Thursday, January 15, 2009

Sky Watch: A Tiny Touch Of Blue


Along with most of the country in the United States we have been bracing for days for an Arctic blast of very cold temperatures. The skies have been gray for many days with snowfall off and on and just a rare glance of blue sky. As I type it is 16 degrees outside with a windchill of seven and light flurries but is expected to get more bitterly cold tonight. That's only my little corner of the world. Others will no doubt be colder.
Here's hoping no matter where you are you find a little warmth to fill your day.

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40 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Yes, the cold air is on it's way, Carletta. It's very cold here! Well below zero Fahrenheit. BUT the Arctic air also brought sunshine and blue skies. ;-)

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  2. RoseJanuary 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Sounds like you are getting the weather we had yesterday. It was all of 5 above a little bit ago. However, the sun is out bright and the sky has been so blue today. Headed for below zero tonight though. If you get out in it, be careful.

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  3. bobbieJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    16 is just too darned cold!'

    But your photo is lovely.

    Stay warm.

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  4. Rune EideJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    There is snow in that one!

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  5. Luiz Santilli JrJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Hi Carletta

    Wonderful sky!

    Luiz

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  6. UnknownJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    We won't have snow, but we will have another visit or two for Mr. Jack Frost himself!!

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  7. LouiseJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    That's a great sky! It has much more depth than first meets the eye. Terrific capture.

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  8. Photo CacheJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I really feel for you who has to endure freezing temps and here we are getting unseasonably warm temps.

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  9. Som mine dager erJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Oh yeah.... and welcome to Norway! As we speek we have minus 16 degrees outside my door ;-)

    Great capture, Carletta.

    Marit

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  10. SteffiJanuary 15, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Here in Germany is it cold too...Great photos!Have a nice weekend!

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  11. DewdropJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I think that warrants a Brrr... for sure. Great framing on your capture... hope you get warmth and blue skies soon! Stay warm!

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  12. bowledoverJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    We have been cold but not as cold as you have had it. Hope it lifts soon. Love your picture.

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  13. judi/GmjJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Expressive photo. I now feel guilty at a balmy 39 degrees outside. I wish you warmth of heart and hearth.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    This is pretty and comforting, because at first I thought I was looking at my own sky, just stepping out my front door! It's interesting how weather and region affect the skies. (I also live on the E. Coast.)

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  15. imacJanuary 15, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Cool photo, captured well.

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  16. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    we too have skies that look like that, I guess we are sharing the cold, cold weather.......

    Gill in Canada

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  17. NealJanuary 15, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    I think it got up to a whopping high of 4 today!! As I am writing this it is 1 below and falling. Just think we're 1 below right now and Fairbanks, Alaska is 36....now that makes a lot of sense. :)

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  18. Dr.JohnJanuary 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    It was 21 below here this morning. That's cold.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Brrr. What a foreboding weather cast. Hope you stay nice and cozy warm wherever you are :0)
    Your sky looks active...

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  20. NealJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    BTW Carletta, I have tagged you .... see my blog for details. :)

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  21. George TownboyJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Great photo! It's already plummeted to 51 as I comment, and it's supposed to get down near freezing, with a wind chill in the 20's! This is Florida? LOL

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Cloudy but beautiful. We have clouds and rain and cold also here.
    Have a great week

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  23. PatriciaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Great shot!! beautiful photo!!
    You are having a very cold winter huy? must be nice to enjoy a hot cup of chocolate or coffe!! mmmm
    I am sending some sunshine from here ok?
    have a very happy weekend!!

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  24. LindaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    That sounds really really cold and those skies look cold - maybe you'll be able to get some really good snow pictures. Stay warm!

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  25. LeoraJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Your cloud looks like a little man trying to run away from the cold. Stay warm!

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  26. ArijaJanuary 15, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Oh please don't wish me more warmth W are sweltering with temperatures over 100F, a roaring burning wind and no water. Whlie you are getting one extreme, we are getting the other.

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  27. BarbaraJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    The chilly air make sitting by a nice fire in the fire place very comforting. Enjoy the shot.
    Smiles B

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Cold? Well, it will probably get down to 60F tonight. The locals think that's cold (it's all relative). What we have is high wind -- in fact the campus is CLOSED tomorrow, classes canceled and all but essential personnel asked to stay home, because of the high wind warning. My lights are flickering ....

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  29. LeedraJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Where is global warming when we need it? It is 7 right now, and I live in the south.

    Leedra’s Photos For Fun
    Photography By Leedra

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  30. Small City ScenesJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    You sky looks like the sky out this way. Come take a look. MB

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  31. NiinaJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    Interesting glow! =) Happy SWF.

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  32. IngridJanuary 16, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    This kind of sky we have quite often here above Brussels !
    Today however it's all grey !

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  33. becky aka theRAVJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Carletta! I have missed you and your blog but I am back now & on a roll! LOL It is cold here too. We had a wind chill of 11 this morning. I will be catching up on your blog this weekend.

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  34. JientjeJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    It's not that cold any more this week in Belgium. I'm really starting to count the days till spring now!! But the picture is just lovely, and I enjoyed the sepia too. You're right about that one, the coloured one shows off the pretty colours of the toy, thanks for adding it!

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  35. maryt/theteachJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Brrr! It's cold here today, Carletta! I'm glad you're stuck on sepia! :)

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  36. maryt/theteachJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I hung around to listen to Rod Stewart... Love him singing the oldies!! :)

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  37. julianaJanuary 16, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    that's more blue than we've got in days...
    hope you stay warm!

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  38. Mamapippa ...January 16, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    I like the tops of the trees in the photo !
    Have a nice weekend !

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    A tiny touch of blue, just enough to break the grey, huray.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Your sky is beautiful and I suspect it came from over WVA. Nice.

    And thanks for stopping and commenting on my blogs.

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