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Skywatch: Rudbeckia in the Sky

swftomSky Watch Friday is a photo meme with photos of sunrises, sunsets, blue skies, gray skies, pink skies, dark skies and any other kind of sky posted by bloggers all over the planet.

Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susans against the crisp blue New Jersey sky

Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susans against the crisp blue New Jersey sky


One has to bend down to get a snapshot of rudbeckia against the sky. They are tall for flowers, but not quite as tall as a tree. I have many growing in front of my home.

A rose-like climbing flower against a cloudy fluffy sky

A rose-like climbing flower against a cloudy fluffy sky


I took this shot in late June; I don’t know if it’s a rose or some other rose look alike flower that climbs on a fence at my daughter’s friend’s home.

31 Comments »

  1. Ninnu says:

    I just love the point of view there! The yellow flowers look so nice against the blue blue sky :)

  2. Valkyrien says:

    I am with Ninnu! Love the angle and colors on the first shot!

  3. Ilana-Davita says:

    I came to visit to find an old post about inserting a url in a sentence and came across these lovely photos.
    I just love the first one. Van Gogh would be proud of you.

  4. Ilana-Davita says:

    Sorry I pressed a key before even saying “thank you”.

  5. James says:

    that’s the way to get the good shots. I really like the top one.

  6. Dagrun says:

    Really beautiful pictures. I love the way the flowers are stretching towards the blue sky.

  7. Photo Cache says:

    Those yellow beauties look like they are celebrating the great weather you obviously have on this picture.

    Happy weekend.

  8. koala says:

    So, so, so beautiful!!!

  9. Carletta says:

    Those rudbeckia are indeed gorgeous against the sky! Perfect complimentary colors.
    Mine are just beginning to bloom.

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

  10. Ellie says:

    I’m just visiting. Very beautiful! Looks like the flowers are touching the sky – like ancient Greek columns. Love it!

  11. G6 says:

    Simply lovely!

  12. rachel says:

    Lovely photos, Leora!

  13. sharon says:

    Oh very pretty!!

  14. Regina says:

    Love it. Beautiful.
    Nice post.

  15. Denise says:

    Hi Leora, wonderful images, loved how you captured those beautiful flowers with the sky beyond.

  16. Sally in WA says:

    Great capture of the rudbeckia. I like the angle that you took the photo. It makes those flowers just pop right out!

  17. Oh..my black-eyed susans are still little green things..it will be a while and I just love them..

  18. Robin says:

    Beautiful flowers and I love the upward-looking composition.

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  20. bim says:

    Both beautiful – my favourite is the Rudbeckia one :)

  21. Jew Wishes says:

    Beautiful nature captures, the flowers and the skies blending so beautifully.

  22. Arja says:

    Lovely shots with the contrasting flowers in the corner.

  23. The sky always looks so lovely when it is a backdrop for a little slice of nature. Love the flowers on the side!

  24. Karen says:

    Love the angle you have taken these shots at..

    Great contrasts of the flowers and the sky..

    Cool shots!

  25. Jientje says:

    ours is just so grey here, awww!

    I have an award for you at my place Leora, will you come and get it?

  26. Gattina says:

    What a beautiful skywatch !

  27. Melusine says:

    Great shots!
    Rudbeckia is one of my favourites :)

  28. Carver says:

    These are wonderful shots. I also love the ones of the purple cone flower in the post down a ways. For that matter all of your photographs are a delight. Happy Monday!

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