Thursday, August 14, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

In my little corner of the world this week the temperatures have been pleasent and the skies full of fluffy white clouds.
A view from my front porch looking out into the yard.
The Skies Over Wal-mart On Shopping Day
Skies Over My Neighbor's Pond
And...from a few weeks ago when skies weren't so sunny...
A Double Rainbow (look closely)

I haven't posted this and wanted to share it today as well. It was taken a few weeks back. As we left the house to do some errands the weather was ever changing. One minute hard raindrops fell. The next minute a few sprinkles. As we rode down the road sprinkles misted the windshield and the sun popped up in front of us. I wonder if there will be a rainbow were the words spoken out loud. Looking ahead and left and right none was in sight. A glance in the rearview mirror and there it was. There was nothing to do but stop in the middle of the road, hop out, and snap.

HOPE YOU FIND YOUR RAINBOW
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

86 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is a really nice looking rainbow. We had one yesterday for a little while but it then disappeared.

Dirkjogt said...

Nice clouds, great to see. And the two rainbows, I love them!

Rune Eide said...

The rainbow for me, please!

maryt/theteach said...

These are just wonderful photos Carletta! Living where you do must be a complete pleasure! MIne's not up yet but it will be soon! :)

Julie said...

I do like that second image with the mass of cloud, Carletta. Plain simple cloud. I am appreciating that more and more each day.

Dewdrop said...

I LOVE the double rainbow!!! The others are magnificent, but that one... oh Carletta!!! Coolness!

Jientje said...

Friday already at your corner of the world huh?
Gorgeous skies, and a rainbow .... wow!! Let alone a double one! Double WOW!!! WOWWOW!

Brad Myers said...

Nice capture, maybe I should visit you since you are not that far away and help feed and photograph the turkeys, LOL.

Bixo do Mato said...

Nice rainbow and all the sky views!

Tom said...

Beautiful clouds shots and the rainbows are stunning... now then whats all this I've been reading in Dots comments.. about bare chested cowboys.. ha!

Anonymous said...

That is simply beautiful! Love the last one:) Love rainbows!

Jim said...

Happy Skywatching, Carletta! You have found some pretty skies!
Not all skies are pretty as you will see in my Texas unfolding!
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EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful! And I'm so jealous abut the rainbow!

Dancin Fool said...

Wonderfu shots, and I love your through the window Thursday too. So peaceful.

Well done for capturing the double rainbow.

Anonymous said...

Those are all picture perfect skies. Beautiful.

LiseH said...

Lovely pictures! The double rainbow is amazing!

Juliana said...

lots of rainbow i see in this swf these week. nice

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PINAY MOMMY said...

i love the clouds and the rainbows!

happy sky watching!




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Michele said...

The rainbow is so pretty... it's been a while since I have seen one... I yearn for the rain! LOL
It's so hot here and dry!
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juliana said...

beautiful sky... especially love the rainbow and the pond.

Petunia said...

Lovely shots!
Petunia

Kelly said...

Great photos! Great job at capturing the double rainbow!! Well done!!

Anonymous said...

All awesome shots, and a magnificent rainbow!!

Maria Verivaki said...

rainbows are one of the most uplifting sights in the sky, always!

rachel said...

you have a beautiful porch, a lovely view! i can see the double rainbows! what a spectacular shot! happy swf! (:

Anonymous said...

A fine sequence - and a rainbow!

Whitney said...

these are beautiful shots! It looks like great weather! And the rainbow shot is soo good..it almost looks like it touches the ground! Great skywatch post!

judi/Gmj said...

Glad you have a swivel head! Does it bobble too? Great shot! I love it when the sky is vibrant blue and filled with fluffy white clouds.

Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Wow! All are excellent. I love the rainbow. Whenever it rains and the sun comes out, I look for a rainbow. Yours are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

This is Gorgeous!!!

dot said...

You have some beautiful views in your area. Love the rainbow!
Happy Sky watching!!

Lilli & Nevada said...

Beautiful photos and the rainbow is wonderful

Photo Cache said...

I love your shots. So beautiful

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

Oh the third one is my favorite! So nice!

Unknown said...

These are great photos!

Janice Thomson said...

Delightful photos with a little bit of everything - clouds, rainbow/s and sunshine - who could ask for more.

Arija said...

I thank skywatch for leading me to your blog. Lovely photos. I too jump out ot my car to snap skies wherever I find them.

Anonymous said...

Nice collection this week...I especially like the rainbow sky

Anonymous said...

Very pretty skies ~ those clouds are amazing! Wonderful double rainbow ~ really special to see.

Melli said...

Ohhhhhh wow! We have had LOTS of very puffy white clouds lately too... but I have not seen a REAL rainbow at ALL this summer! Usually I get 2 or 3 during a summer... *pouts* You are a lucky LUCKY girl!

Anonymous said...

Great shots. Nice colors. Thanks for share the rainbow.

Anonymous said...

lovely photos of a lovely day

Anonymous said...

The double rainbow is spectacular!

Neal said...

Those are really beautiful Carletta.

Louise said...

All are lovely. The fluffy white clouds are so beautiful against the deep blue sky. And that was a very nice rainbow capture!

Raven said...

I love your yard. Your neighbor's isn't bad either. And that was one awesome rainbow... actually looks like a double rainbow. Beautiful shots all.

Texas Travelers said...

Nice series of skies. and a great double rainbow.

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Craver Vii said...

Brilliant pics. Those are some really vibrant colors! Oh-oh, you were leaning a bit in the first pic... what did we have for lunch that day, hmmm??

Gretchen said...

Love the double rainbow! My daughter caught one once and it was shown on tv. They announced her as the photographer, so she was the star of the school for the day. :)

JC said...

Beautiful pictures. I think I've seen that sky over my Alabama Walmart. HA! I adore the double rainbow shot. That is a stand alone picture.

Thanks for coming by for a visit.

Christy said...

Gorgeous rainbow image. I have only ever seen a double rainbow once in my life and it was cool. Can't remember if I had a camera with me or not to even try to take a photo. Very lovely sky images.

Louis la Vache said...

What a fine Sky Watch series!

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Pat - Arkansas said...

Your part of the country had some pretty skies this week! I like sunshine and fluffy clouds. I'm glad you saw the rainbow and got a photo. Nice Sky Watch series.

The Mulligan Family said...

Double Rainbows!!! Oh My! Gorgeous. And, I love the "sky over WalMart on a shopping day". Great caption! Cheers!

Cathy said...

What a pretty day.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful skies, gorgeous rainbow, and lovely countryside as well. As I have said before, you must live just this side of heaven.

Columbo said...

Now those are some super shots. Nice rainbow, sky so blue, beautiful clouds.

Anonymous said...

wow very pretty shots you have here. happy SWF!

Anonymous said...

beautiful photos!
have a nice weekend!

Angie said...

A gorgeous series of photos.

Minkydo said...

The blue in the second photo is brilliant. The third one could be a postcard. Lovely.

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Becky said...

More spectacular cloud pictures. It has been a wonderful summer for them. Happy SWF.

Gemma Wiseman said...

What stunning skies! Simply magical!

Pearl Maple said...

Really lovely collection of photos thanks for sharing and thanks for your kind comments on my post earlier.

magiceye said...

lovely pictures indeed!


Do check out my Independence Day SkyWatch post here

Ellyn said...

Great shots. I loved the rainbows.

Faery said...

Oh I love your pictures, the sky is so beautiful when it is in blue with white clouds.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.

JunieRose2005 said...

Carletta,


You,so, remind me of myself with your love and fascination of the sky! I always marvel at a blue,blue sky with piles of fluffy , white clouds...and take pictures, endlessly!

And a rainbow is like a special gift, just given to us occasionally...so as not to spoil our appreciation of it; I am convinced!

These pictures you've posted are wonderful - each and every one!

Your little corner of the world is very beautiful!


Hugs))


Junie

Barb said...

Lovely rainbow! But I burst out laughing at the "Skies over Walmart" caption! You're a gal after my own heart!! ♥

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Carletta: You have outdone yourself today, these a really neat shots.

Pappy said...

The skies over Wal-Mart. Now that is really universal. Send that to Bentonville, AR and maybe you'll receive a bonus for advertising. Pappy

Rose said...

Excellent! Love the brilliant blue skies with puffy clouds, and nothing can beat a rainbow!

Dragonstar said...

You caught the double rainbow - well done! I love your fluffy clouds.

MaR said...

Outstanding shots and what a beautiful rainbow!!
We haven't had any rain in the past 35 days (so the weatherman said!), we need some clouds to begin with!
I am sorry you don't always get to see the comment box... it is very strange because it seems it happens only to you...sorry about that!!
Have a wonderful weekend yourself!!

Anonymous said...

Love the fluffy clouds and the rainbow!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful photos! Mine is up as well. Hope to see you there.

Have a great weekend!
Nita

SandyCarlson said...

Carletta,
These are wonderful. I love the rainbow and the vast sky that shelters this world.

Shelly said...

I'm not too crazy 'bout Wal Mart but I sure do looove that blue sky with the big puffy clouds. Goregous!

Angie @ Many Little Blessings said...

Gorgeous photographs!

Stacey Olson said...

I saw both of them.. thanks for sharing. your gazebo looks like a great place to sit and enjoy the beautiful skys..

Flying Solo said...

Awesome view you have there Carletta!
Love the double rainbow!

dlyn said...

Great rainbow and I love the fluffy clouds too!

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL!!
have a nice weekend!!

Kerri Farley said...

Oh, these are wonderful!

chanpheng said...

Beautiful pictures. Those are real classic fluffy clouds!

Torsdag 1952 said...

wonderful rainbow shot