Thursday, June 3, 2010

Skywatch - a beautiful week

This first picture was taken on May 31st, the morning our newest family member, Tyler Jet, was born:
"shown a flower
a small baby
opens its mouth"
~Seifu-ni

Mid-week blue sky with contrails from jets: 
 Tyler's middle name is Jet because his father served in
the Air Force, stationed in Tucson where he met Victoria,
and they are fans of the NY Jets football team.

This morning at 5:15AM:
"I’ll tell you how the sun rose --
A ribbon at a time --"
~Emily Dickinson

To view skies from around the world, visit Sky Watch Friday here.
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41 comments:

  1. rainfield61June 3, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    The cactus waves its right hand, and tells you, "congratulation".

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  2. The Retired OneJune 3, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I wish I lived near desert and cacti..very intriguing photos...loved them all.

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  3. StephanieJune 3, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Oh such a beautiful morning for you :-D Had a great day already? That blue sky with contrails from jets is a perfect sky for you, family and newest member of your family :-D

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  4. Sylvia KJune 3, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Marvelous captures as always, Diane! Love the cactus! And the quote by Emily Dickinson is perfect for the beautiful morning skies. And Tyler is so adorable and I do know just how well loved he is!! Glad he and him Mom are doing well! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. Regina June 3, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    All are gorgeous Diane.
    Thank you for sharing these beauty.

    Happy weekend and SWF.
    xo

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  6. Unseen RajasthanJune 3, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Beautiful,amazing and lovely shots !!Great post !!Unseen Rajasthan

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  7. cieldequimperJune 3, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    In a few years time, you'll show Tyler the photos of when he was born...

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  8. LoreeJune 3, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful skies and quotes. How nice that you'll always know what the sky looked like when Tyler was born.

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  9. betchaiJune 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    congratulations, Diane, Jet is a wonderful name and interesting stories behind the name, the first picture is such a jubilant and happy one, the flower seems to celebrate with the family.

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  10. RajeshJune 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Fantastic shots. Congratulations to all and god bless Tyler with all happiness.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 3, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    A Beautiful Week for sure! One to remember always. Congratulations to everyone. (Your grandbaby is adorable).

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  12. TracyJune 3, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Nice photos and a week to remember for sure!

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  13. tom sullivanJune 3, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    The first poem reminds me of the story of the Flower Sermon. The Buddha simply held up a flower before those assembled. Only Mahakashyapa smiled.

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  14. Torsdag 1952June 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Give him some more time to be pilot. Good to have a second name with a special meaning.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Hartmut

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  15. jooJune 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    The first photo is fabulous well as other ones - but first is my favourite:)
    Happy weekend!

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  16. Martha ZJune 3, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    What an interesting flower in that first shot, I'm not familiar with it.
    I hadn't thought about the significance of Tyler's middle name. Had it not been for the Air Force his parent's would never have met.

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  17. KcalpeshJune 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing these lovely captures! First one is outstanding!!

    Pixellicious Photos

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  18. Diane AZJune 3, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Forgot to mention the flower in the first photo is Desert Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia gilliesii):)

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 3, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Congratulations! Tyler Jet has made you proud. :)

    This is the first desert bird of paradise I have ever seen. It looks so festive, perfect timing to bloom on the day Tyler Jet was born.

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  20. JudyJune 3, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    What a beautiful flower in that first photo! Congratulations on the new addition!

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  21. edenJune 3, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Such beautiful captures. I love all the images.

    Have a great weekend!

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  22. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 3, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    What are you doing waking at 5 am in the morning? The only time I got up early was when my brother took me fishing out to sea. He got me up at 4am. I am an owl.

    You were rewarded, the mroning scene is indeed beautiful.

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  23. ClytieJune 3, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    What a perfect flower on a perfect day to welcome little Tyler Jet.

    I love that middle name!!!

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  24. Diane AZJune 3, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Ann, I know it's weird but I'm up by 4:00 AM every morning without even trying. :)

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  25. GaelynJune 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Obviously the sky shines and favors this new born.

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  26. JulieJune 3, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful skies and quotes!!!

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  27. LindyJune 3, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Lovely contrasting colors in the first shot. All beautiful skies. I see some new arms coming out on the cactus.

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  28. GreensboroDailyPhotoJune 3, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    So much food for though in this post!

    Jan
    GDP

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  29. Splendid Little StarsJune 3, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    lovely photos!
    love the origin of Jet. perfect!

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  30. L. NeusiedlerJune 3, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    wonderful images!

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  31. ThérèseJune 4, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Everyting to celebrate!

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  32. •°°• IcyBC •°°•June 4, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful and gorgeous sky going from clear blue to dramatic colors.

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  33. DJune 4, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Diane, love the perspective your desert shot offers.. it goes on and on. Wonderful!

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  34. Betsy Banks AdamsJune 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Diane, Gorgeous sunrise picture.... Beautiful sunrises are the ONLY thing which would get me up EARLY in the mornings. WOW!!!!

    Love Tyler's middle name.... That is just so neat.. Wonder if people will call him Jet someday!!!!??? I like that name---and especially the reason they chose it.

    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  35. ProsperoJune 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Great picture of mother and baby in the margin, Diane. Is the first photo Caesalpinia gilliesii?

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  36. SquirrelQueenJune 4, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    The deep blue sky makes a very striking background for the flower. Great SkyWatch photos.

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  37. sandyJune 4, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    Love your photos...what a bloom!

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  38. ~CherylJune 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Every photograph is wonderful! I really like the Emily Dickinson quote.

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  39. Joanne OlivieriJune 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Fantastic captures and captions to meld into one glorious photo shoot. That flower takes my breath away.

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  40. BarbJune 7, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Diane, these photos are glorious, and I see little Tyler Jet in the sidebar with his Mama. Welcome to him - I'm glad all went well.

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  41. AyieJune 12, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    i can tell how beautiful your week waswith all these beautiful photos

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