Thursday, February 16, 2012

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!  When we do have beautiful skies, they are truly awesome and sometimes I'm just lucky enough to capture them! I hope you enjoy these! Have a wonderful weekend filled with lots of love, laughter and lots of beautiful skies!!

A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually
uses in conversation.
 Mark Twain

The fog comes on little cat feet.  It sits looking over the harbor
        and city on silent haunches and then moves on.   Carl Sandburg
Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
 Margaret B. Runbeck

Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind.
 Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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56 comments:

  1. SandyFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Great shots and love the quotes. (o:

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia, and I agree with Jackie Joyner-Kersee about the age thing, or at least that's my excuse for acting the fool now and then haha!

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  3. CarolFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    All these skies are beautiful I especially like the first shot. I am also drawn to that misty foggy one. Wonderful quotes as usual!

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  4. SteffiFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Very beautiful photos of skies and quotes,Sylvia!Especially the photo of the red sky is stunning!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Wonderful skies - love the tiny paws of fog and the big vivid splashes of colour!

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  6. CameraCruiseFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful skies and quotes!
    They're all beautiful, I especially like the first one.
    Have a beautiful day.
    Greetings Mette

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  7. Reader WilFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Very beautiful Sylvia! I like all your sky photos but the misty one is my favourite. It hides something behind the veil of clouds.
    Your header is brilliant as ever. Have a great weekend.

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  8. pennyFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    This header is by far the most unique one yet! Your friend is way-cool, Sylvia.
    Peaceful, lovely and serene comes to mind when viewing your beautiful photos my friend.
    Peace be with you.
    ~:)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Sylvia, I really liked this entry.
    As always a very good pictures with excellent frames. The second with the fog I loved
    Greetings. -

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  10. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Such different skies!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. SivindenFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Wow! - gorgeous shots! I also like the picture with fog and mystery...

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  12. Monica S EngellFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful series, here! Love the colors in the first and third image!

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  13. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Brilliant series of skies from the red hot poker on fire sky to the cool of misty grey. Well done all round.

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  14. Jenn JilksFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    You find the most amazing quotes/poems. I love Sandburg!

    And is it Skywatch time already??? The older I get, the faster it goes...
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  15. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I like the idea that age is no barrier. GOOD one, Sylvia! And the variety of skies you posted this week is awesome!

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  16. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    My word! what intense skies you are getting just now, Sylvia. And even the mist looks artful! Have a good weekend,
    Janice.

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  17. LauraFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    such an exquisite variety here today Sylvia!

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  18. HansHBFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Gorgeous shots. Lovely colours of both the sky and the clouds!
    I wish you a Happy Friday!

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  19. My name is RietFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Oh my goodness these photo's are beautiful, the third photo is pure red, so stunning.
    Have a nice weekend

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  20. AnnemorFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    The last one spoke to me.
    Wonderful

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  21. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Sylvia, hope your week was wonderful! I love the tip top image and the bottom two the very best, yet I also enjoy fog images, so this is a great series. My goodness the sky can sure turn the most glorious colours...just amazing entries! Happy weekend~

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  22. eileeninmdFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Sylvia, your skies are looking beautiful this week. I love the colors, just stunning. Thanks for sharing and hosting. Happy skywatching!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    Wow - what a spectacular variety you have posted today! The sunsets are gorgeous, but I love the mood of the foggy one. Love your header too!!!

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  24. LifeRamblingsFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    great collection of photos as always.

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  25. LeoviFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful photos, I love this wonderful environment with beautiful skies with light and color, happy weekend.

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  26. GaelynFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    You've had some really fiery skies, along with the fog.

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  27. IndraniFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    How lucky you are to see such skies! Great pictures.

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    very beautiful...particularly love the skies with orangey/peachy tones!

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  29. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    HI Sylvia, Love your photos and quotes.. The one which caught my eye today is the fog one. I love fog pictures...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  30. magiceyeFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    brilliant captures all!

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  31. CherryFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    the third photo stands out. great sky captures, Sylvia! have a fabulous weekend!

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  32. RajeshFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Gorgeous views of the sky. Love the different colors.

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  33. Carolyn FordFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    brilliant captures of those skies...have a lovely week, dear Sylvia!

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  34. EbieFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    The fog is so mystical, misty-cal! But I love the red orange colors of your skies!

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  35. MridulaFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I first thought I liked the hazy image the best but then the red one and all others are also so beautiful.

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  36. LewFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Gorgeous skies! I like the trees hidden in the mist.

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  37. Melbourne Australia PhotosFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Magical skies once again, Sylvia. The first one is my fave with the golden and blue contrasting nicely.

    PS: Early mornings are wonderfully peaceful and one feels so alive!

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  38. NatureFootstepFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    magical shots all of them but my favourite is the misty one. :)

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  39. Rune EideFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Five stars for that photo of the fog. One can feel it coming through the screen.

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  40. TerrebelFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    The foggy one caught me by surprise...a very pleasant surprise!

    Have a good weekend, Sylvia!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  41. AnnaFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I love this Sylvia... specially the clouds in the first one and the one with that magical mist... I really loves your post!!
    Greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  42. RandiFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Wow...I love all of them. The Mist-photo is amazing.
    I wish you a great weekend.

    Randi

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  43. Pearl MapleFebruary 17, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Great post Sylvia, mist, fog, color, always something to see up there in the sky.

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  44. UnknownFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    hey Sylvia...hope u r well...been a while, ive been occupied with work...but ur sky shots are pretty as ever :)

    the first one's like a painting n i like the second misty shot! the orange and red colours in the next two are something ur always good with :)

    keep well and have a great weekend!

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    You are presenting a wonderful series full of amazing colours again, Sylvia.
    Enjoy your weekend.

    OT: The cow was there specially for a photoshoot for an agricultural magazine.

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  46. IngridFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I love the skies on fire, but the foggy one is full of atmosphere !

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  47. Louis la VacheFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Wow! Sylvia - you've got some fabulous images for SWF!

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  48. Cecilia ArtistaFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Great skies, so different but they are all so beautiful!

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  49. TheChieftessFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Those are some gorgeous skies!!! Thanks for visiting MammothLakesDP!

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  50. KarenFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    WOW! Your red skies are awesome!

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  51. JoyfulFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    OMG, such great shots.Happy SWF!

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  52. BarbFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    These are some unique sky shots, Sylvia! I always love when you post the fog ones - we seldom get fog here at high altitude. Have a restful weekend - enjoy your skies!

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  53. Kim, USAFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    That is beautiful!! Happy weekend!
    SWF

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  54. Betty ManousosFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    i'm in awe of your stunning photography! i love everything here. the second photo has a magical feel to it.

    thanks so much for the inspiration!!
    xo

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  55. edenFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    Beautiful photos and words.

    Have a great weekend.

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  56. rafFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    You've caught the many moods of majesty and variety that PNW skies bring each day, Sylvia. Awesome!
    All the best!

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