Thursday, May 24, 2012

SkyWatch Friday: Perfect Day

We've had a lot of grey and rainy skies but Sunday was a perfect day for sky watching.
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I might have missed the shot below if Bill hadn't said: look at that mackerel sky. Of course I looked up and caught the shot.
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I like photographing the sky through and above buildings for a change.
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I used to go downtown (Raleigh, NC) more, but of late I don't seem to even though it's only a 10 to 15 minute drive from my house.
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I guess since I don't work there anymore and I'm not carpooling my daughter there like I used to, or going to Church downtown as I once did, I have less reasons to than I did in the past.
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At this point whenever I go downtown there is something new building wise to photograph.
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I like the way there is a mix of old and new together.
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Variety is something I tend to enjoy.
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There was certainly a lot of variety in the sky as well as built up from the ground.
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I had trouble deciding which shots to post so, as I sometimes do, I'm letting this turn into a very long post.
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I can't think of when I have had a better sky to shoot.
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I always like the cotton ball effect when it shows up in the sky.
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I've posted a number of shots of the new "Daily Planet" already but the shot below seemed like a good SkyWatch one.
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I guess I'll end here.
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24 comments:

  1. Pearl MapleMay 24, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    A mackerel sky sure adds lots of texture to the horizon, thanks for sharing

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  2. RajeshMay 24, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Wonderful views of the sky. Very nice variety.

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  3. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Great skies but you have some fine old buildings there. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. Sylvia KMay 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Your gorgeous, happy, blue skies make such a terrific background for the wonderful old buildings! Terrific captures for the day, Carver, as always! Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. AlMay 24, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful skies - I also love skywatching through buildings like this.

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  6. CarolaMay 24, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    That is a change. Fantastic how you used the angle. Great looking up between the buildings. The second and the 11th are my favorites.

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  7. JoyfulMay 24, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Very nice shots. It looks like a perfect summer day.

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  8. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    How wonderful an environment you live in. Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens photo

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  9. JudyMay 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    My favourite shot is the church trying to hide behind the tree. Can't decide if it is a lady flirting with her fan, or an adult playing hide and seek with a really young child...

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  10. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Your post shows that the the city has beautiful skies too! (Happened to focus on the city to for my SWF post) Your second pic is my favorite!

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  11. JossieMay 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

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  12. JossieMay 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Thank you for this long post! The photos are stunning. I love your skies.

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  13. RamblingWoods2.comMay 24, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I like the cotton like clouds with the blue sky..

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  14. ArijaMay 24, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Absolutely love your mackerel and cotton ball skies!

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  15. IndraniMay 24, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Terrific captures. The pieces of sky between the buildings look good.

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  16. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    What a great series of blue blue skies! I do love the mix of old and new.

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  17. Cezar and LéiaMay 25, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    So nice mix of modern huge buildings and gorgeous houses.I also love the different sculptures!
    Wonderful set of images, very well done!
    hugs and a nice Friday
    Léia

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  18. shakerMay 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    This is a great series !

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  19. lina@womenMay 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Awesome clouds and modern city views.
    Have a great weekend, Carver :)

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  20. Luna MirandaMay 25, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    thanks for showing us around. i love this kind of cloud pattern...my grandmother said it's the best time to plant sweet potatoes when the clouds look like this.:p

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  21. Stewart MMay 26, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Hi there - that shot looking up at the sky through the buildings is great – it’s a really good angle.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  22. HannahMay 26, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    LOVE the contrast of soft clouds with hard buildings!! Cotton-ball clouds are my favorite I think!! Great photographs!!

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  23. Chubskulit RoseMay 26, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful sky!

    My Sky Shot, please come and see. Have a great weekend.

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  24. RamakrishnanMay 27, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Splendid and spectacular images. Thanks for sharing.

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