Thursday, January 19, 2012

Sky Watch Friday!

Every mile is two in winter.
        George Herbert
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
        Albert Camus
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
        Anne Bradstreet
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! 

Our weather has been pretty gray and gloomy, but last Saturday I happened to look out the window a little before sunset and saw such incredible skies I had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn't seeing things! The gray had turned into the most amazing colors I've ever seen! I grabbed my camera and went to the roof and these are three of the shots that I got. It lasted about a half hour and then completely disappeared and the gray returned.  No retouching, this is just the way they came out of the camera! Hope you like them!



Forgive my upside down posting -- it's Blogger doing its thing again?????  This was my seventh try!


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71 comments:

  1. DeVonaJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty you see with us- it really enriches our lives!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Wow - what luscious, wildly vibrant colours. So beautiful! And such a gift in all the gray...

    I've been having trouble leaving comments so I think that Blogger is misbehaving!

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  3. ReenaJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Simply beautifully ....

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  4. Martha ZJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Sometimes blooger just won't cooperate and we have to give up and do things its way.
    Great pictures, though even if you don't care for the format.
    I'm hearing about the wild weather and power outages, but I guess you still of power. Keep warm, dry and safe.
    Martha

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  5. AlexanderJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Brilliant photos! I'm amazed by the richness and spectrum of colours from the sky. It must be quite dramatic.

    You have made my day. Have a wonderful weekend ahead.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  6. TexWisGirlJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    brilliant!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Wow! The sky is on fire!! Excellent pics Sylvia!

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  8. JoJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful sky shots, Sylvia. Thanks to you and the Skywatch team for continuing this meme. Your header is BRILLIANT! Have a wonderful weekend. Jo

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  9. EG CameraGirlJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful red skies!

    Yep, it's true that every mile truly seems like two in winter.

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  10. ArijaJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Brilliant shots and brilliant red in your sky with such a dense cloud cover. Di you get more snow from them?

    Hope you have something special planned for the weekend.

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  11. KarenJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Now those are spectacular!!! I hope you have a great weekend sylvia.

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  12. KarenJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    And yes...Blogger has been wonky for a couple of days now!

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  13. forgetmenotJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Wow--those skys will catch your attention!!! Such vivid, beautiful colors-you do capture some beauties!! Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  14. CameraCruiseJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Wow, beautiful skys!
    Have a great weekend.

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  15. MaboeJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Wow!

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  16. Maude LynnJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Unbelievable colors!

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  17. B i r g i t t aJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    This red colour is just awesome. Such a beautiful sky Sylvia!
    All the best to you :)

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  18. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

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

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  19. SteffiJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Wonderful photos of skies,Sylvia!The colours are stunning!Have a nice weekend!

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  20. My name is RietJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Oh WOW Sylvia, that certainly is RED, Stunning skies.Have a nice weekend

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  21. RajeshJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Terrific views of lovely sky.

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  22. Carolyn FordJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    wOwOwOwOw!!!!!!! what a sky!!!!! ...and, great words to match, Sylvia. i wish you an upcoming week full of glorious skies like this!

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  23. AnnemorJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Whay a sky. Thank you.
    A big hug from Norway.

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  24. Inger-MJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Stunning skies! Have a great weekend!

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  25. DianneJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Ah! no winter - no spring!! vibrant skies and wise words Sylvia.
    Keep warm!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    excellent shots. for a minute i thought i got routed to the wrong site when i saw your dummies header :)

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  27. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Oh my goodness, such gorgeous skies!!
    I love all that red!
    :D

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  28. PatJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    A burning red-orange sky--fantastic, Sylvia! It is amazing how quickly the colors change at sunset and sunrise. I'm glad you caught this before it went away.

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  29. Melbourne Australia PhotosJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Magnificent skies, Sylvia. I like the colour and texture of the sky in the first photo especially - you have captured the essence of the sunset there...

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  30. LifeRamblingsJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    your photos never fail to amaze me once again. gorgeous skies.

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  31. JoyfulJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Stunning shots!

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  32. MariaJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Hi Sylvia! It's so nice to participate in Sky Watch Friday again!
    It's wonderful to visit you all again!
    Your deep, deep skies are incredible!
    Your quotes, as always, are so apropos!
    Wishing you the very best always,
    *Happy Weekend to you*

    ~Maria

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  33. JackJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I can post OK on your blog.

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  34. IndraniJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Great header shots again.The skies are amazing. The redness silences me. :)

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  35. lotusleafJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Really spectacular! blogger plays up with me too, now and then!

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  36. CarolJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, beautiful fiery skies...and what a fun header your friend made!

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  37. magiceyeJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    wow amazing captures!!

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  38. Lina GustinaJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    It's like fire in the sky. I haven't seen the similar sky here.


    http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2012/01/sky-watch-red-sea-sunset.html

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  39. SandyCarlsonJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I love the fire in these! I feel all warmed up now. Thanks.

    Hope that snow backs off. I have an allergy to the white stuff these days.

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  40. TeamgsquareJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Wow ,what a sight it is . Love those colors .....

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  41. Colin CampbellJanuary 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Brilliant Sylvia. Just stunning. Take care.

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  42. Kim, USAJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Oh wow these is stunning. I so love it!

    SWF

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  43. Lee SpanglerJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    With your pictures and a strangely optimistic view from Camus, life can not be that bad!

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  44. Yogi♪♪♪January 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Wow, killer skies Sylvia.

    I hope that everything is going well.

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  45. LewJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    What a fantastic color under your clouds! We have seen your snow (and the slipping and sliding) on the news. It does make life difficult when people are not used to the snow. We have had very little so far, just temps bouncing from teens to fifties.

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  46. GrayquillJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    WOW! these are unbelievable. Great work! A very rare moment.

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  47. EbieJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    "rub my eyes"....nice, but I would have put on my sun glasses because of the blazing fierce colors in the sky. How lucky to have this window view!

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  48. LizJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    The orange sky looks fabulous! Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  49. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 19, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Anne Bradstreet is correct. when I was growing up in tropical Borneo, we dream of snow everyday.

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  50. TerrebelJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Wow! You must've felt so priveleged seeing that sight! Love your header again. Compliments to your Mumbai friend.

    And yes, Blogger sometimes is a bit like Windows and sometimes seems to have a mind of its own. But at least Blogger is free...;-) Have a good weekend, Sylvia! I get to be on stage again: a stage kitten and the door man at a Burlesque party!
    Terrence looks at the sky

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  51. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Hi Sylvia, now I'm left with these skies orange with the words I already knew and that I love "If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so well received. Anne Bradstreet "-
    Greetings .-

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  52. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Those skies are like a dream of a bright and wonderful enchanted land! Radiant, dramatic and memorable! How wonderful that you were watching at just the right time!

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  53. AnnaJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    WOW Sylvia!!
    So gorgeous...
    Happy SWF and greetings from Holland,
    Anna :))

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  54. eileeninmdJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    My first thoughts were OH WOW! Sylvia, your skies are looking heavenly there. Stunning colors. Happy Skywatching and have agreat weekend!

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  55. MridulaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Stunning skies! Loved them.

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  56. IngridJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Did you call the firemen ?? What a sky on fire, beautiful ! I can imagine that you left your mouth open !

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  57. LeoviJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    I love those red skies full of passion.

    Happy weekend.

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  58. LauraJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    exquisite skies Sylvia...I love the Camus quote too!

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  59. DrillerAAJanuary 20, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    I love it when the sky turns this color at the end of the day. Great photo set. Have a blessed week-end.

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  60. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Wow ... what an awesome red sky. It's beautiful! And your header is great too. :-)
    Enjoy your weekend, Sylvia.

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  61. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful, glorious skies Sylvia.
    And wise quotes again.
    Have a beautiful warm weekend.
    Costas

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  62. GeorgeJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I really like the texture (and color) of these red-gold clouds. These are beautiful captures.

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  63. Jan n JerJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Simply Stunning...skies on fire!

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  64. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    wow breathtaking!Love all pictures!
    Léia

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  65. NatureFootstepJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    it must be rare with THAT kind of red sky. Red all over. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a great weekend.

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  66. TheChieftessJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    These are spectacular!!!

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  67. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    OH MY!!! OH MY!!! Take my breath away Sylvia, that is spectacular, what an awesome coloured sky!!! Whoosh!!! Have a wonderous weekend, take care~

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  68. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    another great post on amazing skies! ur a master at these Sylvia; indeed!

    interesting to notice those white clouds so prominent...makes the 2nd shot very unique!

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  69. UnknownJanuary 21, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I'm in awe again. These are exceptional skies, Sylvia! WOW!

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  70. BenitaJanuary 21, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Wonderful photos!

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  71. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Lovely "Winter" quotes and deep orange sunsets.
    Hope your weekend is wonderful.

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