Thursday, June 2, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: Mix from April and May


Looking back at my photos from April, I was struck by the clouds against blue sky.
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The first three shots are all from April, 2011.
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I always enjoy photographing the water tower near the office buildings in downtown Durham.
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The rest of the shots were taken in May. I left my camera in the hotel when we went out to eat one rainy night in the mountains. Of course I looked out the window and saw a rainbow and realized I didn't have my camera but I did have my cell phone with it's inferior camera. Lousy shot but a beautiful rainbow.
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I love the wispy clouds that look like a veil to me.
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The next shot is a sunset from my bedroom window.
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Last but not least a hawk in a pine tree.
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25 comments:

  1. Judy June 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I love the rainbow and the hawk looks so tall and strong there.

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    that's the cell phone to the rescue. more and more cell phones are taking really good images.

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  3. RajeshJune 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wonderful views of the clouds in the sky. My favorite is last shot.

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  4. IndraniJune 2, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    The last one stunned me.
    Great captures.

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  5. Pearl MapleJune 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    fun collection of photos, rainbows and hawks and beautifully framed views, thanks for sharing with SWF

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  6. Sylvia KJune 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous skies! Such an incredible variety and you've caught them all perfectly! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Carver! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  7. nonizamboniJune 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    What a stunning collection! I enjoyed the tour; who knew you'd run into a hawk.
    I love the wispy clouds too. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. LizJune 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful shots. The rainbow shot is not even lousy. :)

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  9. Esther GarviJune 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Love them!

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  10. TaniaJune 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful blue and I love the photo with the rainbow.
    Happy weekend to you.

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  11. EG CameraGirlJune 2, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I'm glad you thought of a way to capture that rainbow! Neat shot of the hawk!

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  12. DeeJune 2, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Really like the hawk.

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  13. JudyJune 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    The rainbow is wonderful, as ever, even with the phone rather than a camera, but my favourite shot is the sunset! I love the tranquil colours!

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  14. Penelope NotesJune 2, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    The rainbow in a purple-hued sky really captures my imagination. Lucky that you had the cell phone to record the moment. Technology can be a handy tool when it works as it should. Also, had recent issues with leaving comments. A glitch that will resolve itself, I'm sure. :)

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  15. HildredJune 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Some wonderful shots, - love the deepness of the blue and the perfect rainbow.

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  16. fjällripanJune 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful photos from you. I think the picture with the rainbow was really cool with the reflections. And the Hawk is such a beautiful bird, great to see :)

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  17. Kay L. DaviesJune 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Leaving the camera behind doesn't sound like you, Carver! Thank goodness the cell phone recorded that beautiful rainbow.
    I love the shot of the hawk in the tree. Fabulous!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  18. KarenJune 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Great skies for the month of april, and not a half bad cell phone shot.

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  19. eileeninmdJune 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Great shots for skywatch, Carver! I love the first two with the blue sky. Neat capture of the hawk. The rainbow is pretty, all are wonderful photos. Have a great weekend and happy skywatching!

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  20. Larry DJune 2, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Super photos!

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  21. DrillerAAJune 2, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    A gorgeous brick facade and a hawk. It doesn't get much better than that. Well done!

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  22. forgetmenotJune 3, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Wow, what a variety of beautiful shots. A rainbow is always lovely. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  23. http://graceolsson.com/blogJune 3, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    ALL OF THEM ARE GREAT!

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  24. ArijaJune 3, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Beautiful shots all. I would call those wispy clouds angel hair and the rainbow really is a blessing.

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  25. Photos by StanJune 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    The sunset from your bedroom window is just superb.

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