Since it’s only Friday now over here - here’s my Eastern Standard Time Edition. I don’t know - but whenever I look at this picture - Miami Vice comes into mind. What about you? And don’t forget to head over to see what’s happening at the new Home of Skywatch!

Miami Vice ?

The next image is my 7th contribution to Annas’s Project Black! It also would qualify for Skywatch - I guess.

Black 7

Related posts:

1. Project Black - Take IX
2. ABC Wednesday “Z”, Project Black VI
3. Skywatch Friday - 29

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29 Nods for Skywatch Friday - 29 (EST), Project Black VII

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   Abraham Lincoln proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 6:44 am

   Nice photographs posted today. I like the lineup.

   Abraham Lincolns last blog post..

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   birdlady proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 6:49 am

   Super cool….I can hear the drum cadence of the theme music….

   birdladys last blog post..Change is in the air…

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   Fishing Guy proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 7:40 am

   Klaus: That Miami Vice shot is a real line-up and the reflective shot is very nice. I bow to your mastery.

   Fishing Guys last blog post..Sky Watch Friday 7-18

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   Lily proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 7:41 am

   Yes! very much so Miami Vice, only better!
   So nice of you to help with the skywatch.

   Lilys last blog post..balmy, hot and hazy

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   Lily proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 8:02 am

   PS- thanks for your advice Klaus!

   Lilys last blog post..balmy, hot and hazy

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   Dewdrop proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 8:08 am

   First of all, a huge congrats to you for the beautifully designed new Sky Watch Friday blog. You did a spectacular job on that, and I am thrilled that it has gotten to this level. Second, thank you for the very thoughtful and kind comment. I really appreciate it. I put a tremendous amount of passion in my work (my blog), and it’s nice to have people compliment it. Finally, (but not the least important part of the comment, by any means) I love your SWF shot… the birds lined up and the twinking sun. I love the starburst effect of the sun in some photographs, and you captured it wonderfully. I love it when God puts us in exactly the right spot at exactly the right moment.

   Dewdrops last blog post..It’s not all clear…

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   Sandpiper proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 8:29 am

   Great pictures. I like how you only left the slimmest line at the bottom of the first picture. Very creative and it works! The sunglasses could work as a skywatch too.

   Sandpipers last blog post..SkyWatch: On Little Cat Feet

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   JC proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am

   Yeah… now that you mention it… both shots are Miami Vice’ish. I loved that show, lol. Wonderful shots, as usual
   JCs last blog post..PB: Gone fishing…

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   Mary proclaims:
   July 18th, 2008 at 8:44 am

   What a brilliant skywatch photo! How long did it take you to get the birds to line up like that The light in the upper right is awesome, too. Outstanding photo!

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    Donald Kinney proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 9:04 am

    I guess I’m the only person on earth never to have watched Miami Vice, but that sure is a great photo!

    Donald Kinneys last blog post..sunset, Mt. Tam — it’s Sky Watch Friday

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    Tommy V proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    Hello from Colorado. Wonderful SWF pictures. The first one birds in a line is my favorite.

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    Tommy V proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am

    Hello from Colorado. Wonderful SWF pictures. The first one birds in a line is my favorite.

    Tommy Vs last blog post..Colorado Springs Zoo

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    Mishelle Lane Photography proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 11:05 am

    This is sooooooooo Miami Vice, it’s not even funny! Love your work, Klaus!

    Mishelle Lane Photographys last blog post..Project Black meets Sky Watch

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    mary proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 11:09 am

    Yes, that is SO VERY Miami Vice! Love the sky in the sunglasses, too. Happy SWF.
    marys last blog post..Fill the Sky

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    Jim Moore proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Now that’s an interesting composition, Klaus! (the birds not the shades) What’s blowing me away is the exposure. I don’t know if you shot manual, semi-manual or full auto, but however it was handled, it is amazing that you’ve still got some details in those backlit birds. Great photo.

    JIm

    Jim Moores last blog post..This Blog is Going Comment-Free for Now

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    Klaus Reply:
    July 18th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Well spotted. I did all - during this session, knowing well, that shooting into the sun is nasty - so I when through the hoops and took about 30 variations. One of then turned out this way.
    Cheers, Klaus (..and don’t work too much! )

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    Shelley proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    Such a neat lineup! They could be the “Usual Suspects!”

    Shelleys last blog post..My other bird friends

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    Lasse proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Excellent, super photos, both of them!

    Lasses last blog post..Loiva vastainen

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    Ms Hays proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Miami Vice indeed! That’s funny - great shot & the shades shot - wow! I love em both

    Ms Hayss last blog post..Sky Watch Friday!

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    Louise proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    The first shot is fabulous. Love the bird element–totally makes the picture. I never saw “Miami Vice,” so I’ve no idea. It looks hot to me.

    The second one is a great shot. I like the light in the lens.

    Louises last blog post..Layers of Colors–Sky Watch Friday

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    LisaK proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    I enjoy the first photo, but I have to say the 2nd one is my favorite. I love shots that are reflected back at you from some unique place. Brilliant.

    LisaKs last blog post..Sky Watch Friday

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    Peter Korkala proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Klaus, this is my first visit here, and my first impressions are these two:
    * You’re a professional photografer.
    * You love birds.
    Absolutely stunning photos, and I agree that I can hear the Miami Vice soundtrack when looking at the photo.

    Peter Korkalas last blog post..My first Sky Watch Friday

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    Klaus Reply:
    July 18th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    Hi Peter (which also happens to be my last name).
    For your impressions:
    1. At best I am semiprofessional. The money I make with Photography does unfortunately not come from Nature shots, but boring Real Estate. 2. You got that right!
    Thanks for stopping by and come back! It’s open 24/7! Cheers, Klaus

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    June proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    Love, love that first one! What a sight and so well captured. The second one? Love, love that one too! Reflection in the lens is perfect.

    Junes last blog post..Friday Fact - Not Just Retreads

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    Bird Girl proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Very cool shot (and I am sure tough to get)! What I remember about Miami Vice? How cute Don Johnson was in those days! Haha!
    Great sunglass reflection, too!

    Bird Girls last blog post..The ‘uncommon’ Common Yellowthroat

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    BirdAnon proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    HAH! Both shots are not only skywatching ones but shine Miami Vice to me. Great photographs, Klaus
    BirdAnons last blog post..Extreme Flirting!

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    Lisa's Chaos proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    It’s hard to choose a favorite. I think maybe the sunglasses.
    Lisa’s Chaoss last blog post..zany days

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    annbb/TSannie proclaims:
    July 18th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    That first photo is just brilliant! Miami Vice…just before they find the killer…the cross in the sky - what foreshadowing! Brilliant. And , again, thank you for your hard work on the new SWF site. abb

    annbb/TSannies last blog post..Sky Watch Friday…

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    Kahshe Cottager aka Jen proclaims:
    July 19th, 2008 at 1:00 am

    Loved the lineup! And the reflection in the glasses was a great idea. I enjoyed both of your photos!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    My SkyWatch Here

    Kahshe Cottager aka Jens last blog post..Freckles in the Kahshe Garden

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