Thursday, May 5, 2011

The Promise Kept - SkyWatch Friday

No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn
Hal Borland
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35 comments:

  1. CarverMay 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    The new growth looks so beautiful against the clear blue sky.

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  2. Sylvia KMay 5, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Gorgeous capture, Karen, and such vivid colors! I agree with Carver, the new growth does look beautiful against the clear sky! Terrific! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. RajeshMay 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful. The green against the blue sky looks great.

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  4. fjällripanMay 5, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful! So lovely green and a clear blue sky...:)

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  5. jo©oMay 5, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hope Hal is right.
    This lime green looks sublime against the strong blue.

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  6. SteffiMay 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Wonderful photo!Great colours!

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    absolutely beautiful!

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  8. Ms. BeckyMay 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    one of the most beautiful sights in this world is the lime green of tree flowers against a deep blue sky. it's joyful. happy SWF, and have a great weekend.

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  9. clairzMay 5, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    So glad that you have captured spring itself in the opening of these leaves!

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  10. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    You're sure ahead of us!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  11. Regina May 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    How pretty!
    Happy SWF Karen.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    " Regina "

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  12. Photo CacheMay 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    this is such a happy image.

    Ewok

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  13. LauraMay 5, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    the green is so alive Karen...winter is so long in the north and when the leaves and blossoms emerge how can we feel anything but gratitude!

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  14. Chubskulit RoseMay 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    What a gorgeous shot.

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  15. Frostbite and SunburnMay 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Ooh, you're a few weeks ahead of us - that's a great colourful shot!

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  16. forgetmenotMay 5, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful photos of the buds coming out--and what a BLUE sky!!!! I absolutely love the quote--excellent. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

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  17. LewMay 6, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    The seasons just keeping rolling along, like the river!

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  18. JimMay 6, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Great blue sky.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  19. BirgittaMay 6, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Gorgeous capture! Such beautiful sharp colors!

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  20. NatureFootstepMay 6, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    very nice photo of spring. Green and blue. :)

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  21. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Lovely photo - it makes its own promise of spring.

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  22. Inger-MMay 6, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love the composition, and the colors - just awesome!

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  23. rofi@tips keluarga harmonisMay 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Love the contrast!

    Thanks for dropping by...

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  24. lina@women's perspectivesMay 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Very lovely combination and composition :)
    Have a great weekend...

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  25. HalcyonMay 6, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  26. Schooling MumMay 6, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    So sharp and clear and vibrant! I love it!

    I have a GLORIOUS WESTERN SKY entry, hope you can visit me as well! Thanks!

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  27. Thomas LeeMay 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    nice shot,lovely buds of spring.

    My SWF

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  28. EbieMay 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Perfect blue skies as backdrop!

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  29. ExplorermindedMay 6, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    so beautiful! thanks for dropping by!

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  30. LVMay 6, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a blessing we live where the seasons change. This is a remarkable blue shot with the pretty stems of green.

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  31. TonyCMay 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Spring perfectly encapsulated in a photograph. Well done.

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  32. ShirleyMay 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Thank goodness for the promise of spring!! So glad to see you, dear friend, with your budding leaves, early flowers and gentle breezes.

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  33. edenMay 7, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Love this photo. Great shot.

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  34. Les...May 8, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    the buds reaching for the sky... life renews in north america! lovely pic *VBS*

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  35. MildredMay 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Great shot! Love the composition and the contrast!
    Thanks for sharing;o)
    Have a nice and happy weekend*

    Mine is here:

    http://merrymildred.blogspot.com/2011/05/ciel-de-lorraine-le-soir-du-12-mai.html

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