Thursday, July 1, 2010

Canada Day/ Sky Watch

Today, July 1, is Canada Day

Parades, fireworks, and family get-togethers today! Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the federation of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in 1867.  So permit me to enthusiastically sing:

O Canada!
Our home and native land,
True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

  To see tons of gorgeous skies from around the world, visit the Sky Watch Website and click on the tumbnail photos: http://skyley.blogspot.com
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66 comments:

  1. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 1, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Hope you have a great day of celebration.

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  2. gigiJuly 1, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    That is one beautiful picture! Happy Day to you.

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  3. B SQUAREDJuly 1, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    You have such a great country!

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  4. SerlineJuly 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Happy Canada Day! Gorgeous sunset...

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  5. KathyJuly 1, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Have a great holiday and a joyous celebration! Beautiful photo, by the way!

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  6. Small City ScenesJuly 1, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I love this post EG. I'd better call my sis in Kelowna B.C. They will be celebrating by the lake. MB

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  7. TracyJuly 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Happy Canada Day! This is a beautiful photo.

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  8. LoracJuly 1, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Sweet post EG! Love the pic, it is so ...Canadian! LOL Have a great Canada Day!

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  9. LowellJuly 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    A superb photo! Happy Canada Day to you! Love the Canadian anthem.

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  10. DarlaJuly 1, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I hear you singing! Have a Happy Canada Day. You posted a great photo for the occasion.

    Darla

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  11. Leif HagenJuly 1, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    What a fabulous foto! And I love to read the "O, Canada" national anthem!
    Happy Canada Day!
    Our big day down here is Sunday, 4th of July/Independence Day!

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  12. UnknownJuly 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Congratulations on Canada's special day, i like the flag with the golden afterglow as background

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  13. Sylvia KJuly 1, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Fantastic capture and so perfect for the day! You do have a wonderful country and this is a great day for celebration! Enjoy!!

    Sylvia

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  14. CarlettaJuly 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Happy Canada Day to you!
    You found the perfect setting to represent the day. Lovely!

    (Round The Bend)

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  15. Cezar and LéiaJuly 1, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Sweet sunset!Happy Canada Day!
    hugs
    Léia

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  16. GeorgeJuly 1, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I hope you're having a joyous Canada Day! You've given us a beautiful song, a beautiful flag and a great sky scene.

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  17. http://graceolsson.com/blogJuly 1, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    be happy.
    excellent shot
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/07/a-sad-moment-in-eskilstuna/

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  18. overtiredmumJuly 1, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Fantastically fitting photo - hope you have a good one xo

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  19. TaniaJuly 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Hope you have a great day!! Wonderful photo, looks like fire out there.

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  20. BraComJuly 1, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful sunset photo

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  21. Gill - That British WomanJuly 1, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    we are having a stunning Canada Day, although I got too much sun this morning, cutting the grass....

    Gill

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  22. DaniJuly 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    a lovely picture for a great day!
    Happy Canada Day!

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  23. mARTyJuly 1, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    just beautiful- great contrast and lights!

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  24. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensJuly 1, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Happy Canada day. Your picture is fitting and beautiful. T.

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  25. Craver ViiJuly 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Happy Canada Day! :-)

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  26. clairzJuly 1, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Happy Canada Day (and thank you for the reminder). Lovely shot.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Happy Canada Day!

    What a gorgeous photo - such lovely rich colours.

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  28. NatureFootstepJuly 1, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    the flag was the "dot over i" as we use to say in sweden. Looks great.

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  29. CarverJuly 1, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Happy Canada Day and a gorgeous shot for the occasion.

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  30. KarineJuly 1, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    What a great, patriotic Skywatch shot! I love it :o)

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  31. Yogi♪♪♪July 1, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Great shot with wondrous sunrise or sunset and the flag, great words. You have much to be proud about.

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  32. Colin CampbellJuly 1, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Yeah Canada

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  33. pennyJuly 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    It couldn't have been a nicer way to celebrate 'Canada Day'. Both are gorgeous!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Happy Canada Day. A beautiful sunset for a beautiful country.

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  35. EbieJuly 1, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Happy Canada Day! The sunset is just so beautiful, glowing like embers!

    Enjoy the festivities and be safe!

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  36. SandyCarlsonJuly 1, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Happy Canada Day! Your country is awesome.

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  37. RajeshJuly 1, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Stunning shots. Wish you happy celebrations.

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  38. JimJuly 1, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Great shot. Terrific tribute.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  39. Linda ReederJuly 1, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Happy Canada Day. I love your anthem! Now I'll be humming it in my head all evening.

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  40. AndreeJuly 1, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    A great weekend in North American, huh? Your photo is superb. How in the world does a sky get that golden? And outside of our flag, I think yours in Canada is the greatest. Happy Canada Day!

    http://meeyauw-pad.blogspot.com/2010/07/skywatch-friday-451-driving-through.html

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  41. JamaJuly 1, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Have a happy celebrations!

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  42. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 1, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    EG: Hope you had a great celebration today, your sky matches your flag so nicely.

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  43. The Gathering PlaceJuly 1, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Happy Canada Day! I love the photo with the sunset and the flag!

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  44. JanJuly 1, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Hope you had a great day, I enjoyed the singing.

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  45. LinneaJuly 2, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Happy Canada Day! Very fitting shot!

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  46. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    what a perfect spot for the Canadian flag. enjoy the celebration!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    Hope you had a lovely time celebrating!

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  48. SteffiJuly 2, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    Wow...great shot!Have a nice weekend and Happy Canada Day!

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  49. Ma.linksJuly 2, 2010 at 3:38 AM

    Stunning photo.
    http://malinks.blogg.se/2010/july/skywatch-friday-51.html

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  50. Leslie D.July 2, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    I love this photo!

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  51. eileeninmdJuly 2, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    Happy Canada Day! Gorgeous sky and sunset photo. Happy skywatching!

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  52. finiJuly 2, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Congratulations!!
    Hope that you are having a blast for the celebration!!
    Beautiful sky you have there!!

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  53. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 2, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I hope your Day was as lovely as your picture for it! (Late looking, but still enjoying!)

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  54. edenJuly 2, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Stunning!

    Happy Canada Day!

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  55. Rune EideJuly 2, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations! And with the photo too :-)

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  56. JudyJuly 2, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Hope you had a great Canada Day! The picture is awesome.

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  57. Regina July 2, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Happy Canada Day And SWF!
    Enjoy the celebration.

    " R e g i n a "

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  58. AprilJuly 2, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    "Glorious and free" What a breathtaking view! Hope you had an enjoyable celebration.

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  59. RobinJuly 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Beautifully captured. Happy Canada Day!

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  60. LauraJuly 2, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I didn't know you had such a fabulous singing voice!!!

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  61. Max-eJuly 2, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Nice shot - I like the Canadian flag, it is vey distinctive. Hope you had a great day.

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  62. indicaspeciesJuly 2, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    This is a fantastic capture! Hope you had a good day of celebration.

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  63. HalcyonJuly 2, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Happy belated Canada Day! This is a beautiful photo. Love the sky and your maple leaf!

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  64. syelJuly 2, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    belated happy canada day! love the colours in the sky, the Canadian flag and the blue waters :)

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  65. Frostbite and SunburnJuly 3, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Simply stunning shot!

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  66. LuckaaJuly 3, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Wonderful photo to celebrate.

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