Thursday, May 19, 2011

Crimson Cloud/ Sky Watch

Amazing red clouds over the village of Mount Albert (East Gwillimbury)

Most of the sky was not at all dramatic,  but where the sun was going down the clouds turned a brilliant crimson.
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75 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautifully shot!

Kate said...

Yes, it's a beauty. Amazing how centralized a sunset can be...and it's so fast!!

Darla said...

Amazing color in the sky, the streak of blue water at the bottom sets the whole composition off.

Darla

Judy said...

Beautiful sky EG!

Shammickite said...

Again... you were in the right place at the right time! Very dramatic!

Penelope Notes said...

Spectacular photo. The sky looks like it's on fire!

TexWisGirl said...

great catch!

Rose said...

This is so beautiful, EG!

Cezar and Léia said...

I love that "red"touch in the sky,wonderful image!
Léia

Martha Z said...

Amazing fire in the sky.

Joyful said...

That is such a beautiful photo. Such awesome colours.

Carver said...

You certainly captured the drama there. Gorgeous sky!

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RedPat said...

Wow - fabulous!

George said...

This picture is absolutely spectacular. What a great capture.

Liz said...

Amazing sky! If mine is gold, your is scarlet. :)

Happy sky watching!

Liz @ A Simple Life

Kim, USA said...

Wow love that shade of red. Awesome!

SWF

My name is Riet said...

That sky is amazing. So wonderful. That colour , wow

Elisabeth said...

Wow...what colors! Super nice. Hope you have a great weekend.

Kevin Oke Photography said...

That is quite amazing, good job!

Gabriela Abalo said...

gorgeous shot!!

Tina´s PicStory said...

What an amazing shot!

Steffi said...

Amazing!Very beautiful photo!Have a great weekend and enjoy it!

Janine Bollée said...

So pretty and mysterious and jewellike.

NatureFootstep said...

wow, that´s really a red one. Great shot. :)

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous, dramatic skies and a superb capture as always!! Love the rich colors! Isn't it wonderful to be able to catch a view like this? Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Pearl Maple said...

How cool, what a brightly coloured sky and happy SWF

Unknown said...

Great red colour; must be very rare!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Janie said...

That is an amazing color. Great catch!

Anonymous said...

Yup!... dramatic, fiery skies, thank you for your view!...:)

VALKYRIEN said...

Dramatic - great shot!

Ruth Hiebert said...

I love those special sunset moments.This is very pretty.

Fjällripan said...

Thats really amazing! So red and beautiful sunset, great photo.

Lowell said...

And if you wait a few minutes the colors change again. That's what so cool about sunsets!

Great job here...you were in the right place at the right time.

Anonymous said...

your skyscapes are always stunning.

Laura said...

An exquisite photo...so full of fiery color!

B i r g i t t a said...

Wow! Such wonderful colours EG!

Kay L. Davies said...

East Gwillumbury Wow! really is wow! Glad you caught this!
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Karen said...

That's just splendid! What a treat to see such amazing colour in the sky.

VP said...

Amazing colors, striking contrast with the darker sky!

""rarejonRez"" said...

that sure is a marvelous capture! i have yet to see an amazing color like that in the sky! :)

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eileeninmd said...

WOW, the colors are stunning. Beautiful capture. Happy skywatching!

Inger-M said...

Wow, magnificent and amazing color!

Anonymous said...

That color is absolutely stunning.
Enjoy your weekend!

forgetmenot said...

It doesn't take the whole sky to make a statement. That one patch of crimson says it all--totally gorgeous. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)

Gemma Wiseman said...

Stunning tone of jewelled light and love the silhouettes!

Dimple said...

Photography is partly about finding the dramatic amid the mundane. You did that very well!

Judy said...

Love that scarlet, and the silhouettes of the trees!

Jack said...

It is a rich ruby color, isn't it? Nice.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

A compelling sight.

Indrani said...

Fiery red... very well captured.

Unknown said...

This such an amazing red.

Hildred said...

A gorgeous colour, - someone up there has a beautiful palette...

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

You got a good splashing of red paint . Good job.

Anonymous said...

Wow - what a wonderfully rich and gorgeous colour. Lovely shot!

Carletta said...

A beautifully captured moment of crimson glory!

Linnea said...

I guess the sun had to add a bit of drama to the gray clouds! Wow!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful crimson sky. I love it. Perfect captured. Pls try to visit my entry. Happy Sky watch!

Maria said...

That kind of red in the sky must have brought you sunshine the following day!
Wishing you a happy and lovely weekend*
Maria

Anonymous said...

Fantastic color - you have some of the best sky shots EG!

Ebie said...

The photo has a soft touch, so fleeting.

The color is so amazing!

Anonymous said...

You may just win the prize for most number of comments with this show stopper this week. How wonderful that we can have a view like this with people like you to capture i!

Hope this photo and our response puts a smile on your face all weekend!

Thomas Lee/Lee Lip Pang said...

What a beautiful sky,so reddish.

My SWF

Rune Eide said...

The last glimpse of the day - a moment for quiet contemplation.

Jim said...

Stunning red in the sky.

Sivinden said...

"Amazing red clouds" - I fully agree!

LV said...

What an amazing, stunning shot. Truly beautiful. Great job.

Lina Gustina said...

I agree. It's totally amazing!
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Gattina said...

Now that's a sky on fire !!!

kayerj said...

love the color combination :)

Fotokarusellen said...

Stunning! A great shot. Beautiful.
Thanks for comments.

TheChieftess said...

Ahhhh!!! Spectacular colors!!! Well done!

Elisa N Viajes said...

A very dramatic scene, bravo!
Have a nice weekend

eden said...

Wow, love your sky photo. Great shot.

Shirley said...

Beautiful and dramatic! It's not often we see red like that at sunset. Thanks for sharing.

Have a lovely weekend.

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