Thursday, July 9, 2009

SkyWatch Friday: A splash of color



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54 comments:

  1. MicheleJuly 9, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Sheesh, you're not kidding about the color combination... the red and blues are terrific. What an awesome photo!

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  2. lissaJuly 9, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I like the bright pink/red against the blue, it looks like spring to me, lovely

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  3. DarylJuly 9, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    How very lovely and so very perfectly snapped!

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  4. Photo CacheJuly 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love this. That's crepe myrtle right? I am eyeing one for my garden.

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  5. Rune EideJuly 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    The red and green looked great against that hazy sky.

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  6. JanieJuly 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful bright flowers against the sky. That color combo can't help but brighten one's day.

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  7. Roses and LilacsJuly 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful sky and glorious tree. Is that a crepe myrtle?
    Marnie

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Fantastic! Such gorgeous colors against that beautiful blue sky! That's the beauty of summer. Takes my breath away!

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  9. CarverJuly 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Thanks to everyone for visiting and yes that is crepe myrtle.

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  10. bowledoverJuly 9, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    The sky is a perfect foil for the flowers Carver.
    Lovely capture.

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  11. AlexanderJuly 9, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Nice flowers to beautify the clear skies. :) What a great combination!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  12. clairzJuly 9, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Lovely composition and colors. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. annalarssonphotographyJuly 9, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous Carver!!
    The blue and red combination are terrific.

    Amazing photo!
    Have a great friday :)

    Anna

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  14. ErinJuly 9, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    is that a crepe myrtle against the gorgeous sky?
    lovely capture.

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  15. Cheffie-MomJuly 9, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Wonderful photo! Is that a crepe myrtle? Those are everywhere in East Texas.

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  16. MerisiJuly 9, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    The colors of summer indeed!
    Crape myrtles mean summer, in earnest, don't they?

    Cheers,
    Merisi

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  17. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Fantastic photo - I love all those blooms against that blue blue sky! Awesome shooting!

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  18. MügeJuly 9, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    A very beautiful photo with a simple but clever and elegant composition! I love it! Have a great weekend!

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  19. Pearl MapleJuly 9, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Pretty version of the sky for Sky Watch Friday, thanks for sharing your view with us all.

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  20. P-TERJuly 9, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    So blue so wonderful!
    beautiful picture!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  21. Tara R.July 9, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    The light blue of the sky with the vivid pink of the flowers is a beautiful combination.

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  22. Jane Hards PhotographyJuly 9, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    The two colours together just compliment each other so well.We could all do with this splash of colour around the world.

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  23. miss marpleJuly 9, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Summer sky as summer skies should be!! Beautiful!!
    Have a great weekend. Greetings from Norway:)

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  24. imacJuly 9, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Still producing wonderful colour in your shots my friend.lol.

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  25. EcoRoverJuly 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    What IS that tree? Outstanding.

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  26. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJuly 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Wonderful colour contrasts! Love how the rich pinks reach into the sky so elegantly!

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  27. EbieJuly 9, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    A very patriotic color: red, white and blue. Love the whipping clouds.

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  28. UnknownJuly 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Those red flowers look spectacular against the blue sky...

    Very cool shot !

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  29. Happily Retired GalJuly 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    How LOVELY ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  30. Tammie LeeJuly 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    the blossoms are so lovely against the blue sky~

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  31. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    The colors blend beautifully together :)

    Thanks Carver! :)

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  32. GreensboroDailyPhotoJuly 9, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    It's crepe myrtle time! Love it with your trademark "off to the side" composition!

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  33. BarbJuly 9, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    What are these blooms? They're so vivid against the blue sky!

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  34. RamblingWoods2.comJuly 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Pretty color combo and we finally got some blue sky here today.. Have a great weekend Carver..

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  35. RajeshJuly 9, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Beautiful shot.

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  36. GaelynJuly 10, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Nice contrast and coposition. Could be a 4th of July pic.

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  37. Regina July 10, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful shot.

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  38. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    wow! a stunning photo!

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  39. auringonkukka :)July 10, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Glad you visited the home village of pages! really wonderful weekend:)

    and beautiful photos!

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  40. MirageJuly 10, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Beautiful framing! The blue is just awesome!

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  41. Guy DJuly 10, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    What beautiful colors in this shot, perfect summer photo.

    Have a great weekend.
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  42. ArijaJuly 10, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    So nice with the Bouganvillea or Crepe Myrtls for contrast.

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  43. Luiz RamosJuly 10, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful composition. Great colours.

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  44. DewdropJuly 10, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Wonderfully wispy cirrus clouds. Great angle on the shot.

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  45. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Gorgeous and I'm sure it's Crepe Myrtle as I have a few here and adore them.

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  46. Unseen India ToursJuly 10, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful And wonderful sky !! This is a lovely shot !!Unseen Rajasthan

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  47. Jan K. alias AfanjaJuly 10, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Great combination of colors and I love the fluffy white clouds.

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  48. SquirrelQueenJuly 10, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    The color of the flowers against that beautiful blue sky, what a wonderful photo.
    Have a great day,
    SQ

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  49. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Carver: What a beauty.

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  50. SharodinduJuly 11, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    nice photograph...
    really liked the combination of wide blue sky and wild pink flowers...
    I envy your pics ;)

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  51. HildegardeJuly 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    A splash of color it is, it brings joy.

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  52. AnonymousJuly 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Awesome image!
    The contrast of the blue sky and the colourful tree is beautiful :)

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  53. MelusineJuly 12, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Oooops, did not mean to be anonymous...

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  54. AyieJuly 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    the red, dark green and blue sky simple give a very vibrant contrast!

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