Thursday, June 25, 2009

Sky Watch # 50

Sky Watch Friday is doing really well. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were a lot of people with beautiful Sky photos. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post.

A trip to the Mastropietro Winery to see the sunset over the lake. A friend of mine, Pietro in Torino, Italy, should enjoy the winery family name. The day was dark and dreary with storms in the area.
There was a promise in the eastern sky of an improving evening.
The evening did start to improve as it went toward dusk.
The Sun went to a golden color as the sunset approached. I took some artistic freedom and watch as things changed.
The dead tree lit up as the sun set and put on a neat show. It was our friends Liz and Rick's 27 Th wedding anniversary so it was a special time.
You can see other great skies by clicking above or on my side bar.

51 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Oh wow,the sunset reflected in the water is a stunning picture.
Blessings,Ruth

Darla said...

It looks so tropical!!

EG CameraGirl said...

You proved that even wet days can produce great skies for Sky Watch. ;-)

Sylvia K said...

Oh, Wow, FG! What fabulous shots! Incredible skies especially for a wet day! Would love to sit there with a glass of wine and enjoy the sunset! Happy SWF! Enjoy your weekend!

Carletta said...

Oh I love the first and fourth ones! The fourth is my favorite - gorgeous.
My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

Rose said...

Fishing Guy, they are all stunning, but the last two are fabulous!

bowledover said...

Lovely pictures and a rainbow too. The sunset reflection got me too. Best wishes to your friends for many more happy years together.

Photo Cache said...

Oh so beautiful your photos are. Happy skywatching.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

A great series of shots. I really enjoyed the very faint rainbow in the gray sky. Very good reflections on some of the others. They are all great.

Thumbelina said...

Wow FG - I love a sunset. I love how you did the reflection and it looks like the tree had a big light on it!

Some of those shots look monochrome and very effective. Great skywatch.

FO - 2 said...

Wonderful series. :)

erin said...

very nice series of shots...i like the last and first very much.
have a wonderful weekend.

Gaelyn said...

Great framing with the latice. And all the reflections are awesome. I love old snags for the knarled character. Excellent captures. Hope the wine was as good.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Tom, Neat pictures.... I especially like the reflection of the sun in the water. AND--I like the one with the dead tree and sun.... SUPER!!!
Betsy

alicesg said...

Very beautiful sunset photo. Love the photo of the sun reflecting in the water. Beautiful colour. Oh did you found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Tina said...

Such a nice sunset for your friends big day!!and you captured it really well!
Gorgeous reflection!!

Anonymous said...

Tom, great photo's! I really liked the sunset reflection. Hope everyone had a wonderful time at the winery! :) Happy Friday!

Carolyn said...

These are such a beautiful collection of photographs Tom. I love the framing you did and mother nature certainly did her share to help! Thanks for sharing.
Smiles

Anonymous said...

Beautiful series of sky shots! I really love that 1st photo!

SandyCarlson said...

The wet skies sure did produce some sunset drama. Wonderful shots.

Pietro Brosio said...

Fishing Guy, these are absolutely wonderful photos. The rainbow of the second picture and the the reflections are so beautiful. Thanks so much for having mentioned me: in fact I enjoy that name and I'm going to visit the Winery site.
Have a very good day!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Great sunset pictures, FG.
And I love the rainbow!

Sally in WA said...

Beautiful shots, especially the sunset reflected in the pond.

Ebie said...

Love the series of photos, especially the third one!

Alexander said...

Very beautiful photos. I like the second last photo best. Well done!

Have a beautiful weekend.

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

Unknown said...

The water one is gorgeous!

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

I am wondering this morning if I should be kind to you or not after yesterday. Two against one is not fair!! :)

I love the way you have framed the first shot Tom and the reflection of the sun in the water is stunning!!

Tammie Lee said...

lovely reflections and a rainbow as well!

Sanna said...

Stunningly beautiful. =)

magiceye said...

excellent compositions!

Michele said...

Sooooo pretty and such powerful sky photos. The sun reflection is amazing. I am really impressed!
Stunning!

Anne-Berit said...

A lovely serie of beautiful photos.

penny said...

Nice series of sky photos, I enjoyed them all :D

Gretchen said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Happy SWF!!! :)

Debbie@Like a Rose said...

All such beautiful shots!

Dewdrop said...

Great collection as always. I particularly love the rainbow and the sun reflection! The sun reflection is superb!!

S said...

Amazing photos - they're so placid and tranquil~!

Sreddy

Jan K. alias Afanja said...

What a wonderful post, Fishing Guy.
I love the variety of structures and light. The pictures of the sunset are truly amazing.
Have a good weekend.

Esther Garvi said...

I think the first picture is my favourite!

Bird said...

These are just beautiful, I love how the sunset progresses and gets more colourful, and how it's really peaceful. Sunsets over water are just the best. Thank you for sharing these with us and Happy Skywatching!

storyteller's other blog said...

Marvelous series ... love the reflections, silhouettes and the rainbow ;--)
Hugs and blessings,

Jane Hards Photography said...

Without a shadow of a doubt my absolute favourites this week and I never give that away. These are magical, the light the framing. Beautiful part of the world you've captured.

Craver Vii said...

Pristine reflection, Maestro Fishing Guy!

George said...

The setting sun on the water is absolutely gorgeous. It looks like a perfect anniversary gift.

Adrienne Zwart said...

Wow, I love that golden glow in the last few.

abb said...

Such beautiful photos. Hope you enjoyed a glass of their wine while snapping away, FG!

Jeri ~ said...

Absolutely gorgeous shots!

Anonymous said...

Nice shots, FG. Very moody and introspective.

2sweetnsaxy said...

Wow, these are really great. I especially like the next to last one with the golden reflection of the water. Stunning! :-)

Tipper said...

All amazing pictures! Love the view through the arbor and the sunset is perfect.

Corner Gardener Sue said...

Awesome sky shots!