Thursday, October 13, 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  the Sky Watch team of  Sandy, Wren and me. And this week as every week, we remember Klaus and know that he joins us in spirit! 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 have had a little of everything this week -- once again! From driving rain, and dark, brooding skies, to gorgeous sunsets, and fantastic cloud formations and blue skies and, of course, all of those are the backdrop for the changing colors! It has been beautiful! 

Hope you all have a wonderful week with lots of love and laughter and beauty!!
Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.
Faith Baldwin
 Nature does nothing uselessly.
        Aristotle
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
       Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

The healthiest response to life is joy.
Deepak Chopra
 
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58 comments:

  1. Betty ManousosOctober 13, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    oh my, those shots are absolutely outstanding, dear Sylvia!

    what a great start to the day!

    so thank you for that!

    betty

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  2. This is BelgiumOctober 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    have a wonderful cloudless day !

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  3. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Wow - you've certainly had some magical skies! Love these shots - the last one is fabulous!

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  4. Gillian OlsonOctober 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    The last shot is amazing.

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  5. Martha ZOctober 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I like the shot of your mountain, just catching first light.

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  6. KarenOctober 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love your view Sylvia. Such gorgeous skies, and well, the last shot...breathtaking! Have a great weekend!

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  7. RajeshOctober 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Gorgeous views of the sky of amazing variety.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    gorgeous skies sylvia.

    have a lovely weekend.

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  9. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM

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

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  10. Pearl MapleOctober 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beatuiful views Slyvia, and your blog banners are the cutest things

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  11. My name is RietOctober 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Sylvia. Beautiful skies, the first one is so special of color and the last one with the light on the mountain, fantastic.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  12. SteffiOctober 13, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Fantastic different skies,Sylvia!Have a nice weekend!

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  13. TexWisGirlOctober 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    beautiful, sylvia! that 2nd photo was so powerful!!!

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  14. CarverOctober 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful shots Sylvia. We've had a bit of everything this week too.

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  15. VALKYRIENOctober 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful shots of the sky! The last picture is so beautiful, the sun hitting the mountain with all warm colors - amazing!

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  16. EbieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Mt Rainer on the glow, with a hint of white!

    Happy Sky Watching!

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  17. CarlettaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    You must smile every time you step out at those views! :)
    Love the second shot - gorgeous!
    The last one is breathtaking!!!
    Have a splendid weekend Sylvia.

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  18. rafOctober 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful all, Sylvia! Especially like those pastels in the first one - reminds me of a Maxfield Parrish painting. As always, thanks for the great job you, Sandy and Wren are doing.

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  19. Kim, USAOctober 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Wow all your sky photos are stunning!

    Sky Watch

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  20. EG CameraGirlOctober 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I LOVE the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross quote! SO TRUE! Beautiful skies this week, Sylvia!

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  21. Lina GustinaOctober 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Love your shots and quotes :)

    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2011/10/sky-watch-bright-morning-at-airport.html

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  22. GaelynOctober 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    That last shot of Rainier is So Awesome!

    If there's one thing to expect of the sky in Seattle, it's constant change.

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  23. DianneOctober 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love your sky photos Sylvia - always a delight! xx

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  24. jooOctober 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This mountain in the last photo is absolutely fabulous, and I love the quotation from Chopra!
    Happy SWF, Sylvia!
    Hugs
    J.

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  25. B i r g i t t aOctober 13, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Amazing shot the last one Sylvia!
    Happy SWF!

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  26. clairzOctober 13, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Although I'm always partial to mountain shots like yours, I love the colors in that first photograph, Sylvia!

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  27. Ms. BeckyOctober 13, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    hello Sylvia - I laughed out loud when I saw that header! it's so appropriate. your skies are gorgeous, never mind the weather, and I love the Aristotle quote. it's perfect. happy day to you.

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  28. TerrebelOctober 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Wonderful shots, Sylvia!

    I missed coming to see all those wonderful Sjywatch-posts but now I'm back!


    Your pics make me feel so welcome...thanks!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  29. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Second and last pictures are indeed wonderful and a joy for the sense of sight.
    Please have a good Friday.

    daily athens

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  30. AlOctober 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Gorgeous Skywatch photos, Sylvia - I'm glad you're still getting some nice weather, so enjoy it while you can. Have a great weekend!

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  31. eileeninmdOctober 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful skywatch photos, Sylvia! The quotes are lovely choices too. The last shot with the mountaintop is one of my favorites. I hope you have a great weekend and happy skywatching.

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  32. LesleyOctober 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    i wish we had such a lovely mountain. (I wish we had a mountain!)

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  33. GeorgeOctober 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I thought nothing could top your first picture. Then I got to the last one. Both are fabulous. (The ones in the middle are pretty great, too.)

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  34. Thomas LeeOctober 13, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Well taken and well said,
    enjoyed your beautiful shots.

    My SWF

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  35. IndraniOctober 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Little bit of everything is fantastic. It makes life complete.

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  36. SandyCarlsonOctober 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    That last quote sure captures you and your blog!

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  37. lotusleafOctober 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    These are what we call 'Calender quality' shots! The topmost picture is resplendent with autumn colours.

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  38. AngieOctober 13, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Fantastic!!! Would indeed make a wonderful Calender (Vistaprint)

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  39. JamesOctober 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Awesome photos Sylvia! Very powerful images!

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  40. HildredOctober 13, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    As always, Sylvia, your photos are incredibly beautiful, - as is the quote by Kubler-Ross.

    That we should spend a lifetime kindling the flame for the times of darkness....

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  41. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    stunning !

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  42. magiceyeOctober 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    wonderful captures all!

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  43. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 13, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I see the yellow school bus in your header photo.

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  44. IngridOctober 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    At least you have a beautiful variety of skies, for the moment it's rather boring here !

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  45. SridharanOctober 13, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Excellent quotes , worth reading many times..!

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  46. Reader WilOctober 13, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Your header is always a treat for your visitors! Your photos give new meanings to the quotations you use. Thanks for your wise words. I wish you a beautiful autumn weekend!

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  47. Stewart MOctober 14, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Hi there - the mountain shot is my fav! I think it must be wonderful to be able to see the mountain - assuming it’s not raining! ;)

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  48. LeoviOctober 14, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Beautiful all, my favorite is the first with this fantastic light, but all your skies are always spectacular. Sylvia. Hope you Have a wonderful weekend!

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  49. Rune EideOctober 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Someone set fire to those clouds in the first photo! :-)

    Have a nice weekend.

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  50. Sue McPeak HuntOctober 14, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Joyful...the Mountain Photo and the quote...love it. All are spectacular. So good to hear from you Sylvia. The Sandhills shots were from the Crane Sandhills. The Monahans Sandhills is still a State Park. Since it is not on my way home, I haven't been there in a long time. Crane on the other hand is on my way home from Monahans, so stop there often for a photo shoot.

    Hope you'll stop by my PhotoBlog for the Monarch Migration through Texas Shots. I got so lucky in shooting the butterflys. Have a great weekend....Sue

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  51. Yogi♪♪♪October 14, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Great pics Sylvia, I really love the first one! Have a great weekend!

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  52. Yogi♪♪♪October 14, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Great pics Sylvia, I really love the first one! Have a great weekend!

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  53. magdaOctober 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Wonterful pictures Sylvia!!!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    That's a great variety of skies, Sylvia.
    I prefer the last one, because of the light and the colors. It's so dreamy ... I love it!
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  55. MridulaOctober 14, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful, the pictures as well as your new header.

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  56. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Your sky shots make me speechless, Sylvia!

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  57. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Incredible today Sylvia! And I will never again complain about a dismal dark day -- I'll try to let my inner beauty shine ';>)

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  58. Colin CampbellOctober 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Lovely. All so beautiful and different.

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