Thursday, February 11, 2010

Skywatch - always something



As I was walking home from the canyon, this happy cloud formation caught my eye.  After stopping to take sky photos, I noticed some movement in the desert scrub.  It was a jackrabbit and two deer.  I'll  save their pictures for another post.
So often when pausing to check the sky, much more is seen than expected.  Thanks to the Skywatch team: Klaus, Sandy, Sylvia, Wren, and Fishing Guy for hosting this fun photography meme.  To view more skies from around the world or to share yours, visit Skywatch Friday.

35 comments:

Lindy said...

Gorgeous panorama - beautiful sky and desert!

eileeninmd said...

It's a gorgeous sky and a wonderful capture!

eden said...

Beautiful sky. Great capture.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Hi Diane, That is a fabulous cloud formation. Perfect for Skywatch!!!

Can't wait to see what else you saw!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Brenda's Arizona said...

GORGEOUS! Does your camera take panoramas or did you stitch it together - perfectly??

Sylvia K said...

What a fantastic cloud formation! I love it! Terrific shot, Diane! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sylvia

Diane AZ said...

Hi Brenda, this was four separate photos stitched together using software that came with my Canon PowerShot.

Anya said...

AMAZING view :-)
You are living in a very BEAUTIFUL country
(Such a views are not here;)

(@^.^@)

Anonymous said...

Wonderful panoramic shot ... amazing sky! I was about to ask if you merged several photos ... then I read your response to Brenda. I learned to do this with Photoshop Elements but seldom think to put those skills to use.
Hugs and blessings,

Gaelyn said...

Always a good idea to be alert and observant of both the big and small. This is an excellent panorama shot that so represents the southern AZ desert.

Lene said...

I love your picture! Never been to the desert my self, so I hope one day... :)

Anonymous said...

the panorama is simply superbly shot. love it.

Icy BC said...

That's is beautiful, Diane!

rainfield61 said...

I love the title: always something.

So good to have something, always, that are beautiful.

Kim, USA said...

The sky looks like moving to me ^_^

Romantic Sunset

Willie a.k.a Reptoz said...

Such an amazing sky

Jeannette StG said...

Love your pic! I showed it to hubby and he thought that it was "stitched" I asked him what that meant, so he explained (he's taking a class in Photoshop).The clouds are in a gorgeous formation!

Stephanie said...

This pic is like those posters sold at tourist centers. Nice!

Light and Voices said...

Lovely, simply lovely image.
Joyce, IL, USA

Unknown said...

wow, great photo diane

Loree said...

The sky is beautiful but I can't wait to see your photos of the jackrabbit.

cieldequimper said...

Wow. That's a beauty!

x_pEpPeRoNi_x said...

Amaaazing sky. It really looks like it's reaching out! I love the landscape too.

It looks so perfect together.

Eaglesbrother said...

Great Panoramic shot..I do like the cloud formations also.

Regina said...

Beautiful one!

Enjoy the weekend.

Prospero said...

A great scene for a panoramic shot, Diane. Really very nice.

Victoria Tsavdaridou said...

Great panorama!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Serendipity said...

Great shot - and such a wonderful wide angle!

ksdoolittle said...

What a beautiful panoramic view! Simply stunning. Eye candy for the winter weary to be sure! ~ks

Ezhilan said...

Wonderful panoramic view with vast landscape! The cloud formation looks like rays of light spreading out. With a lone cactus in the foreground I like the composition.

betchai said...

oh, love the panorama Diane, and the cloud looks like a bow, forming halo over saguaros.

A Lady's Life said...

Don't you love those skies.
they say so much :)

Self Sagacity said...

Lovely skies! So special with all the spreads.

PJ van Zyl said...

very nice blog I enjoyed the browse great photos

Kcalpesh said...

Wonderful Panoramic shot! Simply love the skies....

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