Thursday, July 5, 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 and I. 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! I was hoping to have photos of the fireworks that can be seen from our roof, however, Sam Schnauzer is terrified of the noise and goes into panic mode if he thinks I'm going to leave him!! We've had clear, beautiful skies for a couple of days now and some marvelous sunsets and I'm afraid I'll have to do with those!! Hope all of you had a terrific 4th of July!

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?
Rose Kennedy
Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
Jimmy Carter

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you've got to start young.
Theodore Roosevelt

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54 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 5, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia, the last one looks a little ominous. We've had 21C and blue skies for the last five days and we're right in the middle of winter, doesn't seem right does it!!

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  2. Icy BCJuly 5, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Wow..your sky photos are spectacular!

    Beautiful view, but honestly, I was distracted by your header, and your superwoman outfit..I chuckled so hard that my stomach hurts :-)

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  3. KarenJuly 5, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Fabulous captures Sylvia! Love the wispy clouds in the 2nd.

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪July 5, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Sorry about your puppy. You couldn't leave him. Our dogs don't like the fireworks either.

    I love the Theodore Roosevelt quote!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful skies!

    Poor Sam though...

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  6. Susie of ArabiaJuly 5, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Sylvia - Hope you had a good 4th. Catching up on your pretty pics and prose. I've missed you!

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  7. DianneJuly 5, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    oh wow!! I love feathery clouds and these are all beautiful

    Hope sends hugs
    and so do I

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  8. TexWisGirlJuly 5, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    love the 2nd one. sorry for sam, though!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Its nice to see beautiful skies after the storms we have had lately.

    Thanks for sharing yours, Sylvia.
    Hugs

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  10. SteffiJuly 5, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Fantastic photos of different skies,Sylvia!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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  11. RajeshJuly 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Wonderful images of lovely sky. Have a nice weekend.

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  12. CarverJuly 5, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Wonderful shots of the beautiful sky Sylvia.

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  13. KusumJuly 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful sky pictures. I missed 4th of July fireworks this year! Hope to see some pictures.

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  14. annalarssonphotographyJuly 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Amazing captures!

    Have a great weekend!

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  15. Pearl MapleJuly 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    fireworks and animals just dont' mix do they

    nice views of your sky this week

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  16. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful skies, and the header is great. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. RandiJuly 5, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Dramatic and beautiful, Sylvia. Love to read your lovely quotes.

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  18. CarlettaJuly 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    The second one is like angels spreading their wings and dancing in the skies - lovely shots Sylvia!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    A lovely post; I hope Sam has recovered from last night's traumas....

    The header is great -- after you get some blue skies, maybe you could send your friends to Colorado and Montana with some rain ;>)

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  20. AnnemorJuly 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Thank you for wonderful words and pictures.
    I've enjoyed both, as usual.
    Happy SkyWatching.
    Mormor Norway.

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2012/07/05/himmelsk-absolutt-himmelsk/

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  21. Maude LynnJuly 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  22. Photo CacheJuly 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    gorgeous shots again sylvia. the larger format of photos make it even more lovely.

    My sky is here

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  23. HansHBJuly 5, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    A great sky post. Lovely clouds makes the sky so dramatic!

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  24. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 5, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Wonderful sweep of sky colours! So love the moods in the first photo!

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  25. Kim, USAJuly 5, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful summer skies. Love it Sylvia. Thanks for the visit.

    Kim,USA

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  26. eileeninmdJuly 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Lovely skies, Sylvia, I am glad your friends brought you some sunshine. We watched the fireworks from New York on TV. My Goldie Girl does not like the noises either. Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing your skies. Have a Happy weekend.

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  27. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 5, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful Sky post, Sylvia... I especially love that middle photo. The coloring is awesome in that picture. Thanks!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  28. TerrebelJuly 5, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Impressive, Sylvia! I especially like the last picture. As a creature of the night I'm attracted to the darker side of life...;-)

    Have a good weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  29. Linda ReederJuly 5, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    It's nice to not have to sky watch for a change. Until yesterday I was frequently checking the radar weather map on Weather Underground, to see if I could get a walk in without getting rained on.
    Now it's all blue!

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  30. MeowwJuly 5, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    The sky photos are excellent, but i was captivated by the saying by Teddy Roosevelt :)

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  31. ArijaJuly 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Your skies, as always are full of wonder.
    Have a super weekend my dear friend.

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  32. JudyJuly 5, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    The middle one is my favourite... I love the colours!

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  33. JackJuly 5, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Three very different skies today, Sylvia. Washington's sky is a lot different from what I see in Connecticut.

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  34. JimJuly 5, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Beautiful skies found.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  35. HildredJuly 5, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Splendid pictures and wise words. Thank you for all you do for Skywatch, Sylvia.

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  36. GeorgeJuly 5, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    You've given us some beautiful skies again this week. I especially like your second picture. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  37. PatJuly 5, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Exquisite sky shots, Sylvia. I feel sorry for all the dogs who were scared by the booms, but I do love fireworks. It sounded like a war zone all around my sister's house (illegal fireworks, but no one turns anyone else in).

    My favorite photo is the second one with the wispy pale coral clouds. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  38. EbieJuly 5, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Sylvia its wonderful to be back blogging, missing your skies!

    I'm OK, but its too hectic at work. Hope to be back in full swing!

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  39. Lina GustinaJuly 5, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    You have lovely skies, Sylvia.
    Fireworks is always lovely to see, yet scared to hear :)
    Thanks for your visit, happy Friday...

    www.womenandperspectives.com

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  40. cieldequimperJuly 5, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    So much better than boring blue, eh? :-)

    I love that header, I can't wait to fly over those mountains again!

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  41. LeoviJuly 5, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Some pictures with a beautiful landscape and beautiful skies. The last is my favorite.

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  42. This is BelgiumJuly 6, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    great photos and great quotes to go with them
    have an excellent friday !
    anni

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  43. Stewart MJuly 6, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    I like the texture in that first picture.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  44. Cezar and LéiaJuly 6, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    They are all precious images, thanks so much for sharing!
    Léia

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  45. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Your sky shots are truly beautiful! No colour in our skies at the moment...mostly dark and ominous!

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  46. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Sylvia Beautiful shots!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I love the dark clouds in your last photo, but the fantastic shapes and colours in the second photo are really stunning.
    I hope you have a great weekend.

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  48. WEJuly 6, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful shots !!!

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  49. EG CameraGirlJuly 6, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful sky shots, Sylvia!

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  50. FranciscaJuly 6, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Our dog didn't like the noise of fireworks either. But these are no "make do" skies, Sylvia! Glad you got a break from the rains. And your header... ooohlala! :-D

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  51. Melbourne Australia PhotosJuly 6, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Marvellous captures as we have come to expect from you, Sylvia! Hope you are hale and hearty!

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  52. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Great skies here,always enjoyed the beauty in my visits.

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  53. Mary Howell CromerJuly 7, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Your skies are wonderful Sylvia. I have only been particiapting as best i could in 2 memes, but will try and get back here on a regualr basis. It has been a difficult few months, but hoping things will soon get better~

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  54. UnknownJuly 7, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Gorgeous colours in those skies... Super Sylvia! :-)))

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