Thursday, September 6, 2012

SkyWatch Friday: Skywatching in between storms

I've taken a lot of sky shots in spite of storms most days.
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It is surprising how quickly the weather can go from blue with pretty clouds to all gray and hard rainfall.
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The first part of this post is all sky shots taken from my windows and yard.
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I love the tufts of cotton ball clouds scattered on blue skies.
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The next shot is looking down to the bottom of the street I live on.
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I'm looking forward to bare branches of winter although the colorful fall leaves will also be a treat.
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I like all four seasons although I could do without the excessive heat of summer.
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When I first spotted the cloud formation below I thought it looked like a dragon.
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As it shifted I thought the dragon was closing his mouth.
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I love the deep blue with the clouds in the next shot.
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The rest of the shots were taken this Wednesday on the way to and from a meeting at work.
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My intention was to only take shots when I was stopped at stoplights before and after the highway part of the driving.
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I probably shouldn't admit that I clicked a few times when I was on the overpasses and highway when there weren't many cars around me.
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I had my camera around my neck and I didn't try to compose the shots.
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When I sneak shots when I'm driving it's always a quick click even at stop lights.
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Even so there probably ought to be a law against photography while driving.
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I didn't get the best shots of the sky because I noticed amazing textures at times I thought it to risky to get a shot.
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I'm not totally irresponsible about it.
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Every time I take pictures when I'm driving I think I probably shouldn't. Perhaps I won't do it any more considering how much I debate about whether it's safe even when being careful.
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20 comments:

  1. Different moments, but always with a beautiful sky! The second picture is awesome!
    hugs and a nice day,
    Léia

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  2. Those blue skies look amazing!

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  3. I can see the dragon formation, too. It also looks like a big crocodile with open jaws to me. Sometimes the best clouds appear while driving … that really IS a dilemma when you want to capture the moment. With a camera around the neck and a random snap, you still managed to get some good shots!

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  4. always looking forward to a variety of skies you capture every week. you never disappoint.

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  5. Carver!
    Great, heavenly landscapes.
    In your photos the sky is beautiful.
    Lucja

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  6. The skies this time of year are so everchanging. You've got many lovely ones!
    I like the depth of that cotton ball one.

    Would you believe I posted a dragon cloud too. :)

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  7. Wonderful shots. Some of cloud formations are real cool.

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  8. Beautiful blues!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. Such a wonderful variety of blue skies and lovely clouds, Carver! Hope you enjoy a beautiful weekend!

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  10. My favourite is the sunset capture!! I love that golden sky!!
    The dragon cloud is amazing! It really does look like it has its mouth open, and then closes it!!!

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  11. Fascinating variety of skies over different scenes! Especially love the romantic sky colours in the second photo!

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  12. Beautiful skies! I must admit guilt to taking a few shots from the drivers seat, but just with my iPhone, which is a little easier to handle while keeping two hands on the wheel!

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  13. Beautiful photographs, beautiful sky, such views are giving a lot of joy. I am greeting

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  14. Wonderful series again, Carver, I like those friendy blue skies with fluffy clouds. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
    Oh and eh ... sometimes I can't resist making a quick shot of the sky too ... ;-)

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  15. Gorgeous skies. The white cloud and the blue sky just compliment each other.


    Kim,USA

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