Thursday, August 28, 2008

Sky Watch - Post 66

Before the Storm

Usually, by the time I figure out that it's really going to rain, I'm already getting sprinkled on. This time was an exception. I was able to get off a few shots before the deluge and caught some rain-laden clouds, a bit of clear sky and a bonus; a tiny moon. And, yes, it did "come a gully washer" out of those clouds.

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53 comments:

  1. LouiseAugust 28, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    It's amazing how clouds can be so "regional." I wouldn't expect a drop out of clouds like that where I live.

    A beautiful capture.

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  2. Profile Not AvailableAugust 28, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    I am oooing and aaahing over this shot! Very nicely captured!


    I did add the water barrel slideshow you suggested! Thank you!

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  3. JulieAugust 28, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    A lovely moon peeping through ...

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  4. DewdropAugust 28, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    A gully washer!!! lol. Glad you captured it before that happened... can't let anything happen to the camera! :D Great shot!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 2:17 PM

    nice storm clouds

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  6. Berit TAugust 28, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Great SWF photo!!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    Very nicely captured! Drop by if you got a chance, HERE.

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Pat: I'm syre you needed the rain and happy you shot it before the skies opened up.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    What an amazing sky picture - that tiny moon just does it for me! How glorious!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    We could sure use some of the rain. We need it. Our sky isn't that promising.

    See my SkyWatch post here > Canon Pixels

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  11. imacAugust 28, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful shot.

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  12. Pretty Life OnlineAugust 28, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    Perfect catch for Skywatch! Mine's up too hope you can drop by.... Happy weekend!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Pat I really like this, and I love the moon! I haven't got to mine this week, just a tad too busy. I think you took a great pic! congrats.

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  14. Photo CacheAugust 28, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Here's an angry cloud about the burst open. Very nice.

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  15. AngieAugust 28, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    This is a really beautiful photo,especially the way you have caught the moon.

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  16. Ruth Hull ChatlienAugust 28, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Very dramatic. Beautiful.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Nice bonus :-) you were lucky, even in a rain storm :-) It makes an impressive image !

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  18. MariaAugust 28, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Very dramatic!
    Happy SWF!

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  19. PattyAugust 28, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Wish we had some of that rain. We've had cloudy skys off and on all most all week, BUT NO RAIN.

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  20. MicheleAugust 28, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    This is fantastic... I love that little moon amongst all those dark clouds and the spot of blue... beautiful shot!!!

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  21. CátiaAugust 28, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Wonderful picture!

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  22. KellyAugust 28, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    What a beautiful photo! Great clouds as the storms were moving in! Loved the moon too!

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  23. PernilleAugust 28, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    I love dramatic clouds! Very nice shot!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful clouds with the moon capture! Happy SWF!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Nature is beautiful. Those clouds and shot are beautiful too.

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  26. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 28, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    That really is dramatic and forebodding. Great catch.

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  27. RoseAugust 28, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    I like clouds...they give character to a sky. Wish I could see more of this sky cause I think I would really, really like it.

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  28. SandyCarlsonAugust 28, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    Oh, that is gorgeous.

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  29. MaryAugust 28, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    What a wonderful shot! and that tiny perfect moon is just icing on the cake!

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  30. AbbyAugust 28, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    Very cool Pat. It is amazing how dark the darks and the fantastic contrast here.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely and brooding. I'm glad you pointed out the moon, I would have missed it otherwise.

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  32. BrendaAugust 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Great clouds and the little peek of the moon gives you hope that maybe the rain will go around. Guess it didn't huh?

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  33. CarlettaAugust 28, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    That tiny moon with those dark brooding clouds - well done.
    Lovely.

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  34. HFD60August 28, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    very cool image for SWF...

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  35. PJAugust 28, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    This is wonderful. I almost missed the moon I was so taken with the clouds.

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  36. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    That tiny moon really makes this shot. Love the dark rain clouds.

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  37. DirkjogtAugust 29, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Very good pictures with these dark clouds AND the moon, well done.
    Dirkjogt, Belgium

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  38. Louis la VacheAugust 29, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    Indeed! Those are storm clouds! Very good SWF post!

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  39. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 2:01 AM

    Very moody and brooding skies - lovely if you don't get them often!

    Great skywatch.

    Gary
    Bodge's Bulletin

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  40. Amila SalgadoAugust 29, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    Looks ominous. Nice capture, Pat.

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  41. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 4:44 AM

    Great SWF! Some real depth in those clouds! Thanks for stopping by Photonic Harmony, all the best, Andy.

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  42. EG CameraGirlAugust 29, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    Looks moody to me so I'm not surprised you were deluged!

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  43. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 29, 2008 at 5:11 AM

    Beautiful, heavy tone of grey-blue. And love the touch of the moon peeking out!

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  44. Luiz Santilli JrAugust 29, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    Great and marvelous capture!

    Have a nice weekend!

    Santilli

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  45. JanetAugust 29, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    These clouds look so low and angry! Great Skywatch.

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  46. Fish WhispererAugust 29, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    Great shot for SWF. Have a great weekend.
    Cheers

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  47. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  48. Gerald (SK14)August 29, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Like that opening line - same here too.

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  49. Sue SeibertAugust 29, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    That Arkansas sky is gloriously ominous!

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  50. Livio BoninoAugust 29, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful!

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  51. DeniseinVAAugust 29, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    A great photo, it's amazing how much beauty there is in a stormy sky.

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  52. JeannelleAugust 29, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    And, may I say, too.....what an intriguing SkyWatch photo! The ominous clouds almost make me want to write a chapter to a story....!!

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  53. Flying SoloAugust 30, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Wonderful sky and colors!

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