Thursday, May 17, 2012

SkyWatch - Another Wirrealpa Sunset


Before we left Wirrealpa Station to go to Arkaroola, the evening
sky put on another splendid show for us.


They day had been hot with the sun really biting. 


Hard to imagine that a mere 700km south, it was already so cold 
that we had our electric blankets in use.


Somehow in the dry inland, sunrises and sunsets are so much
more spectacular than at home.


A windmill always helps although we have a few at home too.


Happy skywatching everyone!
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39 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    gorgeous, arija! :)

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  2. MerisiMay 17, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    "Spectacular" truly is the word for these sunset images, Arija!

    Hugs,
    Merisi

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  3. EG CameraGirlMay 17, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    WHOA! Love that windmill! It makes such a great silhouette against that gorgeous sky.

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  4. GaelynMay 17, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    The windmill is perfect in front of those gorgeous skies.

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMay 17, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Breathtakingly beautiful golden skies! That was a great getaway altogether Arija.

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  6. Sylvia KMay 17, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Incredible, flaming skies! What a way to end the day! Really fantastic captures, Arija, as always! Hope you have a good weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    oh my gorgeous!

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  8. JoMay 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Simply stunningly beautiful, Arija. I hope you're well. Blessings. Jo

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  9. Ruth HiebertMay 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    The windmill is so perfect against the sunset.

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  10. theconstantwalkerMay 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful skies to see Arija...

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  11. LifeRamblingsMay 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    lovely captues. the windmill adds a nice touch to the gorgeous sunset.

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  12. thomasMay 17, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely sky with the windmill

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  13. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 17, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Windmills--especially at sunset--win my heart!!!

    Fence, Sky, Clouds

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  14. Spare Parts and PicsMay 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Wow, the sky really did treat you to a show!! Wonderful photos.

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  15. JimMay 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Spectacular shots. You were lucky to witness such a beautiful sunset.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  16. IndraniMay 17, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Wow! With the silhouette included the shots are superb. Great sky colors.

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  17. LadyFiMay 17, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    What beautiful colours in the sky.

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  18. Lara Neusiedler, AustriaMay 17, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    second after second a new image! beautiful sequence!

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  19. Elephant's ChildMay 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    These are just stunning shots. Thank you.

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  20. Luna MirandaMay 18, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    i love your luscious skies. the windmill has a spectacular silhouette. great shots.

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  21. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Fantastic sunset. Amazing shots.

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  22. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Spectacular!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  23. Stewart MMay 18, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Hi there - at times one could be forgiven for thinking that the only purpose of windmills is to add a certain something to photographs! Very nice set of pictures.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  24. lina@womenMay 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    The windmill really beautifies the sunset moment.

    Arija, thanks for informing me about the sun dog phenomenon :)

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  25. ZielonaMilaMay 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Fantastic photographs, fine romantic views. I am greeting

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  26. stardustMay 18, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    How spectacular, arija! I like it when setting sun paints the sky orange-gold while darkness has already fallen on the ground. The dark silhouetted windmill is impressive. At the inland desert, the sunset colors look more intense than other places with moderate climate. What a blessing you could end the day with such breathtaking colors.

    Thank you for your kind words contained in your comment. On your wish, I included her photo at the age of 100 dressed in indigo kimono.

    Yoko

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  27. BeckyMay 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Awesome colors Arija. Just beautiful!

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  28. RajeshMay 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Stunning sunset shots with the windmill.

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  29. NatureFootstepMay 18, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    lol, you go south to the sold, we go north. :) Really a great evening show. I like that windmill (?) It ads to the shots.

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  30. eileeninmdMay 18, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Wow, these are lovely sunset shots Arija. I love the windmill with the colorful sky. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!

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  31. CarverMay 18, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    The sunset is very beautiful and the windmill is picturesque.

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  32. NatureStopMay 19, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Love that widmill and beautiful skies!

    Shantana

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  33. KarineMay 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Stunning views!

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  34. Rambling WoodsMay 19, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Arija..I don't know what the problem with the comment box is on my blog. It is smaller than Blogger and clicking on the 'leave a comment' makes it bigger...One of the new goslings was grabbed by a hawk which the parents fought off and it ran into the pond, but was mortally wounded and died in my hands when I took it out..sad and the hawk's chicks went hungry too....Geese are such very social creatures...Michelle

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  35. BarbMay 19, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    A red-hot sunset to mimic your weather Arija. I once lived in a place with windmills. Your photos bring back memories.

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  36. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Awesome!

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  37. ValerieMay 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    WOW - some fantastic captures Arija. You've certainly got some tales to tell of your adventures north. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog. (Happy to know you're a relatively "near neighbour" and familiar with Houghton!) Safe travels.

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  38. LinneaMay 23, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Wow! What wonderful colors and the silhouetted wind mill is the icing on the cake. I always enjoy your photos.

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMay 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I love that you said "the sun really biting" ...I always here that about cold weather (biting cold, biting wind)....but I've never heard biting sun before...but living in Florida, I understand it perfectly.

    Your sunset was beautiful though and well worth the biting hot day! Thanks for sharing.

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