Thursday, December 18, 2008

Sunset through the Clouds/ Sky Watch

This photo was taken on a day that had been totally overcast until about 4:00pm. The clouds began to break in the west and the sun shown through as it went down. So I grabbed my camera and...

At about 4:15 this is what it looked like. A few minutes later the sun was again hidden by clouds but I'd got my shot!

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48 comments:

  1. JanDecember 18, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Yes, you have to be quick with these sky-shots, especially if there are clouds involved. Great photo.

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  2. Diederick WijmansDecember 18, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    Please visit my blog as I have a well-deserved award for you!!

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  3. JudyDecember 18, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    Patience is rewarded. Beautiful.

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  4. MaryDecember 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful! Sometimes you just have to drop everything and shoot. ;)

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  5. antigoniDecember 18, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Your photos are breathtaking. Excellent posts.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    And it's a sunset in the cold, I could already see that when I saw the top of the photo and not yet the snow. Strange, that's knowledge that is in our head but if asked to define a winter sunset that would be hard.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Very cheerful sky.

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  8. Pat - ArkansasDecember 18, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    And a lovely photo it is! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    Good thing you're so quick on the draw! Thanks for a real (and literal) bright spot in a dreary winter day!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Great shot! happy swf.

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  11. Reader WilDecember 18, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    I can't get enough of seeing sunsets! And yours is great as always. Thanks for your visit.

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  12.  gmirageDecember 18, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    Whoa, nice scenery up there! How much snow do you have now???

    Vote for Vienna Daily's Best Sky Photo of 2008.

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  13. DewdropDecember 18, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Looks like it was meant for you...


    Beautiful capture! I'm so glad you were standing by! Awesome... except for the whole snow thing. You're welcome to come partake in this warmth. lol

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  14. LeoraDecember 18, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Sometimes those cloudyish days produce great skies. You are so patient to wait for the great shot. Nicely achieved.

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  15. Pretty Life OnlineDecember 18, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Lovely catch for Skywatch!!! Happy weekend! Mine's up too hope you can visit....

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  16. Sylvia KDecember 18, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful colors! Thank you so much for sharing. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  17. Quiet PathsDecember 18, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    It really is amazing how little light there is right now. When it breaks through you gotta' be ready! Love that sunset. Only two more days and we turn around towards the light!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    I little but wonderful sliver of colour in a gray world of winter.

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  19. kayleenDecember 18, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful sunset shot. Being in the right spot at the right moment is often the key to a good photo.

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  20. RuthDecember 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    I like your choice of foreground. It adds extra interest to the beautiful sky.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    And you took a great shot.
    Beautiful view.

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  22. Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen)December 18, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Very beautiful colored sky. Happy weekend and SkyWatch from Norway :o)

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  23. BeckyDecember 18, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous sun! I sure wish we would see some here!

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  24. indicaspeciesDecember 18, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    Wonderful shot, as always. Thanks for sharing.

    My SWF is at:
    http://indicainq8.wordpress.com

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  25. PatriciaDecember 18, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    This is the magic of taking photos...we have to be fast! and you were! you have a very beautiful photo!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
    My blog

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  26. Small City ScenesDecember 18, 2008 at 8:01 PM

    I love it when the sun slip out under the clouds as it is going down. Sometimes it is the only sun you get to see. Nice shot.

    After 15 hours of no elec. I was going through computer withdrawal. LOL MB

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  27. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    What a great shot! I love that tangerine colour.

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  28. ShammickiteDecember 18, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Are you ready for "Snowmageddon"? Big storm forecast for tomorrow. Get your camera ready!!!

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  29. Femin SusanDecember 18, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    Hi...
    You are always doing something so different. Congratulations....Your posting is very interesting...Keep posting.. Welcome to my blog...
    Wishing you in advance "A Merry X'Mas and A Happy New Year''

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  30. mannananDecember 18, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    You nailed it. Cracking capture. Wish we had a sun like that this week. Been very grey and overcast on the IOM. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. NaturegirlDecember 18, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful! The sunset this time of year is such a JOY after having a dull grey sky all day long! When the sky lights up like your photo it takes my breath away!
    I'm late posting SWF..but I'll get there!

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  32. This Is My Blog - fishing guyDecember 18, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    EG: What a beautiful break in the sky. It was a very neat capture for sure.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Yay! Quick thinking - You've captured a beauty of a sunset!!!

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  34. The Good Life in VirginiaDecember 18, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    what a lovely sunset...i like the tree branches and the whole composition. beautiful.

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  35. KayDecember 19, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Fabulous photo. Just looking at it warms my heart and makes me feel the chill, too.

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  36. RoseDecember 19, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Spectacular!

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  37. Rune EideDecember 19, 2008 at 3:02 AM

    You can fell the cold coming out of the screen...

    PS At 4.15 PM - is is DARK here...

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  38. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 3:13 AM

    Wow! That is really pretty!

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  39. UnknownDecember 19, 2008 at 4:28 AM

    It's amazing how quickly things change in a cloudy sky. This is so lovely.

    Happy Sky Watch from Massachusetts, USA.

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  40. DarlaDecember 19, 2008 at 6:26 AM

    I think the sun popped out from behind those clouds just for you.

    Darla

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  41. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥December 19, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    what a gorgeous sunset!!!excellent shot!
    Thanks for stopping by

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  42. ArijaDecember 19, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Hope you are not still seeing black spots from looking straight int the sun! Magnificent shot though.

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  43. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    Beautiful - love the colors and the warmth, even though there's snow on the ground. Great contrast!!

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  44. MerisiDecember 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Beautiful captured sunset!
    It is amazing how much comfort a show of a bit of sun and color can give us after a gray. Thank you for sharing this moment with us!

    Merry Christmas!

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  45. MumbaiiteAnuDecember 19, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful sunset shot in cloudy skies. Happy SWF.

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  46. UnknownDecember 19, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful shot, lovr the tree framing it

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  47. SandyCarlsonDecember 19, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    This is really wonderful, and so is the CB Christmas tree.

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  48. NamnetDecember 21, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Gorgeous photo. A truly magical moment is captured there.
    Happy skywatching:-)

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