Thursday, June 16, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: Sunset and Moonrise


Sometimes I forget to check on the sunset when clouds are moving in and storms threaten.
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I almost missed this sunset but was glad I didn't as the incoming storm and setting sun made a dramatic combination.
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A few days after the sunset above I caught a beautiful rising moon on a clear afternoon.
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Then after it was dark I managed a night shot of the moon.
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25 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJune 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Magnificent pictures! :)
    *** my favorite is the last shot , the"moon"!
    Léia

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  2. Penelope NotesJune 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Lovely, mystical shots of the moon, Carver. I noticed a full moon last night, too, outside my door. It seemed fitting after seeing the lunatic behavior of people out on the streets of Vancouver after the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup.
    :(

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  3. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    wow that moon shot is really spectacular. love it.

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  4. IndraniJune 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Great captures. My moon shots are always pathetic and I dare not post them.

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  5. RajeshJune 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Great shots. Beautiful sunsets through the clouds.

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  6. Pearl MapleJune 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    fabulous moon photos
    you never know when those magical photos are going to pop up

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  7. EG CameraGirlJune 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Nice shots of the moon and sunset, Carver. The full moon sure was beautiful!

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  8. LizJune 16, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful moon shots. I love the afternoon moon. :)

    Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  9. Sylvia KJune 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Fantastic captures for the day, Carver! Love the dramatic, stormy skies and, of course, the moon is awesome Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Glad you didn't miss that dramatic sunset, too! Thanks for sharing! =)

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  11. VALKYRIENJune 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Wonderful pictures with dramatic colors. Love the branches in silhouette - and the moon - Luna - is gorgeous!

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  12. jooJune 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm with Leia - the last one s a stunner!

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  13. fjällripanJune 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great photos! The sky can be very dramatic when its cloudy. Like the moon photos very much to. Great captured. Have a nice weekend :)

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  14. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Your first photo is stunning. The sun and the clouds were showing a great light show.
    The combination of the moon by day and by night on one day is wonderful.
    Have a great weekend!

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  15. eileeninmdJune 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Lovely shots, Carver! I love the moon shots and it is neat to watch the sky when a storm is approaching. Have a great weekend!

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  16. CarlettaJune 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    The first shot looks like a man's silhouette with a yellow border. :)
    All are lovely shots!!

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  17. KarenJune 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Gogeous sunset, it looks like liquid gold!

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  18. genieJune 16, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    I must admit I am a bit jealous of our night shot of the moon. I have had little luck shooting full moons here at home, though at the beach with the use of a tripod, I did pretty well. These photos are lovely...especially the first tow showing the sun meeting up with the storm. Amazing captures. genie

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  19. SandyCarlsonJune 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    The layers of clouds and the dramatic light are wonderful. Just gorgeous.

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  20. ArijaJune 17, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    That second sunset shot is really something,as though the surrounding leaves were about to grab the sunset and carry it away to some unknown place. Just think, no more sunsets.

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  21. Jidhu JoseJune 17, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    nice shots
    happy SWF


    My Skywatch Friday

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  22. Kay L. DaviesJune 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Wonderful sunset and moon shots, Carver.
    — K

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

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  23. HildredJune 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful photos Carver. The full moon was quite gorgeous.

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  24. CarolaJune 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Wonderful moon shots, brilliant.

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  25. HorsoonJune 21, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I especially love this set of 'sun & moon' shots! Awesome!

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