Thursday, December 22, 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. 

I do hope your world, is a a world filled with love and laughter and beauty as Christmas draws near!

To say "I love you" one must first be able to say the "I."
Ayn Rand

There is no limit to the power of loving.
John Morton

Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.
Rabindranath Tagore

The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.
Victor Hugo
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53 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪December 22, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Great pics, great quotes. Still thinking of you and your kids Sylvia.

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  2. TeamgsquareDecember 22, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Cool pics and amazing quotes .

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  3. everythinginmymindDecember 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Rejuvenating pics and encouraging quotes!

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  4. This is BelgiumDecember 22, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    so very true!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wow - what stunning shots! We've hardly seen the sun so I'm happy to bask in the glow of yours!

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  6. Betty ManousosDecember 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    aw, sylvia, i absolutely love your dramatic skies!

    terrific shots and great quote selection as usual.

    happy holidays!
    xx

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  7. AlDecember 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful Skywatch photos, Sylvia, and great quotes. I hope you're enjoying that sunshine, you must have ours today!

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  8. clairzDecember 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, my, I love that first one! Just beautiful. Merry Christmas, Sylvia.

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  9. Tina´s PicStoryDecember 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    your skies are so marvelous sylvia! have a great weekend ♥

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  10. IreneDecember 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous as always! Wish you a great Christmas holiday!

    Greetings from Irene

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  11. SteffiDecember 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Fantastic photos and nice words!Stunning photos!I wish you wonderful and peaceful Christmas,Sylvia!

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  12. CarverDecember 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Wonderful shots Sylvia. I love the colorful clouds so much.

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  13. DhemzDecember 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    wow! stunning photos....really love them all...your header is really hilarious...have a happy holidays...thanks for dropping by!


    www.explorerminded.com

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  14. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Beautiful shots!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  15. EG CameraGirlDecember 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Super skies and I love the Victor Hugo quote!

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  16. Cecilia ArtistaDecember 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I love the first one with the orange colors!
    Merry Christmas!

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  17. theconstantwalkerDecember 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Wonderful images to see...

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  18. ValerieDecember 22, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Glorious captures Sylvia - thanks for sharing. And Victor Hugo's quote ties in beautifully with the unconditional love given us by the originator of CHRISTmas. May yours be joy-filled, meaningful and overflowing with memory-making moments.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Pure joy to spend a day with your photography. Amazing clouds in the second picture indeed. Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens photo

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  20. JackDecember 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Great clouds out there, Sylvia.

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  21. Carolyn FordDecember 22, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    beautiful words and beautiful images of tranquility! I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season...be safe and enjoy!

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  22. pennyDecember 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Your a treasure, my friend. Thanks for your kindness and friendship.
    I wish you and your family and very Merry Christmas.
    Be well, be Happy Sylvia.
    Warm hugs,
    Pam i am :)

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  23. NatureFootstepDecember 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    nice set of skies Sylvia. Wich one do you want for christmas?

    Have a great holiday with friends and family. :)

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  24. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Lovely photos, as always, Sylvia. I particularly liked the contrast between the first two.

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  25. B i r g i t t aDecember 22, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great skies Sylvia and very wise words!
    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas!
    Birgitta

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  26. TracyDecember 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Sylvia, I love the quote 'there is no power greater than love' it is amazing what loving others can do for the soul. I got a new student who's family situation isn't great and they don't have a lot of money but he's a neat little kid whom I adore. When I was out exercising today I passed the house his family rents and he was out in the front yard and you would have though my bid 'hello' was if I'd handed him a million dollars; a mere gesture of kindness and he beamed...it made me feel happy that I was able to extend a smile to him.

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  27. ArijaDecember 22, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Oh, the wonder and brilliance of the colours in your skies!

    Hope you have a great day my friend.

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  28. Kim, USADecember 22, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful captures!! My fave is the first photo! Merry Christmas!

    SWF

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  29. DrillerAADecember 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful set of captures and thoughts worth pondering. Very nicely done.

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  30. forgetmenotDecember 22, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Sylvia, Gorgeous skies--truly breathtaking. "To be loved in spite of yourself"--the best feeling ever. Mickie :)

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  31. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh what gorgeous selection you have for us today again!

    May your celebration be joyous and peaceful. May your table be surrounded by people you love.

    Merry Christmas!

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  32. magiceyeDecember 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    beautiful skies and lovely quotes!

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  33. SridharanDecember 22, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Great Quotes..! Great pictures..!
    Merry Christmas..!

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  34. lotusleafDecember 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Sylvia, your skies are beautiful and full of hope. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
    Padma

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  35. genieDecember 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful skies as usual. I like the second one with the clouds almost touching the choppy waters. They are all beautiful, though. Hope all is well with you. It is sold and rainy here in VA tonight.

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  36. GeorgeDecember 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for giving us these marvelous pictures as an early Christmas present.

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  37. RajeshDecember 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Gorgeous shots.
    Wish you Merry Christmas.

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  38. JimDecember 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful shots. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  39. christopherDecember 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    And don't forget..."All you need is love"-John Lennon.

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  40. PatDecember 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Stunning sky shots again, Sylvia, and thought-provoking quotes. Have a wonderful Christmas day.

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  41. IndraniDecember 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    You have all kinds of colors in your skies. Great pictures.

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  42. Pearl MapleDecember 22, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you for sharing your photos with us this year and helping make Sky Watch a great party. Merry Christmas to you and thank you for your kind comments on my blog earlier.

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  43. Stewart MDecember 23, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Hi there - that last picture is splendid.

    And I think that the last comment in all about connection - being connected to people can never be a bad thing.

    Happy Christmas!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  44. LeoviDecember 23, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful four, but today I prefer the warmth of the first
    I wish you all the best during the holidays to you and those around you. Thank you very much for sharing the beauty of your photos and your words always with good humor.

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  45. MridulaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    All the pictures are equally beautiful could not pick up a favorite this time. Wish you a very happy Holiday Season Sylvia.

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  46. IngridDecember 23, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    What an amazing sky in the first picture !

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  47. Hootin AnniDecember 23, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Love the Victor Hugo quote and your stately photos of the sky. So so beautiful.

    Just wanted to stop by today to wish you a Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.

    My Friday Fragments

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  48. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Your skies are lovely as ever, Sylvia, the first shot is my favourite this time. That light is great!
    I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas.

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  49. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 23, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Well here I am late and everyone has said it already haha! but I will add that the second picture and quote I thought were fabulous. I know you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas how could you not with that brilliant sense of humor of yours. Have fun.

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  50. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Beautiful skies, beautiful words. Merry Christmas, Sylvia. May you have a wonderful holiday season.

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  51. AnnaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Such a beautiful skies Sylvia!
    I love the clouds and the colors...
    Christmas greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  52. Mary Howell CromerDecember 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Sylvia, your images are certainly rejoicing in and of themselves, gorgeous sky images. May you have a very wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year~

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  53. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 24, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I wish you a Joyful Christmas Sylvia. And in this season of giving just want to thank you for the on-going gifts that your blogposts provide -- grace, beauty, inspiration, laughter! You are appreciated.

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