Thursday, December 18, 2008

Sky Watch Friday # 23

Sky Watch Friday has on it's own site. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were 340 people last week with beautiful Sky photos. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post.

This unusual cloud formation reminded me of a bear. The sky was changing fast and I was headed North at the time.
The Sun was going down and the clouds were moving in.
The Sun barely had a place to show it's face as it continued down.
This is for my own sanity as I go back to the skies of last May from my boat. I await the change to blue skies and fair weather and Winter hasn't even started. Winter will start on December 21 11:59 GMT.
This seem the only way to see a sunny day lately.
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61 comments:

  1. Ruth's Photo BlogDecember 18, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Those sky and cloud pictures are great.Isn't it nice to have summers pictures to go back to when we need a bit of sunshine?
    Blessings,Ruth

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  2. kjpwebDecember 18, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    Great shots, buddy! Very well done!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  3. SaraGDecember 18, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful photo's!!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Take care

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  4. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    I am looking for a return to winter - 47.4C here today :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Oh how pretty! I really like that last shot w/ the lake!!! Very cool for Sky Watch!

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  6. imacDecember 18, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Great captures Fishing Guy.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely photos, I enjoyed them very much, thanks.

    Ray

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  8. Sylvia KDecember 18, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, I do so relate! It's been snowing all day here. Isn't it nice to have summer photos to remind you that it will come again? Your photos are just gorgeous as always! Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  9. Photo CacheDecember 18, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    the third pic looks like a flying saucer ready to land :)

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  10. Guy DDecember 18, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Outstanding skywatch shots this week, well done.

    Cheers!
    Regina In Pictures

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  11. Pretty Life OnlineDecember 18, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Great catch for Skywatch!!! Happy weekend! Mine's up too hope you can visit....

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  12. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful sky images all of them but third from the top is amazing. That light of the sun struggling to get through the thick clouds is lovely.

    Happy Holidays to you and yours

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  13. SuzanneDecember 18, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Nothing wrong with reliving sunny skies, your photos look great.
    Happy SWF.

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  14. EG CameraGirlDecember 18, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Cheer up, FG. Winter is almost here and THEN we can begin the countdown to spring. ;-)

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  15. LeoraDecember 18, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    Ah! Another pull out of a summer pic! Seems to be common this week on SWF.

    All your photos are lovely, summer or winter (late fall, to be precise).

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  16. Twisted FencepostDecember 18, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    I hear ya, FG. I'm ready for winter to fade into spring.

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  17. Kathleen McQueen WrightDecember 18, 2008 at 6:29 PM

    Love the lake shot!!!

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  18. Jane Hards PhotographyDecember 18, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Give me summer anyday and skies as beautiful as these.

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  19. kayleenDecember 18, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    yup those summer/spring shots help keep us sane at this time of year. lovely photos. thanks for sharing.

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  20. Ken Conger PhotographyDecember 18, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    Nice stuff. Like the light ray shot the best. Blue Skies.

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  21. MicheleDecember 18, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Such wonderful sky photos... I understand the need to post photos of warmer days. I do the same. I post photos of the warm summer River today and it feels so nice! Keeps me sane!
    It just keeps snowing and snowing today...

    Take care!
    (Hugs)
    ~Michele~
    Mountain Retreat- Canada

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  22. bobbieDecember 18, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    That always wonderful combination of water and sky! that last photo is so gorgeous!

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  23. GeorgeDecember 18, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    Very good pictures with interesting cloud formations. I'm glad you included that last picture -- it helped me feel warmer!

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  24. UnknownDecember 18, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    Very nice photos here. Yeah, the shortest day of the year will be Saturday and winter will arrive on Sunday..........are you ready?

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  25. indicaspeciesDecember 18, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely shots of the sky.

    Do check out my sky through a desert at:
    http://indicainq8.wordpress.com

    - celine

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  26. PatriciaDecember 18, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Very nice clouds! It really looks like a bear :)
    clouds move fast but you capture them on time! beautiful!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
    My blog

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  27. LindaDecember 18, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    Love the clouds. We are blessed to live in the south - so even in the winter we still get nice sunny even sometimes hot weather.

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  28. alicesgDecember 18, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful set of photos for SWF. SWF is indeed a very successful site. Well Done, Team SWF.

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  29. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 18, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Great pictures, FG... I like the first one... BUT-then again, I like that last one. Is it spring yet???? ha ha
    Betsy

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  30. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks for the threat of more than one awesome sky photo.

    paz

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  31. LeedraDecember 18, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    It is so hard to believe it isn't winter yet. Feels like we should be through it by now.

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  32. ChrissyDecember 18, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    Very beautiful photos. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  33. UnknownDecember 18, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    I guess the spring skies are happier than the winter ones, but winter has it's own magic too!

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  35. IndraniDecember 18, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Wonderful cloud shots, different patterns and color.
    Liked the series. :)

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  36. Stacey OlsonDecember 19, 2008 at 12:01 AM

    Sun... You have sun..?? Just kidding, it warmed up a bit the last couple days, but the wind is blowing COLD right now ,and the temps are supposed to drop again.. Love your sky... Have a wonderful weekend..

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  37. Pearl MapleDecember 19, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    Nice collection of photos for sky watch friday, the play of light through the clouds is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your view with us all.

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  38. Pietro BrosioDecember 19, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    A great description with images of the transformation of the sky.
    Wonderful Sky Watch!

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  39. SAPhotographs (Joan)December 19, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    A beautiful post Tom. I am sure you are looking forward to those blue skies and sunshine days again. Not to worry, you are half way to them now so it is not long to go. :)

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  40. NaturegirlDecember 19, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    Fishing Guy: I also prefer the beauty of the last two photos! Angry skies..I don't like!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    These are really nice. I guess that first one does look like a bear, doesn't it? :-)

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  42. ArijaDecember 19, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Lovethe bear with the long snout!
    Great skies in all of them.

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  43. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Great serie of clouds again.
    Happy X-mas!

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  44. vincibeneDecember 19, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful series! I love the atmosphere of the third photo.

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  45. The Good Life in VirginiaDecember 19, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    yes...that does look like a bear...i love to watch the clouds shift into different shapes...always enjoy it while we travel in the car.
    lovely shots. have a good weekend.

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  46. Pat - ArkansasDecember 19, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Neat photos, Fishing Guy. Except for the actual cloud formations, your skies looked a lot like mine this past week -- hardly a place for the sun to show its face.

    Thanks for your visit to my SWF post.

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

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  47. Reader WilDecember 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Great series of changing skies, which you generously shared with us. Thank you so much! Thank you for your visit too.

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  48. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Look into the sky often has the effect of taking us somewhere else and into another world.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Nice set of images. Great photos.

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  50. UnknownDecember 19, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Wonderful series of piccies and then the reminder of summer. Love the tune this week too.

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  51. SandyCarlsonDecember 19, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    Summer always seems a lifetime ago at this point in the year. I wonder how that is. I am an oddball who loves the cold and mess of winter, but I wouldn't mind a balmy day on the boat about now, either.

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  52. RuthDecember 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    No skies are more beautiful than those seen when you are in a boat! I don't want to wish my life away, but look forward to summer.

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  53. Jack and JoannDecember 20, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    FG, we all live in our photos and memories when the grey days of winter descend upon us. Hang in there. Spring will come. It always does. Lots of love to you and yours from Jack and I.

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  54. OmanDecember 20, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    what else can i say? these are simply beautiful sky shots. happy holidays my dear friend.

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  55. DewdropDecember 20, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful collection of pics. What a nice escape!

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  56. Rune EideDecember 20, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    No winter? Lucky you!

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  57. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    what a wonderful series!

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  58. Susie of ArabiaDecember 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    What beautiful robust clouds! I know you're missing the blue skies, but I'd give for a bit of cold weather right now!
    Happy Holidays from Saudi Arabia!

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  59. LewDecember 21, 2008 at 1:50 AM

    I'll take the skies any time of the year! Yours with the sun going down is fabulous.

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  60.  gmirageDecember 21, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Whoa to the third foto!!!!!

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  61. Mike "Hawk" HustonDecember 21, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    great picture of the clouds brother, hope all is well with you and yours this Christmas season .. Hawk a/ho

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