Thursday, November 17, 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. 

Ah, the serious rains have returned to the northwest and Seattle! And yet there are still so many colorful trees that retain their leaves and it is a small forest of those and evergreens that await me every morning -- even through the pouring rain! It is quite cold, but Sam and I are warm inside the apartment and he is happy to do with short walks!! I'm SO glad for that!  So, here are a few for today -- before the rains began!
I'll be a little late signing in today as I have a doctor's appointment, but I'll still be visiting as many of your wonderful blogs as possible!
A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.
Mohandas Gandhi

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
John F. Kennedy

Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.
Sydney J. Harris

People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can't live within its income.
Robert Half
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54 comments:

  1. Maude LynnNovember 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    The colors in that last shot . . . wow!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    My goodness - the sky is on fire with a rainbow of fabulous colours. So lovely!

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  3. forgetmenotNovember 17, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Sylvia, You have "outdone yourself" this time--those skies are stunning! Sometimes I just have to gasp in awe at what nature can do--totally breathtaking. Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Mickie :)

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  4. Martha ZNovember 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    You found color in both the trees and the sky. Lovely images and thoughtful quotes as always, Sylvia.

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  5. Louis la VacheNovember 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What marvelous images in this post, Sylvia!

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  6. SandyNovember 17, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    These are amazing shots! Love the color. (o:

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  7. CildemerNovember 17, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Oh! What can I say! So much beauty!
    And the last shot is simply breathtaking! And the quotes are wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing, Sylvia;o)

    ***
    Hugs * and happy day***

    ps: Love the new header too!

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  8. Ms. BeckyNovember 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    WOW! you have some fiery skies to share this week! they're splendid. my fave is the first though - it's just a serene scene. love the last quote too. and that's an awesome new header Sylvia! hope you're well, take good care now. happy day to you.

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  9. RajeshNovember 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful views. The shots of fiery sky are amazing.

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  10. EG CameraGirlNovember 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    WOWza! That second shot took my breath away!

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  11. KarenNovember 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Gorgeous fall colours in the first one, and wow, splendid colours in the last three! Have a great weekend Sylvia and keep warm!

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  12. ElisabethNovember 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful Sylvia!

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  13. SteffiNovember 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    OMG,Sylvia your photos of skies are stunning!Perfect for SWF!Have a nice weekend!
    Your new blogheader is also very beautiful!

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  14. B i r g i t t aNovember 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Awesome skies Sylvia! I never see such skies here in Lund so I am happy to see yours :)
    Have a great weekend!

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  15. TaniaNovember 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    How wonderful is this! Just amazing color and photos.
    Hope you have a blessed weekend:-)

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  16. DianneNovember 17, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Love that top pic Sylvia with the brush of Autumn in the fore-ground. Clever you! xx

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  17. EbieNovember 17, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    What a great vantage view! The colorful leaves are in harmony with the lighted skies!

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  18. JackNovember 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    You get amazing skies out there, don't you? Even though less dramatic, I like the first scene best.

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  19. AnimorNovember 17, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing skies, like the 2nd photo that's a beautiful view out there.

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  20. LauraNovember 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    magnificent as always Sylvia...I hope all is well with your appointment.

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  21. DrillerAANovember 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Stunning set of captures.

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  22. eileeninmdNovember 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Sylvia, your skies are beautiful. The colors are just stunning. I love the shot with the pretty autumn trees. Thanks for sharing your skies. Happy skywatching!

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  23. LifeRamblingsNovember 17, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    your photos are so captivating Sylvia. lovely colours and textures.

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  24. jooNovember 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    As usually I love your photos and selection of quotations, and as usually I'm in love with your header!
    Happy SWF:)
    j.

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  25. pennyNovember 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Sylvia, first I must tell you how much I have enjoyed your visits and comments over the years.
    You are an outstanding blogger, spread kindness and joy where ever you go.. Thank You Sylvia, the world is a better place because of you my friend.

    be well n happy
    Hugs and smiles,
    Pam i am :)

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  26. JamesNovember 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful shots! The one just below the top photo is amazing!

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  27. TexWisGirlNovember 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    my, my. so gorgeous.

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  28. Roberto Machado AlvesNovember 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Your images look like paintings. Tempting to framing them and putting them on the wall.
    Hope you are well.

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  29. JoyfulNovember 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Very beautiful, Sylvia.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    oh lordy so beautiful. i think i like the larger image format, it showcases the photos so perfectly.

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  31. Kim, USANovember 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow looks like the skies is on festivities!

    SWF

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  32. SandyCarlsonNovember 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I love the harbor view and that grand pine. Rains....make all this wonder possible. Thanks for the pictures, which are nice to enjoy from a dry living room!

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  33. JimNovember 17, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Beautiful skies. Beautiful colours.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  34. TeamgsquareNovember 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Superb captures

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 17, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    So beautiful Sylvia. The last photo is amazing...well, they all are. Nothing like Seattle/Tacoma (even Eugene, for that matter) when it isn't raining.

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  36. AartiNovember 17, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Oh my... each of the shots are sooo amazing and wow, the colours!! :)

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  37. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Amazing splash of colors...... sooooo beautiful and the silhouette horizon....... simply amazing!!!! Loved the pic.

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  38. KayNovember 17, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Wow, Sylvia! This is amazing! The colors are breath taking.

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  39. LakshmiNovember 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful fiery skies and some wonderful quotes as always..have a great weekend

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  40. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 17, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful Sylvia. The first is my favourite.

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  41. LeoviNovember 18, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful colors, I love those skies, fantastic four, actually I'll take all, I wish you a happy weekend.

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  42. magiceyeNovember 18, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    dramatic shots!

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  43. NatureFootstepNovember 18, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    the first shot is the best today in my opinion. :) Have a great weekend. :)

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  44. Pearl MapleNovember 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Fabulous colors in your sky this week, hope that doctor's visit was a painless one

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  45. Louis la VacheNovember 18, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    The quote by Robert Half is more appropriate today than it was when he made it!

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  46. RamakrishnanNovember 18, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Hi & Greetings. I am from the land of Mohandas Gandhi! The pictures were a real visual treat. Simply amazing & awesome.

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  47. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Your skies are amazing again, Sylvia.
    The light and the fiery colors are stunning.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  48. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    fabulous skies! the second photo is my favorite---love the drama.

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  49. FranciscaNovember 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Your skies are fantastic, Sylvia, but for me, the fall colors in your first shot are the eye candy, since we have no fall here.

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  50. Stewart MNovember 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi there - stunning set of pictures. Have a good weekend!

    SM

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  51. IndraniNovember 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I hope your doctor's visit went smoothly. :)
    Excellent captures, the last one is a winner.

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  52. Mary Howell CromerNovember 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Whew Sylvia, these sky images take my breath away, what brilliance, what deep colours, GORGEOUS!

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  53. UnknownNovember 19, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    The scenery on top is just beautiful! I don't even mention how mush I enjoy the sky shots... :-)

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  54. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.November 19, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Hi Sylvia,
    bellissime immagini !!!!
    Buona domenica
    Myriam

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