Thursday, January 21, 2010

Skywatch - Monday's Clouds

Subtle Sunrise 7:30AM
Desert Drama 8:45AM
Foothills 5:55PM
Midtown Mystery 6:00PM
The last picture was taken by my son near the university. He called to ask if I could see the weird cloud. I couldn't see it so he sent me the photo. Thanks Brian!

Check out other skies from around the world at Skywatch Friday hosted by Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, Louise and Sylvia.
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43 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Gorgeous and breathtaking captures, Diane! Wow! That last one is definitely "other worldly"! Terrific post for the day! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, and thank Brian for catching that one! So glad you could share it with us!!

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  3. Regina January 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Soft sunrise and an amazing sunset colors.
    Awesome capture by your son.
    Beautiful skies here.

    Enjoy the weekend.

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  4. •°°• IcyBC •°°•January 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Stunning images, Diane! They are glorious, and the one from Brian is absolutely incredible..

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  5. AnyaJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    So many different skies
    So beautiful :-)
    Great camera you have !!!!

    (Is your daughter Victoria is it for your first grand ch...
    Fantastic news !! ;)

    (((HUGS)))

    Kareltje =^.^=
    Anya :-)

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  6. XoXoJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Brian has got talent Diane, it is a wonderful set of shots.

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  7. LindyJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Quite the changes in the sky for one day. That last one is almost eerie. Glad your son was able to capture it. Beautiful series!

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  8. RajeshJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful sunrise and sunset shots of the desert.

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  9. NaqveeJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Diane, hats off to you! the last one looks like a soft flying object, i wonder what is the shape of such cloud is called?and i wish to stand beneath it and see upwards its very beautiful and mesmerizing. love Naqvee

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  10. ElisabethJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  11. Tara R.January 21, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    That last shot is breathtaking... gorgeous! Wonderful collection this week.

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  12. Jeannette StGJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Wow, the cloud pic your son sent you is like someone was drawing with a crayon in the sky!

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  13. EaglesbrotherJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    what Great captures.
    I like the last one..very interesting cloud formation.

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  14. MerisiJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Extraordinary sequence,
    lovely images,
    thank you! :-)

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  15. Martha ZJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful sky shots, the clouds let just enough light through to light up the sky with a blaze of color.
    That is a strange cloud Brian caught. It looks like a lenticular that someone hollowed out with an icecream scoop.

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  16. Carolyn FordJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    What a beautiful series of desert skies! And, the weird cloud is quite unique and a little mysterious.

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  17. Guy DJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    All are amazing but that last one is incredible.

    All the best
    GuyRegina In Pictures

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  18. RuneJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Stunning images this here, a pleasure to see them.Amazing!!

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  19. JimJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Love that sort of drama.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  20. KaHollyJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Oh, my, goodness! That last shot is incredible. ~karen

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  21. rainfield61January 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I see the silhouette of a man is pumping smoke in the last picture.

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  22. eileeninmdJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    These are all awesome but that last one is stunning. Well done!

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  23. AmandaJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    what amazing cloud photos!!! That last one is something else, almost looks like a UFO! amazing picture!!! Happy skyWatch =)

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  24. ksdoolittleJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Especially that last shot.

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  25. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful sky pictures, Diane. Glad your son sent his picture. That cloud is amazing... Wow!!!!

    Thanks for sharing--especially on a night when we are having thunderstorms here.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  26. LanceJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Wow, that cloud in the last picture is so unique!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    this is great Diane. Nice colours

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  28. StephanieJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Beautiful pictures again :-D What your son saw was like somewhere in another planet for me. Yeah it is unusual to see clouds like that. Looks like your whole family is into sky watching already. Enjoy the weekend sky!

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  29. Light and VoicesJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    I miss riding my bike from home to elementary school and back while my family lived in New Mexico. I saw all kinds of cacti flowering and those kind of sunsets you posted. Just lovely.
    Joyce, IL, USA

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  30. SAPhotographs (Joan)January 21, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    WOW!! That is an unusual one Diane. I am glad your son sent it to you and you shared it. Thanks.

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  31. LoreeJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Wow the pictures are amazing but that last one has to be my favourite. Such a weird shaped cloud and the colour of the sky is just awesome.

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  32. jooJanuary 22, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Awesome sky!

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  33. SquirrelQueenJanuary 22, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    Amazing photos Diane, clouds can change so quickly. I'm glad Brian caught that last one, that is a weird cloud.

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  34. Bhavesh ChhatbarJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    The cloud in the last photo is really weird, actually from a comic book, or from happy cartoons :) Thanks to your son! Of course, thanks to you too!! :)

    The Day

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  35. DoanLegacyJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Incredible photos of the sky, and yes the last one is exquisite!

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  36. ShannaraJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Your son took a really cool pic. Never seen such a cloud!

    Nice pics all of them

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  37. SerendipityJanuary 22, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Wonderful series. That cloud in the last shot is really strange!

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  38. JenJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    That's one freaky cloud!! You should send that to the weather channel and ask them what it is, why it is....?

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  39. GaelynJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Diane these are all beautiful, from the pastel sunrise to firey sunset. But that pic you son took is so wild. I think they're lenticular clouds which usually hang out over mountains.

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  40. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    great shots! Those are weird clouds in the last one. I have seen a photo of clouds like that before, but never in person.

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  41. EbieJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful! My favorite is the last one, yes, mysterious and looks like a halo!

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  42. storytellerJanuary 23, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    What beautiful varied skies! That last one taken by you son is like nothing I've ever seen before!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  43. AyieJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    The last shot can play with your imagination, it's like some lips on the sky..hehe not a good perfect looking one though. =)

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