Thursday, July 17, 2008

Sky Watch


Several years ago, we took a Whale Watchers cruise. Didn't see any whales, but it was a lovely evening cruise, ending just after sunset. Here are some of the sights we saw.


This is the Cape May Light House. The building near it is St. Mary's By the Sea, which I believe is now a retreat house.


A sail boat in the distance, as the sun went down.



Gulls followed the boat as we were returning. that is the bridge into Cape May in the backgound.


And finally, as we returned, the sun was setting.


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42 comments:

  1. Gerald (Ackworth born)July 17, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    sounds like a great sail despite tha lack of whales.

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  2. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 17, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    Bobbie: Very nicely done and loved the sunset.

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  3. Rune EideJuly 17, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    Pity about the whales, but you got some nice compensation. Thank you for sharing!

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  4. JulianaJuly 17, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    wow...beautiful

    Mine in here. Thanks

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    gorgeous for all ur sky pics

    Visit mine also in here Thanks

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  6. Sandpiper (Lin)July 17, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    These pictures are all stunning! I love the one with birds!

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  7. DewdropJuly 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    I loved whale watching! Beautiful shots, even if no whales! I love the coastline with the lighthouse and the sea gull silhouettes.

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  8. imacJuly 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    All captured well.

    Welcome to our new Skywatch Blog.We hope you will like and enjoy posting your skies here.
    The Team thankyou for participating and helping to make this venture a success.

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  9. CarlettaJuly 17, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Love that last one -stunning!

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  10. EG CameraGirlJuly 17, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    Sorry you didn't get to see whales, but you DID get to see a beautiful sunset. Thanks for capturing it with your camera and sharing it with us.

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  11. PetuniaJuly 17, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    All of them are very lovely!

    Petunia's SWF

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  12. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Hello from Colorado. Nice series of pictures. The second one is my favorite.

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  13. TomJuly 17, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Excellent Sky Watch post.. really enjoy these delight pictures.. thank you for the link..

    Thank you for joining in with use, welcome to the new blog... onwards and up wards.
    Tom

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  14. UnknownJuly 17, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, my Bobbie. These are stunning. I will be back, as usual, to look at them again and again.

    Love,
    Gina

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  15. AnneKaJuly 17, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Greate Sky Watch post.
    Have a nice weekend, from AnneKa in Norway

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  16. AnneKaJuly 17, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Greate Sky Watch post.
    Have a nice weekend, from AnneKa in Norway

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  17. Lilli & NevadaJuly 17, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    oh how beautiful

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  18. Pearl MapleJuly 17, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Fantastic photos for sky watch friday, like the way you caught images with the colorful backdrop of a sunset. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. UnknownJuly 17, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Great series, love the last one!

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  20. RoseJuly 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Wonderful and more wonderful! These are really beautiful!

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  21. MicheleJuly 17, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    The sunset is gorgeous and I just adore the sailboat off in the distance... your photography is amazing!
    Mountain Retreat Photos
    Fishing Fiesta

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  22. rachelJuly 17, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    these are absolutely amazing! i love the one with the birds! all of them are just spectacular!

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  23. JulieJuly 17, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    I love the silhouette of the birds in flight. Good capture ...

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  24. Maria VerivakiJuly 17, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    i love the last shot of the sunset

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  25. LouiseJuly 17, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    The sailboat and sunset had to make up a litlle for not seeing whales, no? Very pretty.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    Thanks for the visit... Great entry too for the week. Love the sunset... Have a nice day!

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  27. Quiet PathsJuly 17, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    These are so lovely; the sailboat in the distance is wonderful.

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  28. Ramblings of a Villas GirlJuly 17, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    Hello! That was a fun time. I love all the photos, but the sailboat and sunset are my favorites. Lisa

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  29. me ann my cameraJuly 17, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    Wonderful sailboat and wonderful birds. All photos proof of a wonderful day. Lovely!
    ann

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  30. SandyCarlsonJuly 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    The gulls in flight are just wonderful. Thanks for these. I agree with Ackworth Born!

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  31. Fish WhispererJuly 17, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    Too bad no whales but really nice scenery.
    Cheers

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  32. AnonymousJuly 17, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Nice capture - I like the different aspects of the sky portrayed in the photos.

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  33. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensJuly 17, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Bobbie,thank you for your comment on my sky watch. I agree photography is great and espescially with todays great "little" cameras! Your pictures of the whale watch are great. So,the wales didn't show up, it can happen. I had a whale watching tour from Hervey Bay Queensland and it was fantastic and unique to see the huge humpback whales. Take care and best wishes.

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  34. SuzanneJuly 18, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    Beautiful and calming. The boat captured in the distance sets off your photo nicely. Happy SWF.

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  35. PatJuly 18, 2008 at 3:07 AM

    H, Bobbie! First visit to you; just lovely, lovely photos.

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  36. JudyJuly 18, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    These pictures are just lovely. I really like the one of the sunset.

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  37. WillardJuly 18, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Nicely done, and the last one has beautiful colors!

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  38. AnonymousJuly 18, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Some nice choices, and I like the name of your blog :)

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  39. CatherineJuly 18, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    The sail-boat an the gulls will replace the phantom-whales.
    Great shot with or without the main character.
    Have a nice week-end.

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  40. ♥ Stines hverdagJuly 19, 2008 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Really like the silhouettes of the birds.

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  41. Kathie BrownJuly 20, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful photos bobbie. The lone sailboat looks like a painting and evokes a feeling of solitude and bravery for me.

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  42. Mike's Travels July 22, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Stunning bird silhouettes.

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