Thursday, May 22, 2008

Sky Watch Friday - Post 21


I do love Arkansas sunsets! When they are quite colorful, there's usually a weather change ahead. It hasn't stormed or poured down rain for almost a week, so we're due for another round in the next few days, I suspect. In any event, I've finally learned to carry my camera with me all the time, just in case there is a pretty sunset. I walked out of church Wednesday evening to see such a sky. Since I didn't have time to make it to my favorite spot at my daughter's hilltop home before the sun disappeared , I drove to the nearest place to the church where I would have an open view of the western sky. Other than cropping, these photos are as they were captured by the camera within a minute or so of each other. Mother Nature is an amazing artist, and she works so quickly!
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66 comments:

  1. EggheadMay 22, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful sky. One of my favorite things to take photos of.

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  2. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 22, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    Pat: Wonderful skies for SWF. The colors are outstanding.

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  3. SandyCarlsonMay 22, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Talk about color! These are wonderful. I am going to keep my eye out for those colors here. I wonder if we have them and I haven't noticed or what. Such beauty!

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  4. RoseMay 22, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Very beautiful!

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  5. HilaryMay 22, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful colours Pat. You're right about the art of nature. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. imacMay 22, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Beautiful 2nd I like best.

    Pop and see mine before I vanish haha.

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  7. AnneMay 22, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    Great sky...

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  8. TomMay 22, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    The time it took to do all this as really paid off, these are stunning.. I have to agree with you about 'natures' display an artistry..

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  9. ***Fotografia e Luz***May 22, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Pictures interesting with very pretty colors

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  10. Daniel J SantosMay 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    beautiful colors, beautiful sunset, excellent.

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  11. Voz do meu CoraçãoMay 22, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    Pretty pictures, excellent series. Congratulations

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  12. AngieMay 22, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful photos,a lovely Sky Watch contribution.

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  13. TommyMay 22, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    great colors

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  14. Livio BoninoMay 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    Very nice the second shot

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  15. TR RyanMay 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    shhh - Arkansas has always been a well kept secret. My favorite place on earth. Its beautiful in any light -- but you sunsets are stunning. I am Arkansas bound in a few weeks and cannot wait!

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  16. FO - 2May 22, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Lovely. :)
    Have a good time, and do remember to bring the camera with you. :)

    My Sky Watch

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  17. me ann my cameraMay 22, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    The two photos are very beautiful, especially the darker one. Like you, I also carry my camera around with me; for those special moments, like your sunsets.

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  18. UnknownMay 22, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Great shots and wonderful colors!

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  19. AnonymousMay 22, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    perfect catch for SWF! Hope to see you around in my corner too..

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  20. KayMay 22, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    These photos are so pretty. Have a happy weekend.

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  21. NealMay 22, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Wonderful shots!! Very beautiful!

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  22. MamaFloMay 22, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    Beautiful Color!

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  23. PernilleMay 22, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful shots!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  24. Quiet PathsMay 22, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    Amazing colors; we don't often see that out here, but when we do it's a treat - just like your photos here.

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  25. UnknownMay 22, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    Ah, what beautiful sunsets in Arkasas. Gorgeous. Karen

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  26. david mcmahonMay 22, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    You're so right about how swift the changes are!

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  27. CarlettaMay 22, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    She does work quickly that lovely lady of nature.
    Beautiful images.

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  28. chrome3dMay 22, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    Second one with deeper colours is the one for me. Thanks!

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  29. Louis la VacheMay 22, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Perfect, beautiful skies for Sky Watch!

    "Louis" is glad he stopped by!

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  30. ptsMay 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    beautiful sky pic!

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  31.  gmirageMay 23, 2008 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful skies! This scene makes you just look there and feel at peace.

    Thanks for dropping by my page and leaving a comment but my entry is actually this one http://mirageasusual.blogspot.com/2008/05/sky-watch-friday_23.html as it published at 12am this morning only =)

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  32. YuèMay 23, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    great colors!

    http://vielerfolg.com/2008/05/22/sky-watch-3/

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  33. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    Beautiful sky, colour and great pictures.
    Thank you for your visit and comment.

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  34. ♥ Stines hverdagMay 23, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    So true! This is an amazing sunset given by Mother Nature!

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  35. UnknownMay 23, 2008 at 5:13 AM

    wonderful colors!

    http://say-cheese.info/2008/05/22/sky-watch-3/

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  36. captain modroom9May 23, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    A classic sunset and good compositions.

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  37. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    A Beautiful sky. Thank you for sharing.

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  38. EG CameraGirlMay 23, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    I'm glad you had your camra with you to catch this glorious sky!

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  39. MicheleMay 23, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Pretty photos! We had a good spell of hot weather last weekend and now nothing but cold wet rain for the last 3 days... and it looks like it will last for the next 4 more...

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  40. Anne-BeritMay 23, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    I love skies like that,beautiful!

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  41. abbMay 23, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Can't make up my mind which of your pictures I like best. They're both beautiful.

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  42. DarylMay 23, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Lovely sky ...

    :-Daryl

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  43. nonizamboniMay 23, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Perfect captures and love those exhilarating colors!

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  44. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    These are beautiful!!

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  45. DinaMay 23, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    God bless dear Arkansas and her sky and you too!

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  46. PetuniaMay 23, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Lovely:)

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  47. ellen b.May 23, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    Fantastic. I'm glad you're carrying that camera around with you everywhere...
    Have a great Arkansas Memorial Day weekend...

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  48. LizMay 23, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Gorgeous color and landscape also!

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  49. Craver ViiMay 23, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Beautiful skies!! It's great to have that camera close by, eh?

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  50. MarieMay 23, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful sky watch!

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  51. Profile Not AvailableMay 23, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Such beautiful colors!

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  52. rhymeswithplagueMay 23, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Pat,

    Wow! And over 50 comments already! The consensus seems to be that the darker picture is the better one, but the lighter one is actually my favorite. (I don't know art, but I know what I like!)

    Is it all right if I post that photo on my blog? I would give you credit for taking it, oof course. Let me know.

    Keep your camera at the ready! And congratulations!

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  53. Ramblings of a Villas GirlMay 23, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Hi! Arkansas sunsets are beautiful. Nice colors.

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  54. Ramosforest.EnvironmentMay 23, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful shots. Carry always your camera with you.

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  55. AnonymousMay 23, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    These are beautiful and you are right, mother nature does work quickly! Too fast for us sometimes.

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  56. D HerrodMay 23, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    Sweet.

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  57. JeannelleMay 23, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    Lovely scenes! And, wow, SO MANY wonderful comments!!

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  58. lv2scpbkMay 24, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Nice shots of the sky.

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  59. DewdropMay 24, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    She is an amazing artist. I love sunsets and sunrises... the colors are just phenomenal!

    Weather in Missouri right now... could dip down into your area. Looks like a squall crossing into Arkansas now.

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  60. AnonymousMay 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    I like very much tje sky when it turns in pink as in your photos! Beautiful shots! Have a wonderful week-end!

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  61. Max-eMay 24, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    Great shots of a beautiful sunset

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  62. WendyMay 25, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    Love that second shot. Such lovely colors!

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  63. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful shots!! I love sunrises and sunsets more than anything and I also carry a camera with me at all times.

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  64. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    Great shots of the skyline :)c

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  65. AnonymousMay 26, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    I love the second but both have their own beauty and feeling!

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  66. IndraniMay 26, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    Yes, the changes in the color of the sky in the last few minutes are fast. Loved your pictures.

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