Thursday, August 25, 2011

SkyWatch ~ Drive-by Shooting


I'm 700km from home and on the way here I popped off a few
at the sky as we sped along towards Melbourne.

On my side of the car I was accompanied by a lion? . . . a boar??


A little further along there was quite a bit going on in front
of that glorious blue backdrop


and then the fun started. The season of rainbows had arrives.


There were six different ones in all. Not quite as spectacular
as a trip we took a few years ago where we had 13!


The road, the railway line, the silo and the main attraction,
another rainbow!



I wish you all at least a rainbow or two, if not, enlarge mine
and enjoy.

I thank the diminished SkyWatch Team for keeping this meme going
against all odds.

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34 comments:

  1. CarverAugust 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I love your drive by shots and the rainbows are such a treat.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Such a vibrant rainbow! They are always a delight to see!

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  3. DeniseinVAAugust 25, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Oh wow, what a lovely ride you had there. These are beautiful photos!

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  4. TexWisGirlAugust 25, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    very beautiful. a treasure to see so many rainbows!

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  5. Autumn BelleAugust 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful skies and wow, a rainbow!

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  6. Sylvia KAugust 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Gorgeous clouds and skies and a breathtaking rainbow!!! Doesn't get any better than that, Arija! What a delightful ride and what superb shots you were able to capture! Marvelous! Hope your week is going well, my friend!

    Sylvia

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  7. Ruth HiebertAugust 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Spectacular scenes.

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  8. GaelynAugust 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Great drive bys. Who can resist a rainbow, or two, or three, or more. Wonderful. Safe journey.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    The clouds and the rainbow are marvelous. I think this is going to be the best Sky Watch Friday yet. The things I have seen are very encouraging and the photography is spot on. I really admire your photography skills and your critical eye for composition, lighting and texture.

    Abraham Lincoln
    Brookville Daily Photo

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  10. MerisiAugust 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Arija, have I ever mentioned that your side of the planet has the most beautiful wide skies of them all? ;-)

    The second from the top is amazing, those clouds fanning out present a great show.

    Hugs,
    Merisi

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  11. MerisiAugust 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    P.S.:
    I also love your daisy header image!

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  12. KelAugust 25, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    your photos give "drive by shooting" another meaning altogether
    lovely rainbow images

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  13. Kathie BrownAugust 25, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Ah, Arjia, I wish you a sky always full of rainbows!

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  14. Gemma WisemanAugust 25, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Love your expression "season of rainbows"! A beautiful series of photos!

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  15. LauraAugust 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    soooooo beautiful!!!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Amazing rainbows. That's definitely a wild boar up there in the sky on your side.

    I love sky-dreaming.

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  17. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I DO love rainbows!

    A MAN WHO LOOKED UP AT THE SKY

    A man who looked up at the sky
    Saw ravens and clouds flying by.
    He had to look up,
    The sky filled his cup—
    He’s my kind of sky-watching guy!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Pearl Harbor sky

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  18. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    You did a lot of shopping in Melbourne?

    Everyday, I invite Australia to my living room, watching Master Chef and my kitchen rule.

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  19. HildredAugust 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Lovely rainbows and beautiful captures.

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  20. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAAugust 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Magnificent. If rainbows are lucky, you are one lucky person. I have never seen more than one in a very long while.

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  21. JimAugust 25, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Wondeful, especially the rainbows.

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  22. Stewart MAugust 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Hi there - forgot that you had been tempted by The Prom. I am very keen to get back there - just to have a look around as much as anything else.

    Splendid road shots - like the last one with the grain silos.

    Cheers - SM

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  23. AlexanderAugust 26, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Lovely rainbow. Nice shots! :D

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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

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  24. forgetmenotAugust 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Lovely photos--beautiful rainbow. I LOVE your clever title--too cute and creative. Mickie :)

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  25. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Nice capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  26. Tammie LeeAugust 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    magically gorgeous dear lady. lovely weekend to you~

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  27. theconstantwalkerAugust 26, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful images... so lovely to view.

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  28. Mary Howell CromerAugust 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    That is just amazing Arija...so many rainbows, wow, how beautiful! I have seen a double rainbow, but never more than that on any give time frame so close. I know you are enjoying yourselves, stay safe~

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  29. SandyCarlsonAugust 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Those clouds and the rainbow are gorgeous. They make me think of our pre-hurricane skies.

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  30. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 27, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Very nice photos.

    Regards and best wishes to you, too

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  31. MaryAugust 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I would say boar. The second one looks like the cloud threw up its hands in delight. Lovely rainbow. Hope all is well with you.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Amazing rainbow shots!

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  33. EcoRoverAugust 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing your season of rainbows--sure makes for a pleasant trip.

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  34. EG CameraGirlAugust 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    The rainbow and sky are lovely. Seems like I always see dark skies with rainbows here in Canada. I like your better!

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