Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Sleigh Skies

We've had a dramatic weather change in the last few days. Over the weekend we were as warm as 52.5° F (11.4° C), but by Monday night we went down to -19.5° F (-28.6° C). That's a change of 72° F (40° C) in just a couple of days - more than some locations see in a year! That's what living at high altitude in the middle of a continent can be like.

Unfortunately it's hard to photograph temperature changes, so here are a couple of peaceful Skywatch photographs from our sleigh ride at Keystone on Sunday. There was lots of snow on the ground, but it was a beautiful day.
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32 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Oh, Al, what gorgeous captures! And what breathtaking blue skies and clouds! Such a beautiful day! I'm so glad you were able to get out and enjoy it! Terrific! Hope you've had a good week and have an even better weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. ShirleyFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Looks like a marvellous time for a sleigh ride! Beautiful photographs. Hope it warms up for you soon.

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  3. ElettraFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    beautiful landscape, I love the snow

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  4. Dejemonos sorprenderFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Beautiful skywatch.. and what difference of temperature, 40º is really a lot!

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  5. Marjorie (Molly) SmithFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    What beautiful shots, love the snow and sky..the trees are also beautiful. Love to visit.

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  6. MaboeFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful!

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  7. RajeshFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Amazing winter shots.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Grand skies and certainly the time for a ride.Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. jocoFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Hiya Al,
    The top one is particularly harmonious. A sleigh ride? What fun.

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  10. Pearl MapleFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Pretty views of the sky and trees, thanks for sharing with SWF.

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  11. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.February 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Oh Al, che foto magnifiche... la neve però....brrrrrrrrr che freddo !!!!
    Buona serata :))
    Myriam

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  12. EG CameraGirlFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Lovely whites and blues here! I like your shot looking up the tree trunks.

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  13. WandaFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Stunning, striking and captivating...You and that camera have a speical relationship!!!

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  14. eileeninmdFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful skywatch entries! I really love the tree shot. Happy skywatching!

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  15. LauraFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    quite dramatic...and the drama shows in your gorgeous photos!

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  16. AlFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    The color of the snow and the sky blended well with mountain, it looks like a painting in the sky!

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  17. ClytieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    What beautiful and glorious skies! I really like that second shot looking up with the trees. Stunning!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I'm always a fan of the wide angle "up through the trees" kind of shot. Thsi is no exception. Well done!

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  19. indicaspeciesFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  20. ArijaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Just to let you know I tried. Can't get up the pics, I bet they are gorgeous too.
    Our internet connection can be a #@*#*!

    I'll try again later.

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  21. ArijaFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Ah, I finally got them up and it was worth the wait. Absolutely lovely first shot with the lonely tree.
    I haven't been on a sleigh ride since I was about 3, ratzz!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Great photos! We love Colorado. Kids and a grandchild there give us an excuse to visit.

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What fabulous wide skies!

    That is a HUGE change in temperature!

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  24. BraComFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Beautiful SkyWatch posting!
    thank you for sharing this beautiful photo work

    Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch on WordPress

    Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 30

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  25. Jidhu JoseFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    nice shots
    happy SWF

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  26. MaritesFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    really great shots!! postcard perfect even..happy skywatching!

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  27. DhemzFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    how gorgeous! visiting from Skywatch Friday.
    Check out my Skywatch Entry as well. Have followed your blog, hope you do the same. Thanks!

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  28. MarieElizabethFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful shots, love the perspective.

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  29. KaoriFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I can't even start to imagine what -28C feels like! I should probably stop complaining about our -5C :-D

    I love your first photo with all that snow! Gorgeous clouds, too!

    Thank you for the comment on my last post! Hope you'll stop by after I start my next blog :-D

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  30. ViolaFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Lovely photos! I especially fancy he first one!! The tree standing alone there and the dramatic sky..!! =)
    What a huge change in the temperature at your place!!!! :0

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  31. Mary Howell CromerFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Glorious, absolutely splendid~

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  32. Johnny NutcaseFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    looks cold but beautiful. Love that sky!

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