Thursday, December 1, 2011

SkyWatch ~ Sunset Changes


The golden promise


darkens into orange,


casting a smoky reflection in the dam


and moments later fades into quite different shades


yet still some colour lingers to set off the windmill . . .


only to pale into an afterglow


as the sky mourns the loss of yet another day .



All photos enlarge as always.

With many thanks to the great folks at SkyWatch who host this meme.

at

29 comments:

  1. Tina´s PicStoryDecember 1, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    happy summer to you! till now the weather was really good here but it will change soon and the rain and fog will come. wonderful sunsets! :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. grammie gDecember 1, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    One of the beauties of the world we all get to see...well I guess that would be if we take the time to notice, and if we don't live in big cities where the smog is so thick that it obscures the view..sad!!
    Your's is a lovely series of the setting sun...and artist palette of pale purples and pinks and the added touch of the windmill ...lovely!!
    Hope all is well...
    Grace

    ReplyDelete
  3. Ces AdorioDecember 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I love any sky with a reddish or purplish tint. The sun was red this morning but there were too many buildings and wires blocking the view. I was not able to capture it and by the time I was in a clear area, the sun was an ordinary yellow. Always good to look up above. I hope you are doing well despite so many tasks and things to manage. Take care, my dearest Arija. Tsup!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Sylvia KDecember 1, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    What glorious skies! Your captures are superb as always, Arija! I love the windmill, such a perfect touch! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

    ReplyDelete
  5. CarverDecember 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    These are all very beautiful sunset shots. I love the reflection and the one with the windmill in particular.

    ReplyDelete
  6. agreenearthDecember 1, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a beautiful sunset. Your images enable us to share its power and wonder.

    ReplyDelete
  7. DianneDecember 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Can you imagine a day without a beautiful sunset Arija? I love to look out my window and glimpse a sunset and if I'm up early enough a soft pretty sunrise - music to my soul.

    ReplyDelete
  8. JimDecember 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Beautiful sky shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnnemorDecember 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Some great pictures you show.
    Greetings from Norway

    ReplyDelete
  10. eileeninmdDecember 1, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I love the beautiful colors in the sky and the windmill. Beautiful captures, Arija. Happy Skywatching!

    ReplyDelete
  11. CameraCruiseDecember 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful shots!
    Have a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Mary Howell CromerDecember 1, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    You have set a glorious series here, so beautiful. I love the windmill images, I love the trees, I love the sky, I love them all~

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    It's so beautiful when they change colors. ^_^

    SWF

    ReplyDelete
  14. Bella SinclairDecember 1, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Oh my, doesn't the silhouette of the trees by the windmill look like a great big majestic beast, coming to sniff out the windmill giant? His name must be Quixote.

    Sending you love. xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  15. Ruth HiebertDecember 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love these series which you do so well.

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Just beautiful,every one! Thanks for sharing .

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Wow - these are just stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Project TaraDecember 2, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I'm new to skywatch and am in awe of all the beautiful skies. This series is a wonderful start to my morning.

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Beautiful serie of your sunset, Arija.
    It's always great to see al the different sunsets, they can change in so many ways.

    ReplyDelete
  20. SandyCarlsonDecember 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Oh, beautiful light! Thank you for these.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Roberto Machado AlvesDecember 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful pictures. It is difficult to choose which one is more beautiful. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting.
    Have a great weekend.

    Roberto, Rio de Janeiro

    ReplyDelete
  22. forgetmenotDecember 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful sunset--it payed to "stay put" and watch the lovely changes. Great photo of the windmill against the setting sun. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Stewart MDecember 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi there - yes, you can tell a lot about the sky from a single cloud.

    Very good set of pictures - like the way you have sequenced the ending of the day.

    There is of course the possibility that the rather than mourning the passing of a day, the sky could be celebrating the coming of a new one.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

    ReplyDelete
  24. stardustDecember 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Changing colors on the sunset sky never make me feel tired of watching. Isn’t it a bliss for us to be able to end a day with such a sky watch? Thank you for sharing the wondrous shots with nice narratives. Have a restful weekend, Arija.

    Yoko

    ReplyDelete
  25. Kathie BrownDecember 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Arija, I know why you posted all of these photos...it's too hard to pick a favorite! Wow! What a display! thanks for showing it to us!

    ReplyDelete
  26. JoyfulDecember 2, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Very beautiful series of photos.
    I really love the stove in your header too ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  27. BeckyDecember 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    That sky was something you wouldn't want to miss. Gorgeous!
    BTW How is the little bird?
    B.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Connie SmileyDecember 4, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Beautiful series of the sunrise. It's very nice seeing the reflection, as well.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 4, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Arija -- I love this series. Thank you for waiting and taking pictures all through it. Every picture is perfect.

    ReplyDelete