Thursday, May 21, 2009

SkyWatch ~ 34 Just One More Day

Please enlarge them to get the full force of the effect.



Defeating the night, the sun writes a victory sign in the sky



clouds building castles in the sky with rising thunderheads



slowly slipping into sleep, she still displays her glory



to make way for the rising moon and friendly twinkling star.

The star is visible when enlarged.

To visit other skies, click on the Logo at right.

Thanks to Klaus and the Skywatch team we can all join the fun.
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75 comments:

  1. JanMay 21, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Wonderful captures, all. I can't pick a favorite.

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  2. AllisonMay 21, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    h I want so much to thank you for your kind words on my blog. Your pictures here are magnificent. I LOVED the thunderheads. Thanks again and PEACE!!!,
    I will be back
    Allison

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  3. MerisiMay 21, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Arija,
    you have a way with skies and words,
    they form one great poem, each and every time, with the clouds playing the harp.

    I am sure you know Strauss' "Sphärenklänge" - that's the music fit for your sky images.
    I heard it played at the Konzertverein by the Vienna Philharmonics, under Daniel Barenboim, for the New Year's Concert this year, during the dress rehearsal.

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  4. DewdropMay 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Amazing collection of shots! Sky on fire, awesome swelling cumulus... wonderful. Truly a delight!

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, especially the first one which just fizzes with colour.

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  6. Pearl MapleMay 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful collection of photos for Sky Watch Friday, the colours are fantastic.

    Liked your post of the local birds as well.

    Have a great weekend!

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  7. DagrunMay 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    That was truly a nice collection of sky shots.

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  8. UnknownMay 21, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Absolutely breathetaking shots.
    Happy weekend.

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  9. MariaMay 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    What dramatic skies, Arija! Wonderful captures! I love the moon photo very much! Have a nice time!

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  10. CarolMay 21, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Great photos...love the victory sunset...beautiful thunderheads..

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  11. CarolMay 21, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    I love sunrises and sunsets. When on the boat I am up early so I dont miss anything.

    www.wildlifearoundus.blogspot.com

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  12. BimMay 21, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Stunning photos and good comments. Thank you.

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  13. Guy DMay 21, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Incredible photos, the first one is my favourite.

    Have a great weekend.
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  14. CarverMay 21, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    These are all fantastic shots but I particularly love the first one. Beautiful golden sky.

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  15. Bestemor AudMay 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    This was some selection of really amazing skies! Very good captured scenes!

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  16. Photo CacheMay 21, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Victory sign, that's definitely what it is. Great photos.

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  17. JanieMay 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I love that victory V!
    Beautiful colors in the sunset. All great skies.

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  18. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Such pretty colors in the 1st and 3rd shotsm Arija! Awesome series!!!

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  19. ThumbelinaMay 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    A lovely photostory. That first shot is amazing.

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  20. Tess KincaidMay 21, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    "Garden Delights" is such a perfect name for your blog, Arija, because I am ever delighted on my visits. Thank you.

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  21. GennasusMay 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    We've been getting those thunderheads too, they're just gorgeous.

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  22. Ruth's Photo BlogMay 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful pictures.Such vivid color.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  23. GaelynMay 21, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Dynamite!

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  24. Ms.DaisyMay 21, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I agree with all comments...truly awesome and I cannot pick a favorite..although the first is stunning!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and the nice comment!


    Ms.Daisy

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  25. GeorgeMay 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I don't know which photo I like the most. The first is absolutely gorgeous -- a golden sky. The clouds are dramatic and magnificent. The moon and stars are beautiful and serene.

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  26. The BirdladyMay 21, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Amazing skies!

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  27. AnnieMay 21, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Absolutely wonderful skies Arija...thank you. That first shot is out of this world, isn't it?

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  28. mooshMay 21, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Beautiful sunrise I am not a morning person but that would be worth getting up for.

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  29. Diane AZMay 21, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Lovely Skywatch post. My favorite is the second photo, looks like quite a project was being worked on up there!

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  30. PJMay 21, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    That's a lovely set of skies. I enlarged the first one and it was breath taking.

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  31. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    I love the colors in the clouds.

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  32. BarbaraMay 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Great series of captures. Beautiful Smiles Barbara

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  33. EbieMay 21, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I love your poetry. The victory form could also be a sunken heart. Lovely post.

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  34. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Love the changing posts from orange to blue. Great shots.

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  35. CarolynMay 21, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Such a beautiful series of photographs and lovely verse. Thank you for sharing.
    Smiles

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  36. UnknownMay 21, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    What a glorious sunrise !!

    Love the progression of the sky shots...

    Great captures !!

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  37. Tammie LeeMay 21, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Castles indeed!
    Each image is wonderful!

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  38. chrome3dMay 21, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Is this the taste of victory? Simply great all of them but especially the first.

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  39. EG CameraGirlMay 21, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Such drama! Beautiful shots.

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  40. IndayMay 21, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Stunning, stunning glory of your sky Ma'am Arija.

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  41. Light and VoicesMay 21, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Simply divine shots!
    Joyce

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  42. bowledoverMay 22, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Wonderful post, you have great photos and you are so poetic.Have a good weekend

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  43. SharonMay 22, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    As always...magnificent photos!
    Happy Skywatching:)

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  44. Regina May 22, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Wow, wonderful. Great shots as always.
    I'm reading this blog.

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  45. VioletSkyMay 22, 2009 at 5:08 AM

    What a busy sky - so much painting going on!

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  46. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 22, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Arija: Wonderful series of differing skies, so wonderfully done.

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  47. Small City ScenesMay 22, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    thobbExcellent series of day into night. MB

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  48. OwlfarmerMay 22, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Can't get enough of your stunning Aussie sunsets, Arija. Thanks for more great stuff.

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  49. LewMay 22, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    You do get gorgeous skies in your world! Beautifully captured.

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  50. AmandaMay 22, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Your photos always take my breath away with their beauty.

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  51. Lisa WilsonMay 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Those are all amazing shots! Thanks for sharing.

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  52. erinMay 22, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    each and every one of your captures was sheer delight...gorgeous....
    have a wonderful weekend.

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  53. jabblogMay 22, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful contrasts in this series of photographs - the heat of the sun and the coolness of the blue. Lovely!

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  54. Deborah GodinMay 22, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    You've captured some really amazing 'sky personalities' this week. Loved them all!!

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  55. RajeshMay 22, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Absolutely very beautiful shots.

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  56. lazyclickMay 22, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Mind blowing snaps. Especially the first one in the series.

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  57. Kathie BrownMay 22, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Arija, these are absolutley beautiful!

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  58. Dave CoulterMay 22, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful shots...Happy SWF!

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  59. Bella SinclairMay 22, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Wow, a whole day's worth of sky, right here. Captivating photos. I think the skies are much more beautiful where you are. And I enjoyed your leaf walk, too. Such brilliant colors!

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  60. Sara ChapmanMay 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Such a beautiful group of photos. One more beautiful than the next. Have a great weekend.

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  61. UnknownMay 23, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Lovely ! I enlarge the photos, really feel the effect !

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  62. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Lovely set of shots and observations to go with them! Thanks for you kind words earlier :)

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  63. prklMay 23, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Great colors and silhouettes in your sunset. Also like the heartshaped lensflare in your moonshot. Thanks for visiting me. It is a lightining in my shot not a silverlining. Happy SWF!

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  64. Jan K. alias AfanjaMay 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    You've presented a wonderful serie of sky shot, Arija. The colours and the light are fascinating.

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  65. Maria's SpaceMay 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    WOW! What more can one say?

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  66. SandyCarlsonMay 23, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Your sky shots are just gorgeous!

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  67. sunnymamaMay 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful sky pictures! I really love the second one :)

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  68. Tara R.May 24, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    These sky shots are gorgeous. The first one is breathtaking.

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  69. storytellerMay 24, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Magnificent sky series ... each is even more lovely when enlarged ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  70. Quiet PathsMay 24, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Once again fantastic collection of beautiful sky images. That V is so artistic - great eye and all the colors are so varied. You have a beautiful sky to gaze at now and then.

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  71. LonaMay 24, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Wow! Just gorgeous. I love them all. What fantastic captures of the storm clouds.
    Trying to catch up on my blogging today because of playing in the dirt all week :-)

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  72. Pietro BrosioMay 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Very fine Sky Watch! All wonderful pictures!

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  73. kRiZcPEcMay 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    most beautiful! thanks for sharing. :)

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  74. BjMay 24, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    All of your photos are so lovely. I also liked the way you shared your thoughts. Thanks.

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  75. Vicki ~ FLMay 25, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    You have a way with words and photos that go hand in hand. Beautiful.

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