Thursday, December 17, 2009

Sky Watch Season # 4 Episode # 23

Sky Watch Friday this is the place. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were a lot of people with beautiful Sky photos last week. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post. You can link a 3:00 PM EDT on Thursdays. SWF is run by Klaus, Louise, Wren, Sandy, Sylvia and myself.


The Winter skies can be all gray at times with not much to show. A lone crow in the top of a tree calls to its friends. The haunting caw, caw, caw, with no answers.


Then there are some days when there is a mixture of blue, gray clouds and light at sunrise.


The sunsets are the same as the sun barely breaks through the clouds before setting. This could have been a beautiful show with less of the gray.


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55 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlDecember 17, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    I like the bottom photo with the sunshine peeking through near the horizon. It has been grey here too although the sun does come out occasionally. In fact it's brilliant today. ;-)

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  2. Ruth's Photo BlogDecember 17, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Crow silhouette is pretty.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  3. CoffeedoffDecember 17, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful colour skies!

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  4. Cezar and LéiaDecember 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    ohgosh, it's splendid, I need to try sometime some sky picture as well, of course I'm learning with you dear friend...Your picture is breathtaking!
    Léia :)

    *** Thanks so much for your always kind words, you are a gentleman! :)
    And ...Luna loves you!

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  5. Regina December 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Awesome skies!

    Regards.

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  6. ErinDecember 17, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    indeed...winter days can be dreary.
    enjoyed your captures.
    have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Reader WilDecember 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Your sunsets are terrific! We haven't had any beautiful sunsets lately. There were either too many clouds or the sky was dull gray like today! Have a great weekend!

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  8. Joe ToddDecember 17, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Good shots. You found more blue and color than I could. Good job

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  9. edenDecember 17, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Beautiful shots as always Tom. Love the silhouette of the crow.

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  10. Photo CacheDecember 17, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    all lovely captures, but the first one can easily be on a stephen king cover.

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  11. GaelynDecember 17, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Ah, the wonders of the changing skies. Nice sunset Tom.

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  12. Bill S.December 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I love the crow shot even if the sky is grey. It is like that a lot during the winter.

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  13. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Very, love them all. The silhouttes are nice, great colours.

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  14. Gill - That British WomanDecember 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I love the last shot the best, but must say I was quite taken with your header shot, I am a sucker for a duck photo!!

    Gill in Canada

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  15. hettyDecember 17, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Beautiful skywatch shots. I love the second one! Great colours.

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  16. CarverDecember 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Your sunsets are beautiful and I love the bird in silhouette. Great shots. Also, your changing headers are so fun to see.

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  17. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    The blue and gray and white all mixed together in the dark winter sky is stunning! LOVE it : )

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  18. Sylvia KDecember 17, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Oh, what terrific shots, Tom! Lovely colors and variety! I love the duck in your header shot! What a cutie!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Stay warm!

    Sylvia

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  19. IndayDecember 17, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    The birds are made for the skies. The emissary of skywatch gospel. Lovely sky!

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  20. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    A good combination of colors in the sky, Tom. This is the time of year when the sky colors change hourly!!!!!

    Have a great evening.
    Betsy

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  21. storytellerDecember 17, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Love the photo in your header ;-)
    Lots of variety in your wintry skies! I'm sharing my beautiful beach sunset views at Sacred Ruminations this week ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  22. JanieDecember 17, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    I like the mix of blue and gray in the second photo. We get a lot of days like that. Love the solitary crow.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I especially love the skies in the 2nd photo - really beautiful! I like the whole feel of that one.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    I really can't give these the attention they deserve, with that scene-stealing mallard up top! A double helping of fun and photography.

    :)

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  25. JulieDecember 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    That crow is all puffed up in his cold and bleak loneliness. He cuts a magnificent figure at the top of that bare tree.

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  26. Kilauea PoetryDecember 17, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I think at times we're a lot like that crow! ha. The silhouette is great and I really like the middle one too. The skies over here are full of volcanic emissions at the moment. Still, that's a nice sun. Tomarrow we'll be heading over to the other side of the Island. Generally it's worse but we will soon see. Have a great weekend-

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  27. DarlaDecember 17, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    These are very good...been gray everywhere I think..still love your header the Best!

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  28. Tara R.December 17, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Wonderful snaps. The sunsets are gorgeous!

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  29. RajeshDecember 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Wonderful shots. The last two shots are elegant and very different.

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  30. Yogi♪♪♪December 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I loved the crow. I loved all the photos but especially the crow.

    Thanks for encouraging comments every week.

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  31. SandyCarlsonDecember 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Those skies are very beautiful.

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  32. JTG (Misalyn)December 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Beautiful skies. I love the 3rd photo. The silhouette of the crow is simply amazing.

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  33. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    i love the mood of the crow photo. for someone who has not experienced winter, this is winter in my head.

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  34. EJDecember 17, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Great shots.

    My Sky Watch Friday entry.

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  35. LakshmiDecember 17, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    i like the silhouette ..

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  36. Jeannette StGDecember 18, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    Your second (pic) sunset is still beautiful though!

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  37. DirkjogtDecember 18, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Grey skies this time of the year, but you've made intersting and nice pictures of it.

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  38. Pearl MapleDecember 18, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    It is great fun to see the different views folks find to share with us in Sky Watch Friday, the first photo is very artsy.

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  39. Jan K.December 18, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    I love the variation in your skies. It's great to see the crow balance in top of the tree.
    Your header is simply wonderful.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  40. soulbrushDecember 18, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    that last photo took my breath away. happy weekend to you.

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  41. wennDecember 18, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    lovely..

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  42. AnonymousDecember 18, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    neat shots, Tom, & cool header shot, too!

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  43. Craver ViiDecember 18, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I like the gray there. The clouds are heavy and ominous. A powerfully striking image.

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  44. Kim, USADecember 18, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    The 3 photos capture a lot of changes in the skies how awesome to look at those...thanks for sharing!


    Clear Sky

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  45. UnknownDecember 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Those are beautiful silhouettes!
    The birdie is my Fav though :)

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  46. EaglesbrotherDecember 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Second and third photo's lovely.

    That duck on top of the bird house above is funny.

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  47. GeorgeDecember 18, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Actually, I think you got a wonderful picture of the sunset. But I am glad you occasionally gets some blue in your gray skies. I wish we would see some blue as well.

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  48. CloudyDecember 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Woderful pictures at your Blog!
    Great wishes from Germany
    Kvelli

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  49. Warren BakerDecember 18, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I like 2nd photo FG

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  50. UnknownDecember 18, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    ps. love yr header :) - so cute, and what a great pic!

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  51. imacDecember 18, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Great shots Tom, my fav is the middle shot, looks mighty cool.

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  52. eileeninmdDecember 18, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Cool photos, I love the last one. The colors are pretty. Cool new header shot too.

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  53. TipperDecember 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    The last one is a beauty-so pretty.

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  54. rinzoDecember 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Happy camera critters please view my very first entry!

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  55. Twisted FencepostDecember 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    Interesting shots, FG!
    We have had more gray than not for the past few weeks. I am always greatful when the sun shines.

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