Wednesday, March 2, 2011

SkyWatch ~ Yet Another Sunset


Lately I have been good about going for my constitutional
walk up out road to the top of the hill so that you now get
a different view of my sunsets.

After an inauspicious start


the colours started emerging as I passed the windmill


and strengthened to the point that I ended taking 27 shots


in all before it was too dark for more.


The colours over Moon Hill were amazing


changing from minute to minute.


When I got to the top of our road, there was just a flash of red
left on the horizon,


and yet when I zoomed into the yellow streak, it still was
quite spectacular.


Turning towards home, the NE looked rather nice as well.



All my little wonders enlarge if you feel like it.

Thanks to SkyWatch we can all share our skies so click on the
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50 comments:

  1. BeckyMarch 2, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    These are actually spectacular Arija! Something we never see here. There are mountains all around us, so we must travel toward the lake to see the sunsets.
    How gorgeous! Thanks.
    This week so far has been pretty tranquil. How about you?
    B.

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  2. JoMarch 2, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful Arija. And you've just reminded and motivated me to go for my constitutional! Bless you and have a wonderful day. Jo

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  3. The Weaver of GrassMarch 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I love the way you have done this Arija - from pale to bright then back to pale again. Very impressive.

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  4. Tess KincaidMarch 2, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I especially like the windmill shot. Gorgeous.

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  5. TexWisGirlMarch 2, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Just gorgeous! I'm so glad I discovered your blog!

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  6. Crafty Green PoetMarch 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    what wonderful sunsets! Lovely colours!

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  7. Sylvia KMarch 2, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Spectacular they are indeed, Arija! Love the progression of the sunset and the glorious colors! I do hope your week is going well. Take care, enjoy and remember to breathe!

    Sylvia

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  8. Míriam LuizaMarch 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Que privilégio você tm de caminhar de caminhar em um lugar tão lindo! Que céu maravilhoso! Acho que você podia mostrau todas as 27 fotos. Tenho certeza que todas são lindas como essas! Parabéns!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMarch 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Arija - those are fantastic skies! And a wonderful photo essay; thanks for taking me along on this beautiful evening walk. (and I agree with Jo -- thanks for the reminder to get out there myself!)

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  10. ???March 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Gorgeous colours! I enjoy watching the sun rise on my way to work at the moment, it's a great way to start the day.

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  11. jabblogMarch 2, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Glorious photos! One or two of them have the 'feel' of Jan Pienkowski's work (which I love)

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  12. jocoMarch 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Pow!
    Straight between the eyes.
    Fantastic out of this world sunsets.
    Could you look at it for long?
    How much can you walk now?

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  13. Charlene N. K.March 2, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Wow, each picture is marvelous! It was indeed a day full of wonders!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Glad to read that you are also a green thumb person. I know if I didn't use cuttings I would not have much of anything in my backyard.

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  15. eileeninmdMarch 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Gorgeous sunsets, the colors are beautiful. Beautiful photos, Arija!

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  16. jeanlivingsimpleMarch 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Breathtaking captures!!!

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  17. MarieElizabethMarch 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Wow, these are fantastic!

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  18. GaelynMarch 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I really like the windmill as foreground. But how can you miss with a sensational sunset like this. A great series. Isn't it hard to pic just a few? Is for me.

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  19. MerisiMarch 2, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I am running out of words that would adequately describe how I feel when I look at your incredibly varied sunset images. Magical may be the right word, stunning, spectacular, incredibly beautiful all!

    Warm greetings from Vienna
    with a dusting of overnight snow (yes!),
    Merisi

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  20. jocoMarch 3, 2011 at 2:20 AM

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  21. LeoraMarch 3, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    What a thrilling series!

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  22. jocoMarch 3, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Rhododendron Temple Bells.

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  23. CarverMarch 3, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I love the way you show us the changes in the sunset as they occur. Wonderful color and landscapes.

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  24. NaturegirlMarch 3, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    These could all be here in Arizona Arija! I have seen windmills such as the one you post and sunsets so spectacular it takes my breath away.
    It is a spiritual experience to witness these gorgeous sunsets!Your images are beautifull!

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  25. KaHollyMarch 3, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous series of photos. I saw your comment on Carver's site re: the 'tulip' tree. That is exactly why every species has a latin name!

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  26. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Not just another sunset, these pics are gorgeous! I especially like the tree trunk silhouettes against the orange/red sky. Awesome!

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  27. •°°• IcyBC •°°•March 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous sky photos! I love them!

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  28. EG CameraGirlMarch 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    You have such a great spot from which to take sunset photos!

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  29. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Great walk!!Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  30. Kim, USAMarch 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    These are all fantastic! I also can't think how it change by a minutes with such a beauty. Thanks for sharing!
    SWF

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  31. IndraniMarch 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful colors in the sky. Love these shades. The windmill capture is too good.

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  32. Regina March 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    All are amazing!
    Happy SWF. Enjoy your weekend Arija.

    Regina

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  33. Sally in WAMarch 3, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Spectacular, Arija. Silhouette shots always are favorites of mine. I'd walk more if I could see skies like this each night.

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  34. RajeshMarch 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Amazing sunset shots. Love the change in the colors in each subsequent images.

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  35. EcoRoverMarch 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    What a great series of shots, Arija! It's strange how sunsets can take so long to unfold, whereas sunrise seems to happen so quickly. Or maybe the world just moves too quick before I've had two cups of coffee...

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  36. Mary Howell CromerMarch 4, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Oh Arija, what spectacular shots you got on your walk. I would journey that path a million times, to view such glorious beauty. Each image selection would be perfection and each image shall never again be the same...Brilliant, well done~ Mary

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  37. BeatrizMarch 4, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I am overwhelmed by the beauty of heaven with the profiles of nature. ! Beautiful pictures!
    Greetings from Barcelona

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  38. LauraMarch 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Absolutely stunning Arija...how can one NOT feel gratitude looking at the beauty of creation here in your photos.

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  39. Ms. BeckyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Arija you've supplied me with my daily dose of glorious imagery. thank you. Moon Hill? I love that. you must feel so rejuvenated after a walk such as that, and seeing those sights. happy SWF, and have a beautiful weekend!

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  40. RobinMarch 4, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful silhouettes! I tried to pick a favorite and had to give up, they're all so lovely.

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  41. CarlettaMarch 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a beautiful recording of images from your walk!
    Love your silhouettes as well as your vistas. Lovely Arija!

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  42. Bella SinclairMarch 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    ....and exhale...... Wow. It's like witnessing the tail end of a comet from up close.

    Oh, I love your emu post! The ones by the large puddle made me smile. Everyone loves waterfront property.

    Have a beautiful weekend. xoxoxo

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  43. ElaineMarch 4, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    What a wonderful progression of shots as the sun set! Walking to the top of the hill really gave you a wonderful perspective and was a perfect way to close out the day.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    So glad you kept wLking and shooting. A lovely series of photos.

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  45. AlMarch 4, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Gorgeous. I love sunsets like these, I'll never tire of them, either in person or in photos like these.

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  46. Martha ZMarch 4, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Oh how I enjoyed walking with you to view the sunset.

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  47. TaniaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Wonderful pictures and so delicate colors. Like them all very much!
    Wish you a happy weekend:-)

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  48. Ces AdorioMarch 5, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I cannot believe I failed to leave my words here after having seen these images so many times on my reader and always exclaiming with "Aaaaaaaaaawwwww!!!"

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  49. JoyfulMarch 6, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    OMG! I can't believe these are photos of real skies. They are incredibly multi-coloured and simply spectacular. Thanks for capturing and sharing.

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  50. LinneaMarch 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Those are all really wonderful and wild! Thanks for stopping by.

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