Thursday, October 20, 2011

SkyWatch ~ Sunrise for Train Ride


Last Friday I rose at dawn to catch the train to Melbourne
to spend 3 days with my sister in hospital. The morning
dawned beautifully,


the colours deepening and painting the sky


by the time they had fully coloured the sky, I was up and
ready to leave for the 8 1/2 hr train ride.



I am back now but in not too fit a state for blogging. Please
excuse it if I don't manage to visit your particular blog. I hope
the time will come again when I can engage fully again with
the blogging community.

Show the wonders of your skies and join SkyWatch!

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42 comments:

  1. sigaOctober 20, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    What an amazing burning colors! Somehow the sunrises fascinate me more than sunsets, the same things going different time-lines... Beautiful sky!

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  2. Ruth HiebertOctober 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Gorgeous skies. Take time and rest,but I do hope you will be back here again soon.

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  3. GaelynOctober 20, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Such a glorious sunrise.

    Please take care of yourself.

    Hugs

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  4. KarenOctober 20, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Glorious, worth getting up for!

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  5. TexWisGirlOctober 20, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    i hope your sister is doing okay and that you, yourself, can catch up on rest!

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  6. JoOctober 20, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Dear Arija, I prayed for you and your sister this morning. You're a very special person to make such a long journey to be with her in her time of need. Just you rest and we'll still be here when you feel like reconnecting again. Blessings, Jo

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  7. CarverOctober 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    What stunning vibrant colors across your sky. Great shots.

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  8. theconstantwalkerOctober 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful images of your wonderful sunrise.
    Take care

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  9. PennyOctober 20, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Take care, this is a stressful time.
    We had an amazing sunset last night due to the fires that were lit around us during the week.

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  10. Mary Howell CromerOctober 20, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Arija, these images are so rich in depth of colour, as if they had been painted by Him, just for you, to give you peace as you traveled to visit your beloved sister. It cannot have been easy. Always so very difficult when our loved ones are ill, especially with what your sister is having to go through and you living so far from her. You are lifted up in my thoughts dear one~

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  11. DianneOctober 20, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Stunning morning skies Arija - certainly the best part of the day. Take care. xx

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  12. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 20, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    hope your sister is better

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  13. JimOctober 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful colours in your sky.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  14. RominaOctober 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    So beautiful sunrises, it's looks burning, love the colors..

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  15. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    It has been very windy here in Ohio yesterday and today. It is also very wet and cold. The leaves are falling. The sky is a dark winter gray color. I can't seem to stay warm.

    Nothing here as pretty as your two photos.

    I enjoyed my visit to your blog.

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  16. eileeninmdOctober 20, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Hello Arija! I do wish your sister well and my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Your sky photos are just stunning. Gorgeous photos, take care and happy skywatching!

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  17. Kim, USAOctober 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Oh my this is a very stunning sunrise I have seen!

    Sky Watch

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  18. JudyOctober 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    What vibrant colours!! Hope your sister is better now!!

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  19. EbieOctober 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    For the love of family, we have to do a sacrifice. Worth getting up early to sea the beauty of the skies.

    Take time to rest.

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  20. Sylvia KOctober 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Gorgeous, amazing skies and fantastic captures as always, Arija! I know this is a difficult time for you and your family! Holding good thoughts for you all! Take care! Much love to you!

    Sylvia

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  21. CarolynOctober 20, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Your sunrise was spectacular and you captured it so well. Take the time you need Arija, your blogging community is always here.
    Smiles and blessings

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  22. Stewart MOctober 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Hi there - thought I'd drop past after seeing you comment on Sylvia K's blog.

    Hope things get better for your sister.

    Visit when you have time - my blogs not going anywhere.

    Cheers - Stewart M.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Hope your sister is OK.

    What marvellous colours in the sky!

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  24. Penelope NotesOctober 21, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Unless I’ve misunderstood, I know what it’s like visiting sisters in hospitals. I’ve been through that. I am wishing good healthy outcomes to you and your family. Your dawn photos are lovely … although similar to sunsets, there is a cooler shade of red in the mornings.

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  25. Ms. BeckyOctober 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    what beautiful, blazing skies you awoke to and I'm happy that you captured the drama to share with us. I hope your sister is recovering and on the mend. that's a long train ride. take good care Arija. happy day to you.

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  26. NatureFootstepOctober 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    wow, that´s a stunning sunrise. :)

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  27. Bella SinclairOctober 21, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    What a blazing sky, the kind that makes you catch your breath.

    Goodness, that is a very long train ride. But worth every inch. Thinking of you and your sister. xoxoxo

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  28. AlOctober 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Those are gorgeous skies, great captures. Skies like this are rare.

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  29. Pearl MapleOctober 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful colours to start a day with, best wishes for your sister and family.

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  30. Martha ZOctober 21, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    The sky rewarded you for your love and caring. Take care, you are loved by many.

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  31. LewOctober 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Again you have captured a glorios sunrise! I hope your sister is recovering fast.

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  32. YaelOctober 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    so beauyiful.
    i am just a visitor here becouse i am not sure how to partisipate. my english is not well and my fotos are of a beginer. but i enjoy your blog.
    hope your sister i ok,

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  33. RajeshOctober 22, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Gorgeous views of the sky. I just love the colors.

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  34. MedaMOctober 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Dear Aria, I hope that your sister is feeling better and that she will soon recover completely. I understand how stressful time you’ve been going through but I hope you know how to cope with it and think about yourself too.
    Amazing colors of the sky at dawn; it looks magical. Wonderful photos, indeed!
    Hugs
    Meda

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  35. EG CameraGirlOctober 22, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    The colour is spectacular, Arija! WOW!

    I hope you'll be feeling stronger soon.

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  36. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Arija -- my thoughts are with you as are virtual hugs. I expect that the sunrise was the good part of a sad day and I am sorry. I hope it is a sign of hope.

    (Do not feel guilty about not visiting our blogs -- you have other things to do now and we have all been there to some degree or other (or we will be) and we all understand.)

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  37. Gill - That British WomanOctober 24, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    wonderful colours in your sky. Hoping you sister is on the road to full recovery,

    Gill in Canada

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  38. LauraOctober 24, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    sending prayers your way Arija...I too am going through some complicated, upsetting family stuff. Take good care of yourself and keep looking for those beautiful sunrises and sunsets as sustenance.

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  39. Reader WilOctober 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    The skies are unbelievably wonderfully coloured!
    I hope that you will soon be recovered, Arija.

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  40. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    i have always wanted to capture skies like these but havent been able to. fantastic sky shots!

    My Third Eye

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  41. Reader WilOctober 26, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Hi Arija these skies are simply breathtaking. How are you and your sister?

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  42. JackieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous photo's.

    I hope your sister recovers soon. I'm late getting here as I was ill last week.

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