Thursday, September 11, 2008

Looking Westerly, Looking Easterly/Sky Watch

I was concentrating on the sunset so hard, that I was surprised when I...
...turned around to see that the sky was lit up in the east as well. How's that for a pleasant surprise?


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90 comments:

  1. LouiseSeptember 11, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Both views are breathtaking. More EG WOW!'s!

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  2. Tanya BreeseSeptember 11, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    A two for one...lucky you!

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  3. Brad MyersSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    Great sky watch the colors are awesome.

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  4. ShammickiteSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    That sort of sunset happened here a while ago... to the west, nothing; to the east, the reflection on the clouds was stunning! Great colours in your pictures.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Two great skies.

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  6. Reader WilSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Yea, that's great! Magnificent!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:46 PM

    great views and well captured. I also love your pictures of the sunflowers

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  8. DewdropSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    I love it when the sunset swallows you up and surrounds you! That is incredible... I love the cumulonimbus that was behind you. Wow. I bet it had some cloud to cloud lightning.

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  9. Guy DSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Great pic!!!

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  10. MariaSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful views! Happy SWF!

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  11. Texas TravelersSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Not a sight you see too often.

    Thanks for sharing this nice east/west effect.

    Thanks for the visit,
    Troy

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Both are just stunning shots!~ the color on the first one is stunning:)I posted mine too, HERE! Happy SWF!~

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    The colors in your first shot are stunning - how exquisite~!

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  14. Pearl MapleSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful colourful skys for sky watch friday. Thank you for sharing your peaceful views of the horizon.

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  15. Reader WilSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Hi I left you an award! Could you come to my blog to get it?

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  16. kjpwebSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Have to steal from your Blog's title: WOW!
    Well done!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  17. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 11, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    EG: Sometimes we think that a setting sun means the end but it is still on the clouds over the horizon, you captured them beautifully.

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  18. Photo CacheSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    yes lucky you for having these views no matter where you look.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful sunset, the colors are amazing.

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  20. Maria VerivakiSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    buy one, get one free!

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  21. RoseSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    These are abolutely splend-glori-gorgeous! How's that for a word?? They are fabulous...and that is shortchanging them...that is why I tried to come up with a new word.

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  22. TomSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:00 PM

    Hi EG
    Two beautiful pictures but the first one dose it for me.

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  23. LeoraSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    East, west, such beauty. Lovely captures.

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  24. vincibeneSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous photos!

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  25. WillardSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    One needs more surprises like that!
    Excellent job as always!

    I liked your previous post about sunflowers as well. I used to grow them until I was somewhere in my late 20s and then quit until this year, when I decided to plant a few rows--mostly just so I could enjoy seeing them once again on a daily basis.

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  26. CarverSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Those are both so beautiful and dreamy. I'm glad you turned around and caught the surprise view.

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  27. MarieSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Breathtaking photos!

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Those are the kind of surprises I like. These skies are just amazing...

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  29. ArijaSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Glorious skies in both direction. The first one is almost unbelievable as a photo, it is so painterly. Really great sunst.

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  30. MarySeptember 11, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    OMG, they are both gorgeous!

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  31. BeckySeptember 11, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    The sky always will have a surprise for you. Cool post
    Happy SWF.

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  32. Fish WhispererSeptember 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    A very lovely pair of shot you have there. Great post for SWF. Have a great weekend.
    Cheers

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  33. bobbieSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM

    Absolutely beautiful photographs.

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  34. NamnetSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    The colours are simply sublime and the sky is magnificent. Wonderful photographs.

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  35. JimSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Ms. E.G. Guide. That was a nice surprise. I'm glad you found it.
    Happy Skywatching, we are just biding our time till the storm.
    ..

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  36. Craver ViiSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    Pleasant surprise, but no wonder you were distracted! That is a fantastic sky! Great captures!!

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    amazing photographs. I love them all.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Wow! That top shot is incredible. It has everything. I venture to say this is one of the week's best.

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  39. Quiet PathsSeptember 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Stunning. I know how difficult evening light can be and how challenging colors like that are to capture. Nice job, on both sides.

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Two views for free :-) Amazing how the sun is caught in so many white clouds (first photo). Very beautiful skies !!

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  41. CathySeptember 11, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    What are ya talking about, these are great.. I can feel the power. Nice

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  42. PaulSeptember 11, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    two great shots!

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  43. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 11, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    These are definitely Wow shots. Amazing colours.

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  44. MarySeptember 11, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    Those are "WOW" shots!!

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  45. DeniseinVASeptember 11, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Incredible sky photos. Isn't it an awesome feeling to discover how beautiful the eastern part of the sky can be?

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  46. Country GirlSeptember 11, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Thank you for sharing your pleasant surprise!

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    lovely colors! Hmmmm...great catch!

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  48. JeanneSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    We're sometimes lucky enough to get that effect here. What a score! Two beautiful views from one sunset. Great captures.

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  49. TashSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    How do you capture such amazing colors - it's like a painting and not reality. Superb.
    PS I really liked the little red car up high shot too.

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  50. dotSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    What unusual looking skies. I love both of these.

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  51. PJSeptember 11, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    That is just fabulous! I would love to get shots like that.


    To see my SWF posts
    Fly here
    and
    Fly here

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  52. JulesSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    That's one great thing about the sky - it is always full of surprises!!!!

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Stunning views of the sky!! The colours blend so well together :)

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    That was very lucky! Both shot are stunning. Such gorgeous colors.

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    Nice surprise indeed. It never hurts to look around, and be rewarded with a great photo.

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  56. Laura ~Peach~September 11, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    beautiful ... I am glad you turned around too :)

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  57. angelaSeptember 12, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    Two for the price of one and they're both magnificent.

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 1:14 AM

    Good job! When I'm outside taking sunset photos, I always have to remind myself to turn around and look at what the sunset light is shining on in the East.

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  59. CatherineSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:44 AM

    Grandiose!
    You're right, in wahtever direction you look your sky is wonderful.
    Whatever Sky Watch blog I visit skies view are great.

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    spectacular work here. well done

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  61. Carrie and Troy KeiserSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Very pretty! I love to take a glance in the other direction, ya know, just to see!
    Thanks for stopping by and checking out my suns sets!

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  62. EkiSeptember 12, 2008 at 3:54 AM

    breathtaking panorama! perfect shot for skywatch friday.

    thanks for dropping by my SWF post and for your comment today.

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  63. Gerald (SK14)September 12, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    interesting double-take

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  64. InkivääriSeptember 12, 2008 at 4:25 AM

    Amazing colours - fantastic SWF pics!

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  65. tr3ntaSeptember 12, 2008 at 4:53 AM

    the first shot is really beautiful...

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    Two great skies to be seen!
    Great views.

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  67. Gill - That British WomanSeptember 12, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    those are really neat, lovely colours

    Gill in Southern Ontario

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  68. RoanSeptember 12, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    A sky filled with beauty. Great shots, both. BJ

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  69. Louis la VacheSeptember 12, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Pleasant surprise, indeed! And we are very happy you shared it with us!

    Re your question Chez Louis, yes, that is a view from "Louis's" balcony...

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  70. MicheleSeptember 12, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    OH MY!!! You aren't kidding... both views are stunning!! WOW... if we could only freeze the world for a little while and soak it in for a bit and then let it go... beautiful photos!
    ~Michele J~
    Mountain Retreat

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  71. maryt/theteachSeptember 12, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Ah yes, turn around and there's a surprise, EG! Love your photos. You did look east! :)

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  72. YrsaSeptember 12, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    That´s a really colourfully painted sky :)

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  73. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Two for the price of one sunset - can't be bad.

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  74. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    I don't know how I missed this one before on my rounds. This is really nice.

    My blog post for Sky Watch is on my Canon Pixels and if you have any spare time I would appreciate it if you could take a look at the sun peeking through the oak tree leaves.

    Thanks.

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  75. DarlaSeptember 12, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    You were literally surrounded by beauty.

    Darla

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  76. DarylSeptember 12, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    Spectacular ..


    :-Daryl

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  77. Luiz Santilli JrSeptember 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    All shots are fantastic!
    Marvelous post!

    Santilli

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  78. HFD60September 12, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    beautiful SWF images....

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  79. NevaSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    very nice. I love the colors in this.

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  80. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    That's really impressive, almost a wrap-around sunset; colors are amazing as well!

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  81. Gemma WisemanSeptember 12, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Love how the sky can almost pulse with stunning glows! Both pics are stunning!

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  82. UnknownSeptember 12, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Two skies for the price of one. Bargain SWF posting.

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  83. Rambling WoodsSeptember 12, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Both views are stunning. Too many trees here to get a view like that..

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  84. Sarah FeeneySeptember 12, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Woweee! Beautiful skies!

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  85. alicesgSeptember 12, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    This is a very beautiful photo for SWF. It looked like a postcard. Love the beautiful colours of the sky. Have a nice weekend.

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  86. UnknownSeptember 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    Wow those are stunning pictures, great job!

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  87. Juneau Alaska PhotosSeptember 12, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    Greetings from Juneau, Alaska!
    Simply gorgeous cloud formations. Nice job! Have a great weekend.:)

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  88. GattinaSeptember 13, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    That's a beautiful coincidence !

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  89. Kerri FarleySeptember 14, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Both views are fabulous!!

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  90. Misty DawnSSeptember 14, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    WOW!!! That is really gorgeous! I just love taking sunset photos.

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