Thursday, December 16, 2010

SkyWatch ~ Last Light Rainbow


The sun peeped out from under the westering clouds and
through the tears of heaven painted wonders in the east.


The colours bloomed and smiled, them quickly faded


as the sun slipped back behind her sheltering clouds in the
west.



Click to enlarge or spread your fingers if you are an apple fan.

Many skies full of wonders to be found behind the tiny SkyWatch
Logo at right, click and enjoy, or even better, join in with the fun.

A big thank you to our SkyWatch hosts for letting us share the beauty of our skies.

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41 comments:

  1. Sandy Sandy ArtDecember 16, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    Ohhhh, Ahhhh! :-D

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 16, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Gorgeous skies and rainbow and magnificent captures as always, Arija! Love the rainbow and soft colors! Have a lovely evening, rest well and enjoy a new day!

    Sylvia

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  3. Tess KincaidDecember 16, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Rainbows thrill me each time I see one.

    Glad you liked my frosty shots, Arija. xx

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  4. Reader WilDecember 16, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Arija! Thanks for sharing your rainbow and sunset! Your photos are really stunning! Have a great weekend!

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  5. Hilke BrederDecember 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    The second photo of the rainbow is really astonishing. I have never seen colors as bright and luminous as that.

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  6. GaelynDecember 16, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Your sky has revealed a true gift. Hope you're not getting too much rain as to cause flooding.

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  7. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.December 16, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Bellissimo questo arcobalento !!!
    Amo gli arcobaleni :)
    Buona serata.
    Myriam :)

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  8. CarverDecember 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    What a beautiful rainbow. Stunning.

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  9. EG CameraGirlDecember 16, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    I'm glad you were able to capture the beauty, Arija!

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  10. Gill - That British WomanDecember 16, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    that is just so pretty and very bright colours for a rainbow.

    GIll in Canada

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  11. SteffiDecember 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Very very beautiful photos,Arija!Rainbows are always great to see.Have a nice weekend!

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  12. Trish ~ ♥ ~December 16, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Did you find the pot of gold?

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  13. mickDecember 16, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Interesting skies and beautiful colors in that rainbow. I just hope you're not getting as much rain as we are!

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  14. Sally in WADecember 16, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely rainbow, Arija. They always bring such joy.

    Have a great weekend!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Nice sundog shots & the last pic is great! =)

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  16. Ruth HiebertDecember 16, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Such pretty pictures and you have a way with words that makes them come to life.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  17. eileeninmdDecember 16, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I love rainbows! Beautiful captures, Arija.

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  18. Kim, USADecember 16, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Wow I love rainbow. And this one is amazing!
    Sky Watch

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  19. UnknownDecember 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Good sequence; the bloom is beautiful as is the end photo. Boom & Gary.

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  20. Photo CacheDecember 16, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    I am tickled by both images and words. I always enjoy my visits here.

    My Sky Is Here

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  21. TonyCDecember 16, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Just love that second shot. I looked out at the same time expecting a rainbow, but none visible in the northern suburbs.....

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  22. Sarah FeeneyDecember 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Great photos Arija! What a beautiful rainbow!

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  23. ArijaDecember 16, 2010 at 2:54 PM

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  24. ArijaDecember 16, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Tricia,

    no. definitely not a sundog, it was a close up of the end of the stronger of a double rainbow as you can see in the first shot. Sundogs surround the sun but my rainbow was in the eastern sky as the sun was setting in the west.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    A rainbow is like the arrival of hope that plants the gold in the yards of those that seek and find.

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  26. WandaDecember 16, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    A vertical rainbow...how unique.

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  27. AlDecember 16, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Very pretty. Rainbows are one of my favorite things to see in the sky. We usually see several in the summer, but not this year.

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  28. Purnima@a creative projectDecember 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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  29. lina@women's perspectivesDecember 16, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Gorgeous!
    I haven't seen rainbow here for months...

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  30. Raph G. NeckmannDecember 16, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    What a glorious rainbow, Arija! I always find rainbows so inspirational. This one really glows.

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  31. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Wow - stunning, just stunning!

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  32. Lara @ UproadDecember 17, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    I have to agree with the person who left the first comment! this rainbow is one that makes your jaw drop :)! very beautiful!

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  33. LauraDecember 17, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    beautiful Arija...absolutely beautiful!!! Hope you are feeling well these days:)

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  34. YoshiDecember 17, 2010 at 4:55 AM

    Wonderful shots. Well captured!!!
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Yoshi

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  35. ShirleyDecember 17, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Terrific rainbow Arija!! Thank you for paying me a visit! The first to comment? Yay! You are welcome any time!! Have an awesome weekend!

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  36. Penelope NotesDecember 17, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    This is such a beautiful fleeting smudge of color in the sky.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Thanks for sharing your glorious rainbow, Arija.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  38. MarieElizabethDecember 17, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Your day can never be bad if you get a moment like this. Great capture.

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  39. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USADecember 17, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Totally magnificent rainbows. I love the way they look. I did a rainbow for Skywatch, too, but not as brilliant as yours.

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  40. Jidhu JoseDecember 17, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    super shots

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  41. FlutterbyDecember 22, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Beautiful skies and rainbows. What a delight.

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