Thursday, February 5, 2009

Sky Watch Friday #30

The new Sky Watch Friday is doing really well. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were over 300 people last week with beautiful Sky photos. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post.

I just flew to Austin Texas from Atlanta and got these neat flying photos. Check out the gorgeous color variations above the clouds.
This was going from half way to Austin and was when we crossed the Mississippi River and the clouds opened up for a photo.
The Sun was fighting to get through in this one a little closer to Austin.
This was an early morning flight home at sunrise. I thought the plane beside me made a great subject in the early morning light..
This final shot was a river close to Georgia as we chased the sun to the East. What a neat set of water in that area.
I do hope you will check out some other great skies.
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74 comments:

  1. Rottlady of the OzarksFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    I love these shots from the sky! Happy SWF!

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  2. CarlettaFebruary 5, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Great shots Fishing Guy!
    I envy these. Haven't been in a plane for a long time but I do remember how I felt looking at the sky from that position.
    I really like the tail of the plane silhouetted against the sunrise - neat capture.

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  3. DewdropFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    My two favorites are the plane with the sunset layering of color. Wow! Cool shot!

    The other is the windy river with the twinkling sun reflection in it! Awesome!

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  4. Sylvia KFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    These are fabulous, FG! And hooray! I could actually sign myself in today!!! although a friend of mine had done it for me!
    Thank you so much for these beautiful shots, hope you had a good trip. Enjoy the weekend!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I've flown in helicopters and a sea plane, but never a commercial airline. These images are so BEAUTIFUL, that it makes me want to fly!!! Great shots for SWF!!!

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  6. SteffiFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Wow...perfect SWF photos!Fantastic shot!Happy SWF and have a nice weekend!

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  7. Photo CacheFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    that river snaking its way across the landscape is very pretty. thanks for taking us on your plane trip.

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  8. Pat - ArkansasFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Neat, neat photos, Fishing Guy! Great Sky Watch.

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  9. Corner Gardener SueFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Wow, Fishing Guy! I was in awe of each one, and my favorite changed each time, so I guess they are all my favorite, even if it makes me use incorrect grammar.

    Spectacular!

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  10. AnnieFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks for the photos...very good! Love the ones above the clouds!

    Annie

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  11. angelaFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Amazing photos, all, though I especially like the Mississippi seen through the clouds.

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  12. imacFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Wonderful trip in the sky, my friend.

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  13. GeorgeFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Wonderful pictures. I have never had much success getting pictures from a plane, but you obviously know the secret.

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  14. vincibeneFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Wonderful pictures about the clouds.

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  15. Tom ArbourFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Tom- I love to fly, I'm jealous! We may get out of C-bus in Late March. Great photos, great Sky Watch!

    Tom

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  16. A ScatteringFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Ah yes, a Skywatch from the sky. I always request a window seat, why would anyone choose to miss the view?

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  17. EG CameraGirlFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Fun shots, FG. Seeing the sky from above looking towards the earth is magical...at least to me.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I love photos of the tops of clouds. Plus, you gave us the Mississippi River, too. Great post!

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    You got such a wonderful set of images. The light is really magical and those delicate hints of pink on a few are really pretty.

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  20. KimFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Love, love, love the sky pictures from the plane!!

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  21. WillardFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    An amazing series of photographs.

    Also looking a your recent posts, I see that you have a lot more snow than we do yet. We have quite a few bare areas now, making for better living conditions for wildlife.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I love to watch skyscape,beautiful!!
    Have a nice day.

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  23. Kathy WFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Who would think that a plane flying as fast as what it does you would be able to get such great shots. Love the pictures. =)

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  24. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Great pictures, Tom. I love that sunrise shot with the airplane. Beautiful!!! AND--the clouds above and below you in the air were neat!!!

    Glad you had a safe trip home.
    Betsy

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    This is a splendid photo fishing guy. Must be a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Ruth's Photo BlogFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Those are spectacular photos.Thanks for sharing scenes some of us don't usually get to see.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  27. GrammyFebruary 5, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    What an awesome photo. I love to see clouds from the top side. Hope you had a great trip.
    Have a great week.
    Grammy Lake of the Ozarks,
    Missouri. USA

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  28. MaryFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    These are great....I love looking out airplane windows and feel like I am right there with you.

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  29. ShiongeFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Very very nice and I love to capture shots like this when I'm inside the aircraft too :D

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love these shots! I've always loved looking out at the clouds from a plane. And that last shot of the river is awesome. What a change to see one from that height.

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  31. Twisted FencepostFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Neat photos, FG! I have only flown once, but I remember how beautiful it was from the plane window.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Those are great shots from the plane. I've never managed to take any photographs when flying. You did such a good job of it.

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  33. SaraGFebruary 5, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Totally awesome photo's!!!
    Thanks for sharing
    Happy SWF

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  34. Jim KlenkeFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    beautiful sky shots.

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  35. HappyKFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Great seeing the sky out of an airplane and love the winding river.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Awesome plane shot!

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  37. Sally in WAFebruary 5, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    Isn't a window seat great on a plane? Enjoyed your photos.

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  38. OmanFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    hello FG. your shots make me wanna walk in the clouds. sooooo beautiful. take care always my friend.

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  39. LewFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Great post! Above the clouds gives a whole different perspective of the sky.

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  40. SAPhotographs (Joan)February 6, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    I love flying and always make sure I get a seat by the window. Sometime you could be flying upside down and not know the difference. Lovely post Tom.

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  41. alicesgFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Lovely view from the plane. I also like to take photos from the plane up above. :) Have a nice weekend.

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  42. Guy DFebruary 6, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    I love these shots, great stuff.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  43. Pietro BrosioFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    These pictures from the sky are fabulous, Fishing Guy! Really a splendid Sky Watch.

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  44. GlennisFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    I like the snaking river from on high, it looks so silvery and special from up there.

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  45. Small City ScenesFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    Awesome!! I love the shots above the clouds. the clouds look like they are bubbling. MB

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  46. Ivar ØsttunFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Wonderful captures. Happy SWF and have a great weekend

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  47. Pearl MapleFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Cool collection of photos for this week's sky watch friday, interesting to see the sky from different angles.

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  48. Anne-BeritFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful to see it all from abowe.The second photo is gorgeous.

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  49. MicheleFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    WOW.... this is fantastic. The only way I'll probably see the world because I think the last time I was up in a plane (many years ago), I was not a happy girl. I was pretty terrified.
    I'm not too keen on flying! =)

    Your photos are beautiful!!!!!

    Hug♥

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    It's a great series of sky shots again.
    Must be great to fly between two layers of clouds like in your first breathtaking picture.

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  51. DeniseinVAFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I love in-flight shots and you have some great ones here. Enjoyed your visit to Texas also.

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  52. Jack and JoannFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Fishing Guy, these are great shots and so different from a lot of other Skywatch posts. I like the one of the sun hitting the plane and I like the one of the old Mississppi River since it has played such a great part in our U.S. history. But my very favorite one is that curvy river. Nice capture.

    Have a great weekend now!

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  53. VicFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    wow! those shots are amazing!thanks for sharing! :)

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  54. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    lovely arial views! When I fly and view those it truly feels like magic.

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  55. Debbie@Like a RoseFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    What amazing shots! It is always so interesting to see the sky from the "up" side.

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  56. JanetFebruary 6, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Stunning, especially the one of the Mississippi River!

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  57. soulbrushFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    your phtography is awesome, i salute you!

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  58. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Great sky shots and I just love the river pics. So interesting to see their meanderings!

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  59. DarylFebruary 6, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    What an amazing series of shots ...

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  60. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely set of photos, FG!

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  61. JudyFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    WOW!!!! Those are all wonderful shots, and I am glad to see them as a series, too! I think my favourite is the last one, with the sun sparkling off the river!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  62. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    The comment you left on my Jilly post - giving him a copy of that photo is a REALLY GOOD IDEA! I'm going to do that - I'd never thought about doing anything like that! Kinda like... Kill Him With Kindness!!! Thank you!!!

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  63. JanieFebruary 6, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful flight photos, especially the airplane silhouette.

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  64. Suz BroughtonFebruary 6, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    That last shot is beautiful the way the light is reflected off the river.
    Happy SWF!

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  65. Tammie LeeFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    wonderful shots indeed!
    I always try and get a window seat, there is something wonderful about look out over and down on our planet!

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  66. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I don't like flying but there's no denying it offers wonderful photographic opportunities such as these.

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  67. Tink *~*~*February 6, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    How awesome that the clouds cooperated for your shot at the Mississippi! Great stuff.

    Tink *~*~*
    My Mobile Adventures *~*~* Presents: Six Mile Cypress Sky

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  68. Shark GirlFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Very very nice FG! I love the clouds. I'm a chicken to fly any more, but being on top of the clouds was the best...when I used to fly.

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  69. UnknownFebruary 6, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    You had a good flying day it appears: great view of the meandering stream.

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  70. raccoonlover1963/Lisa MyersFebruary 7, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Hi Tom.
    I always love taking pictures from the window of a plane. You always see some interesting things.
    Lisa

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  71. JPFebruary 7, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    Nice Photos...Thanks for sharing.

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  72. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Amazing areal shots!

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  73. The Good Life in VirginiaFebruary 7, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    what a great series of skywatch shots...like them a lot.
    have a great weekend.

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  74. Misty DawnSFebruary 8, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Those are really gorgeous photos! I especially like the first one.

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