Thursday, July 9, 2009

SkyWatch ~ 41 Beloved Skies of Home

Winter clouds across our valley. Home is where
the heart is and ours is firmly set in the little
homestead behind the big old Redgum.



Do click on them for greater clarity and enjoyment.



Looking in the other direction across our access road.



Turning back and looking up hill to one of my favourite
bare winter trees covered in golden lichen.



A paddock we are planting to mainly Oak trees.



Up our road towards the ruin of Cair Paravel by the
Lombardy Poplars.


The part of the road none of us really like taking,
leading away from home .... the two large trees are
our natural gateway.
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72 comments:

  1. MerisiJuly 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Magical images, Arija!
    We have a very similar sky today, even though it's midsummer here. I had to take up the camera in mid-morning, to photograph the tall cloud ships sailing along the horizon. Not as spectular as your vistas, but I caught them about the tree tops. I will try to find the time to publish them for Sky Watch!

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  2. MicheleJuly 9, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Such deep deep blue skies... breathtaking photos...
    I like the two large trees that act as the portal of the road...

    Hugs♥

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  3. pennyJuly 9, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Hi Arija, I am so sorry for transposing the first two letters of your lovely name. I should read what I write! Thank you for letting me know, I have corrected it.

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  4. Esther GarviJuly 9, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Lovely! So homely!!

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  5. pennyJuly 9, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Your skies abound with wonderful fluffy white clouds.
    You live in one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.
    I am jealous!
    Thanks for sharing, have a great day.

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  6. Sylvia KJuly 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Such breathtaking photos as always, Arija! They are magical indeed! Such rich blue and lovely white clouds, just doesn't get any better!

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  7. 2sweetnsaxyJuly 9, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Those are gorgeous landscape shots. Those skies are beautiful!

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  8. chrome3dJuly 9, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Road away from home...that was very beautiful and poetic.

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  9. GaelynJuly 9, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Your farm is looking gorgeous and green, a nice to contrast to the blue skies with a tease of clouds. You have some very large trees that I was surprised to see. Lovely. Your captures and words tell a touching tale.

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  10. The Weaver of GrassJuly 9, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    What peaceful, serene photographs - they make your part of the world look absolutely idyllic Arija.

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  11. MedaMJuly 9, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What a beautiful series of photos! Those landscapes are really lovely. Your winter looks like our dry autumn or even like our spring. How interesting!

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  12. Ruth's Photo BlogJuly 9, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Gorgeus scenes.I can understad why you like this place.Home is always the best place to be.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪July 9, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I love those blue skies with the big huge fluffy clouds. Great pictures.

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  14. Torsdag 1952July 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Ja Aria der Himmel über der Heimat ist der schönste, un auf dem Sandweg zu meiner Heimat ist er so blau wie nirgends.
    Dir ein schönes Wochenende im Winter.
    Liebe Grüsse Hartmut

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  15. ErinJuly 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    i love your skies of home and the gateway to your home...beautiful, beautiful shots.
    have a wonderful weekend.

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  16. the foto fanaticJuly 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for the tour! Beautiful!

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  17. bowledoverJuly 9, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    As we eye the blue horizon's end earth and sky appear to meet and blend.
    Lovely captures you have shared with us. Good luck with you oak planting. May they grow straight and strong.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    I can sure see why you love it. So many beautiful trees, and so much sky. What a view.

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  19. VALKYRIENJuly 9, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my - so pretty! Beautiful landscape photos, and all with a lovely summer sky! Gorgeous!

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  20. Deborah GodinJuly 9, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    The color and the sharpness/clarity in those photos are amazing - I can almost feel the air!

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  21. AlexanderJuly 9, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Looks like a great day to be out! Sunny and clear skies. I love the countryside surroundings. Beautiful.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  22. Raph G. NeckmannJuly 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    What a lovely home you have Arija! And I love the two gatepost trees. It looks as if it is quite warm even though it is winter?

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  23. Jane Hards PhotographyJuly 9, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    What a beautiful title to accompany these most beautiful skies.

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  24. Bradley HsiJuly 9, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I can see why you feel home sweet home, such a beautiful land. You are very lucky to have a home like this.

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  25. CelesteJuly 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    What a wonderful little patch of heaven you have there Arija, it looks truly idyllic.

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  26. alicesgJuly 9, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Oh lovely photos and the scenery look so beautiful. Have a nice weekend.

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  27. LewJuly 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Gorgeous blue canvas for your white clouds! Amazingly, we have had skies like that in July whichis usually hot and hazy.

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  28. Martha ZJuly 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    beautiful blue skies and green pastures. I can see why you love your home.

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  29. BarbJuly 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Such a vast sky that it dwarfs all else! I love your lane with the two tree columns guarding it.

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  30. Sally in WAJuly 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    You have a lovely property. I can see where you get some of your wonderful inspirations.

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  31. Regina July 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    What a clear winter clouds.
    Great shots.
    Have a nice weekend Arija.

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  32. CarolynJuly 9, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Wonderful photographs of home Arija. I love the open spaces. I especially like the cloud over the ruin. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Blessings and smiles

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  33. diane bJuly 9, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Its hard to beat winter skies in the wide open spaces of Australia. You live in a beautiful spot.

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  34. MaalieJuly 10, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Delightful studies of cumulus clouds!

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  35. LauraJuly 10, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Your colors are gorgeous!!

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  36. Rune EideJuly 10, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Home sweet home - there is nothing like it!

    Re your comment: I think it is a catamaran. It is new, so I haven't taken it myself.

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  37. BeckyJuly 10, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    I am amazed at the similar landscape you have to ours,and those beautiful clouds are so much like here too. I'd like to explore that dirt road. Have a wonderful day.
    B.

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  38. BimJuly 10, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    I can totally understand that none of you ever feels like leaving -

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  39. Bhavesh ChhatbarJuly 10, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    What a beautiful place!

    Height of Cruelty

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  40. Bhavesh ChhatbarJuly 10, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    I highly appreciate your green efforts Arija. Thank you for expressing on my blog post.

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  41. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Great cloud formations and all are excellent shots. Thanks for the visit.

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  42. Uma por DiaJuly 10, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Great sky and what a cute place!!

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  43. DewdropJuly 10, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Ahh, I love all your cumulus captures. Really magnificent contrast between the blue and green and white.

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  44. LaraJuly 10, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    the skies from home are always the most beautiful!

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  45. CarverJuly 10, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    What a beautiful place you have. I love all of these shots.

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  46. JamesJuly 10, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    The cloudy blue skies and rich green grass are so beautiful.
    You took some really nice pictures.

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  47. EG CameraGirlJuly 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Winter? Beautiful!

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  48. CarolJuly 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Great photos...beautiful skies, everyone..

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  49. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    These are such wonderful images Arija, love the clarity and the amazing clouds you captured.

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  50. MariaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    After one year of sky watching I would say that Australia has the most beautiful skies on the globe :=)
    Your pictures are so wonderful, Arija!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  51. Happily Retired GalJuly 10, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Marvelous skies above your beautiful landscapes! What a lovely place to call home ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  52. LynnJuly 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful! It looks like a magical place. Your winter clouds look very much like the summer clouds we've been seeing here lately.

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  53. CarlettaJuly 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    My very favorite kind of skies!
    We usually get these puffy clouds so crisply outlined in the sky in March.
    I love the shot of the path between the trees - off to travels under breathtaking skies.
    Lovely shots!

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  54. indicaspeciesJuly 10, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Wow.. These are excellent shots of a beautiful sky. Thank you for sharing such beauty!

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  55. BTJuly 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    What gorgeous photos Arija. Lovely patterns across the sky and it all looks so green, hoorah!

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  56. SquirrelQueenJuly 10, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    All of the photos are so beautiful. My favorite is the path between the trees.
    SQ

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  57. JanieJuly 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    You do live in a beautiful place. Great vistas and lovely skies.

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  58. The Write GirlJuly 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love your photos and the images makes me think of a story unfolding. Nicely done.

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  59. SandyCarlsonJuly 11, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    Your natural gateway lets in some beautiful light. These photos are very lovely.

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  60. MariaJuly 11, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Your photos and commentary leave me breathless. Trees, even without their leaves, teach us that there is beauty and strength in stillness. Your post is filled with poetic thoughts :)
    I enlarged and enjoyed a visit with each picture~ Maria

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  61. MaryJuly 11, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Really beautiful! I love skies that look like this....lots of blue and lots of fluffy clouds. We have rain today, but it will be wonderful afterwards :-)

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  62. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Arija: What neat skies over the beautiful farmland.

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  63. TomJuly 11, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    These could have been taken nearby where I live.. I would feel very much at home in any of these pictures.. As Sky Watch posting they are great....

    Tom

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  64. HildegardeJuly 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Great skies and I like your focus on the trees. P.S. Did you recognize your sky photo too in my painting ? That one was a real challenge and I didn't succeed very well, but it's by practising that I learn.

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  65. LinneaJuly 11, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful place. Love those billowy clouds. The air and environment look so pure. Thank you for giving me the tour! And thanks for checking out my SWF post...hi from Norcal...

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  66. LVJuly 12, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I envy you living in such a beautiful part of the world. What lovely scenery. You truly have an outstanding post. I am glad you took time to visit my post.

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  67. EbieJuly 12, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I'd love to visit someday. Your clouds, and skies and everything around you is so lovely.

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  68. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    With a view and skies like that, my heart would be firmly set as well and I don't think I'd want to leave...:-)

    Beautiful captures!!

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  69. Mia NJuly 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I'll like to be in Australie...your springtime...we have summer and very soon Autumn..
    Lovely pics. Thank you.

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  70. Dawn FineJuly 12, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Beautiful photos! what a magical place u live in!

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  71. ViolaJuly 13, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Wonderful clouds! :) No 5 is very spesial! And the clouds to the sky have a nice contrast :)

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  72. KirigalpoththaJuly 16, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    i love to be in a place like this. Great photos!

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