Thursday, February 18, 2010

Skywatch Friday

 

 
"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky." ~Buddha
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49 comments:

  1. Martha ZFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Oh, what a beautiful day you captured. Grandma would like that quote, it goes perfectly with the picture.

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  2. RajeshFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful shots.The details of the bird is captured very nicely.

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  3. edenFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Great captures. Looks like a beautiful day. Love all the photos.

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  4. EaglesbrotherFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Good Captures.

    Happy Sky Watching.

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  5. GaelynFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    LOL! Nice shot.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Nice pics - love the cloudy sky

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  7. MaiaFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful photos both. The first one is a beautiful setup for a painting and the little bird is a gorgeous capture.

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  8. LoracFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Great day with great photos!

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Hi Diane, Great pictures... We finally saw some sunshine here today--first time since Jan. 31... Amazing!!!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. ThérèseFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    This cactus wren is really a funny guy!

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  11. Joanne OlivieriFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    The contrast in the first photo with the floating clouds and lush green foreground is really cool. The second photo I absolutely LOVE!

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  12. LeslieFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful shots. That cactus wren is great!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    It looks perfect so I hope you are laughing at the sky!

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  14. ksdoolittleFebruary 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    That is the perfect quote for those photos! Good for you! ~ks

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  15. eileeninmdFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful blue skies! Great shots and I love the Wren!

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  16. Carolyn FordFebruary 18, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    That little bird won't be laughing when it gets stuck by one of those cactus needles! OUCH! You have captured beautiful desert skies. The bird on the cactus is just so cute and carefree...

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  17. Regina February 18, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful blue skies!
    Have a lovely weekend Diane..

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  18. Kim, USAFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    A great shot. The blue sky and the bird are amazing to me. Thanks for sharing!

    SkyWatch-HalfMoon

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  19. LanceFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    That first picture, with the clouds in the background, really is a beautiful setting...

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  20. LVFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    I love both of your shots. The bird is telling you to look up and enjoy what beauty nature is sharing.

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  21. EbieFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    How beautiful the clouds are dancing in the blue skies!

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  22. LindyFebruary 18, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Both shots are beautiful, but that sky is fabulous!

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  23. StephanieFebruary 18, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Ouch! I hope that bird don't feel any pain...

    It is so wonderful to see a blue beautiful sky here today. Nice pic Diane. thank you.

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  24. SAPhotographs (Joan)February 18, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    I just LOVE the composition of the first pic Diana!!

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  25. Victoria TsavdaridouFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Roadrunner is a great bird!!! Thanks for these beautiful photos!!!!

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  26. LoreeFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    Perfect quote and perfect pictures.

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  27. cieldequimperFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    Diane, these are wonderful! You have the most extraordinary little fellas to photograph!

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  28. Jeannette StGFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    The 2nd pic is just sooo cute!
    thanks for the "follow" -all this time I thought you were a follower:)

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  29. Willie a.k.a ReptozFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    I love the second photo. Very nice.

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  30. CherryFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    great captures as usual, and i like the Buddha quote too. ;)

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  31. •°°• IcyBC •°°•February 19, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Beautiful sky, and the bird picture is fantastic..

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  32. rainfield61February 19, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    I like the perspective of the first photo.

    I feel differently when I look at it.

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  33. EzhilanFebruary 19, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    The first photo with dark green plants looks beautiful. I like the composition. The bird on the thorns looks interesting.

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  34. JenFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Just Lovely!!!
    what is that little bird?

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  35. UnknownFebruary 19, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Great skies and one brave little bird!

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  36. KcalpeshFebruary 19, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Well said and well shot!


    Pixellicious Photos

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  37. Diane AZFebruary 19, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Jen, The little bird is a cactus wren.

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  38. JapaFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    One good line and beautiful captures here.

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  39. cataFebruary 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Nice pictures and nice blog. Nature itself always looks perfect.

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  40. SerendipityFebruary 19, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Do you think that bird has sore feet now? :)

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  41. DeniseinVAFebruary 19, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful sky and I love your little cactus wren. I don't think I have seen one as close up and I love the detail on it. I also enjoyed the roadrunner in your previous post. I tried to get a photo of one when we were out that way, but my they are so fast!!!

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  42. TesFebruary 20, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Cute bird is captured nicely! Very clear! Lovely Arizona sky, Diane!

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  43. AnyaFebruary 20, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    LOL
    That cute litle bird a that cactus
    :-)

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  44. JTG (Misalyn)February 20, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I like both photos. The cactus wren is so cute and am wondering how does it feel to stand on that cactus.

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  45. DoanLegacyFebruary 20, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Gorgeous pictures, and the bird looks fantastic!

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  46. happily retired galFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    What LOVELY skies above your beautiful desert landscape and marvelously perfect quote for your delightful bird photo! Wonderful post for Sky Watch ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  47. betchaiFebruary 20, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    as always, very beautiful shots, Diane. the bird perched on top of the cactus is amazing.

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  48. Unseen India ToursFebruary 21, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Amazing shots !! Bird is beautiful !!

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  49. AyieFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    i noticed it's always sunny and bright out there =)

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