Thursday, May 23, 2013

SkyWatch Friday - Grumbles and a Sunrise


Some things have not been going so well lately 
and I feel a big grumbling fit coming on

on top of that, whilst driving home, I was side-swiped 
by a great big bus . . .

but grumbling is no use at all, you just chew up the nasties up and 
spit them out . . .

Sunrise a few days ago, looked like it was going to be a beauty


but gradually, it started becoming a little scary


and as the gold on the horizon glowed, the clouds darkened 
as though it were the end of the world.


The darkness seemed all embracing,
just like my mood today.

I do hope others have happier skies to offer.

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36 comments:

  1. Red Nomad OZMay 23, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Wow! The light offsets the dark clouds perfectly!! And isn't a 'happy' sky just a little - well - boring?? Hope things are better for you soon!

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  2. Raph G. NeckmannMay 23, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Hello Arija, it's good to be back! Your skies do look dramatic. I hope today is a beautiful happy day for you - sending you giraffe greetings from our world!

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 23, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I know -- sometimes a sky like that looks magical and sometimes it just looks ominous. However it looks to you though, your pictures always look beautiful.

    I hope you get the magic back!

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 23, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    i've been trying to fight a funk, too - and not very well...

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  5. theconstantwalkerMay 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Wonderful images Arija... I am still waiting for a spell of good weather this year...

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Big hug Arija.
    Such dramatic skies and wonderful capture of the stunning changes. You don't do things by halves with the great big bus. So happy that you are still here and not in hospital. On the road out of Balhanna to Carey Gulley a large truck in front of me used his right indicator, - I thought he meant me to pass him, telling me as all was clear ahead. He was in fact turning into an indistinct (to me) road on the right. It was unfamiliar territory and I was pleased to get home that day!
    Keep safe, warm and well. Thinking of you. xx

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  7. Ruth HiebertMay 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Those skies may be dark,but there is still a bright lining.

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  8. AndreaMay 23, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    hahaha Arija, maybe the skies sometimes mirror our consciousness too! That first one is really a bit scary, i see those skies and feel the same sometimes. But yes, as the seconds pass the sky's emotion changes so fast, let's hope ours follow too!

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  9. JimMay 23, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Brilliant captures.

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  10. KarenMay 23, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Love these shots Arija, especially the last rather ominous looking sky. Hope you have a happy weekend.

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  11. RajeshMay 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Glorious golden sunrise.

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  12. Elephant's ChildMay 23, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I am a firm believer in 'give us this day our daily whinge'. Let it out, and let it go.
    I am sorry that things are tough for you at the moment and the bus dingle must have been almost the last straw.
    A truly dramatic sunrise (ours are usually galah colours in soft pinks and greys), which I hope is the start of dramatic improvement in your world.

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  13. KarenMay 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Oh, I think it's a stunning sunrise!

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  14. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    What glorious golden dawn skies! Hope your mood has lifted now.

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  15. GaelynMay 23, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Being side-swiped by a big bus has to be scarier than that ominous sky. Hope you are OK.

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  16. Jidhu JoseMay 24, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    beautiful clicks
    happy SWF

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  17. LizMay 24, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Lovely captures. I hope you are in a better mood now. Happy sky watching.

    My sky.

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  18. Susie of ArabiaMay 24, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Hi Arija - We can't be cheerful all the time! You are entitled to feeling grumpy. But just remember that things could be worse - you could be living in a place like Saudi Arabia, where you can't drive at all, just because you are a woman. See? There is always something to be grateful for. You can drive!

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  19. eileeninmdMay 24, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Sorry, things are not going well Arija! I am glad you were not hurt with the side swipe. Your golden captures are lovely, a beautiful sunrise. Wishing you happy skies and a great weekend.

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  20. LauraMay 24, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Drama... how fascinating the way the external weather so often reflects our inner weather. If you are feeling happier tomorrow evening (and I hope you will, and this inner storm will pass) I'm hosting I Heart Macro... would love to see the love you have to share up close as part of the meme.

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  21. Mina fotostunderMay 24, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderful sky!

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  22. maryaustriaMay 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    So beautiful photos! I hope for you grumbling is over and you have a happy weekend!

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  23. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    what a fiery sunrise! i hope this turned out to be a beautiful day...here's wishing you get your mojo back.:p

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  24. Rambling WoodsMay 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    I hope you are ok..... Hugs...

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  25. MarleenMay 24, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Beautiful shots! Stay well..

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  26. Stewart MMay 25, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Great gold colour.

    Dollar for dollar I think that the monopod pushes well above it weight!

    cheers

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  27. Joe ToddMay 25, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    Just look for the sun behind the clouds

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  28. Photos by StanMay 25, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I'd be in a poor mood if I were up before sunrise --LOL-- But, you were rewarded with some lovely shots; and, I'm certain that dark sky gave way to a brighter one.

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  29. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    WOW! Those skies are on fire!

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  30. KarlMay 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Hey, gorgeous sky, wonderful!

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  31. CarverMay 25, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Those golden skies are gorgeous. Thanks for asking about me. I was visiting a close friend who spent a week in the hospital so it wasn't me for a change. I'm doing fine and my friend was released and is doing well.

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  32. rafMay 25, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Hope your mood finally swung to a good resting place. Lovely skies!

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  33. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMay 26, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I'm sure the clouds are gone, but the gold remains in those gorgeous photos.

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  34. Anne (cornucopia)May 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Stunning photos! Great colors.

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  35. NatureFootstepMay 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Still beautiful though. :)

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  36. AnonymousMay 28, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    A beautiful one captured.

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