Thursday, October 9, 2008

Sunset Through Maples/ Sky Watch

Looking over a farmer's field at sunset. Our trees still have leaves...but not for long. Doesn't the air feel chilly?

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90 comments:

  1. Ivar ØsttunOctober 9, 2008 at 11:52 AM

    Excellent composition. A wonderful picture. Have a nice SWF ;-)

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  2. Tanya BreeseOctober 9, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Absolutely beautiful...love the darkened leaves framing the top of the photo! Happy SWF :)

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  3. MarieOctober 9, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  4. tr3ntaOctober 9, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful skywatch photo I love the big cloud on the bottom...

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  5. dotOctober 9, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Wow, that is just plain gorgeous!

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  6. MaryOctober 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful! Love that big cloud bearing down...

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  7. Guy DOctober 9, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Perfect skywatch pic. thanks for posting

    Cheers

    http://reginainpictures.blogspot.com/

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  8. irish daisiesOctober 9, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    the different types of clouds are great love the leaves too!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    For some reason I can't see your photo - will check back later! Happy SWF.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    The maple leaves adds so much drama in that sky! Beautiful:) My SWF is posted HERE. Have a great day!~

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  11. Rune EideOctober 9, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    12 degrees c over her today, but going down :-(

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  12. Laura ~Peach~October 9, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    love the photo! leaves are falling here but it still in the 80's in the southern us!
    Happy SWF!

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  13. maryt/theteachOctober 9, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    I love the chill in the air, EG! And I love the definition of the maple leaves silhouetted against a beuatiful sky! :)

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  14. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    What a fabulous shot! It does feel chilly :0)

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  15. RoseOctober 9, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    A stunning sky, that's for sure...one of those I could look at forever and not tire.

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  16. ArijaOctober 9, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    Great mixture of clouds and different light. Love the maple-leaf sillhouettes.

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  17. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 9, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    EG: You captured a great shot through the Maple Tree. The sky is outstanding.

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  18. CarlettaOctober 9, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    WOW!
    Love the color, the light, the composition - well done!

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  19. imacOctober 9, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    Beautifully captured.

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  20. SaraGOctober 9, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Wonderful photo.

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  21. Craver ViiOctober 9, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    The silhouetted maple leaves make a wonderful border for those rich, sky colors!

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  22. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Wonderful shot and great composition!

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  23. Rune EideOctober 9, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Me again: "Bra" means "well done"

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  24. DewdropOctober 9, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    YEGTG, I love the way the still hanging leaves are silhouetted against that gorgeous blue sky. terrific cloud structure in the background. Love the shot...

    I can understand you not being a fan of tornadoes. I am definitely not a fan of the destruction.

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  25. Gemma WisemanOctober 9, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Maple leaves almost look like silhouette cut outs against those beautiful sunset colours! Gorgeous!

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  26. Quiet PathsOctober 9, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Now that is my kind of photo. We don't have that many maples here but I do appreciate them. Great sky.

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  27. bobbieOctober 9, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the leaves silhouetted.

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  28. vincibeneOctober 9, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Gorgeous picture!
    The colors, the silhouettes, fantastic!

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  29. Leslie:October 9, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful! Stunny! Fantabulous! I love the richness of colours, although muted. :D Well done!

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  30. MojoOctober 9, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Not so chilly here yet. Just a little overnight. Nice capture on that cloud!

    I'm making my debut this week with First Quarter. Hope you enjoy it!

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  31. CarverOctober 9, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    I love that shot. It's nice seeing the end of the leaves and I'm so happy to have cooler weather starting where I live. I like all times of years but this is a great time where we can enjoy the leaves for one last hooray.

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  32. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    That's just absolutely great...love the view through the leaves.

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  33. clairzOctober 9, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    I'm traveling the world today via Skywatch. Your photo is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

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  34. MariaOctober 9, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you for your nice comments!
    Your SWF picture is absolutely beautiful. I love the dark leaves against the sky!
    Happy SWF!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    Hm, let me feel, yes, a bit chilly :-)

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  36. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 9, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    This is just a stunning image. Fom the silhouetted trees, the soft blue, and the lovely light it is just wonderful.

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  37. JeanneOctober 9, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Love the way you used the leaves to frame your shot. And the pictures in the previous post are such perfect views of fall. I had to scrape my car window two mornings this week. Definitely a chill in the air.

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  38. MicheleOctober 9, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    Those are beautiful photos... something about Maples and Canada, eh?
    =)
    It's chilly out West here... Woke up this morning to -5 C... brrrr

    Have a great weekend!
    ~Michele~
    Mountain Retreat

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  39. BeckyOctober 9, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    Just gorgeous. The clouds are so similar to ours. I like the leaves in the foreground.
    Happy SWF.

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  40. RoanOctober 9, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love the textured layers. BJ

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  41. MaryOctober 9, 2008 at 7:02 PM

    What a STUNNING shot!! It's hard to pick the best part, but I was especially drawn to the perfect clarity of that long dark cloud.

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  42. Pearl MapleOctober 9, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    Stunning photo of the sky casting light on the horizon and all the better when framed up with maple leaves.

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful view of the sky from your part of the globe.

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  43. NealOctober 9, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    Very beautiful. You always come up with a great shot!

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  44. PJOctober 9, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful cloud capture, you could teach a lesson with that one!I just switched to "big picture" mode and I love it.

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  45. LeedraOctober 9, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Yes, the air does feel chilly. Great photo.

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  46. Luiz Santilli JrOctober 9, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Marvelous sunset with fantastic colors!

    Today, my SKY is HERE!

    Santilli

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  47. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Yes, it's easy to feel fall in the air right now. Great photo - I like the way the leaves and ground combine to frame the sky.

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  48. 2sweetnsaxyOctober 9, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Wow, what a sky! Great shot.
    :-)

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  49. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Ooh - the air is chilly. And you captured a perfect fall shot, but in shades of blue. Very creative. So glad you stopped by my Elk blog this week too. Happy SWF.

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  50. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    I'm loving the silhouettes of the leaves against the sky in this picture!

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  51. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    That is magnificent! Classic SkyWatch.

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  52. Jim KlenkeOctober 9, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    The air looks chilly in your photo, chilly and relaxing.

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  53. Louis la VacheOctober 9, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Absolutely fabulous Sky Watch - and the maple leaves are certainly an appropriate context for you!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 9, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    wow!!! fab shot! love it!

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  55. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensOctober 9, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    A great shot; nature settling down.The sun sends the last slivers of pink into the evening and the maple leaves are such a nice addition to round up the picture.
    Thank you for your visit.

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  56. JimOctober 9, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    Hi Ms. T.Guide, this is a wonderful picture. You were fortunate to catch the pretty clouds like they were also.
    Thank you for peeking in at and leaving your nice comment about my 'horse apples' and the blooming pear tree.
    ..

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  57. Lilli & NevadaOctober 9, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    So beautiful, we have snow coming down in big flakes right now, so winter is really early for us

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  58. AnitaOctober 9, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Gorgeous! All your photos are just amazing...

    Thanks for stopping by Prairie Visions!

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  59. UnknownOctober 9, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    Fabulous shot, looks like an actuall solid thing just floating by!

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  60. magiceyeOctober 10, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    enthralling!!!

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  61. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 1:42 AM

    So peacefully beautiful!
    We had yesterday morning -5 degrees Celsius ( 23 F )and everything was covered by "sugar". The autumn is turning to a winter.

    Have a nice Friday!

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  62. JulesOctober 10, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    Great framing and silhouettes - looks very Chrismassy!!!

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  63. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 2:00 AM

    Another fine picture. And yes, chilly.

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  64. SandraOctober 10, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    Great pictures - it looks like a real autumn

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  65. Reader WilOctober 10, 2008 at 4:24 AM

    Wonderful and impressive! I like the blue sky and the last sunbeams that make the photo so fascinating.
    Thanks for your visit to my blog that deals with Australia, because I have many photos of that country. Lateron I shall show photos of my country.

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  66. PernilleOctober 10, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    A beautiful sunset!

    Have a nice weekend:)

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  67. kRiZcPEcOctober 10, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    usual and nice.

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  68. sonia a. mascaroOctober 10, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Loved your sunset and the fantastic composition! Well done! Parabéns, in Portuguese.

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  69. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful sunset. I like the way your framed it.

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  70. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Beautiful and fantastic sky ! ! !
    Ik like this picture.
    Those clouds have photographed you splendidly.
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  71. ShammickiteOctober 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Chilly in the evenings but according the the weather gurus, it's going to be a wonderful sunny and warm weekend! Enjoy!

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  72. PatriciaOctober 10, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Nice shot!! wow! I am so happy just by watching it.

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  73. GretchenOctober 10, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Great shot! We still have leaves on the trees, but not for long, I'm sure!

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  74. Photo CacheOctober 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Absolutely fabulous composition. Thanks for visiting my skywatch. Sorry for being late.

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  75. Rob RipmaOctober 10, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Awesome shot! Great detail in the cloud. I really like that you included the leaves.

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  76. CatherineOctober 10, 2008 at 1:25 PM

    A wonderful picture in a well chosen frame made in Canada.

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  77. DarylOctober 10, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    I love the blue of it ...

    :-Daryl

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  78. SandyCarlsonOctober 10, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    That sure is a magical photo. Just wonderful. I love the contrast of the silhouette and the deep, golden light.

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  79. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    Such a pretty capture! Love the sunset!!!

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  80. Kathie BrownOctober 10, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    Love those maple leaf silhouettes! This is a perfect skywatch photo. It's as crip and clear as the autumn air!

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  81. AnnOctober 10, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    That's stunning. Thanks for your visit, sorry I'm late reciprocating this week.

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  82. AlanOctober 10, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Nicely framed. Quite the cloud bank. Love your orange cat logo, too - very pretty kitty. Had one very similar named Bo for many years (passed away two years ago).

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  83. me ann my cameraOctober 11, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    This is really very special! BEAUTIFUL skywatch, I love it.
    ann

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  84. Kerri FarleyOctober 11, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    Quite a breathtaking image! WOW!
    I've missed visiting your blog :)

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  85. dianasfaria.comOctober 11, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful. I love the contrast of the dark shaped leaves against the soft sky. Very nice.

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  86. Troop 1309October 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    WOW That is a an excellent photo!

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  87. KellyOctober 11, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Wow!! Gorgeous photo!! Absolutely stunning.... Great SWF post!

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  88. Coy HillOctober 12, 2008 at 7:48 AM

    Lovely shot, the maple leaves add the touch that make this a photograph instead of a snapshot.

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  89. MerisiOctober 12, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Truly great composition,
    congratulations! :-)

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  90. Markus Latva-ahoOctober 12, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Very nice shooting! It would make a great looking decoration printed in a large size.

    Happy sky watch!

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