Thursday, March 26, 2009

Sky Watch Friday and Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness


I am posting my skywatch shot early because I wanted to drape both of my blogs in purple for Epilepsy Awareness on March 26 which is Purple Day. You can click on the button above or preceding link to learn more about purple day. I learned about this from Michele's beautiful blog, The Rocky Mountain Retreat. Michele is a wonderful photographer and she has epilepsy.
It was easier to come up with purple shots for my other blog because I didn't need sky shots. Since I wanted to combine Skywatch Friday and Purple Day on this blog, I finally settled on a purple morning glory reaching for the sky last summer. Please consider wearing purple on March 26 (today) to support Epilepsy awareness. You can click on the preceding links to learn more about epilepsy, and on the skywatch links to find other skies around the world.
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30 comments:

  1. Photo CacheMarch 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Oh I didn't know that today is epilepsy awareness day.

    You chose a perfect image to combine both skywatching and purple day.

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  2. LouiseMarch 26, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Perfect for Purple Day!!

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  3. Richard LawryMarch 26, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    I really like the composition of the photo. Michele is one of the strongest people I know. Thanks for you effort in spreading epilepsy awareness.

    An Arkies Musings

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  4. Rob RipmaMarch 26, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Great shot! That is a beautiful flower.

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  5. Guy DMarch 26, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Thanks for reminding me its epilepsy awareness day, great photos too by the way.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I didn't know it was Purple Day - thanks for the awareness raising!

    And that purple flower looks like a trumpet!

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  7. SandyCarlsonMarch 26, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    That is the glory of the morning! God bless your endeavor.

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  8. bowledoverMarch 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Carver, I wore a purple jacket to bowls, in support and for awareness day.
    Morning glory aptly named. Lovely picture and sentiment.

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  9. Rune EideMarch 26, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Very successful both ways.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I love your minimalistic approach!!! So pretty!

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  11. EG CameraGirlMarch 26, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    Thank you for the gentle reminder to wear purple, ;-)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    what a perfect photo for today...thanks for sharing with us.
    and you've a wonderful weekend.

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  13. JanieMarch 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful shot of a beautiful flower. Thanks for reminding us of epilepsy awareness day.

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  14. Reader WilMarch 26, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    I shall try to wear purple and put purple on my blog. Thanks for this action.

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  15. DewdropMarch 26, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I wore purple for Michele, too!!! I got so many compliments and I would say, I am wearing purple for epilepsy awareness. :D Great shot of the morning glory... glorious. I love purple!

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  16. Sylvia KMarch 26, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Exquisite shot! and perfect for Purple Day! Thanks for sharing and for reminding!

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  17. abbMarch 26, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    A perfect photo to honor Michele and Purple Day. I also posted purple today. Easy to do for someone as nice as Michele.

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  18. VALKYRIENMarch 26, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Perfect for purple day - and SkyWatch!

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyMarch 26, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I wish I had known this before. I shall have to do a belated post somehow. Lovely post today in support of a fellow blogger and all sufferers.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I like the DOF in this picture. You've focus on the flower itself beautifully. Well done!

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  21. IndraniMarch 26, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Nicely done, very creaive!

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  22. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 27, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Hey Carver:

    Love your post. Looks like it was taken the same day, under the same Carolina blue sky as ours! Actually, we were in your neck of the state recently and snapped a few shots! Happy Skywatch Friday!

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  23. ArijaMarch 27, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    We all love Michele, nice purple flower.

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  24. UnknownMarch 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Great post and it made me aware of something I did not know was going on.

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  25. DarylMarch 27, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Perfection

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  26. UnknownMarch 28, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    It's as if that lone flower is bugling to the sky: "Spring is HERE!"

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  27. MicheleMarch 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Thank you... what a beautiful perspective of a wonderful flower.
    You are a true artist and a terrific blogging friend.
    Hugs and kisses♥

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  28. storytellerMarch 28, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    You're the second one I've seen drawing attention to this Purple Day and Epilepsy Awareness. Thanks for raising my awareness.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  29. CatherineMarch 29, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    You succeeded a perfect combination of both memes.
    I love this delicate flower that attracts all the attention. Perfectly done.

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  30. lissaMarch 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    lovely capture!

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