Cloudy and Blue - Skywatch
It is with pleasure that I report that our mist has dissipated. It is with displeasure that I report that FREEZING TEMPERATURES have replaced that mist. Adding to the positive tally, however, is the fact that the skies are watch-worthy again - not that mist was horrible - it was a nice variation - but I love watching clouds. So here is my weekly report:
Forgive me bloggers, for I have failed you. The first snow on the rooves of our barns went un-photographed. A double whammy, I realize. . . . for this was the new barn’s FIRST SNOW. For the record, I am an unfit nostalgic all the way around. I knew that I’d be miserable with follow-up. So the old barn has no "first snow" pictures either. In real life this is how my photographing goes as well. You know all those 2nd and 3rd siblings who complain of diminishing pictures? My children can never hold that over my head. There is an equal dirth of photographs for BOTH of my children. So there.
This was taken one morning after the family left for school/work. You can’t tell as well in the photo, but there are layers of textures - the front clouds are fluffy and cotton-candyish. The back clouds are more . . . ummmm. . . . textured (I have obviously not been taking notes in Dewdrops class).
But then check these out - almost made me forget the texture (sorry Dewd).
This was on the opposite side. Can you tell how frosty the mornings have been!? BRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr. I almost started feeling sorry for the cows! Not sorry enough to bring them in to the garage with the chickens, but still - it is pretty downright nippy out there. Hey - didn’t someone call this a "mackerel sky"? See - I do sort of pay attention (actually - it’s more about retention than it is paying attention. . . honest!)
Happy Skywatching! There are all sorts of skies for your viewing pleasure at Skyley . . . where you might even catch a few warmer skies.
Tags: clouds, cold, pink, textures
November 20th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Thanks for the link, chikadewd. I love the textured clouds… I love it when several types of clouds come at once and here you have low level cumulus (not well organized, but beautiful and PINK! Awesome!) and altocumulus in the background… ;O) Wonderful shots! Glad your fog (mist) lifted, but ever so sorry about the cold. I feel your pain!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I love the photos and your story to go with those photos. On am so jealous of your cold weather.
Happy skywatching.
November 20th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Good series of sky watch photos, our rain has also been replaced with cold temperatures, but I will take the rain back any day as long as it warms up.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Sorry to hear you’re freezing, but the photos are gorgeous!
(Don’t forget you owe us a snow-on-barns photo, next time it snows!)
Thanks for sharing such pretty skies–happy SWF!
November 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Yes, it DOES look a bit chilly. Hope it warms up soon.
November 20th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
We shall go to Dewdrop class!!
Until next snow!!
Beautiful shots.
November 20th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
That first one is such a pretty blue sky. Please let me know when you have a snow on the new barn picture. I hope you are making a list.
You frost is nice also. I have fog this morning, see it on my SkyWatch page.
Happy Skywatching!
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November 20th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
great catch! Green calm below, blue quietness above…. Happy SkyWatching! I am back now… Hope you’ll visit mine too…
November 20th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Great photos.
Thanks for sharing
Happy SWF
November 20th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
These are all wonderful shots. I think the last one is my favorite. I like the landscape so much.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Love the textured, cotton candy and mackerel skies.
November 20th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Great pictures. especially the “Mackerel sky” shot. Great set of photos.
November 20th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Hi RFC, your pictures are a lovely set for SWF.
The first reminded me of a freshly washed sky with clouds hanging out to dry.
The second the wispy tendrils in the foreground, made me think of vapors rising.
The fourth sky reminded me of Monet’s water lillies, although your are clouds floating and, over your water feature which I love to see. Thank you.
I hope it warms up soon.
November 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
The photos are so soft looking. Just wonderful to look at. They almost look like a painting. Have a great SWF.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Nice captures. The second one looks surreal, like a painting of fire in front of waves. Glad you have clouds again.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Beautiful collection of photos, thanks for sharing this lovely view with everyone in sky watch friday.
November 20th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
You can feel the chill, in a beautiful crisp clear way
November 20th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Beautiful cloud layers. One of the best things the Autumn has to offer are those beautiful layered clouds. Great colors!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Dee: What a neat set of colorful skies and the pond looks cold also.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Oh, I’m happy the mist cleared so you could show us these scenes. Especially, I like the 2nd and 3rd photos. Yes, I can see the varying texture layers in the clouds….very interesting!
That’s funny about your poor first-photo-deprived barn roof…..just take a snowy photo of it anytime this winter…..who will ever know the difference years down the road.
I’m an eldest child, and have a fully-filled out baby book and photo scrapbook…..my sibs have neither, poor things. They like to remind me of my privileged status…..
November 20th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Beautiful. I especially like #2.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:08 am
Lovely clouds photos with interesting textures and colours. I think most of us are experiencing unseasonably cold weather this week in North America.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:18 am
Beautiful!
The pink clouds in the first shot appear to be dancing.
The frosty pond shot indeed looks COLD!
Have a wonderful upcoming weekend.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:47 am
These are pretty photos for the skywatch post.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:52 am
This is a lovely set of photos, but from your descriptions all I can do is shout OOSKAAP, because the part where I live has such a nice climate. No frost and no snow, though other parts of the province are not so lucky.
November 21st, 2008 at 1:56 am
Wonderful photos!!
have a nice weekend
November 21st, 2008 at 2:52 am
All these shots are beautiful.
November 21st, 2008 at 2:57 am
You live in a beautiful place, that is so gorgeous! I really like the cloud pictures but I think my favorite one is the last, frosty one.
November 21st, 2008 at 3:03 am
I love that second one. It looks unreal.
November 21st, 2008 at 3:30 am
Happy skies again! And isn’t it lovely with some snow! It’s also minus degrees here in Sweden - finally! Hurray!
November 21st, 2008 at 5:45 am
Magnificent colors and indeed beautiful pictures. Thank you for your visit.
November 21st, 2008 at 8:22 am
Even without explanations from our Sky Watch specialist, Dewdrop, this new collection of clouds are wonderful, especially on the 2d pictures where some are vertical. Watching them is enough for me!
Have a good week-end in front of the fireplace : )
November 21st, 2008 at 10:00 am
I liked your misty pictures, but a little more colour can’t do any harm. And these colours are beautiful, because they’re so soft. The second one is my favourite.
November 21st, 2008 at 10:39 am
It’s gonna be a real bbrrrr period for the animals soon I guess. Those pictures are great and you’ve not failed us
November 21st, 2008 at 10:45 am
I love those rolling hills but that sky is sublime!
November 21st, 2008 at 10:58 am
Great images. I love the soft pastels of this time of day1
November 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
I love me some clouds in photos! Thanks for the comment and happy swf!
November 21st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
that second photograph i love. has a little bit of eerieness to it.
thanks for sharing…
have a wonderful weekend.
November 21st, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Ah - my pond! Really looks about that - cold.!
Cheers, Klaus
P.S.: skyley is just a made up name to have an address, since skywatch was taken. It’s Skywatch
November 21st, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Ohhh. I love the second one especially! You’ve had SNOW?
Don’t feel sorry for the cows until someone eats one of them.
I’m not sure that was a mackerel sky. I think it maybe was one before or could have become one, but who knows, maybe it was. I think I need a nap.
November 21st, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I hear you on that retention thing … love the photos, and pretending I didn’t hear a thing you said about snow.
November 21st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
beautiful photos and BRRRRRRRRR I do not like thi cold weather here in the south!
November 21st, 2008 at 11:42 pm
These are beautiful pictures. What a lovely view you have!
November 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 am
I love the multi-layered clouds with different colors. Beautiful spot you have to watch the skies. Thanks for visiting my sky watch.
November 22nd, 2008 at 2:53 am
These are beautiful shots. Thanks for the visit.
November 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 am
Wonderful views. I can feel the chill coming off of the mornings there!
November 23rd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Beautiful photos. You have snow and it’s hot and humid in Mumbai. We are still waiting for the winter cold.
Have a great week.
November 28th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Dee: What a nice set of photos, not quite a mackrel sky but some great formations. The pond looks like it has a bit of ice.
December 6th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Retention I have trouble remembering my kids names its only been 30 years and I still get em mixed up. Nice Sky and yes its all the Lords Handiwork.