Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sky Watch #53


Sky Watch Friday has arrived once again! Many thanks to the team that keeps us going: Klaus, Sandy, Ivar, Louise, Fishing Guy, and Wren.


I found my way back to the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse last week. Their gardens are so beautiful! If you ever get to New Jersey, take Route 147 from either Route 9 or the Garden State Parkway, into North Wildwood. It would be well worth your time. The lighthouse itself is a great place to tour, but their gardens are absolutely fabulous every summer.


These flowers are near the front of the lighthouse.


The gazing ball reflects a little of the sky along with the lighthouse itself.


I took this one while sitting in the shade garden, looking up through the pines.


And this one, sitting on a bench under an arbor, near the herb garden.


If you go two posts below, you can see more of the gardens.
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30 comments:

  1. Celeste MaiaJuly 16, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    What is it with lighthouses that make me feel so nostalgic? I live by a lighthouse and I love it when it is cloudy or misty and I can hear the horn going.
    Your photos are great, and I especially enjoyed the gazing ball as I had never seen one.

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  2. Sylvia KJuly 16, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Oh, Bobbie, what beautiful photos! I particularly love the last two with the leaves and limbs etched against the puffy cloud filled sky! Perfect!

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  3. DewdropJuly 16, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I love the altocumulus pillows behind your flowers. Awesome skies. Looks like a beautiful place.

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  4. Deborah GodinJuly 16, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful peaceful skies in such a lovely location! Neat gingerbread trim on the house, too1

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 16, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Bobbie: Those were a nice series of captures at the lighthouse.

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  6. DagrunJuly 16, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful lighthouse and garden. Love the reflection in the little bowl too.

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  7. KayJuly 16, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Very impressive photos, Bobbie. I love those gardens and your skies are very cheerful.

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  8. Pearl MapleJuly 16, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Lovely collection of photos for Sky Watch Friday, darling little lighthouse with so much personality, thanks for sharing with us all.

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  9. CarlettaJuly 16, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely sky, lovely flowers!
    That is the most adorable lighthouse I've ever seen. I wonder if they are in need of a keeper. :)
    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  10. ItaJeffJuly 16, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Great shots, lovely
    Happy skywatching

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  11. BimJuly 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks, Bobbie - your comment did come through! Sorry you had trouble.

    This is such a charming lighthouse - with lovely gardens. I like especially the last photo.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Lovely photos - I like the trees framing the sky. Nice contrast between the two.

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  13. Dawn FineJuly 16, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Great pics Bobbie! That lighthouse is charming! I would love to live there..looks like my style of home!

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  14. Guy DJuly 16, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Excellent selection of photos, thanks for sharing.

    Have a great weekend.
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  15. Tammie LeeJuly 17, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    some folks sure know how to create and nurture gardens. Lovely.

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  16. bowledoverJuly 17, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Quiet and peaceful Bobbie.
    Lovely captures with the skies twinkling through the trees. The entrance to the lighthouse invites one in.
    Have a good weekend

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  17. Kathie BrownJuly 17, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    bobbie, that lighthouse is so cute and quaint! Lovely pictures all and the bottom one looks like you are looking at a sky full of cotton balls!

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  18. MicheleJuly 17, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    A lighthouse post is neat... I have never been to a lighthouse before... this is beautiful.

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  19. FO - 2July 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful flowers, house, place and sky. :)

    Happy weekend!

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  20. SandyCarlsonJuly 17, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    That's an interesting lighthouse. Your views are wonderful.

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  21. dianasfaria.comJuly 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    what pretty gardens Bobbie! This looks like a place I would love to visit.

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  22. Tara R.July 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Lovely garden and lovelier skies.

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  23. Rambling WoodsJuly 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    That is such a beautiful lighthouse building..Nice to see some blue skies where you are as they are lacking here....

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  24. Happily Retired GalJuly 17, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Beautiful sky views behind this wonderful lighthouse. I wish I lived close enough to visit it in person.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  25. NaturegirlJuly 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I really enjoyed these photos of the flowers and garden.A very different lighthouse..unlike most we see!

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  26. Light and VoicesJuly 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    "Sweet" photographs of skies and lighthouse and flowers.
    Joyce

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  27. DianneJuly 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I like your looking up photos the best, I feel like I'm there with you

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  28. Sara ChapmanJuly 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    I wish I was nearby and could see this garden. I sent the link to my friend in NY and perhaps she will be able to visit. I also like your rain garden post below. But even a soaker hose on a downspout is a help, I have learned.

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  29. ArijaJuly 18, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Lovely cottage garden, so fitting with a lighthouse. Nice shots.

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  30. Hey HarrietJuly 19, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    I've never seen a lighthouse that lovely before. They're very different over here! This is a great collection of photos. I wish I could visit that area...

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