Thursday, February 2, 2012

SkyWatch ~ A Moment Ago . . .


All week the skies have been grey and bland or just plain bland
and I decided to sleep in and not post at all until I woke up to
this an hour ago and shot outside like a bullet.


They are much better enlarged . . .


These are just the first four


and if this week is like last week, then next week I may show
you some more of this week . . . confused yet? Ah well it was
pretty weak . . .



Happy SkyWarch to you all!

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46 comments:

  1. Carolyn FordFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    wOw...i would have raced outside for these shots! wOw, gorgeous, Arija!

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  2. HansHBFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    WOW,- awesome. Lovely colours!
    I wish you a Happy Friday!

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    you made me snicker with the word play. :)

    but these are beautiful, arija! nicely caught in the nick of time!

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  4. forgetmenotFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    It was worth a week of drab gray to finally have a sky like this--totally awesome. What a treat!!! Have a terrific weekend. Mickie :)

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  5. Sylvia KFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Yes, you are good with the word play!! Breathtaking, dramatic skies and colors! And you did get some awesome captures for the day and just in the nick of time! Hope you have a good weekend, Arija! Keep your camera handy!!

    Sylvia

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  6. ValerieFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking images Arija. Rich colours beautifully captured. Happy SWF

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  7. JanFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Red sky in the morning shepherd's warning... wonder what the day holds.... amazing photos.

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  8. KellyFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    whoa.....those are beautiful sky shots! We haven't had color like that in a long time.

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  9. GaelynFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Nice low cloud light. I'll take more of this week next week if next week is like last week. Right? ;)

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  10. eileeninmdFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Arija, Wow! I am glad you woke up early. What a stunning sunrise. The colors and clouds are just gorgeous.

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  11. Jidhu JoseFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    i like the color of sky


    My Skywatch

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I think this scene showed up just for you! What a lovely series of photos!

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  13. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Astonishing depth of colours.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    All beauties!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  15. KarenFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Wow! Worth getting up for!

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  16. Kathie BrownFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Arija, they really are beautiful when enlarged! I don't blame you for shooting outside like a bullet! My Mom's doing well. How is your sis?

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  17. Spare Parts and PicsFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Incredible... especially enlarged. Excellent captures.

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  18. Regina February 2, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Truly amazing!
    Happy weekend.
    Enjoy SWF ,
    Regina

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  19. Luna MirandaFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    :p nice play of words.
    and what a gorgeous sky to wake up to! great shots.

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  20. Ruth HiebertFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    AMAZING scenes.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    amazing nature shades

    thanks for sharing

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  22. Elephant's ChildFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Just stunning. Thank you.

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  23. LewFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Definitely worth the trip outside with your camera! And the sunrise waits for no one to finish that cup of coffee.

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  24. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Stunning! Breathtaking, awesome, gorgeous....

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  25. LadyFiFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Ha ha! Not confused, just longing to see more loveliness.

    Stunning skies!

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  26. DianneFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Stunning when enlarged Arija ..... Well worth hopping out of bed for. I now am the proud owner of a DSLR camera ..... Thankfully you gave me all those tips because I've spent the day clicking away and loving it .......some turn out ok but others not!

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  27. Jeannette StGFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Amazing these fiery skies!

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  28. Stewart MFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Hi there - very nice picture - worth getting up for!

    Any thoughts on the mystery cormorant?

    Stewart M

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  29. The Weaver of GrassFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    I wish I could take photos like this Arija - my camera seems to completely ignore red skies.

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  30. Stewart MFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Hi there - yes I'm bang slap in the middle of Mont Albert.

    Not that far from the station.

    SM

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  31. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Your beautiful sky images, always seem to be a great gift for you and I am so happy to get to see a bit of the blessing you received from these gorgeous images. Once again, you have shared your beautiful world with us in a beautiful way. Have a sweet weekend and take good care~

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  32. LeenaHFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Thank you for this colour symphony Arija !
    I really enjoy it here in the middle of whiteness!

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  33. Pierre BOYERFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Great burning sky...
    Best regards from France,

    Pierre

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  34. KaHollyFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Oh, so pretty!! Well worth the effort!

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  35. ReenaFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Catching up. So sorry about your gander ... poor fella! These skies are gorgeous ... have a restful weekend!

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  36. JanetFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Oh, wow! Splendid photography of a stunning sky.

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  37. Myrna R.February 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Wow. The sky is burning beautifully. You caught some great shots here.

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  38. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 3, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    You never know when the world has a gift for you. Thank you for sharing it.

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  39. LauraFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    exquisite skies Arija!

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  40. BarbFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Arija - So glad you woke up to that sky! Sometimes a little gray precludes something very special!

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  41. LinneaFebruary 6, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Mother Nature must have known you needed some shots for Skywatch Friday...and she certainly delivered! You captured the heavens above beautifully. My favorite is the last shot! Thanks for visiting my SWF.

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  42. MarieElizabethFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Gorgeous colors in these sky photos. Also the detail on your reflection/flower post is amazing!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Yes, these shots do deserve being enlarged. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  44. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Oh I'm so glad you raced outside.

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  45. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 11, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    that sky is not real! it's too intense - i love it!!

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  46. MaryFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Ooooo....Ahhhh! Gorgeous!

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