Birches

I was at the dump when I saw this!

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Christmas Sunrise

My sister-in-law, who lives nearby, called me Christmas morning. She said I had to take a picture of the sunrise.










She was right.
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Reflected Sky

In the previous post I showed How to Change a Tractor Tire.

The same day I took those shots, I captured this.

I think the reflected sky is more interesting than the real one!

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Weekend Reflections

Nebraska Sky

This was taken just outside the gate of Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska.

I found it in my archive as I was looking for a photo for 

Skywatch Friday.

I think I will also link with Scenic Sunday. I hope everyone has a good weekend!

P.S. This place was a landmark on the Oregon Trail. If you are interested in the history of the Trail,
follow this link.

The Heavens Declare...

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Scenic Sunday

Soaring

Walking one day, eyes on the ground

What are those shadows, soaring around?

Quickly lifting my gaze, this sight met my eyes:

Long-pinioned birds, sailing the skies!

(The birds are turkey vultures.)

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Camera Critters

Straight Out of the Camera

An Evening Paddle

Driving home last week

I impulsively turned down the road which goes by this place.

This kayaker,

Enjoying an evening paddle,

Caught my eye.

I had to hurry, 

Opportunities like this don't last long!

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Weekend Reflections

Summer Stock Sunday

From the Bridge

To get to town from home, I have to cross a bridge. 

Sometimes traffic is very slow.

Sometimes it stops.

It stopped this day.

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Weekend Reflections

Summer Stock Sunday

Sunday Bridges

Lake McDonald

I took this at Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park a long time ago,

when we were vacationing with our children.

It was taken with a Fujica SLR, but I don't remember any other details.

My husband scanned the print into his computer, and I moved it to mine recently. 

I enhanced the color, increased the contrast, cleaned up a few dust spots, reduced the resolution, and this is the result.

I think it will work for Skywatch Friday and Weekend Reflections, don't you?

In South Dakota

We just returned from a road trip to Indiana and Nebraska. We were on the interstate highways a LOT. Now, one nice thing about interstate highways is the availability of rest areas. They vary from state to state, but offer an opportunity to stand up, walk around, and, if you're like me, take pictures! These shots were from one rest area in South Dakota. The frame of a concrete teepee...

This looks like it could have been set up as a sundial, too!

Shadow Shot Sunday

South Dakota is dry, but you do find trees!

Scenic Sunday

I think the Indians used notches like you see here, but probably not bolts and wire!

6/26/11 Note: Spadoman (see his comment below) informs me that they didn"t use notches, but that the poles were tied together. Thanks for educating me!

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Straight Out of the Camera Sunday

Summer Stock Sunday

This is also:

My Sunday Best

Clouds and Flowers

It's been raining, windy, and cold today, and it's supposed to continue many days more.

But we have had some good weather;

this was taken on a good-weather day, about a week ago.

Linking to:

 Skywatch Friday

 The Weekend in Black and White

Shadow Shot Sunday

Also, this is my choice for

Your Sunday Best

Sky. Mountain. Lake.

Peace.

From my archives, a view of Lake Koocanusa, in western Montana.

I am linking it with

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Weekend Reflections

Scenic Sunday

Alder Catkins

We had some nice weather!

These are alder catkins against a sunny April sky.

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Shadow Shot Sunday

Also, I am picking this one as my Sunday Best

Snake River Reflection

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Weekend Reflections

Moon at Dawn

I haven't participated in Skywatch Friday for a while, 

but this week I have something. I hope you enjoy it!

Taken 2/22/11 at 7:48 AM.

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November Sunset

Observing the sky
Sunset colors fill my eyes
I worship with praise

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Looking at the Sky

Cattail Sky

Absolutely clear
Sky behind autumn cattails
Photographer's bliss!

Looking at the Sky
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The Weekend in Black and White

Sky in a Mirror

Almost everything in this shot is a reflection.
Can you find what is not?

Looking at the Sky
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Summer Sky

Summer is almost over, but the trees are still in their summer clothes.
I love fall, but I am willing to wait!
Find many more pictures from around the world at these fun memes:

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Looking at the Sky
The Weekend in Black and White

Sunset "Volcano" Clouds

When my children were young, they called these
volcano clouds.

I suppose it was because the clouds looked hot
And molten

It is a wonderful reminder of my children
When I see a volcano cloud sunset

Looking at the Sky
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