Cloud Skywatch
My biggest Farm Regret is not being able to travel. There’s always so much to do. Since I’ve been doing Skywatch Friday it has occured to me that even though I’m sitting in one place here on the farm, the earth is rotating and spinning, so I’m actually getting to see skies from all over – these skies have seen the parts of the earth that I’m yearning to visit. It has become a fun thing for me to imagine what my skies have seen as they’ve "passed over" other people and places. Just a bit of whimsy as I share the clouds from Gredemeer this week. Happy Skywatch Friday!
You might not be able to see it very clearly, but there is almost a "pillar of cloud" in this shot:
The reflection of these clouds in the pond makes it look like there are ripples in the water:
These clouds looked extra fluffy against the very blue sky:
Same day as the above shot – just an additional set of texture here. It’s amazing how quickly the cloud formations and textures change. The "naked" mountain top on the right has been strip-mined for coal. When they are done they have to introduce plants back to make it "natural" again. . . there’s a term for this, but it’s not coming to me at this insomniac moment. Maybe "reclaimed"?
You can see clouds (and other skies) from all over the world by visiting here. You can play along too, and share your skies, which may very well have flown over Gredemeer some time in the not too distant past!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Beautiful skies. (And pond pictures.) I can see the “pillar.” Made me smile. I also love the texture. Have a great day!
September 25th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Beautiful skies. I love your perspective about where the skies have been before they reach you. I don’t get to travel much, either, so I try to look around me as much as I can and call it enough.
Gorgeous photos.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I love the second shot! Such beautiful skies!:)
September 25th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
lovely skies for your farm
September 25th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Great photos. No favorite. All equally good.
Troy and Martha
September 25th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Very nice photos, and a neat idea to think about what the skies have “passed over”!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Deirdre, DEWD!!! LOVE THAT, but I LOVE your reflection shots! The mackerel sky does look like ripples in the water. Awesome! It is certainly amazing to see how quickly the sky changes. I love that!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Aren’t I just boiling over with love…? tee hee.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
The reflection shots are lovely! You’re right, as the earth turns we are seeing skies from all over. And through Sky Watch we travel the world.
Happy Sky Watch!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
great photos
September 25th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Nice shots – love the reflections.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Deirdre: What a neat set of cloud photos. when do we get to see the barn with your Sky?
September 25th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
You always manage to have a collection that satifies the cloud/sky watcher/lover in us.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Now,they are what I call clouds! Lovely photos.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
A wonderful series! The reflections are indeed gorgeous.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
beautiful skies and I so agree with your sentiment
September 25th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Each of your post is a beauty! I do see the pillar and the reflection is awesome!
Happy skywatching! Visiting from ViennaDaily.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
A great set of SW pictures for sure, and the pond looks fantastic.. :O)
Mine’s Here
September 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Beautiful series! I like the second picture very much.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
A very lovely countryside and the blue of the sky with the different cloud formations is beautiful and interesting. Happy SWF.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Stunning series of clouds, especially with the reflection!
September 25th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Beautiful photographs. You have a good eye for composition and that is important. But I love the skies.
Ray
September 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I like the second one best, too – the clouds do look like ripples in the water. Happy Skywatch!
September 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I totally agree with your point of view! The clouds really travel all around the world and are slient witnesses of our lives! Beautiful photos with a beautiful thought! Happy SWF!
September 25th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Those reflections in the water are amazing..they could be ripples. Lovely series..
September 25th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Clouds are marvelous. Your photos are beautiful.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Yes, farm responsibilities certainly tie your down!
Nice thoughts.
Great photos! Really enjoy your site.
Nina at Nature Remains
September 25th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Yes, farms are like that, they tie you down, but nothing beats the lifestyle.
Your skies are beautiful and you have water to reflect them in. We’re still in drought – 5th. year!
September 25th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
A fine cloud series. I never tire of the painting-like images nature creates for us each day…always unique.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Nice views RFC…
September 25th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Great photos. Happy SWF
September 25th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
In the last photograph it looks like old man winter is blowing in a “Northwestern”, better bundle up for that one.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
What a fantastic photos! Great pictures for skywatch!
September 25th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
These are beautiful sky shots. I particularly like the one with the ‘pillar’ of cloud. Thanks for sharing.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
One of the neatest thing to view is reflections of clouds on water. Beautiful shots you’ve got
September 25th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
Beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing them!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:59 am
I like the pond photo. Thanks for visiting my blog.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:47 am
i always love to see reflections – coz i haven’t done one yet
your series of shots are wonderful, Deirdre!
September 26th, 2008 at 3:31 am
A very nice selection of SWF photos. Well done and thanks for sharing.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Hi, I think that your photographs here are super. Reflections are a favourite.
Happy SWF.
September 26th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Yes, visting these clouds all over the world is a bit like travelling. Again very nice shots, and the reflection gives something special at the pictures.
September 26th, 2008 at 4:53 am
It’s a pity that you are not able to travel, can’t you find another farmer who can look after your livestock while you are away?
Your skies are very beautiful! I understand your wish to go and see the world.
Thanks for the visit!
September 26th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Sorry, I thought you had so many animals, but the work on a farm is very complicated and never ending. I am sorry you aren’t able to go on a holiday! Thanks for your answer.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Lovely SW..I like the reflection in the pond. I thinks that will be my new adventure. I need some reflections pics.
September 26th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Great Photo!, Thanks for stopping by my blog
September 26th, 2008 at 6:59 am
They’re all beautiful. I like this time of year because the clouds are moving and the skies keep changing. Also, thanks for visiting yesterday. Your time for travel will come, when you want it enough, you’ll find a clever solution
September 26th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Beautiful photos,all of them.Love the reflactions in the little lakes in the two first photos:o)
September 26th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Wonderful SWF shots! The clouds are as fluffy as marshmallows.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Beautiful skies over your side of the world.
Excellent perspective on life. Never thought to view the sky in that way.
September 26th, 2008 at 8:03 am
great capture! I love the reflections very impressive..
September 26th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Marvellous pictures and your description is lovely. Thank you for sharing.:)
September 26th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Wonderful clouds – you just about got one of everything! Love the pillar and the pond reflection.
September 26th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Wow.
September 26th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Lovely SWF pictures. Have a good SWF
September 26th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Wow, what beautiful pics, and a gorgeous homestead! These shots and your post below about cutting/baling hay actually make me a little homesick for the farm where I lived and worked twenty-something years ago.
Then I read your newest post and remembered all the REAL WORK involved, and I figure I’m okay where I am now. I’ve gotten too old and lazy to keep up that pace these days.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I like the reflection shots. Big fluffy clouds that make pictures are so fun to watch shift and change.
Thanks for your comment on my pink sky.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Those are all wonderful shots. I’m also loving the reflection shot.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:49 am
How lucky to have your very own reflecting pool. People in the city pay big money for that. Hah!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Don’t work out too hard.
You can fly to my SWF post here.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:07 am
These are wonderful pictures. Great atmosphere.
Happy Sky Watch!
September 26th, 2008 at 11:34 am
The second one with that pond was most magnificent. The eye of the earth.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Beautiful shots. I particularly like the pillar of cloud.
September 26th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Great pix, I never really thought about my sky quite like you did, thanks for the idea, now I’ll wonder about mine too!
I love the water “ripples” shot too, it’s so neat
September 26th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Very pretty entries looks peaceful in there.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Vewry nice. What is it about clouds that is so mesmerizing?
September 26th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Wonderful SkyWatch potos. I enjoyed them on so many levels.
September 26th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hi F.G. Deirdre, you have some really nice clouds up there. The first one shows me a chubby little baby, the second a witch flying without her broom and the others, well I decided to comment without thinking about what they show.
I just thought about a song, “She’s got freckles … but she is pretty”.
But they all are very pretty.
Thanks for peeking at my cloudless sky as reflected in the pond in the bend of the creek.
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I hope you get all that pipe laid quickly. Too bad you don’t live down here, there is some really cheap labor who could get it all done real fast.
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September 26th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Deirdre,
Moving through these was like watching a cloud ballet!
September 26th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
RFC: I see the pillar! I suppose you could label this post – from both sides now. I love the clouds.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
My in-laws live on a farm & I love visiting, I would love to live in the country but city dwelling is more convienient for getting to work. You have some great photos in this post.
Reluctant city bloke
September 26th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Love the reflections in the little pond. You must do more of these!
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September 26th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Great cloud shots and I enjoyed your workout post. Manuel labor live up to its name.
Cheers
September 26th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
What beautiful series of clouds and sky photos! They are all wonderful! Great SWF post!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Those reflection shots are great – the water looks a piece of sky fell out.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Beautiful photos.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Beautiful pictures of the sky and clouds.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Great shots – check out my shot on my other blog (linked)
September 26th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
I loved the series of photos throughout the day. Also liked your thought about how we all share the same sky.
September 27th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Wonderful examples of differing clouds
September 27th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Beautiful skies and a very good idea to travel the world through visiting sky watches.
September 27th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Beautiful sky watch photos
September 27th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
You always seem to capture such beautiful cloud formations in your pictures.
Usually the term used when replanting a disturbed area is ‘restored’ (I am involved in conservation restoration on a small scale)
Love your posts.
September 27th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I love clouds and it’s nice to see someone else who loves them too. We have some areas that have been strip mined also…
September 28th, 2008 at 5:03 am
Beautiful! The 2 first ones are really amazing!
September 28th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Wonderful set of photos!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Ribs. The clouds in that second frame… they have ribs. I wonder if clouds can be ticklish.
September 30th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Simply beautiful, that is a big patch of sky for sky watch friday, wonderful view of the horizon.
September 30th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I’m just back home from a farm in Norway and may be your skies have seen the farm in Hadeland. My last Sky Watch was from Ballangrud/Hadeland/Norway.
Hallo from Germany
Hartmut