Thursday, September 4, 2008

Sky Watch No.8

This weeks Guest Intro was written by Gailsman

"The sky. We all have one above us, no matter where we are in the world. Besides air and water, the sky is one of the few things on planet Earth that shows no discrimination. Rich; poor; black; white; genius or dunce, that blue band that stops the air from floating out into space is exactly the same, whether you're living in Sydney like Sally, Brookville like Abraham Lincoln, Jilly in Monte Carlo or Nottingham like me. The only difference is the type of weather that it brings to us. Sunshine, rain, snow or wind. We get it all. The big difference is how much and when. Perhaps we should stop looking upwards and moaning about what the day is like, but thank the sky for those white clouds that aren't dark. Hiding the sun from the parched ground, or bringing snow, so someone can enjoy being out in it. So what photo to show? Most people seem to think that there's nothing like the English countryside. The colours, the trees, the landscape. So that's what I'm showing you all in this introduction. Look at it, then take a look at your own sky and think about why it's there and what it means to you."


155 Comments:

Yen said...

That is a beautiful sky! Looking forward to Autumn! :D

Mine is HERE! Happy SWF!

Merisi said...

All of us under the same sheltering sky,
I like that sentiment!
Beautiful image,
Gailsman,
and thank you for taking the time for the introduction! :-)

Tere {Blessings in Life} said...

Cool and dreamlike shot. Happy SWF. more pics.

system operator said...

Happy Sky Watch everyone!

Very nice fall photo with all the red and brown colors Gailsman! It sure seems autumn and fall with it has started.

Dirk said...

Very nice introduction and lovely picture!

RuneE said...

Well put, Tom. If this meme can contribute to less egocentricity it has been worth the effort.

fishing guy said...

Gailsman: Thanks for sharing your view and your beautiful countryside and Sky.

Luiz Ramos said...

An Environment characteristic: no border.
Good text and photo.

Michele (Rocky Mtn.Girl) said...

I admire the sky, it's the first thing I will look at when I get up in the morning and the last thing I will look at when I go to bed! I can't complain about it as it offers so much in excitement. It helps plants grow by giving us water and sunshine and recreation in all 4 seasons!
Wonderful photo!
Mountain Retreat

NovaS said...

it is worth it that you have posted this photo. as it is really lovely to see with the sky...

check out mine here:here

rhoen said...

classic!

PJ said...

Wonderful, lyrical photograph and words. You were the perfect choice for this week's introduction.

Eddie D. said...

Wonderful landscape below a wonderful sky.

Laura ~Peach~ said...

sorry I hit enter with out my url on there so I had to add it again...

Dewdrop said...

Beautiful sky, Gailsman. I love the words you included in the intro. I think that if more people stopped to appreciate the world (and sky) around them, it would be a better place.

Birdfreak said...

Another spectacular Sky Watch Friday! I am sooooo glad I was introduced to this meme. It is awesome!

Fish Whisperer said...

Lovely image and very thoughtful words. Have a great weekend.
Cheers

Dina said...

Beautiful countryside and sky, ideas and words.

Reader Wil said...

Excellent post!

Photo Cache said...

Beautiful both the text and the picture.

Pat - An Arkansas Stamper said...

Well said, Gailsman, and your photograph is an excellent capture of your beautiful English countryside. Thank you!

imac said...

Great sky and intro my friend.

Sherry said...

Stunning and beautiful photo, and your post is lovely.

Leora said...

Love all the colors in your picture, especially the bits of red in the sky, echoing the reds in the little town below. Yes, we all have sky, everywhere on Earth!

Bobbie in Hawaii said...

Beautiful, colorful photo and such a lovely, thoughtful introduction.

Eki Akhwan said...

Hi everyone. I have my first SWF post today. I'd love to get to know you all - people with whom I share the sky (and Earth) with.

Mama Zen said...

Gorgeous!

b. said...

This is my first time participating in a Sky Watch Friday.

Carver said...

That is a beautiful landscape and the sky is so ethereal or that's how it strikes me. I liked your post a lot too.

Digital Polaroids said...

I've been watching skies from all around the world. Thanks again, Tom.

esnorway said...

nice pic have great weekend

Anna said...

That was a beautiful writing about the sky, and a lovely photo to go with! I love watching the skies, and enjoying all the SkyWatch photos. Happy SWF!

Columbo said...

Great photography, loved the posting.

the teach said...

It's my please to post for Skywatch Friday! I wouldn't miss it! :)

Ivar Ivrig said...

A wonderful shot. Have a nice SWF

Jim said...

Hi Guys, Happy Skywatching! Gailsman's picture is sooooo serinic! Mine might be, we had a car club picnic under the Texas skies.
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b. said...

Hey? Why the link to my picture is removed????

Marie said...

Beautiful!

Tink *~*~* said...

Hi everyone! Sanibel Island Lighthouse shot today. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's work - sky shots are SO beatutiful.

TGIF, mah peeps -

Tink *~*~*
My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

Pretty Life Online said...

wow! i love this capture... Happy weekend!

Deborah Godin said...

That is beautiful countryside indeed, and a lovely sky to top it all off! Enjoyed you one-world one-sky essay too!!

Greyscale Territory said...

This pic is delightful! I love the streak of colour along the horizon in contrast to the serenity of sky! Just beautiful!

Happy SWF!

CrazyCath said...

Lovely intro. Beautiful mellow photo.

Thanks for hosting.

Tony said...

Lovely mix of bright green grass, orange autumn trees & cloudy sky
cheers from Tasmania

Titania said...

A serene picture with the last evenig sun spreding its glow over a village; it was a good day; good night. Happy SWF.

Pernille's ting og tang said...

A wonderful shot!

Have a nice Sky Watch:)

Dogwood Daze said...

I just love the vivid colors in each layer of this lovely photo!

deslilas said...

Smart introduction for Friday rendez-vous.

brienne said...

SWF
Such a Wise Fellow.
Thanks for your gift.

Pinoy Pastor in Terrace, BC said...

nice colours!

i like the composition in this shot!

Jules said...

Hi Tom - haven't been visiting this week due to work committments but can never miss SKF !!

Cheers - will catch up on Sunday!!!!

Catherine said...

Traveling without borders to limit us. I follow you.
Warm colors, and welcoming intro!

Kathiesbirds said...

The colors of your English landscape remind me of New England where I grew up. It is a rich tapestry of life and color. Thanks for sharing this photo. I especially like the tree to the right balanced by the golden light that falls to the left. BTW, I'm under a puffy blue sky today!

Fugazi said...

Beautiful intro, and wise words:)

Mayet said...

that's lovely! I am so touched with what you have written.

Craver Vii said...

Did you say "dunce?" No wonder my ears were ringing.

Those colors really pop out in your photo. It's one thing to see a beautiful view and smile, but it's a blessing to be able to capture it and serve it up for the rest of the world. Nice job, and thank you for the kindness of sharing your view.

Alan said...

Congrats on taking such a wonderful photo!

Kim said...

Beautiful image. I love the fall colors. I still don't think I will ever be grateful for the snow. It is so cold and dreary. Although, I am grateful that I can move away from it :)

marley said...

Great photo and lovely thoughtful words. Happy skywatch on and all!

nonizamboni said...

Lovely photo -- and count me as one of those who love to see photos from the English countryside.
Happy weekend!

My Life Through... said...

Beautiful capture - I'd love to have this as desktop wallpaper =)

Lilli & Nevada said...

What a beautiful setting nice colors

Ann said...

The colour in that shot is just beautiful. Well done.

Mary said...

Yes, the sky really does bring us together, doesn't it? Your sky is beautiful, and your bright green grass is absolutely lovely! :)

Em Dy said...

Beautiful photo and prose. You're so right. The sky is for all, no matter where we may be.

Shirley Fyfe said...

I've finally got my Sky Watch contribution on my blog - it's such a beautiful Spring morning here in my part of the world - I hope you'll stop by to say 'hello'!

Bevson said...

Gorgeous photo. The lighting is fantastic. I love all the red!

D Herrod said...

That is amazing. Looks like a post card.

Sarah Schwerin said...

Great intro Gailsman! Lovely photo.

My effort is up on my blog!
http://mycreativeexistence.blogspot.com/2008/09/sky-watch-8.html

napaboaniya said...

Beautiful sky with beautiful words to accompany it. Gorgeous sky :)

Sharon Ellery said...

What beautiful sentiment. We all live under the same sky. And the photo is beautiful.

Sharon

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Well done!
Marvelous landscape!
Marvelous capture!

Have a nice weekend!

Luiz

TomGu said...

So beautiful!

arlene said...

it looks autumn! Beautiful!

mine is up - a blue sky behind blue lines of street decorations. :)

storyteller said...

Tom – I enjoyed YOUR sky here and the landscape too. It's not a sight I see often living here near the ocean in Southern California. The greens and reds are so vibrant that I’m thinking of recent PSE6 lessons using ‘adjustment layers’ … something we practiced today in class. There are so many shades of BLUE in your beautiful sky!!! It’s just lovely.
Hugs and blessings,

Louis la Vache said...

"Louis la Vache" has another of his sans mots series up for this week's Sky Watch.

Anna said...

Gorgeous photo! Thanks for sharing your English countryside.

I love Sky Watch Friday because I get to see skies from all around the world. It's amazing to see we share so much, and I think the sky is beautiful, whatever face it chooses to show.

Enigma said...

Stunning photo!! Amazing lighting!! Mine's up, too!!

babooshka said...

Beatiful image and beautiful words. You are just so right.

Jeannelle said...

Lovely scene.....the velvety green, copper trees, misty gray-blue sky!

lucy said...

It's a beauty!

magiceye said...

wow! stunning canvas!

alicesg said...

Very beautiful photo for SWF. It really looked like a painting.

Wren said...

ENigma - when I click on your link I get a spam site, not skywatch. Can you double check it?

kRiZ cPEc said...

mine is up, happy SWF!

Shebadoo said...

Breathtaking photo. Love it.

Sheryl
Aha Mama

arlene/sunshinelene said...

love that autumn look in this photo.

btw, got angry skies behind red lines. :)

Doug Taron said...

Such an evocative picture! This week, mine is the remains of Hurricane Gustav passing over Chicago.

Digital Flower Pictures said...

Great photo.

I have three photos this week.

Gramma L said...

This is simply an amazing landscape and sky. Beautiful

Lew said...

I love the light from the sun low in the sky. You have a beautiful picture your English country side!

onangelwings said...

It's Friday.
Happy Friday, can't wait to see your sky.

2sweetnsaxy said...

Once again, looking forward to visiting as many SWF folks as I can. Happy SWF to all!
:-)

Gattina said...

The picture reminds me the village of my childhood, I really don't know why.

Jo, a retired teacher said...

I'm happy once again to be part of Sky Watch. There are so many wonderful pictures posted by such a variety of people.

Louise said...

The lighting in this photo captures ever color perfectly. Beautiful shot.

piedmontperspective said...

Great intro and a beautiful shot of the English countryside!

Small City Scenes said...

That is soooo beautiful. I cannot believe it---the glow! MB

mirage2g said...

Its such a wonderful dreamy feeling looking at this photo! Thanks for sharing!

Sharon said...

Gorgeous shot :)

Pearl Maple said...

Beautiful photo for Sky Watch Friday with a little glow of the sun kissing the horizon.

The commentary is right on for Sky Watch, seeing the pictures everyone posts is interesting and exciting but more than anything else it is has been the way the my eyes have been reopended to the simple delights of the sky above that has me hooked.

Thanks for sharing everyone.

Anu said...

Stunning picture.
It's one sky above all of us and how different we capture it at different times in different places.
It's much more exciting than I thought when I joined Skywatch.

Mine is up here

Happy Skywatch Friday all.

Linda Reeder said...

Yes, English countryside! Beautiful photo.

Peter Korkala said...

What a beautiful photo, Gailsman. Nice colors!

Hyde DP said...

well its chucking it down with rain here. 3 year old Norwegian sky on my sithenah photoblog to cheer you up

marlow said...

be strong an watch sky;)

Happy SWF

judysteapot said...

a reminder that autumn will be soon be upon us :)

raf said...

Just as you said, Gailsman, it is just as I picture the English countryside. Great post! Thanks for your contribution to Sky Watch!

Yrsa said...

A beautiful pic and beautiful text!

wjcsydney said...

wow Skywatch Friday gets more and more popular. Gorgeous photo

'JoAnn's-D-Eyes'NL said...

What a fantastic shot for skywatch, very nice colours, warm and autumnlike....

Because My internet was NOT working last evening&Night, so I could not sing-up , but here I am. My skywatch is made , while wathing at the sky (cocert of Madonna) through the roof of the AMSTERDAM Arena stadion..!

watch my stadion Sky:)

JoAnn-D-Eyes
www.joannwalraven.blogspot.com

Life's Lessons said...

beautiful sky watch photo! mine's up though Im not feeling well. need to get up to post for sky watch. can't dare to miss this meme!

Dragonstar said...

Beautiful, awe-inspiring colours! The light is glorious. Thank you.

Kerslyn's Comfort Zone said...

such a very beautiful photo! I would love to be in that place. :-) my entry is up...better late than never. :-)

The Urban Buddha said...

Like it a lot. It's nice how it seems to be divided in three colours. The green grass, the redish trees and then the beautiful dark blue sky. Nice one! :)

Hilda said...

It's my first time to join SWF. :)

Glorious colors, beautiful image, but even lovelier prose because of its sentiments.

Gill - That British Woman said...

great photo..........

Gill from Canada

Laura ~Peach~ said...

Maybe the third time will be the charm as I have tried to add my link three times and at least two of them It was there and worked... What am I doing wrong?

Joie said...

awesome idea.. blog author

Mike said...

I'm lucky #300 for the day... that's a lot of SkyWatchers!

Don't forget that this Sunday is International Rock Flipping Day.

kophieps said...

we get it all, indeed.

KylieM said...

wow.. stunning photo! so crisp, love it. :)

Daryl said...

gail's man .. nice work .. colors look nicely boosted ... those greens would make a nice golf course!

:-Daryl

Tanya said...

Good morning...happy sky watch!

Rambling Round said...

Lovely colors for this Skywatch!

Dee said...

Gorgeous colors- and the Intro is perfect!

Lynette said...

I've decided to join the crowd, over at Portland Oregon Daily Photo.

This looks like loads of fun.

Aileni said...

Gailsman's picture is excellent - reminds me strongly of a Tunnicliffe painting.

JFargo said...

I'll admit to cheating a little bit this time around on the first picture.

Old Wom Tigley said...

Excellent intro..... you words sum up Sky Watch to perfection..... and your picture is so much more than a bonus, to the words...

I thank you for the intpo and I'm so pleased to call here now and see that many have took the time to tell you how good it is... I have just been over to your blog and seen the many comments you also have there... well done... and once again Thank You.

Tom

Kyle said...

Wow, what a beautiful image. One of these days I'm going to head northeast and see what autumn is really supposed to look like!

nyumix said...

Happy weekend!

http://nyumix.blogspot.com/2008/09/sky-watch-friday.html

Astrid Witte said...

Threatening, but beautiful!

this book for free said...

I love posting my sky watch pictures and my free books. Have a fun weekend!

Debbie said...

Great photo and introduction for this week. It is good to be reminded that regardless of what else is going on we all share this planet called Earth.

Sylvia K said...

I love the site and being able to see so many beautiful pictures! Thanks!

soulbrush said...

this is my first entry, glad i found you via 'yankee in belgrade'. great site. thanks.

Gwyn said...

Greetings from Juneau (Alaska) Daily Photo!
Gailsman did a great job with the guest intro and photo, don't you agree?:)
Have a great week!

Antonette said...

Late as usual but mine is finally up: http://jottingsfromjersey.blogspot.com/2008/09/sky-watch-friday.html

Sylvia K said...

Love all the pictures!

Mike said...

Lovely scene, russet colours. Autumn is upon us!

Gail's Man said...

Thanks for all the kind comments. It makes the effort of taking pictures and writing about them worthwhile when people enjoy looking and reading about them.

LauraHinNJ said...

Your pic does feel like autumn... lovely!

Brit' Gal Sarah said...

I'm a newbie today, a Brit' now living under the huge fascinating skies of Oklahoma and a growing passion for them.

Please come see me sometime

byrningbunny said...

Incredible to see such green grass with leafless trees! The light is beautiful.

Barking Quill said...

This is my first time participating in Skywatch Friday. Look forward to sharing more skies in the future!

Sara Chapman said...

I can feel the lovely moisture in the air. The clouds' soft diffusion is like a poem. The tree is lit so beautifully. Thanks for a lovely shot.

Come see my Seattle sky, on a rare sunny day.

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Blogger Ví said...

Dear Klaus,or other Sky watch member..I am so sorry this happened this way...I have been sharing pictures(besides my own)that are in the net and opened to everyone...I always name the photographer and give every credit...If Sky Watch is supposed to bee alowed only with pictures from the participants(witch I respect)I could have been warned before the removal of my link without previous warning,i would have removed the picture and placed another one made taken by me or my family or friends...On accout of that I wont be participating any more..I am so sorry for that...I have enjoyed very much sharing beautiful images,wich I think only Increased the work of the artist and was so well received from so many visitors...
Respectfully Virginia.

S

The Ridger, FCD said...

Gorgeous shot, lovely idea.

Geraldine said...

Oh my goodness! Look at this participants list. Amazing and amazing works I've seen so far. I'm glad I stopped in and posted my Serenity at Sunset pic. Hope to see many of you soon.

www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com

Alida Thorpe said...

Just found this site! Where have I been??
Thank you for providing this wonderful way for us to share our "sky" shots.
There are some really talented photographers here and it is wonderful to see sunsets from around the world!

Knitting Mania said...

Words can not express the beauty in this shot....simply breath taking!!!!

Michel said...

I really love to see the beautiful sky and it was relaxing to see the sky pictures.

Michel said...

I really love to see the beautiful sky and it was relaxing to see the sky pictures.

my collection said...

Nice pictures...