Thursday, June 23, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: Morning Clouds Around My House


This Wednesday morning I was stunned by the variety of clouds I saw with a simple walk around my house.
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The shot above was taken after I stepped out my driveway door and pointed my camera at the sky over my house (northwest). The next shot was taken in the street in front of my house facing to the end of the road I live on (southwest).
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The shot below was taken while I stood on my deck and faced away from my house (northeast).
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I was standing in my back yard just off the deck facing over my chimney for the next one. The way I angled the camera it was sort of in between most of my reference points so I can't call the direction.
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I was in my yard for the one below and I'm pretty sure I was facing away from my house slightly northeast.
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The next one was taken from my deck facing over the roof of my house, and is another where it's hard for me to call the direction.
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The last one was taken back in my driveway facing over my house towards the west.
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25 comments:

  1. Penelope NotesJune 23, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    That’s why it’s fun to sky-gaze. It’s vast up there, the scene is always changing, and things look different depending on where you’re standing. I love the northwest layer of thick clouds over your house. They look like thousands of cotton balls pieced together into one huge fluffy blanket.

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  2. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Fabulous clouds - look like mackerel cloud formations...

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  3. EG CameraGirlJune 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    The clouds look very much like cotton batting! The textures are wonderful!

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  4. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Oh what a day to skywatch and you don't have to go very far to see these wonderful variety.

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  5. lissaJune 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    no matter the direction, you get a lovely view.

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  6. RajeshJune 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Fantastic variety in the sky all in the close by areas.

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  7. LizJune 23, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    The clouds are amazing! I love every photo.

    Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  8. Pearl MapleJune 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    fun photos, clouds can be an entertaining decoration on our sky watching, thanks for sharing yours

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  9. CarlettaJune 23, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Mackerel skies! Lovely Carver!
    We've seen cloudy skies for days and it just now rained again.

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  10. Sylvia KJune 23, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Marvelous clouds and formations and what terrific captures, Carver! Isn't it wonderful when we can find these in our own backyard? I love it! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  11. genieJune 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Isn’t it fascinating you can capture so many different skies in such a few minutes. It amazes me. That first one is awesome the way it is popping through the tree tops. All of them are beautiful. Guess you got a good downfall. Genie

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  12. SteffiJune 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Great photos for SWF!Have a nice weekend!

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  13. Margaret Gosden June 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Fascinating accumulation of clouds - a great series to capture while they are there!

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  14. NatureFootstepJune 23, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    cotton clouds. :) They look so soft you want to touch them.

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  15. Judy June 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I agree with EG, they do look like cotton batting, that is the first thing I thought of.

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  16. PatJune 23, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Those are pretty, puffy clouds...they look sort of like batting for a quilt floating in the sky!

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  17. TesJune 23, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Oh my, those sky and the clouds are simply lovely. Looking at your post made me feel as if I was able to go out today and gaze at the lovely sky! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  18. Kim, USAJune 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Fantastic clouds!!

    SWF

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  19. IndraniJune 24, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Like cotton balls spread all over.

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  20. HildredJune 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    A great set of cloud pictures, Carver. The little puffs of cotton batting would make a great duvet....

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  21. WandaJune 24, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Thanks for reminded me to buy cotton balls!!!!


    Just beautiful!

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  22. ArijaJune 25, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    It is quite an experience when you see so much in such a relatively small space. Sometimes I just stand there with my mouth open and forget even to snap.
    The sky so often amazes one.
    Beautiful captures of Heinz 57 varieties.

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  23. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    One of the things I enjoy about skywatch is how much more I notice and pay attention to aspects of the natural world I wouldn't have noticed before. Your clouds are a wonderful example, and it's fun to see those skies through your eyes.

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  24. SandyCarlsonJune 26, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Your skies are magnificent. The way you frame the clouds--excellent.

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  25. lina@women's perspectivesJune 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Lovely cloud formations :)

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