Thursday, October 15, 2009

SkyWatch ~ 53 Turbulent Melbourne skies

All photos enlarge with a simple click.

The skies held magic as we spied Melbourne from
the main highway from Sydney.



Normally this country mouse is not too happy in a
city environment but Melbourne is a city dear to my
heart, after all we lived there for twenty years.



The city centre is almost unrecognizable from that
we left in 1971 but it is very alive and growing.
Heading along a 6 lane highway at 110kph shooting
was not perfect but the clouds certainly were.



Arrived at my sister's house we celebrated my
birthday and even the sky got in on the act by giving
us a glowing sunset.



Click on the Logo and join the meme or just enjoy the skies.

Thanks to Klaus and the skywatch team we see wonderful
skies every week.
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61 comments:

  1. Rinkly RimesOctober 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    I love the way you 'framed' that gorgeous sunset.

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Australia is a country I've never been to but your photos are outstanding!

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  3. Tess KincaidOctober 15, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Glorious pics of Melbourne! And Happy Birthday, as well, dear bloggy friend!! :D

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  4. Reader WilOctober 15, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Terrific skies, Arija! Especially the first one shows a lot of action coming!

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  5. webruciOctober 15, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Nice describtion, and wonderful pictures!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Robert

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  6. Gwen BuchananOctober 15, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    happy Birthday dear Arija.. and many more of course!!! even the sky is celebrating!!!

    ... and I am so glad to see water in the dams...

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  7. Jenn JilksOctober 15, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Beautiful shots.

    I know what you mean about going back to the city!

    Thank you for visiting My Muskoka !

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  8. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Beautiful! We both did cities today, but yours is much larger. Nice skyline, and sunset.

    I know this is late, but Happy Birthday!

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  9. Ruth's Photo BlogOctober 15, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I especially like that last shot.It looks so well framed by the trees.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  10. GattinaOctober 15, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful sky pictures ! and the sunset is absolutely gorgeous !

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  11. Sylvia KOctober 15, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    First of all, a very Happy Birthday, Arija! May you have many more! Love the shots of beautiful clouds over lovely Melbourne! And the framed sunset is perfect!!

    Have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  12. Regina October 15, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Great skies and captures!

    Have a nice week.

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  13. Regina October 15, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Happy Birthday Arija.

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  14. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersOctober 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    What a surprise to see city shots from you! Wonderful skies, and that second shot of ultra-modern Melbourne is great. Happy birthday, Arija.
    Janice.

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  15. Deborah GodinOctober 15, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Wow, those clouds look like they have something strong in mind...wind, rain?

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  16. The Weaver of GrassOctober 15, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Wonderful birthday sunset, Arija - Many happy returns of the day from here in the UK

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  17. ErinOctober 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    those first two captures of the city and sky...love them!
    have a most wonderful weekend.

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  18. mickOctober 15, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Very nice skies and clouds. You did well to get such nice photos from a speeding car!

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  19. BarbOctober 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Great captures of the cityscape, Arija. That sunset was saying "Happy Birthday" to you.

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  20. PaceyOctober 15, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    The last sky shot is very rich in colors and I love it. Have a great weekend arija.

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  21. Maurice LauherOctober 15, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Great skywatch pictures, thank you

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  22. Carletta's CapturesOctober 15, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    These are wonderful shots but are in stark contrast to the country scenes of your home.
    The sunset is gorgeous!
    A belated Happy Birthday!!

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  23. EricOctober 15, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Great skies and skylines, well done, love the colors too!!!

    Have a ncie SWF.

    eric, Holland

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  24. VALKYRIENOctober 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Congratulation on your birthday Arija! Hope you have a wonderful time!
    Great shots of a bit moody cloud - and a wonderful sunset!
    have a nice weekend!

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  25. Tara R.October 15, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful skylines! The last snap is stunning.

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  26. JulieOctober 15, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I guess the changes would be immense after such a long time away! But I agree that Melbourne is a glorious city. I return for a few days every January.

    Good series of dramatic suburban skies ...

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  27. Martha ZOctober 15, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Like you, I spend as little time in the city as possible but they do have there uses and beauty as these shots show.
    I hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration with many more to come.

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  28. ReneeOctober 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I was like 'country mouse what are we doing in the city'.

    Happy birthday dear friend.

    xoxoxo

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  29. jooOctober 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Beautiful! Must be a great city:)
    Have a nice weekend.

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  30. Kathie BrownOctober 15, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    arija, I enlarged that last photo and so enjoyed the view! It is like looking through a portal at a magic land! Perhaps you should ride your magic horse up there for your birthday celebration!

    Happy birthday to you!

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  31. The Write GirlOctober 15, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Great photos of the city and lovely sunset shot. Happy birthday to you : )

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  32. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Arija: I must say I love that last photo the best of your neat skies.

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  33. sweetbayOctober 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Gorgeous pics! Very dramatic. You captured both the skies and the cityscape beautifully.

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  34. Victoria TsavdaridouOctober 15, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Great skies, you are very lucky if you can see this sky in town, thanks for sharing

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  35. GelOctober 16, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    ooh lovely skies! I love to paint skies as well as shoot them. These are intriguing.
    (I used to do this meme but it's hard to make time for all of them. I have a different photo post up, though and thank you for your visit last week.)

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  36. EaglesbrotherOctober 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Beautifully powerful skies...love the sunset one too.


    Eaglesbrother

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  37. eileeninmdOctober 16, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Wonderful skyline and moody skies. I love the sunset, the colors are awesome.

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  38. SandyCarlsonOctober 16, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    Those are wonderful cityscapes. That second one is my favorite. I enjoyed taking in the shapes and colors of the buildings.

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  39. Pearl MapleOctober 16, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    Glowing sunsets are a pretty view but do like your photos of all the shine off the glass towers, impressive skies.

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  40. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 16, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    I watch on TV the fires in Oz today.

    Isn't it a bit too eartly?

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  41. pennyOctober 16, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    The city is a nice place to visit but home is where your heart is. I love the way you framed the beautiful sunset, Arija.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Super blue and red!

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  43. Joe ToddOctober 16, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Fun skies and fun post Thanks

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  44. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful photos. I really liked seeing Melbourne.

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  45. syelOctober 16, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    happy birthday! such beautiful clouds in a big city! and i like the sunset too!

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  46. Ces AdorioOctober 16, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Still beautiful!

    Dear Arija,

    I thank God. I wonder if there is a God sometimes and I remember those I love and loved. I remember you and I know rhere is a God.

    I love you!

    Thank you.

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  47. P-TEROctober 16, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Wow wath a clouds, wath a sunset,
    wath a beautiful pictures ! ! !
    Great!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  48. Jan K. alias AfanjaOctober 16, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I wouldn't like too live in a big city too. But I love to see skylines, and these are great.
    Congratulations with your birthday and enjoy your weekend!

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  49. ReneeOctober 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Arija sometimes you make me laugh my head off.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  50. ReneeOctober 16, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    har har har.....

    Love it.

    xoxoxo

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  51. EbieOctober 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Look at the beautiful skyline! One of my next world hop is Australia!

    Congratulations for your safe arrival and my belated birthday thoughts and wishes for you!

    Take care, my dear Arija.

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  52. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Such dramatic skies! How beautiful!

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  53. DellaOctober 16, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Nice to see pictures from your world.

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  54. Max-eOctober 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Those are stunning skies arija. Must say that I also like your header.

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  55. Ces AdorioOctober 16, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    I have a new nymph. You may kow her!

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  56. chrome3dOctober 16, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I love those urban scenes and there is a happy ending too!

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  57. Ces AdorioOctober 16, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    My dearest friend. I tried to contain you in a card but I know that it is impossible, so I just did my best. Tsup!

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  58. AnnieOctober 17, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Ah, yes, a very nice Birthday sky! Happy Birthday Arija. Hope you are feeling better now!

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  59. jabblogOctober 17, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Bank upon bank of rain-heavy clouds but the sky gave you a splendid birthday sunset.

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  60. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Beautiful views of the city from closer and closer. The final one could be far out in the country, with its beautiful skies and beautiful, peaceful landscape.

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  61. DewdropOctober 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Vicious skies!!! Wonderful!

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