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30 June 2011

Sunrise, Sunset and a Storm


Sunrise earlier this week.  Such glorious colour,  I just had to capture it!


 Above and below, the waning colours of the day as dusk envelops the sky.



Wednesday was a hot one, with a high of 25 C (our hottest day so far this year), and then, last night, a whopping storm blew in from the west.  Some areas of the city got hail, but we saw only a little lightning, felt a lot of wind, and saw torrents of rain.  Continuous thunderings were heard overhead as the clouds rolled in. (above and below, the storm clouds)


Today is sunny and breezy with a scattering of cumulous clouds floating overhead.  Weather is amazing.  It can change in minutes.  It keeps one looking upwards for what will come next.

Looking up is what we do at Sky Watch Friday.

22 comments:

  1. ArijaJune 30, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Wonderful skies. That sunrise is a delight and storm clouds are always dramatic.

    Happy skywatching!

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  2. AlisonJune 30, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love your pictures of the sunset. That violet-gray and the fiery orange together! Just wonderful.

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  3. NancyJune 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    When it gets hot, the clouds can really put on a show. Great photos! :)

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  4. Kim, USAJune 30, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Very beautiful skies! Awesome shots!!

    SWF

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  5. JimJune 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    A great bunch of sky shots.

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  6. DimpleJune 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Those summer storms are magnificent and scary! Your sunrise is gorgeous.

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  7. CathyJune 30, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Morning and evening skies are beautiful, but my favorite one is the last one with the blue sky and big white clouds.

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  8. The Write GirlJune 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Beautiful sky...I enjoyed the view in your world.

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  9. Betsy BrockJune 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    beautiful! I love a stormy sky just as much as a blue one!

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  10. Penelope NotesJune 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like the effect of clouds that look like embers in the sky over rooftops. Very dramatic captures. :)

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  11. KelJune 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    25C hot!?!
    ha ha - I love Canada
    in fact when I get sick of our hot Aussie summers I might move there

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  12. Reader WilJuly 1, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    The ever changing skies are always spellbinding! Thank you for sharing! Have a great SWF!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    What marvellous skies!

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  14. LifeRamblingsJuly 1, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    great series of photos. Happy Canada Day!

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  15. Thomas Lee/Lee Lip PangJuly 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Nice skies over there.
    My SWF

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  16. forgetmenotJuly 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wow, incredible shots of truly awesome skies. What great views we have if we only "look up". Mickie :)

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  17. Luna MirandaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    beautiful sky at dusk. changing weather here, too...sunny then stormy the next hour.

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  18. Photos by StanJuly 1, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Powerful sunrise!! But, why would anyone want to get up that early!? lol

    Thanks for your visit to my site and for your generous comments!

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  19. TaniaJuly 2, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Wonderful skies! Lovely color of that golden sunrise.
    Happy weekend and Canada Day!

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  20. Asha RamJuly 2, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome captures of the sky!

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  21. EG CameraGirlJuly 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Gorgeous colours in the sky! I hope you are enjoying a great Canada Day weekend!

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  22. Rambling WoodsJuly 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow...you captures some wonderful colors with these....

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