Thursday, May 1, 2014

SkyWatch - "Early one morning, just as the day was dawning . . .S


striking light effect that does not
reach the clouds yet


a few minutes later
and the clouds are revealed in all their glory


This afternoon I lay on my back on the lawn and
studied the grey, cloudy skies
I have not done so since I was a child.

I'll be doing so again often.

Linking with SkyWatch

with many thanks to all who keep the meme going

35 comments:

  1. i looked outside yesterday evening and the clouds were fluffy white and laced with such pink color... it was beautiful just as your skies are, here. hope you get to enjoy more cloud watching soon. have a great day~

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  2. just beautiful! glad you took the time to sky watch. :)

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  3. These are indeed gorgeous sky views.
    It is amazingly relaxing to lay back on the ground and watch the clouds float by , isn't it !

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  4. It's so worth it to slow down, stop, and look up and soak in the beauty of the skies!! Good for the soul and the eyes!! Have a great weekend, Arija, and remember to pause and look up!!

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  5. Beautiful photos. I love the idea of watching the clouds roll on by,very relaxing.

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  6. laying on the earth
    watching clouds
    is a joy to experience
    a healing inspiring joy
    as are your photos

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  7. Magical start to the day. And yes, yes, yes to cloud watching.

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  8. The dramatic clouds makes the sky great in Your photos!

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  9. Good for you. It's a whole different sky from that perspective -- and I remember well doing that as a child. (Can't remember what happened yesterday .... ;>)!!

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  10. Lovely light in the sky.

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  11. Πολύ όμορφες και ρομαντικές φωτογραφίες!!!
    Καλό μήνα και πολλά φιλιά!

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  12. HI Arija Yes you get a very different view when you are on your back of these. Both shots are beautiful in different ways.

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  13. Great clouds - and prostrate cloud gazing is a fine hobby.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  14. Gorgeous colors in the first .... glad you caught the moment!

    Irene

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  15. Both are amazing! When we were children, my brother and I used to lay down on the grass and look for shapes in the clouds. Fun times.

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  16. Wonderful photos. Contemplating the skies while have full contact with the earth is what I call green therapy. And it works for all of us.

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  17. The second photo looks from some other planet! Awesome photos :)

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  18. es ist immer SO flott wie es sich verändert..aber schön sind beide Bilder
    LG vom katerchen

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  19. Beim ersten Foto sieht es fast aus, als würde es hinter der Mauer brennen. Wunderschöne Himmel!

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  20. Wonderful shots, Arija, it's nice to see how fast the light and color are changing.

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  21. One of my favorite things to do on a sunny/cloudy day---lying on my back watching the changing sky.
    Your shots are lovely. MB

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  22. Yeppers lying down on your back is the best way to take skywatch Friday shots unless it is muddy. Thumbs up!
    JM Illinois

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  23. Lovely shots..I have got pictures from Australia as well..http://www.lakshmisharath.com/2014/05/02/birding-diaries-meet-australian-pelican/

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  24. Getting up and look at such beautiful skies, makes your day !

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  25. A good reminder - to lay on the lawn & watch the sky.
    I look forward to mild days ahead & to do just that.
    Beautiful skies, Arija. The sun made it's way out of the clouds here this evening after a week of constant cold dark rain. Not only did the birds & frogs sing.. I did too!

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  26. great skies, lovely header you have!Ritva

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  27. The clouds can be so powerful! Love all the beautiful colors and how it can change so quickly! Thanks for visiting my post!

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  28. Such beautiful skies Arija, the colors are fantastic!

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  29. I love your eye and your skies!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral

    =^..^=

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  30. Arija, lovely captures. Sounds like a fun time watching the sky! Have a happy day!

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  32. Love you captures of the clouds! I haven't laid on my back to watch them for years. It's the best was to watch them though.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment.

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