big fluffy ones. Splendid.

    Have a good weekend.

    Stewart M - Australia

    ReplyDelete
  45. AnonymousJuly 29, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    Lovely skies, Sylvia. Such a nice refuge from that nonsense playing out in the other Washington.

    Wishing you peace and beautiful skies for your weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Mike's Travels July 29, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Just love the cotton wool clouds!
    This I do...

    ReplyDelete
  47. VinniJuly 29, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Excellent pics, I simply loved the 2nd and the last one.

    ReplyDelete
  48. MaritesJuly 29, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    lovely sky photos, Sylvia! do have a good weekend. :)

    ReplyDelete
  49. Kim, USAJuly 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Super impressive skies! Happy weekend!

    SWF

    ReplyDelete
  50. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Wonderful shots, as usual, and great quotes too. I especially like the one at the bottom, it's universal.
    Now can you please tell me the name of the red plant? I would love to have one of these but I'm not sure I can keep it in summer, I'm afraid it will not survive the heat...
    Your headers are getting funnier and funnier! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  51. Sylvia KJuly 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    JM, those are Japanese Maple trees -- you might want to check them out here: http://www.nurserytrees.com/Redleaf_Japanese_Maple_Availability_2006.htm

    Sylvia

    ReplyDelete
  52. tilden talks...July 29, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Just stunning Sylvia! You are a fine photographer...

    ReplyDelete
  53. TaniaJuly 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Wonderful view of you skies. And I like that red tree very much.
    Hope you have a great week:-)

    ReplyDelete

I do so appreciate and enjoy your comments! Always wonderful to get feedback! The interaction with other bloggers has been one of the most rewarding things about blogging!

Thank you!