Thursday, August 11, 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.

And yet another week has slipped by!!! Time does seem to fly whether you're having fun or not! Fortunately, I nearly always have fun -- well, except when and if I turn on the news!!!  Our weather is still cool, but pleasant, with a variety of skies as you can see here! Hope you all have a beautiful weekend, avoid the news, enjoy time with your family or with the things that bring you joy and pleasure. Preachy old broad aren't I???

We are the first nation in the history of the world to go to the poor house in an automobile.
 
Will Rogers

Who is the happiest of men? He who values the merits of others, and in their pleasure takes joy, even as though 'twere his own.  
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
 
Albert Schweitzer

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67 comments:

  1. Ms. BeckyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    ooh la la, love that second photo. and that's a fine new header too! happy SWF Sylvia. always a pleasure.

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  2. clairzAugust 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Sylvia, isn't it funny how we split everything? Our fun lives go in one compartment, and everything else, like the news, goes in the other compartment!

    Happy weekend, and enjoy your skywatching (don't forget the meteor shower) because we always enjoy your photos.

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  3. JoAugust 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love your skywatch as usual. And also LOVE the new header, Always a special treat for me to visit your blog. I hope you're having a good week and that your weekend is really blessed. Jo

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  4. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia.
    Glorious colors.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Costas

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  5. SandyCarlsonAugust 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Out--as ever--standing, Sylvia. You always blend thought and image into a beautiful meal for the mind. I feel so good when I visit your blog.

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  6. nonizamboniAugust 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful quotes of reminders. . .gorgeous skies, Sylvia. You always find the very best to show us--thanks for sharing the beauty!

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  7. nonizamboniAugust 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful quotes of reminders. . .gorgeous skies, Sylvia. You always find the very best to show us--thanks for sharing the beauty!

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    the last photo w/ the red bush against the blue and green. WOW!

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  9. RajeshAugust 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Wonderful shots. I loved the first shot very much.

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  10. Mary Howell CromerAugust 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I adore the writings of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. The red tree is so lovely, is that a Red Maple by chance? Have a splendid week Sylvia~

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  11. CarverAugust 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Your photographs are always so beautiful. I'm with you about the news. I try to tune it out which I know isn't good of me but it's how I cope at the moment.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That third photo gives me hope that Autumn is on the way, Thanks!
    As always they are all lovely!

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  13. GeorgeAugust 11, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I've noticed that my happiness is inversely proportional to the amount of news I watch.
    The clouds in your second photo are amazing. But then, all three photos are wonderful.

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  14. EaglesbrotherAugust 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Great photo's...my favorites are the first Two...stunning

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  15. SivindenAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love your shots - the one in the middle is awesome! Have a nice weekend:)

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  16. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great scenes!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. LizAugust 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Glorious skies. I love how the clouds are waving on the second photo.

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  18. jocoAugust 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Hiya,
    There's that beautiful red maple again. Still in great form.
    You must look after it well.

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  19. Photo CacheAugust 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    i always always love your presentation during skywatch.

    My sky is here

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  20. jooAugust 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I love the dramatic sky in the two first photos, but my favourite is the last with red maple:)
    Happy SWF, Sylvia!

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  21. Pearl MapleAugust 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Delightful collection of skies and quotes as always Sylvia, thanks for making SWF such a great event

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  22. PegAugust 11, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous shots!

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  23. tilden talks...August 11, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Hey Syl!
    I love the light streaming through the clouds in the first picture,it reminds me of a holy presence. The light and dark of the second shot really shows the beauty of a sky. I really like the blue, green and red together in the third picture. You've outdone yourself once again! Bravo!

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  24. VALKYRIENAugust 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful shots! The second is so interesting, those clouds are special!

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  25. VioletSkyAugust 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    You could nicely escape the news by being out on one of those sailboats...

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  26. Margie's MusingsAugust 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  27. genieAugust 11, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Awesome shots this week, and I adore the words from Albert Schweitzer. I bet Bud is looking at the blossoms at his feet as he trudges ahead on his hike. Al of your captures are beautiful. You are such a great picture taker. Love the new banner. Genie

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  28. Maude LynnAugust 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I particularly like that second one!

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  29. jabblogAugust 11, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Preach away - we all need to be reminded of the beauties of the world we live in. I love your first photo - just stunning.

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  30. HildredAugust 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Once again, Sylvia, great sky photos to go with your bits of wisdom.

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  31. B i r g i t t aAugust 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia and how wise Albert Schweitzer was :)
    Good to hear you have fun all the time - me too :)
    Happy SWF!

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  32. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Sylvia, beautiful captures! I love the first shot with the sailboats. It is a gorgeous scene. Have a great weekend and happy skywatching!

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  33. KarenAugust 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Fab shots Sylvia! I'd love to be on one of those sailboats in the first one. I hope you have a great weekend!

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  34. JackAugust 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Your first photo is spectacular, Sylvia. I would enjoy seeing it in person. With the weekend coming up, go out and have some more fun and mischief!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful skies, Sylvia!

    You live in a beautiful place.

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  36. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Pictures are beautiful -- especially that peachy sky w/ the mountainy cloud, that one's my favorite.

    You can, by the way, preach that sermon any time you want to -- we need it!!!

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  37. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
    Albert Schweitzer



    I agree with this saying. My dad's offsprings are always arguing about this with our spouses. When I think of the money wasted in going to space, why not find a way to make the deserts hospitable to live. My husband will never agree.

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  38. alicesgAugust 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    View from your home is so beautiful. Have a nice weekend.

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  39. Kavita SahariaAugust 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Loved all the three pictures and the quotes but my favorite today are the second picture and the quote.

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  40. forgetmenotAugust 11, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    So lovely, Sylvia. I'd like to be out on the lake in the first one. Those clouds in the second shot are so unusual. Great photos as always. I copied down the quotes too--I always love the way some people can say something of great importance in few, but very meaningful words. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie ;)

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  41. Kim, USAAugust 11, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Lovely skies and just thinking how serene it looks and how chaotic the big house is ^_^

    SWF

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  42. ReenaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    You have some of the most beautiful sunsets and skies!

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  43. Martha ZAugust 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    You did find a variety of skies. Ours have been unremitting blue with nary a cloud to add interest.

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  44. magiceyeAugust 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    marvelous skies!

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  45. MridulaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Those red eaves and blue skies look beautiful.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    You've had some lovely evening skies! Fabulous pictures. And that last quote is a great reminder to enjoy the small moments in life.

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  47. GrayquillAugust 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Old Albert was a pretty smart fellow. I would have loved sharing a cup or six of coffee with him.
    I hope all is well.

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  48. ♥ BrajaAugust 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Love the pics and love hearing from this preachy old broad any time :)) xo

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  49. FranciscaAugust 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    There's some amazing cloud action in your second sky shot, Sylvia. My favorite quote today is von Goethe's. Frankly, I avoid watching the news; I find the [yelling, histrionic] newscasters generally as bad as the news itself. Reading about it is upsetting enough, but at least then I can skim or ignore parts. Keep smiling, Sylvia!

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  50. IndraniAugust 11, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Great mix of shots and quotes. Always a pleasure to see how you present them. :)

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  51. Lina GustinaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Awesome skies as always :)

    www.womenandperspectives.com

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  52. KayAugust 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Wow! Sylvia! Those first two photos are especial favorites! Awesome!

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  53. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERAugust 11, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Liebe Silvia, sehr schöne Stimmungsbilder...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  54. IngridAugust 11, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful skies and the quotes are not bad either, lol ! Going by car to the poors ...

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  55. TeamgsquareAugust 12, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Loved the golden rays in the first photo .

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  56. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    i like the cloud formations in the 2nd photo--they look like waves!

    enjoy the weekend!

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  57. TrotterAugust 12, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Hi Sylvia! So, We, The People who are not in holidays, keep the blogosphere alive... ;)

    Great quotes! Schweitzer says it all...

    Blogtrotter Two, which just crossed Corsica from North to South, waits for you! Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!!

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  58. ArijaAugust 12, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Magical skies Sylvia. That second shot with the upswept clouds just blew me away.

    I certainly am having a very tiring but wonderful time these last two days. Pruning roses with a vengeance. The poor things have been dreadfully neglected over the last three years so it is hard going with secateurs and saw but I love it.

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  59. Jidhu JoseAugust 12, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    lovely shots as always


    happy SWF

    My SWF
    My Portfolio

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  60. UnknownAugust 12, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Awesome! And there's my friend, the Red Maple Tree! :-)

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  61. EG CameraGirlAugust 12, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Gorgeous skies!

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  62. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    It's a great Skywatch post again, Sylvia.
    I love the first and specially the second shot.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  63. Joe ToddAugust 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Always lovely photos. Love the quote from Will Rogers. will repost to my facebook page. Hope you have a great weekend

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  64. JudyAugust 12, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love that sunset over the water! The slightly golden path the setting sun left one the water is just gorgeous!!

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  65. NatureFootstepAugust 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    beautiful skies. :)

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  66. DhemzAugust 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    wow! pretty stunning...love all the shots!

    thanks for dropping by at explorerminded.com

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  67. Stewart MAugust 14, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hi there - the rays of light in the first iamge are great!

    Weekend was busy - but good! I took a 3 day break to Tasmania and pack in about as much as I often do in a week - and my feet felt like it at the end of the day!

    Cheers - Stewart M

    PS - picture to follow!

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