Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Late Summer Skies and Trees

For this week's Skywatch Friday post, here are some typical late-summer skies seen through the trees at Fox Run Park, taken recently while I was walking Socks. First up is a pine tree, followed by a beautiful Colorado aspen. These blue skies with white clouds are very common in the early afternoon; later those clouds can build into strong thunderstorms.
And finally, here's a sky which I though looked like it was painted in watercolors - not worth a post by itself but I wanted to show it anyway.
For more beautiful skies visit the Skywatch Friday page.
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26 comments:

  1. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaAugust 18, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  2. Sylvia KAugust 18, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Breathtaking captures, Al! Your composition is superb! And such gorgeous skies! Have a lovely evening and a great tomorrow!

    Sylvia

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  3. GaelynAugust 18, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Been seeing a Lot of clouds here also, not always white and fluffy. I love looking through the trees.

    Thanks for the advice. I have a 500GB external so will continue to move pics to it, and burn DVDs as a back up.

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  4. ElettraAugust 19, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Nice place, my favorite photo is taken at the pine, big tree

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  5. NaquillityAugust 19, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    love the Colorado Aspen pic. it's beautiful. the last picture does appear to have a bit of watercolor look about it. hope all is well. have a great day.

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  6. EG CameraGirlAugust 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    The sky is lovely seen through the branches!

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  7. AndreaAugust 19, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    The light through the leaves is beautiful and I have a weakness for the blue hues of the sky! I could stare forever.

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  8. webruciAugust 19, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    beautiful skies

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  9. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    nice skyscape. you just reminded me how much closer we are to fall.

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  10. EaglesbrotherAugust 19, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Great Blue Skies..beautiful clouds.

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  11. Gigi AnnAugust 19, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I like the lovely blue skies and the trees are outstanding in the photos.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    How I long for such a sight, probably months since last it rained and no clouds in sight. Please have a good Friday.

    daily athens

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  13. AlAugust 19, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    It's like a painting in the sky!

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  14. Carolyn FordAugust 19, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    I love the second photo and I think it is worth a post by itself...the light shining through those wonderful leaves is so eye-catching...love it!

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  15. EdsAugust 19, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Amazingly beautiful! :)

    http://edsmommylife.com/?p=1507

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  16. KaoriAugust 20, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Oh I love the second shot of the sky peaking behind the leaves!

    PS:I can't believe it's so cold over there already! It seems like fall is a million years away here :-)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 20, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    All photos are great, but the first is my favourite ;-)

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  18. eileeninmdAugust 20, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    The first shot is gorgeous! wonderful skywatch photos! Happy skywatching!

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  19. ArijaAugust 20, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    I absolutely love the second shot Al with the light through the leaves.

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  20. syelAugust 20, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    i like the perspective on the first photo. i agree the third one looks like painted in watercolour. love the blue and white hues :)

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  21. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 20, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I like the first photo, my Dad used to draw/ paint trees with these leaves

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  22. Mary Howell CromerAugust 20, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    Trees against the backdrop of the blue skies is always such a stunner, and these are awesome~ Have a great weekend~

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  23. LVAugust 20, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    All your photos are great. Anyone of them would have stood alone as a feature for today. You did an excellent job your post.

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  24. Random TreasuresAugust 20, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    Liked the tree with the sky background. Great composition. Thanks for sharing.

    Unni

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  25. LindaAugust 21, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    Green leaves against the sky are something to appreciate at this time of year, when soon they'll be turning colour and falling.

    The last shot is lovely and delicate - definitely worth including.

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  26. Splendid Little StarsAugust 23, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    lovely skies!

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