Thursday, August 18, 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.

This post is dedicated to the memory of Klaus Peter.
1960-2011


Rest in Peace. Thank you for the beauty and the joy!
Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U. S. Senators.  Will Rogers

If you look really closely at this first shot you'll see some very little black dots -- not any junk on my lens, just a lot of crows looking for fun!!









There ought to be one day -- just one -- when there is open season on senators!  Will Rogers 







All Congresses and Parliaments have a kindly feeling for idiots, and a compassion for them, on account of personal experience and heredity.

Mark Twain

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.   Author Unknown

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66 comments:

  1. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I think that Will Rogers was on to something - hah!

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Klaus. He made many contributions in his too-short life. Prayers for his friends and families.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  2. ReenaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Such beautiful sunsets. Sorry to hear about the loss of Klaus.

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  3. clairzAugust 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful shots, great quotes--so timely, of course.

    Klaus will live on in the memories of so many.

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪August 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Ahh, you are kind of hard on our lawmakers today Sylvia. They certainly deserve it and worse. Nice to hear though that they hadn't changed much since the days of Will Rogers and Mark Twain.

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  5. Sérgio PontesAugust 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hi,

    I always like the skies that your made with your photos =)

    Regards

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  6. Victoria TsavdaridouAugust 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Very beautiful post Sylvia !!!! Great photos!!!!

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  7. SivindenAugust 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I like those golden skies.

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  8. KarenAugust 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I noticed the birds right away Sylvia. Lovely sky shots. Have a great weekend.

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  9. RajeshAugust 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Breathtaking views of the sky. Have a nice weekend.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Such warm, beautiful nuances of the sky.
    Rewarding weekend to you, Sylvia!

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  11. EG CameraGirlAugust 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Beautiful skies and as always I love your quotes.

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  12. TexWisGirlAugust 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    lovely, as always, sylvia...

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  13. EaglesbrotherAugust 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great Skies Sylvia and as always love your Quotes.
    Klaus will be missed by many.

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  14. FranciscaAugust 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I must be a TRULY happy person as my whole life seems to be a detour and I live for the scenery! Beautiful golden skies dedicated to Klaus, Sylvia. Did you ever meet him in person?

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  15. My name is RietAugust 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful skyshots Sylvia. Have a lovely weekend

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  16. Pearl MapleAugust 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful collection of images and quotes this week Slyvia, sorry to hear about the loss of Klaus, he made a great contribution to the blogging world

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  17. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

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

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  18. Ms. BeckyAugust 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    what lovely skies you have this week. those clouds are divine. and the quotes couldn't be more appropriate for these times. have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  19. LewAugust 18, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Klaus will be missed. His work is phenomenal! And his posts keep coming.

    Love your header and your skies are awesome! Your Twain quotes are on the mark. But remember we do get open season on our congress every other year. A lot of people missed the mark last year.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    A lovely tribute to a gifted man and photographer.

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  21. ElisabethAugust 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful, Sylvia!

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  22. CarverAugust 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    These are such radiant and beautiful skies Sylvia. Great memorial post.

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  23. JanieAugust 18, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Great photos of the sky. Love the crows.
    Fitting quotes by Twain and Rogers. They must've somehow known about today's Congress in advance!

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  24. TaniaAugust 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Wonderful skywatch! I love that last one, delicate color
    Happy weekend to you!:-)

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  25. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Marvelous captures.

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  26. TerrebelAugust 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I'm sure Klaus Peter is smiling, looking at how he is remembered and knowing his legacy lives on. Wonderful shots, Sylvia! And thanks for letting us know the black specks are birds...I wouldn't have noticed...Have a good weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  27. genieAugust 18, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Not only are your photos beautiful this week, your quotes are superb. You have to be the “BESTEST” at coming up with the quotations. I will never be able to come close to you and the ones you post. Like the crows...there were a bunch of them. Today on the way home from school I saw 2 different flocks of birds doing all kinds of contortions in the air. Sadly I had to drive so could not shoot them. genie

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  28. HildredAugust 18, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    As always Sylvia, beautiful skies, wise words. Thank you!!

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  29. FjällripanAugust 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    So wonderful, I really like them all! You allways has such great photos of the sky :) I wish you a nice weekend.

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  30. AnnabellaAugust 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Klaus...beautiful images as always Sylvia.

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  31. tilden talks...August 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Sylvia, the last image is certainly post card worthy. Fabulous!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    so much more worth than gold can ever become. last picture is amazingly beautiful !


    daily athens

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  33. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    You must be particularly sad at this time, thank you once again for your effort and input!..:)

    Best reagards

    Andy.............

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  34. Jidhu JoseAugust 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    awesome shots
    happy SWF

    MY SWF ishere
    MY PORTFOLIOhere

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  35. Annie BearAugust 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    The skies are certainly beautiful in your area! Great captures Sylvia!

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  36. JamesAugust 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I was in my Lucy the cat costume. Actually I just forgot to log out my wife. :)

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  37. Yogi♪♪♪August 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hey Sylvia, me again.

    I'm such a clod. I totally missed your line about Klaus Peter when I first read your post. I didn't know him personally or anything about him but I really enjoyed his photography.

    Such a talent. I'm sure that he was a great guy also.

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  38. LVAugust 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thank you far sharing these amazing shots. I love your header.

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  39. CildemerAugust 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Fabulous skies as always, Sylvia!
    My favourite is the third one;o)

    ***
    Hugs and happy day****

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  40. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Sylvia, your skywatch photos are always beautiful. Great captures. Have a wonderful weekend and happy skywatching!

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  41. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Sylvia, your skywatch photos are always beautiful. Great captures. Have a wonderful weekend and happy skywatching!

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  42. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful skies and I love the last quote , the detour one, best of all!

    Again, I am so sorry about the loss of your friend; he leaves some lovely footprints behind and will always be remembered.

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  43. kRiZcPEcAugust 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Amazing set of photos and quotations as always! Cheers

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  44. ArijaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Such beautiful skies my dear but even they do not dispel the sadness . . .

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  45. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Lovely photos and such a nice tribute.

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  46. Lina GustinaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Amazing skies as always.
    Rest in Peace for dear Klaus Peter...

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2011/08/above-clouds.html

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  47. GeorgeAugust 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Your sunset photos are wonderful -- I really like the colors. The wisdom is pretty good as well.

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  48. Frostbite and SunburnAugust 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Lovely collection Syliva - and fitting tribute.

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  49. forgetmenotAugust 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Always a treat to see your beautiful skies. So sorry about Klaus--his photography was amazing. Have a lovely weekend Mickie:)

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  50. Kay L. DaviesAugust 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Klaus will be greatly missed, Sylvia. Although my contact with him was limited to some back-and-forth commenting, he was always very kind, supportive and helpful. I wish we had been able to meet him, but we haven't been to Florida since I started blogging.
    -- K

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  51. IndraniAugust 18, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Whoa! These are simply superb.

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  52. jooAugust 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Gorgeous images Sylvia and a beautiful tribute!
    Have a nice weekend my friend.
    Joo

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  53. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wonderful photos.

    Regards!

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  54. SteffiAugust 18, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Wonderful photos,Sylvia!It´s really sad to hear about Klaus!R.i.P,Klaus!
    Have a nice weekend,Sylvia!

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  55. KayAugust 18, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Your bronze skies are so awesome, Sylvia. Have a super weekend.

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  56. IngridAugust 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Wow ! very beautiful skies !!

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  57. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    These are wonderful warm shots, Sylvia.
    It's so sad Klaus passed away so young.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend anyway.

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  58. Stewart MAugust 19, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Hi there - I like the crows in the picture - nice detail.

    Also like the jokes in the earlier post - although I think I may have to pick and choose who I tell the Suicide Hot Line joke to!

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  59. VicAugust 19, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    wow! simply amazing! :)

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  60. MridulaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Lovely vistas. You too have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  61. 'TsukiAugust 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Sorry for your loss, Sylvia. I whish you well from France.

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  62. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Gorgeous sky glows! Especially locve all the "action" in the first photo where birds and even the clouds seem to be zooming around on a mission!

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  63. LauraAugust 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    so beautiful ♥ a wonderful tribute to a gifted man.

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  64. LinneaAugust 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I'm glad your getting to enjoy some fiery skies in the PNW. So sorry to hear about SWF Klaus. Very sad indeed.

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  65. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 20, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Sylvia: So sorry for the loss of Klaus to SWF. I hope all will go well witout him.

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  66. kRiZcPEcAugust 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Hi, don't know why I overlooked the line that announced Peter Klaus's passing. Hard to believe. His photos are all so stunning and I thought more would come from him. Rest in Peace, Klaus. And a apology to Sylvia.

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