Thursday, November 27, 2008

Sky Watch #20


It's COLD out there! Well, too cold for my liking anyway.

Hi. Time again for Sky Watch, hosted by Sandy, Wren, Louise, Klaus, Ivar and Fishing Guy. And many thanks to them for doing this for us each week.


Last Saturday, late in the afternoon, I happened to walk outside and look up at the sky. Wow! The weatherman had promised us snow soon. We had a shower or two of snow in the previous couple of days. But these skies told me it was pretty sure to come during the night. I didn't have a clear view from my house. Sorry about that. But what I saw as I looked north was this:



Turning to the west, I saw thi
s:


And then to the east:



I don't have a clear view of the southern sky at all. But these three were enough for me. At least it didn't look like a nor'easter that was coming. But - in the end, there was no storm at all. Just the threatening clouds. False alarm!


28 comments:

Kelly said...

Wow, Beautiful skywatch photos!

Can't believe it's already Thursday again...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!!!

Hugs,

Kelly

Louise said...

What's better than threatening clouds to make a picturesque sky, but then nothing comes of it? Nice photo series!

Sylvia K said...

Lovely photos that do picture the season so well. Much love to you, Bobbi.

Corner Gardener Sue said...

I like your pics and your blog. Thanks for commenting on mine!

Corner Gardener Sue said...

I like your pics and your blog. Thanks for commenting on mine!

Jane Hards Photography said...

It looks cold, but crsip clean shots.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Bobbie: It fun when you get the sky warning without getting slammed with the snow. Thanks for sharing on SWF.

me ann my camera said...

I like those false alarm storm skies much better than the snow ones! We are currently experiencing a mild turn and what small amount of snow we had had is now gone!!! Happy skywatching!

Jim said...

Hi Bobbie, soooorry you didn't get some snow.
Maybe next time ;-)
That was my favorite thing about late fall in New Hampshire, the early snow that came down pretty fast and heavy but didn't stick. I liked it best when I was out in it, perhaps on a shopping trip.
Happy SkyWatching,
..

SandyCarlson said...

Those are dramatic views! Love 'em. Take care, Bobbie.

happyone said...

Nice dramatic looking sky pictures!

Anonymous said...

What BEAUTIFUL stormy skies you've shared today, but it looks COLD to me!!!
Hugs and blessings,

Carole said...

It's always a wonder when the skies look so threatening and nothing happens. And such a contrast you got by just turning around!

dianasfaria.com said...

these look like cold wintry skies, but very beautiful skies as well.

Unknown said...

Lovely set of sky watch shots!

david mcmahon said...

Beautiful shots and yes, different segments of sky are fascinating to shoot.

Dianne said...

we do share the same skies!! you sky looks a lot like my sky.

I was telling Lisa that I was on Rt 35 headed south and thinking of you guys

love your shots as always. even the wires add drama

Anonymous said...

Hello Bobbie,

Nice photos and clever observation!

We had the same false alarm this week in Istanbul and you saw on my blog the sky we had after the announcement "It will snow! Be ready!" :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Best regards,

Unknown said...

Good Sky Watching, Bobbie. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

Peace & love,
Gina

DeniseinVA said...

Great photos, interesting to see the differences.

Kim said...

I really like how you put it in black and white. I am going to have to try that myself.

The last picture reminds me of a scene from To Kill a Mockinbird. Very nice.

Small City Scenes said...

Those clouds are menacing but I did see a spot of blue up there. MB

Kay said...

We've been getting a lot of those false alarm clouds here in Hawaii. Your photos are just beautiful.

bowledover said...

Lovely pictures Bobbie, I always wonder who is in store for the passed over weather.
Snows will come soon enought though.A roof overhead, warm fires and comfort food with family and friends will be just what we need.

Kathie Brown said...

False alarm on the snow but perfect for skywatching!

Anonymous said...

Looking at those skies, I can't believe the storm missed you. Congratulations! :)

Great skywatch, thanks for sharing.

Linda said...

Very atmospheric. I imagine when you get a storm it's quite a serious thing.
Thanks for your visit!

Namnet said...

These photos are terrific and interesting. The white clouds in the first one looks like mountains covered with snow. And the second one looks a bit spooky. But still wonderful.
Happy skywatching:-)