Thursday, June 21, 2012

SWF>>>Sunrise & Sunset

I am linking up my sunrise with Skywatch Friday

I have been leaving early enough for work to catch some pretty sunrises. Since, I am driving I have to pull over to capture some of the pretty sky. Again there are times I could kick myself for not taking my camera with when I leave for work. I do have some beautiful memories of some gorgeous sunrises lately.




I thought the fog in this scene looked cool with the sunrise.


I had to zoom in for a closer look at the fog, the sky was a pretty orange color. I believe the tall line is the radio tower for the watershed protection headquarters building.

I hope you are not tired of my seeing my birds because I had to throw in this cute Great-Crested Flycatcher perched on my weeping Cherry tree later in the day.

And now I have some a few shots of the sunset from my deck. I like the clouds, colors and the silhouettes of the trees.

It is amazing how fast the clouds and the colors can change while skywatching.


I do not think there has been a time where  I have NOT see a turkey vulture flying around my neighborhood. I managed to catch one in this shot usually there are more than one.

To see more beautiful skies from around the world please visit Skywatch Friday.  Thanks to the hosts of Skywatch: Sylvia and Sandy.  Also, thank you for stopping by to see my skies. I wish everyone a safe and HAPPY weekend.

50 comments:

Rohrerbot said...

Are you kidding? I never get sick of birds on your blog:) Flycatchers are some of the most interesting and colorful characters around. Don't tell me you're on your way to work already?? I'm planning on going to bed soon....I cannot sleep. During the day, it's too hot so I sleep. Then I'm up at night! Thanks for sharing your skies:)

Linda said...

Agreed - how could we get tired of the birds on your blog? Your identification is very helpful too! I love your sunrises and the view from your deck...that one with the fog is magical! Have a great day!

jane said...

Beautiful skies and beautiful pics - those Black Skimmers in your previous blog look very colourful - thanks for sharing
Jane UK

EG CameraGirl said...

Very nice sunrise and sunset shots.

Ah, a great crested flycatcher in your yard - very cool. Just last week I added one to my still short life list...and I was ecstatic, but I saw it in a tall tree way high up on the edge of a woods a few miles from home.

Anonymous said...

Wow - amazing skies! So gorgeous.

Carver said...

The sunrise and sunset was gorgeous. Stunning shots.

Sue said...

I never get tired of seeing the birds. I've learned so many different kinds. Don't stop!
And love the skies!
:)

Joe Todd said...

Wow love those colors.. Great headers on both your blogs

grammie g said...

Hi Eileen...Stunning sunrise this morning and yes the fog does make it even better : }
The sunset clouds are very pretty with the pink in them !!
Hope you have a beautiful day!!
Grace

TexWisGirl said...

the first shot after the flycatcher is my favorite! wow!!!

Anni said...

Wow....the sky scenes literally take my breath away!!! Beautiful just doesn't seem to say enough. And your flycatcher...he's adorable. I so love birding.

Al said...

I do love that sunrise with the fog, it's spectacular! And I do like seeing birds too.

Debbie said...

gorgeous sunrise/sunset images!!

your right about those quick changes....you better have the camera in hand and ready to go. it's so pretty and so quick.

i love viewing your bird images, they are always a treat!!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

As someone said to me when I published my recent sunset photos, that is God's Eye Candy for us!!!!!!

Love both the sunrises and the sunset... I especially love the sunset ones this time... Wow!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Carol said...

Gorgeous fiery sunrises, Eileen. And I love seeing your bird shots.

Karin M. said...

This is a magnificent sunrise photo series. Especially the first three are amazing shots.
Love greetings, Karin

Unknown said...

Great captures, especially number 3. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

CameraCruise said...

Gorgeous sunrise and sunset photos.
I never get tired of seeing your bird photos.
Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Mette

betchai said...

beautiful skies, i can see very well the fog in the 2nd picture, it is so lovely.

LifeRamblings said...

beautiful skies and i've always enjoyed seeing your birds so keep them coming.

Sylvia K said...

I always love your birds, Eileen, along with your beautiful skies and such a wonderful variety of both! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us each week! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Carole M. said...

sky-watching and bird-watching, such special pleasures ...and cost nothing!

SandyCarlson said...

Some amazing skies, Eileen! Thank you.

Bev said...

Those orange sky shots are beautiful!!!

SquirrelQueen said...

What gorgeous skies. The one with the tower has an almost surreal look. I never get tired of the bird photos on your blog, I love them all.

Looks like my blog is back to normal. I never got any emails from Blogger. I asked them to review it last night and this morning the warning was gone. I think it was a glitch. I run daily virus scans on my computer too and periodical scans on my blogs. Good old Blogger is always doing something odd.

Dimple said...

Beautiful shots, Eileen. The skies have been cooperating with you!

Lew said...

Love the sunrise and fog! Your sunsets look like our recent ones. And keep the birds coming!

Joyful said...

Those are some lovely sunrises. What a beautiful way to start the working day! Your other shots are wonderful too :-)

Indrani said...

Whoa! look at the glow in the first shot. Terrific series!

Chubskulit Rose said...

I love the sunrise more! Have a lovely weekend!

Anonymous said...

Nicely captured sunset.

HansHB said...

A lovely post!
Great colours in the sky!

Elaine said...

Spectacular sky shots!

Stewart M said...

Hi there - I think pictures taken on the way to or from work are a real treat - brings a bit of something other than "work, work, work" into the day.

Cheers - Stewart M

Pearl Maple said...

the colours are so beautifully captured in your skies

Vores have said...

Great pictures you have taken. Wishing you a good weekend :) Hanne Bente

Amy Burzese said...

Don't we have a beautiful sky to see every day?

Gillian Olson said...

Beautiful skies, especially the sunrises and I also enjoyed the little flycatcher.

rainfield61 said...

The sun has painted a good looking picture.

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Modesto Viegas said...

Very good sky series!!!
And a nice bird also!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

wow, great pics of the skies, and a bird thrown in for free.

Anuradha Shankar said...

lovely photos!!! i love the bird pic!

LindyLouMac said...

A lovely selection that had me ohing and ahing. :)

Caroline Gill said...

What an unusual Flycatcher, Eileen, and what sensational sunsets! Hope you see a caterpillar soon ... (but not eating your best plants!).

Diane AZ said...

Lovely sunrise, sunset and flycatcher. Have a nice weekend!

Tina´s PicStory said...

wonderful sunset! :)

Icy BC said...

So gorgeous sunrise, and the colors are so intense! I am never tired of seeing your bird photos!

NatureStop said...

I love your Headers and great captures!Have a nice weekend!

Shantana

eden said...

I never get tired of birds. I just wish I can get more opportunities to explore and see them in the wild. Beautiful photos as always.

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