Thursday, September 25, 2008

Sky Watch Friday:
Men And Their Flying Machines


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Last week I had stopped at the local pharmacy to grab a paper. As I was looking toward the store I could see the brightly colored chute above the rooftops and I began frantically grabbing my camera from its case just in time to catch this sight against a beautiful blue sky.
As it happens I had taken this a few weeks ago. This cafe is just across the street and down from the pharmacy. It seems very appropriate to post them at the same time.

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69 comments:

  1. PappySeptember 25, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Looks like fun. I've watched them fly in different areas where I've lived and it alwyas makes me want to go and fly. Pappy

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  2. AishaSeptember 25, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    You captured it nicely :)

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  3. Reader WilSeptember 25, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    "Keep Your Eyes On The Skies"

    I copied this advise! I always look at the skies since I joined Sky Watch! Beautiful photos!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    I like that first shot!!! Totally cool:) Mine is posted HERE too. Happy SWF!~

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  5. LouiseSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Skies that are blue and fun! Nice post.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    What a great shot to catch. So colorful and exciting.

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  7. Roses and LilacsSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    The sky is beautiful! That little bike with a parachute makes me nervous;)
    Marnie

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  8. DewdropSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely capture, Carletta! I love the colors against the AMAZING blue sky! WOW!

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  9. Craver ViiSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Looks like fun! Albeit dangerous.

    Hey, thanks for the badge-link tip. I tried it out and it worked just fine!

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  10. Anne-BeritSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Airborn and with wheels.Great photos:o)

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  11. 2sweetnsaxySeptember 25, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Those two photos do seem to go together. Great entries for Sky Watch.

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  12. Laura ~Peach~September 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    very cool pictures!!!!!!!!

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  13. TomSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    I have seen madmen and women in these flimsy looking machines many times when out and about and I always stand and stare at them... I marvel at their antics and of couse their nerve as well.

    Thank you for being out there Carletta and for joining in here again... you really are a favourite blogger of many.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Fun post. :) Love the bright colors against the blue sky. Great capture!

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  15. imacSeptember 25, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    No way could I do that lol.Well caught and very enjoyable post.

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  16. Photo CacheSeptember 25, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Cool finds. How was the burger?

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  17.  gmirageSeptember 25, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    I always wantd to try flying! Love the colorful glider on the blue sky! Happy skywatching!

    Viennadaily

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  18. RoseSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    Would you have the nerve to ride in one of those? I think I would, but then again, I am not so sure. The farmer whose property my husband hunts on has one of these.

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  19. EG CameraGirlSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Luckily you had your camera with you! The glider is so cheerful in the pure-blue sky. Happy Sky Watch!

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  20. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 25, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Why I maostly have a camera with me. A fabulous catch.

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  21. LeoraSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    These are fun. I like the "frantically grabbing my camera" note. Good job!

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  22. Luiz Santilli JrSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Carletta,

    Great capture!
    Yes, if want to see the world, look up!
    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Santilli

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  23. Twisted FencepostSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Reminds me of a rainbow, one of my favorite things.
    And yes, the second picture definitely fits.

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  24. judi/GmjSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    yep, looks good from here.

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  25. JeanneSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    Great capture. Seen one a couple times near our local Barnes & Noble but it never comes close enough to photo like yours.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    The first one is great and so colourful!!

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  27. Müge TekilSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    The first photo is a very good capture! Have a nice Friday and week-end! :-)

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    Great capture Carletta! Yes keep your eyes on the sky! But if your on the road it helps to keep our eyes on the road too. :)

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  29. LeedraSeptember 25, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    Well you did good. I usually miss those shots.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    You won't get me up in one of those things!! Great shot. The best photos are unplanned.
    Happy SWF

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    I always wonder about those people who are riding their bikes in the sky. I wonder if it's as scary as I think it might be. I'd love to be looking down, but just from something more secure, I think. Nice shots - both of them!

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  32. Janice ThomsonSeptember 25, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Cool shot that top one - I'd love to do that. Nice framing of the sign in the bottom shot. Lovely captures as always.

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Very cool!

    Paz

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    The sign and the "flying machine" are a great match-up, and perfect for SkyWatch.

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  35. ArijaSeptember 25, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    Capturing the moment so often gives us a much better shot than all the time and arrangement in the world.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    Weeeee!!!! I'll be pretty thrilled to ever have the chance to try out a parachute. Nice capture of it you've got :)
    Happy Skywatch!!

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  37. Lilli & NevadaSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Our friend has one of these and he loves it, spends his winters in AZ and boondocks in his MCI coach and flies his machine. Lovely photo

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    Great capture. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  39. JimSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:07 AM

    Hi Carletta, I like your flying machine in the sky. Your local airport must have a group of those who fly these ultra lights. We had a group like that back in the 80's at our Pearland airport.

    I like my reflection in the pond in the bend of the creek too, thank you for your nice comment about it.
    I noticed you had some very nice reflection pictures last Wednesday.
    Happy Skywatching!
    ..

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  40. Maria VerivakiSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    lovely blue sky

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  41. RavenSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    Wow.... what a cool thing to see... and a great picture. I can't believe it's already Friday. This week flew by.

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  42. magiceyeSeptember 26, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    brilliant captures!!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 2:39 AM

    Wonder what the brothers would say about that... 'G'us a go !'

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  44. JientjeSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:05 AM

    Hi Carletta, it's been a while, I've been so busy with all tje pictures I took in Lissabon, that I had hardly time to visit my friends!
    Lovely Skywatch post!

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  45. IngridSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    Very nice picture ! but I wouldn't like to be in the place of the first one, lol !

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  46. DirkjogtSeptember 26, 2008 at 4:17 AM

    Great pictures, nice captured. A specially the first one.

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  47. me ann my cameraSeptember 26, 2008 at 4:26 AM

    What a wonderful ride that must be in such a colourful sky ride!

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  48. SandyCarlsonSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    Men and their flying machines, indeed! I have too good a relationship with the ground under my feet to be tempted to try this! Great stuff, friend.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    And I don't even know where this Wright Brother's Cafe is.

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    The chute really stands out against the sky! Love the photo with the sign! I've always been partial to pictures of signs (and lamp posts) - the only reason I can come up with is because they're all unique. Great captures, Carletta!

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  51. JunieRose2005September 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Carletta,


    What a cool shot! It's just perfect!

    Junie

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  52. nonizamboniSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Clever post and beautiful photo of the sky! Nice work~thanks for sharing.

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  53. DeniseinVASeptember 26, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Love both these photos, but particularly enjoyed the colorful contrast of the parachute against the sky.

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  54. DarylSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    What a perfect sign to follow the glider? Or was that a parachuter?

    In any case ..perfect!

    :-Daryl

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    Enjoyed your fun & colorful photos - Thanks for sharing!

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Very nice catch and although it looks like fun, I'd rather stay behind the camera...

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  57. TinaSeptember 26, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    lol i do the same. when im driving im always looking at the sky for sky watch pictures! i shud stop really im gonna have an accident!

    Fun kite pic. good thing you had your camera ;)

    thanks for your comment

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    What a beautiful taken. Nice colors.

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  59. AnndiSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    Putting those two pictures together? Ha!

    Love the skyrider... but no way are you getting me up in one of those contraptions! No siree!

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  60. Leslie:September 26, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    What an awesome shot(s)! Wouldn't it be FUN to do that!

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  61. julianaSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    well captured - great shots both!

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  62. Fish WhispererSeptember 26, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    Very cool images. Have a great weekend.
    Cheers

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  63. Lana GramlichSeptember 26, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    I love these 2 shots posted together. Very clever! That parachute/great big fan contraption looks like a terrible amount of fun!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog & taking time to comment, btw. I'm glad you enjoyed my art. :)

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  64. George TownboySeptember 26, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    Very cool. I'd do that.

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  65. Pietro BrosioSeptember 27, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Two very fine photographs, for a great Sky Watch, Carletta.

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  66. dotSeptember 27, 2008 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful shots! I'd love to see something like this in person.

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  67. Misty DawnSSeptember 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    That looks like SO much fun! I would love to do that, but Hubs says I'm crazy!

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  68. Maria's SpaceSeptember 27, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    That is a beautiful blue skuy

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  69. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 27, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Carletta: Two wonderful shots for SWF, you did a great job on this one.

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