Thursday, February 12, 2009

Sky Watch


"... and Evening Gray,
send the travelers on their way."

The photo above was taken just before sundown on Tuesday evening. It was an almost colorless sunset. Wednesday morning dawned bright and clear, and we had sunshine all day -- perfect for traveling. Perhaps there is something to the old saying, after all.

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42 comments:

  1. Rottlady of the OzarksFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    We've had mostly gray days here too. I still like your picture. Spring will be here soon!

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  2. EG CameraGirlFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    So where are you planning to travel to today now that the skies are sunny and clear? Don't forget to take your camera!

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  3. Lilli & NevadaFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    That looks very cold and depressing.
    Our days were a bit like that here too, but the sun is shining this morning, snow coming in by the end of the week.

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    That's one reason I love winter, Pat.. You can see the sky through the trees. Once Spring gets here---you won't be able to see as much of the sky.

    Having the leaves off of the trees is also good for birding!!!!

    Great winter shot.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. CarolinaFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful photo! Not one of those hysterically colored sunsets you see so often (and always are beautiful too). I like this more subdued one. Maybe the old sayings are more often right than the new computergenerated weatherforecasts. Who knows?

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  6. JinksyFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    That's an 'old' saying 'new' to me, thanks. I shall keep a lookout to see if it works in UK.

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  7. DewdropFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Love the silhouette, Pat. It looks so menacing.

    Glad the storms Monday didn't get you like expected.

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  8. bobbieFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    A gentle sky and a lovely lattice of branches.

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  9. Reader WilFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    The trees are so beautifully outlined against the grey blue sky.It's a great photo.

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  11. KimFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Great gray sky photo. I agree with the others that gray skies can indeed my impressive, just in a more subdued way.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Colorless it may be but still adds so much emotion in this photo. The tree branches made this photo! Happy swf!

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  13. angelaFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I hadn't heard that version before. Where I was born we used to say Red sky at night shepherds delight..next time I'm making a trip I'll look for a grey sky.

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  14. LouiseFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    The lack of color works well with that tree. It is wonderful!

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  15. Guy DFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Awesome shot as always Pat, thanks for sharing.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  16. JanieFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I love all kinds of sunsets. Yours looks particularly wintry. I'll call it silver - sounds a bit dressier.

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  17. Rune EideFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Leave-less trees can make the most interesting patterns, as you have clearly shown.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Love the angle!

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  19. Photo CacheFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    gray is beautiful, this is a perfect example.

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  20. imacFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Nice grey sky thru the trees, great shot.

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  21. MaryFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Gray can be beautiful, too. And I think I see just a hint of lavender in there... ;)

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  22. Kathy WFebruary 12, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Did you get any of the storms over your way on Tuesday night? Enjoyed your picture. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. =)

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  23. VALKYRIENFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I really like this shot! The branches in silhouette - a little mystic - and quite calming to watch!

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  24. Dr.JohnFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    It looks like something out of one of those scary movies.

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  25. Laughing Orca RanchFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I love the poem with the perfect picture. I did something similar on my blog today, too.

    So do you have some plans to travel now, too?

    Take lots of pictures!

    ~Lisa

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  26. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    This really is so pretty even it it's darkness

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  27. PatriciaFebruary 12, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    we had rain all the time here,
    nice shot! clear and sunny.
    Have a happy weekend!
    My blog

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  28. JeannelleFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful photo, Pat. I just love bare branches against the sky, even if its colorless. I traveled on Tuesday and it was a perfect day for that here, too. Happy SWF!

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  29. AllisonFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Skies are gray where I live also. Your picture is very nice though. I guess the sky can't be robin blue everyday huh?
    Thanks for having me
    Allison

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  30. Firefly the Travel GuyFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Seems that most of the northern hemisphere evenings are grey at the moment. But soon spring and summer will come around your way again and the winter will creep down here to us.

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  31. DeniseinVAFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Your photograph is great and I think the branches of the trees compliment it beautifully. Have a great weekend.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Lovely photo, nice tones and contrasts.

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  33. CountrygirlFebruary 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    What a neat picture - very wintery.

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  34. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Great picture, love the b&w look the dim light has given it.

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  35. Tammie LeeFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    very lovely in all the subtle colors!

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  36. AndreaFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I love your gray sky!! Such a beautiful photo!

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  37. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    This is a very fine evening picture. Quiet and restful.

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  38. Max-eFebruary 14, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Like the way the tree is silhouetted Pat - nice shot.

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    It's nice we can find beauty in the monochrome gray, because we have so much of it.

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  40. Sandi McBrideFebruary 14, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful picture, if it is a bit grey...but that's been the way of our days here, too.
    Sandi

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  41. Luiz Santilli JrFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Pat

    It's wonderful, sky as background of plants and trees!

    Luiz

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  42. CelesteFebruary 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Such a dramatic and wintry scene, lets hope spring is close by!

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