Thursday, July 24, 2008

For SWF--the sun going down

These photos are supposed to enlarge when clicked.
These really are best viewed when enlarged...you don't appreciate the sun until they are enlarged.
Sorry to post so many photos, but it was hard enough to cut the number down to these.
This is from Tuesday evening's ramble out to the strip pit area...I had to post that very first photo cause you can definitely see one of the many dragonflies that were out that evening.
The rest just show the setting of the sun....
as the clouds slowly cover it up...
followed by a couple or three of after the event.

To join SWF, please go to the Sky Watch Friday Blog. I know I am posting this even earlier than normal, but I am figuring I am going to have to reload some of the photos till they will enlarge. Almost every night I have reload at least one, especially if I have more than three photos. Also, I have started getting a lot of spammers commenting, so I am starting to moderate my posts again. I really hope that that will stop them but who knows.


76 comments:

  1. Really gorgeous series Rose! Enlarging was worth it.

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  2. Ros,
    The sky is a lovely shade of...rose. ;-) OK, peachy rose. Nice captures.

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  3. Very pretty series of photos showing sunset as it happens. Very nice!

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  4. Beautiful series of sky shots, Rose. I can see why it would be hard to choose.

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  5. This is a lovely series, Rose. I understand about the difficulty of culling images. Sometimes it is such a challenge.

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  6. Nice sequence! How wonderful it is to watch the sun go down.
    ann at varying seasons

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  7. Really nice pictures. The 4th one is exceptional with the streaky sun.

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  8. Rose, you did a good job! Love the dragon fly in the first one!

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  9. A wonderful set of photos and even better as you said when enlarged.

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  10. Gorgeous series. And enlarging them made them even more beautiful. I enjoyed that dragonfly too.

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  11. Wonderful series of a glowing sunset.

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  12. That is a beautiful sequence! You did a good job on that!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  13. Fantastic and definitely worth enlarging to get the full effect!!
    Mountain Retreat Photos and
    Fishing Fiesta

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  14. Very beautiful skies! Nice shot with the dragon fly in the first picture!
    The colours of the sunset are so soft! Beautiful!

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  15. Really gorgeous series Rose!
    I understand your problems in cutting down the number of pictures...beautiful as they all are:)

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  16. landscapes so beautiful that it has a blog with this very beautiful sky

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  17. Love this series! Each change is simply more beauty!

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  18. These are beautiful and I am glad you but on as many as you did.

    I find that when you load pictures, if you rearrange the order while composing, they will not enlarge. I now write the order I want my pictures (last picture first and so on) and load them that way.

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  19. Rose, those are gorgeous, especially if you enlarge them.

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  20. Oh my those are so beautiful. I never see sunsets like that. Your lucky to get that beauty.

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  21. Oh, these are so good! Definitely worth clicking on (enlarging) and taking my sweet time. Beauties, Rose!

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  22. Well done Rose.. these are all stunning.. the sun is awesome when these are enlarged.. great Sky Watch post

    Sorry for this copy and paste comment but I need to check all the links work , I also wanted you to know I've been here and seen your post... thank you for joining in with us this week I hope you enjoy the fun of it all. I will try to get back over the next day or two and see how your Sky Watch went on

    Tom :O)

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  23. Very nice, makes me feel tired to see the sun going down like that... YAWN... 'scuse me, I'm off to bed.

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  24. Happy weekend! Perfect one for SWF! We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.... Mine's up too hope you can drop by...

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  25. Wonderful, no appoligies needed.
    Cools down fast huh? That last one makes me want to grab a sweater.

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  26. It is so hard to have a beautiful sky and not be able to decide which is the one you want as they all turn out so good.

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  27. Good chance. We see dragonflies.
    Beautiful colors.

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  28. These sunsets photos are beautiful. I am glad you posted so many. Happy SWF.

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  29. Rose, I just found your blog! You have a great collection! Love it!

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  30. They are lovely. I understand why it was hard to choose.

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  31. Nice sunset - and I liked your "about me" post too.

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  32. The Sunset is always a magic moment!

    Have a nice weekend!

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  33. Lovely sunset photos! The dragon fly is a delightful capture in your first photo!

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  34. This is a beautiful sunset sequence! I enjoyed viewing each picture as the sun slowly sets below the horizon. The dragonfly in the first photo is neat, too.

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  35. Rose: That was a wonderful sunset.

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  36. These are really neat shots. I love how the sun just suddenly dissapears behind the clouds.
    :)

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  37. Great shots and they enlarged well. Of course, I cannot figure out how to do that, but I love your shots! Good eye!!

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  38. Photos are spectacular, I have enlarged them. It is hard to stop when each shot is so spectacular, it's good to see them all!

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  39. What a beautiful skywatch! I'm glad you didn't cut the number done any smaller....each one is lovely and I love seeing the dragonflies in the first one!

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  40. Awesome series of photos! Great job!

    Hope you can hop by my SWF post HERE. Happy weekends!

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  41. Nice photos.

    You are right: enlarged they are best.

    I enjoi then.

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  42. This is an amazing sunset sequence.
    I enjoy it very much!

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  43. I see the dragonfly! Before enlarged thought it was a helicopter :) Awesome photographs!!!

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  44. A very nice sequence.

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  45. Very nice sequence until sunset...Happy weekend and SWF.

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  46. Hi! I like to see lot's of pictures, these were very nice. Fun that you managed to catch that dragonfly on first pic.

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  47. loved the 4th 5th and 6th the mostest!

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  48. Thanks for coming by to visit. Love your sequence of shots. The different colors that come out in the progression and the top one with the dragonfly is so indicative of a summer evening.

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  49. WOW!!! This is amazing, you have just make my day great while looking at you friday sky watch…

    It’s fantastic.. Thanks for sharing this… More for this next time.. Try mine too

    Happy Friday!

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  50. I like your Sky Watch.
    Nice series of sunsets.

    I am trying to visit all today.
    It's a fun challenge.

    I discontinued verification and moderation today.
    Come visit our SWF, Click here.
    Troy and Martha

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  51. Very atmospheric feeling and beautiful. Happy Skywatch Friday.

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  52. beautiful colours,excellent !

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  53. Wonderful photo! Great sunset sequence! Happy SWF!

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  54. I love these shots! Such tranquility... looks like the PERFECT spot for storm chasing/watching. Magnificent!

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  55. they are great! & I did enjoy enlarging them too.

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  56. Lovely coloring in this sunset.
    I have found myself having to reload to make the pictures enlarge...haven't figured out why?

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  57. Spectacular series. I can see why it was difficult to choose the best one!

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  58. Beautiful sunset! Love the dragonfly ;O)

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  59. Hi! nice shots. is that a dragonfly in that 1st photo?

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  60. Beautiful sky~watch captures~every one!!
    Happy weekend!
    Happy sky~watching!
    Cat

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  61. What a lovely blog, newly discovered. I want to go down every one of those roads, every one!

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  62. Beautiful transitions of the sun setting. Feels as though if I run forward I'll be able to catch the sun!

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  63. Thanks for the whole sunset. Lovely set of pics.

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  64. great series of sunset pictures

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  65. I particularly like the ones where the sun is a glowing red ball in the sky. These are lovely!
    Have a wonderful weekend of beautiful skies! My Sky Watch Photos Here and Here

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  66. Thanks for "the sun is going down",
    I hope you enjoyed a glas of wine durings the sunset.

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