Thursday, December 1, 2011

SkyWatch ~ Sunset Changes


The golden promise


darkens into orange,


casting a smoky reflection in the dam


and moments later fades into quite different shades


yet still some colour lingers to set off the windmill . . .


only to pale into an afterglow


as the sky mourns the loss of yet another day .



All photos enlarge as always.

With many thanks to the great folks at SkyWatch who host this meme.

29 comments:

  1. happy summer to you! till now the weather was really good here but it will change soon and the rain and fog will come. wonderful sunsets! :)

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  2. One of the beauties of the world we all get to see...well I guess that would be if we take the time to notice, and if we don't live in big cities where the smog is so thick that it obscures the view..sad!!
    Your's is a lovely series of the setting sun...and artist palette of pale purples and pinks and the added touch of the windmill ...lovely!!
    Hope all is well...
    Grace

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  3. I love any sky with a reddish or purplish tint. The sun was red this morning but there were too many buildings and wires blocking the view. I was not able to capture it and by the time I was in a clear area, the sun was an ordinary yellow. Always good to look up above. I hope you are doing well despite so many tasks and things to manage. Take care, my dearest Arija. Tsup!

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  4. What glorious skies! Your captures are superb as always, Arija! I love the windmill, such a perfect touch! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. These are all very beautiful sunset shots. I love the reflection and the one with the windmill in particular.

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  6. What a beautiful sunset. Your images enable us to share its power and wonder.

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  7. Can you imagine a day without a beautiful sunset Arija? I love to look out my window and glimpse a sunset and if I'm up early enough a soft pretty sunrise - music to my soul.

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  8. Some great pictures you show.
    Greetings from Norway

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  9. I love the beautiful colors in the sky and the windmill. Beautiful captures, Arija. Happy Skywatching!

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  10. Beautiful shots!
    Have a great weekend.

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  11. You have set a glorious series here, so beautiful. I love the windmill images, I love the trees, I love the sky, I love them all~

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  12. It's so beautiful when they change colors. ^_^

    SWF

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  13. Oh my, doesn't the silhouette of the trees by the windmill look like a great big majestic beast, coming to sniff out the windmill giant? His name must be Quixote.

    Sending you love. xoxo

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  14. I love these series which you do so well.

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  15. Just beautiful,every one! Thanks for sharing .

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  16. Wow - these are just stunning!

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  17. I'm new to skywatch and am in awe of all the beautiful skies. This series is a wonderful start to my morning.

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  18. Beautiful serie of your sunset, Arija.
    It's always great to see al the different sunsets, they can change in so many ways.

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  19. Oh, beautiful light! Thank you for these.

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  20. Beautiful pictures. It is difficult to choose which one is more beautiful. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting.
    Have a great weekend.

    Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

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  21. Beautiful sunset--it payed to "stay put" and watch the lovely changes. Great photo of the windmill against the setting sun. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  22. Hi there - yes, you can tell a lot about the sky from a single cloud.

    Very good set of pictures - like the way you have sequenced the ending of the day.

    There is of course the possibility that the rather than mourning the passing of a day, the sky could be celebrating the coming of a new one.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  23. Changing colors on the sunset sky never make me feel tired of watching. Isn’t it a bliss for us to be able to end a day with such a sky watch? Thank you for sharing the wondrous shots with nice narratives. Have a restful weekend, Arija.

    Yoko

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  24. Arija, I know why you posted all of these photos...it's too hard to pick a favorite! Wow! What a display! thanks for showing it to us!

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  25. Very beautiful series of photos.
    I really love the stove in your header too ;-)

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  26. That sky was something you wouldn't want to miss. Gorgeous!
    BTW How is the little bird?
    B.

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  27. Beautiful series of the sunrise. It's very nice seeing the reflection, as well.

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  28. Arija -- I love this series. Thank you for waiting and taking pictures all through it. Every picture is perfect.

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