Skywatch: Throwback Thursday

Last week was a whirlwind weather wise in my little world. The above photo is the oak tree in my backyard after a 12+ inch wet snowfall. It was beautiful but not without problems. It started with a warm day and snowmelt from a previous storm. Then the rain started which led to a day's rain with subsequent flooding and the governor of WV calling a state of emergency. Then, the rain turned to snow and it piled up quickly. 

 

Come evening the snow had stopped and this was the sunset in my front yard. A couple of hours later we found ourselves without any power and the generator we had wouldn't work. Luckily our gas fireplace was enough to stay warm through the night. The next day my Hubby took the generator apart and fixed it and we were good to go till the power was restored. Our community had been asked to conserve water as well.

 

The sky was a gorgeous brilliant blue for a few hours that morning in our wonderland world. It was hard not to just sit and stare at the beauty that surrounded us. I felt like I was looking at the set of a Frozen movie and Anna and Elsa and Olaf must certainly be just around the bend. Problems arise with any storm but the beauty I saw and experienced will stay with me a long time.

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Good Fences

Agriculture fence: used to keep animals in or out of an area.

Gate: a point of entry to a space enclosed by walls or some sort of fence to  prevent or control entry or exit.

 

Just out of camera angle to the left the fence ends.  The fence on the right side only goes a few feet. As near as I can tell it's there to keep the land from sprawling out.... :)

 

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Weekend Reflections

I hadn't been out searching for reflection shots this week and was afraid I wouldn't have anything to post. Late yesterday afternoon I was on my front porch washing windows and rocking chairs. Sounds mundane I know. I have four windows and four rockers so I sat in each clean rocker washing the next window and rocker so it wasn't tiring and I was able to enjoy the lovely breezy day we had. When I had finished the task I hosed down the porch getting rid of the dirty soap and water. Just before dinner time I stepped out on the porch to put everything back in place and noticed the evening sun shining on my once again clean white chairs. Then I saw the puddle that remained at one end of the porch with this lovely reflection of the evening sky and porch railings. Goes to show you that you never know when a photo opportunity will present itself to you. You just need to be ready.

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Weekend Reflections

Wednesday Hubs and I were driving to town to pick up a few groceries and some potting soil. I had my camera with me and remembered a shot I had been wanting to try and get. I kept telling Hubs 'down here where the water is on the road.' He dutifully slowed down where he thought I meant the creekside but I said keep going. There is a turn in the road where a barrier wall and huge flower pots separate the highway and the parking lot from a business. During rainy times water stands consistently in the road. I had often noticed the neat reflection but felt it would be impossible to get as there is no place to stop as the reflection is literally at the edge of the road. I was in the passenger seat camera in hand and Hubs drove as slowly as possible trying not to hold up traffic and I clicked three quick shots. In this shot you can see part of the barrier wall, the pots, part of the rearview mirror that got in my way and to my surprise the clouds in the sky.

Actually, I was quite surprised how well this last one came out. Skill, hardly, but not bad for a drive by.

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Weekend Reflections

'See the USA in your Chevrolet'

If you're of my generation you probably remember Chevrolet's slogan during the 50's and 60's. It was a catchy little commercial jingle sung by Dinah Shore.
In the photo you can see the rim of my Hubby's Chevrolet S10 Pickup reflected in a melted snow puddle. Look closely and you will also notice the bright blue sky that day is also reflected in the rim and the reflection. I thought the double reflection was pretty cool. I only wish that tire was a bit cleaner. Ah, so much for country living!
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Mellow Yellow Monday

Yellow mellow golden leaves basking in the sun.

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