Thursday, September 22, 2011

A Potpourri of Skies

On a recent evening the night came closing in on what was left of a cloud covered blue sky.


When you were little didn't you love looking at the clouds and picking out the shapes? Don't you still love it? What do you see? I think Miss Piggy was floating around looking for Kermit.


Days after the Harvest Moon I was out trying to capture a photo for my little granddaughter Lily. She had seen the big ole moon and remarked to her Mommy that 'if that moon comes over here maybe I can sit on it." Ah, the mind of an almost four year old!

The moon seemed very big and bright but there were many clouds the evening I was trying and they kept getting in my way. When I downloaded this one it looked like the 'Man In The Moon' was posing for me.

I was able to get this egg shaped image before I gave up.



Posted for Skywatch.

21 comments:

Pat said...

That last shot of the moon is a great capture!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Great skies. Lily would love to sit on that moon and float on those clouds. So would I!

Pearl Maple said...

Great collection of photos of the sky in many different moods, thanks for sharing with us in SWF

Sylvia K said...

These are terrific, Carletta, and what a variety! Isn't it wonderful when you are able to capture them like this! Love the moon, of course, but the first sky has such a variety of colors and clouds and all in one shot! Love it! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sylvia

Carver said...

These are all so beautiful. You're reminding me that I haven't been keeping an eye out for the moon lately although most days we've had too many clouds.

Arija said...

Love your waning of the day and most definitely Miss Piggy with her big blond wig.

Kim, USA said...

Wow so stunning and the moon just capture my heart ^_^

Peach Sky

Unknown said...

Great series, Carletta!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Unknown said...

Wouldn't it be nice to sit on the moon! (in reality: maybe -smile)
But I love your last pic -thanks for sharing your experiment with us:)

Liz said...

Amazing captures. Happy sky watching.

Liz @ A Simple Life

Karen said...

Terrific shots! Yep, it looks just like Miss Piggy!

eileeninmd said...

Great collection of sky photos, Carletta. I love the Miss Piggy one. And the moon is gorgeous. Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!

Rose said...

I saw a pig, and thought that that wasn't quite right...Miss Piggy it is!

I love that first sky picture, Carletta...it is just so beautiful.

and yes, the mind of a child...gotta love 'em!

Jackie said...

Love the cloud photo's..and yes, it does look like Miss Piggy.

Nice moon shot. Children do say the funniest things sometimes, has she ever seen a picture of someone sitting on a crescent moon?

Laura said...

and such a lovely potpourri it is!

Indrani said...

The cloud does look like Piggy. :)
I like your grand daughter's wish.

Anonymous said...

What magical shots! I still haven't been able to get a good one of the moon.

forgetmenot said...

Beautiful!!! Mickie :)

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Very nice post and photos, especially I like the last one.

Regards and best wishes

Gill - That British Woman said...

great shots of the moon,

Gill in Canada

Stephany said...

Beautiful photos and compositions. I love the peek at the tree tops in the first picture with the moon.