Friday, August 14, 2020

The Golden Sunset #SkywatchFriday

I was relaxing at the end of the day.  No way I was going to watch the sky tonight.  Just wanted to lie there on the couch.  No way I was going out there.  Nope.  It was time to chill.

I looked out my back window and saw the sky lighting up, several minutes after sunset.  My adrenaline started to flow.  I donned sandals and went out there to get a better view.  Spouse followed me.

This is what I saw.

So we started to walk west. 

We shifted our vantage point.

Geese flew right over us.  My first picture didn't "take" but I got this parting shot.

 This is when I really knew it was going to be good.  After this, it rapidly faded.

 

A final salute from a contrail, so rare nowadays, as the sun bid us goodnight.

Worth getting off the couch for!

Joining Yogi and the other skywatching bloggers for #SkywatchFriday.

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11 comments:

  1. JimAugust 14, 2020 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful skies.

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  2. Cerebrations.bizAugust 14, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    So much for intentions

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  3. songbird's crazy worldAugust 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM

    You got some beautiful photos.

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  4. TomAugust 14, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    ...and every sunrise and sunset is a bit different from the last.

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  5. bonnieAugust 14, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful!

    Hope I have time to do a post today, work's been crazy but I had a paddle 2 weeks ago that I think will make a good Skywatch post. First sunset paddle of the year.

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  6. AdelaAugust 14, 2020 at 11:21 AM

    beautiful!

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  7. Lady FiAugust 14, 2020 at 11:48 AM

    What pretty skies.

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  8. Karen BakingInATornadoAugust 14, 2020 at 12:02 PM

    Definitely worth getting off the couch for. There's something about the colors not just painted on the sky, but the way they change not only while we stand there, but as we move ourselves, that is so calming. Especially in this stressful time.

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  9. Diane Stringam TolleyAugust 14, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    Oh my, yes! Absolutely beautiful! You can just FEEL the peace!
    The geese families are making short trips around our town now, getting the babies (who aren't so little anymore!) ready for their long flight later in the fall. It's so fun to see them. They've pretty much got the mechanics down, but they can't quite fly and honk. I guess, like the rest of us, everything comes with practice.

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  10. Spare Parts and PicsAugust 14, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    LOL, I know all too well the calling of the sky. And if I don't get up and take some pics, I feel guilty the entire evening! We had a beautiful sky last night, but the colors disappeared so quickly I didn't get a chance to get any shots.

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  11. Liz A.August 14, 2020 at 8:31 PM

    The couch is so comfortable, but wonders await when you can pry yourself off.

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