Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Cold Skies

I think there's a unique crystalline quality to a cold winter morning right after a fresh snow.
After the storm clears out we get those lovely Colorado blue skies. My attempt to capture this at the nearby Fox Run Park early last Friday is my Skywatch Friday entry this week.
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28 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    What an awesome, breathtaking capture, Al!! This one really did take my breath away when I opened your blog!! Hope you new year is off to a great start! Give Socks a pat for Sam and I!!

    Sylvia

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  2. VagabondeJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Oh what a lovely, lovely picture – just right for the new year.

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  3. Linda W.January 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Nice shot! I love blue skies and snowy woods.

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  4. MildredJanuary 3, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Gorgeous! And cold too!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for your visit and good wishes!

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    Have a nice day****

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  5. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    thats one of the pics where i feel i need a better camera! just wonderful! :)

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  6. EstherJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Yo nunca he visto la nieve sabes.es preciosa esta imagen, es pura,fresca, como contraste esos rayos de sol que calientan nuestros corazones.Gracias.BIKIÑOS

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  7. RajeshJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Very cool shot.

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  8. HansHBJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Awesome photo!
    I wish you a Happy New Photo Year!

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  9. Gemma WisemanJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Such pretty lighting over the glittering white of the snow!

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  10. KusumJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful shot! Light and the snow are wonderful.

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  11. KarenJanuary 3, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    A great shot, looks chilly!

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  12. vincibeneJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Fantastic Winterwonderland!

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  13. Joe ToddJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Cold but clear..neat photo

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I agree, but we rarely ever get snow here in SeMo!

    Beautiful capture =)

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  15. CheriJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Great photo Al. We have not had any snow therfore no moisture still!

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  16. eileeninmdJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Pretty sky capture, Al! Love the sunlight coming thru the trees. Happy Skywatching!

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  17. SteffiJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Great photo,Al! Happy New Year & SWF 2013!

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  18. LauraJanuary 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    So beautiful! Wishing you a blessed New Year from beneath this beautiful sky we share!

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  19. Photo CacheJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Colorado is one state I long to visit for sceneries like this.

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  20. DrillerAAJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Excellent capture. I love the clear, crisp feeling that this photo imparts to the viewer.

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  21. Light and VoicesJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Oh me oh my! What a majestic looking sky and the snow is so beautiful. Brrrr....though. Happy New Year!
    JM-Illinois

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  22. JoeJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    The light in this wintry sunset is just magnificent. J.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    So crisp and clear and utterly gorgeous!

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 4, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    you caught a beautiful sun. The snow makes it so stunning.

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 4, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    There definitely is a unique and beautiful quality about that sky (and that picture!). Thank you for sharing Colorado!

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  26. EsillevianaJanuary 5, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Hay que saber disfrutar de la nieve y el invierno; tú consigues transmitir esa sensación.

    un saludo

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  27. ShoshanaJanuary 5, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Your cold skies are pretty extraordinary!

    Mine is here: http://midasfive.com/?p=511

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  28. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! Fantastic photo, Al!
    Love the Colorado blue skies and the snow on the ground, so bright and soft.

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