Thursday, February 21, 2013

SkyWatch Friday: Mid February Mix

I've been enjoying a lot of pretty sunsets lately.
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I think late winter tends to be a good sunset time of the year where I live (NC, U.S.).
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In general we've had a nice mix of skies.
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I took a lot of shots of the Japanese Magnolia because I knew these early blooms might be the main show with this tree.
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Once the buds start showing color they can't handle the low temperatures we get this time of the year.
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The smaller buds may make it until spring when it's time to bloom.
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We went from blue skies to white skies.
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I like the mix, it keeps me guessing what will come next.
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I caught a pretty sunrise for a change.
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The sunrise shots are on the opposite side from where the sun was coming up but it colored the clouds.
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I like the way the snowy roof, clouds and blue sky looked in the next shot.
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The birds were up and ready to come eat on my deck after I went inside.
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I'll end with a recent sunset I caught.
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Each sunset paints the sky a little bit differently.
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This one almost looks like someone threw paint against the sky.
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20 comments:

  1. Such pretty shots!

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  2. I really like the colour of those lovely clouds.

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  3. A lovely series. The sunsets are gorgeous! Mostly grey skies here.

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  4. the sunsets are amazing. i cannot wait to drive out and look for magnolia in full bloom, which i know they are here in CA.

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  5. What beautiful sunrises and sunsets you've captured here! It's been a lovely way to spend a few moments. Thank you!

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  6. Nice serie of photos!
    Great post for SWF!

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  7. What beautiful skies you've had, Carver! Wonderful captures as always! I do love the bare trees silhouetted against the pastel skies! Wonderful way to begin or end any day! Enjoy your weekend!

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  8. Wonderful shots of the sky and a great mix too.

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  9. what a beautiful series Carver... I can't believe you have buds so close to blooming already:-)

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  10. Beautiful shots Carver!
    Love the colors in those first two and what wonderful lighting in the one with the birds in the tree.

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  11. Carver, beautiful sunset captures. You are seeing some beautiful and colorful skies. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!

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  12. Fantastic shots. Even the falling snow looks lovely. When the magnolia and cherry trees are in full blossom I will be so happy.....soon ;-) Happy SWF!

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  13. Wonderful shots. I love those gorgeous sunsets.

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  14. I like how you observe capture and present.

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  15. Very changeable skies, Carver. All are wonderfully captured.

    You're such a good sky watcher :)

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  16. You really do have some beautiful skies and so well captured!Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  17. stunning shots
    happy Skywatch Friday

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  18. Beautiful series of shots. Happy sky watching.

    My sky.

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  19. Whoever threw that paint against the sky did a very artistic job. All your changeable skies are lovely and the Japanese Magnolia is amazing.

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