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"Standing tall is a very admirable thing. There are very few stories in history of heroes who slouched to the rescue. Likewise, most individuals don't look up to people who are drooped over."
from Leven Thumps and the Wrath of Ezra by Obert Skye

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Foto Story # 75-- Beautiful Skies

Thanks to a high schooler who also has an early morning religious class, seminary, I have been forced... er, blessed with the opportunity of being up before the sun rises. Tuesday morning dawned in radiant splendor! I could not believe how bright and beautiful the colors were. It is difficult to get him to class on time when I really just wanted to have him pull over so I get out and compose a shot or 20! The morning sky changes SO much faster than the evening sky. The bright colors quickly fade and are gone in a matter of seconds.


That same evening the setting sun put on its own display of colors. Evening sky usually gets more colorful as the minutes pass and the challenge is not the loss of color but the loss of light in which to capture the range of colors that have appeared.

May we each take a moment to enjoy the sky whether you are a morning or an evening sky the beauty painted there is calming and inviting.
PhotoStory Friday
Hosted by Cecily and She's a moron and can't remember...


29 comments:

Aunt Claudia said...

As usual, the most BEAUTIFUL pictures! Thank you. And BTW - love your new blog picture, too!

Indrani said...

Spectacular shots!

Jac @ Wuzzle Makes Three said...

WOW!! You captured that perfectly!! So beautiful!

I love the shot in the rearview mirror! That's great :)

scrappysue said...

i needed that. just gorgeous

Chris said...

Wow! I could just sit here on your blog all night.

Kacey said...

Gorgeous pictures!!!

Cecily R said...

Those. Are. Stunning.

Corey~living and loving said...

so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

happy PSF!

kayerj said...

How very pretty and what a blessing for you. It’s such a treat playing this meme with you every week. I have a little something for you today.

Steph said...

Great photo story! Actually brought tears to my eyes. My grandma's famous saying over the years is to 'always look at the sky, clouds, and sunset'...and I always do. :)
Gorgeous pictures!

Emily said...

I'm a huge sunrise person. Those shots are gorgeous.

Mom24 said...

So beautiful. So soothing and a nice reminder that there are so many things bigger than we are...and so many constants no matter what's going on in our own lives.

Unknown said...

wow! beautiful photos! I LOVE catching sunset photos!! always get one when we're on vacation...especially if near a beach!

Emmy said...

Beautiful pictures!!
I love the one in the mirror. I used to have early morning seminary.. but my mom was the teacher and it was at our house.. so pretty easy for me. :)

puna said...

This is beautiful! I like you new background too! I'm going to make a stick figure family now:)

Maria said...

Once you're awake... the blessings come~~~

So beautiful!

Love the mirror shot :)
~~~ Maria

Japa said...

Great shots. The first is a favorite.

Sylvia K said...

Absolutely gorgeous! All of them! How wonderful to be able to see and enjoy so much beauty in our skies!

Enjoy your weekend!

Sylvia

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful sunset and skywatch photos.

DoanLegacy said...

Dramatic colors of the sky! What a blessing to witness these beautiful views.

Keeley said...

OOOOOOhhhhhhh!!!!! That's pretty!

The Write Girl said...

What amazing sky captures with brilliant colors unfolding. I like your site and the stick figure family as well. Thanks for sharing : )

eden said...

gorgeous shots. i love the last two pictures the most.

Jean Stockdale said...

Fabulous pictures.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my hotel room and the array of pillows! It was a Holiday Inn but a fairly new one. I do appreciate a pretty bed and nice linens and his place had them to spare!!

We had a wonderful time in Florida and managed to get out just ahead of Hurricane Ida! Stop by again when you can. Blessings.

DaBudges said...

Beatiful Photos! I remember the days of early morning seminary...Good luck with that :D

Honey Mommy said...

That first photo is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!!

I am usually up before the sun, but I rarely go outside! Perhaps I should!

Unknown said...

I love that last statement: May we take each moment.... Too many moments speed by when we're too busy, or too distracted, or too whatever. We need to slow down and just BE.

Thanks for the reminder! beautiful photos - thanks for sharing!

CC said...

Beautiful skies is right! WOWZERS!!!!!

Jaina said...

Wow, those are gorgeous! I love sunrise and sunset pictures, they entrance me :)