Thursday, July 22, 2010

Skywatch Friday

Sunset in the Similkameen 


And the moon hangs like a pendant under an apricot cloud in the south western sky


To the East the sun's rays catch the top of a potential thunderhead with a heavenly glow


and to the North a few cloudy fish swim in a subdued sky

Some nights, after a hot cloudless day, the sun goes to bed weary with its constant blazing, and doesn't bother putting on a show, but when a few clouds linger around he is seduced into creating  ethereal fireworks for us mortals.

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25 comments:

Barb said...

I've decided your sunset skies there in the Similkameen are some of the most scenic in the world. The colors, shapes and textures are ever-changing. The moon looks like a jewel in the sky. Have a wonderful weekend, Hildred.

B i r g i t t a said...

It sure is a heavenly glow in your pictures - so beautiful!
I like your shots a lot!

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Bill S. said...

Beautiful pictures of the sunset. Great work.

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous sunset and a really glorious way to end the day! And as always, your photos are superb! I, too, love the moon, like a jewel in the sky! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia

Mrs. M said...

Loved the colors of your sky there! Beautiful shots.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Carver said...

Wonderful sequence of shots. I love them all but I think my favorite is the one where the moon is hanging like a pendant. Perfect description you gave of that too.

nonizamboni said...

Those peach clouds of every size are so lovely against your blue evening sky. What captures! Thanks for sharing the beauty.

Elaine said...

those photographs were beautiful, thank you!

Jane said...

Awesome shots, that cloud looks as if its lost in the first one-lovely colours. Thanks for sharing:)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful sky watch post!

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

I would like to keep this gorgeous apricot cloud. A sky everyone wants, it is so beautiful.
I also admire your beautiful garden.

EG CameraGirl said...

That's pink candy floss, right? :) It's lovely!

Wanda said...

Sometimes I think God spends a lot of his time Watercoloring the sky.
He really know how to mix colors.

Love your skies.......

Eaglesbrother said...

Great pastel colors...beautifully captured.

Kim, USA said...

Wow your sky has a lot of character. Very well captured. Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!

SWF~Half moon

Jim said...

Marvellous cloud.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Carol said...

Your words perfectly describe the beautiful skies. The moon pendant is my favorite shot.

Strawberry Jam Anne said...

All pretty skies but I love the first one with the moon. A x

DrillerAA said...

Very nice photo set. I think the second capture may be my favorite of the group.

Teena in Toronto said...

Great colours!

Happy blogoversary :)

Antonina said...

Great clouds!

Steffi said...

Great photos of clouds!

Dimple said...

I love the moon, it is so clear and radiant. Beautiful pictures!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful glowing sky. And your glowing words -- just perfect.

We are visiting our granddaughter and gs-in-law and their new forever family -- our great grandsons. Wonderful meeting the boys (and seeing their parents) But as I wind down after a busy day, I certainly appreciate the opportunity to see your peaceful skies. I haven't had time to look up!

Reader Wil said...

How wonderful is the way you describe a sunset:"the sun goes to bed weary with its constant blazing, and doesn't bother putting on a show, but when a few clouds linger around he is seduced into creating ethereal fireworks for us mortals."
That's very poetical!