Carver's Photographic Journey: SkyWatch Friday: Quickly Changing Skies

Thursday, April 7, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: Quickly Changing Skies

Monday was almost like summer with bright blue skies and warm temperatures.

I had to work at my office in Durham instead of from home as I usually do which gave me some different views during lunch.

It was very windy but since it was warm the wind felt good.

I knew a cold front was going to blow through that night and bring storms which it did.

Driving to work Tuesday morning the traffic was not only stalled for HOURS but they ended up closing the highway I was on, and I had to find an alternate route.

By the time I took a break after I finally made it to the office, it had stopped raining and the sky was a mix of clouds and blue.

It was amazing how fast the weather changed and how pretty the sky became.

I had fun walking around and taking pictures before going back inside for some tedious work.

The drive home was pleasant and the opposite of the ordeal of driving to work.

Wednesday was a beautiful day. Chilly but sunny.

As much as I prefer working at home, sometimes I do like the different photo ops I get when I commute to Durham.

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32 comments:

Penelope Notes said...: I love the largeness of these photos, Carver. Each one is unique. The angles of skyscrapers, wobbly reflections, the warmth of brick and climbing towers, shifting hovering clouds … and the red sprigs of tall flowers in ever changing weather.

I checked out your other site, too. My photos aren’t larger in blogger but for some reason “Compose” no longer keeps paragraph spacing. So I'm left wondering if this has happened to others.; April 7, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Judy said...: I love all the different sky shots. I sure miss heading down to Fayetteville now that my son and dil have moved back up here.; April 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Cezar and Léia said...: Wonderful pictures dear Carver, I love that one with the modern glass building and so cool reflections.
Léia; April 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Rajesh said...: Wonderful shots. I liked the shots on the highway.; April 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Sylvia K said...: These are so awesome, Carver! And you did have a little of it all, didn't you! I really like the large shots, you can see so many details that you don't see in smaller captures. Have a great weekend!

Sylvia; April 7, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Pearl Maple said...: Great collection of photos, it is amazing to see how quickly the sky can change moods some days. A bit of photo taking is a fun lunch break, thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday.; April 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Carletta said...: Wow, lots of lovely!
I especially like the skies over the railroad tracks. White fluffy clouds dotting a blue background is my favorite kind of day.; April 7, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Maude Lynn said...: What beautiful skies!; April 7, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Steffi said...: Fantastic collection of photos for SWF,Carver!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!; April 7, 2011 at 3:02 PM
VALKYRIEN said...: A beautiful series of sky pictures, but I simply love the second shot! That blue big building stretching for the blue sky - that is a wonderful shot! Love the angel! :); April 7, 2011 at 3:04 PM
EG CameraGirl said...: I look forward to weather like you had this week!; April 7, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Joyful said...: Beautiful photos.; April 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Anonymous said...: You had beautiful skies. I love the blueness of it.; April 7, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Ebie said...: Those daffodils are really showing the signs of spring!; April 7, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...: SURE THE WEATHER IS "MOBILE"! FROM BLUE SKY TO DARK CLOUDS. PERHAPS SPRING BRINGS ALREADY SUMMER STORMS.
THE RED SPRING BLOSSOMS ARE REACHING FOR THE SKY. ALL PICTURES ARE WONDERFUL AND VERY INTERESTING.; April 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Pat said...: Beautiful bright skies in your photos. I like the reflections in the buildings' windows!; April 7, 2011 at 4:48 PM
genie said...: This is an impressive collection of fine shots. Love those smokestacks, all the red brick, and the railroad tracks. The reflections in that one shot - the modern building - are awesome. The skies are all beautiful, but my eye were stuck on the buildings. Loved them.; April 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM
eileeninmd said...: Beautiful series of photos, arver. I really like the first shot with all the daffodils. It is amazing how fast the sky can change and it is always nice when it is sunny and a pretty blue.; April 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM
syel said...: lovely set of photos for the beautiful weather. though they may not always be sunny, it's still a good weather! :); April 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Naturegirl said...: Outstanding images! The bluest skies!! Love it!; April 7, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Indrani said...: The sky changed fast. Good observation and interesting presentation.; April 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM
♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...: What a lovely Spring skies you got there! so cool to the eyes!!!

Thanks for the visit.
SkyWatchFriday#49:Sunset; April 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Hildred said...: Great City shots, and the ones that reveal the changing weather.... Spring is very fickle.; April 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Smalltown RN said...: OH my...glorious....really you have out done yourself with these photos...you have captured the sky and your surroundings so perfectly. These photos have left me almost speechless...Well done Carver!; April 7, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Lovely photos, even if you did have to go into the office in order to get them.; April 7, 2011 at 10:44 PM
J.Rylie.C said...: So pretty!

Would you come and see my Sky Watch entry? Thanks a lot!; April 7, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Liz said...: Wonderful photos. Your skies are so blue!

Liz @ A Simple Life; April 7, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Anonymous said...: A great collection of changing skies. I also love the reflections!; April 8, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Janet said...: What a day! Something of everything. Great shots.; April 8, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful series of different moods in the sky Carver. I enjoyed the photos as well as the story. You seem to work in an great building, I love the reflecyions in the windows.; April 8, 2011 at 2:32 PM
NatureFootstep said...: interesting set of photos. Looks like a beautiful place. From a photography point of view I just love the photo with the wavy reflections. :); April 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Arija said...: Thank you for being so candid. I am so very glad you are 'clear'.
Life is not always easy, i am doing quite well with my new heart valve but not quite so well with my husband's progressing dementia. It is painful to see him with more and more moments of confusion.
Age is taking it's toll as well, I can no longer tend my garden as I always have through thick and thin but eventually we have to let all things go, so this is just another step in the learning to do so.

Love . . . Arija; April 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

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