Thursday, 12 April 2012

Sharing tonight's commute..............................................................................

I had hoped to share the clouds I saw on my journey home from work last night.
Well tonight's sky was just a touch better... a cloud in the right place at the right time.

I had just crossed the M6 motorway on the lovely country lane I use every day.

This tree had featured on my blog before.... swaying in the wind last autumn.

It will have stood here ever since the days of black and white photos.
These images were taken with my little five year old Casio point and shoot.

SKYWATCH FRIDAY
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60 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell12 April 2012 at 20:15

    Brill Andrew. And in b&w too.

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  2. HansHB12 April 2012 at 20:18

    Awesome shots! Great post for SW!
    Happy SkyWatch to you!

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  3. TexWisGirl12 April 2012 at 20:21

    i LOVE these! that first one is perfect!!!

    (be careful when you go after that gate!)

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  4. Steffi12 April 2012 at 20:31

    Beautiful photos for SWF,Andrew!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!

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  5. joo12 April 2012 at 20:40

    Awesome, Andrew!

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  6. Kenneth Cole Schneider12 April 2012 at 20:40

    Beautiful skyscapes. That tree is especially nice in monochrome-- great eye and a very artful composition!

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  7. Anna12 April 2012 at 20:49

    Awesome cloud with an awesome tree, Andrew!
    Greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  8. Sylvia K12 April 2012 at 20:51

    Gorgeous captures, Andrew!! And what superb composition! These did take my breath away today! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  9. Unknown12 April 2012 at 20:52

    Wow, you must be living right to arrange that. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. nonizamboni12 April 2012 at 20:56

    Breathtaking clouds! Your various views and that stalwart tree are amazing and very, very nicely done.

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  11. holdingmoments12 April 2012 at 20:56

    Love that first one Andrew.

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  12. Anonymous12 April 2012 at 21:12

    I love the b/w picture...magnificent cloud!
    Have a great evening

    Eva

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  13. CameraCruise12 April 2012 at 21:14

    Beautiful shots, love all of them.
    Mette

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  14. Jerry12 April 2012 at 21:19

    Wow, super shots these! I love the way you've framed the tree with the clouds and also how the black and white image accentuates the light/dark contrasts of tones.

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  15. Laura~Pretty Pix12 April 2012 at 21:23

    Wow! It was nice Mother Nature set the scene again. Wonderful captures of a gorgeous tree.. and sky!

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  16. Unknown12 April 2012 at 21:46

    THAT is fabulous! this one should be framed and hung up on a wall!

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  17. Iris12 April 2012 at 21:49

    Andrew
    you are great Artist
    Tks
    Iris

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  18. John @ Beans and I on the Loose12 April 2012 at 22:05

    Great photo Andrew. Someday you'll have the share with me how you get the clouds to do that - backdrop your subject so perfectly.

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  19. Dina J12 April 2012 at 22:07

    Love the tree in front of the clouds and the overall composition. Also like the black and white version.

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  20. Valerie12 April 2012 at 22:20

    Fantastic compositions Andrew; the B&W version is also very striking. What a marvellous addition to your day. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. The Herald12 April 2012 at 22:21

    Right place, right time and well spotted Andrew. A cracking set of images...[;o)

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  22. Carletta12 April 2012 at 22:52

    Gorgeous Andrew!
    I just want to sit and stare at these.
    You are very good with a point and shoot camera. :)
    A delightful visit here today.
    Carletta

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  23. Kim, USA12 April 2012 at 23:13

    That is impressive!

    SWF

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  24. Arija12 April 2012 at 23:29

    Who says you can't be a National Geographic photographer with a point-n-shoot???
    Is there a photo competition you can enter those in for. I do hope there is enough resolution so you can blow then up to a good size.

    What a coup!

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  25. Magia da Inês12 April 2012 at 23:34

    Deslumbrante... excelente motivo para uma pintura à óleo.
    Bom fim de semana, amigo!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ♫♫°º
    º°❤.•°º╮

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  26. Carole M.12 April 2012 at 23:50

    That first photo is spectacular Drew; the lighting 'just right' with that beautiful tree set against the low cloud. Wow you got lucky! You were like a boy scout and remembered the "Be prepared" motto.

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  27. Chatty Crone12 April 2012 at 23:55

    That was SPECTACULAR! So beautiful. sandie

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  28. Melbourne Australia Photos13 April 2012 at 00:31

    Wonderful images, Andrew. That tree is magnificent!

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  29. MarmePurl13 April 2012 at 01:57

    STUNNING!

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  30. Frostbite and Sunburn13 April 2012 at 02:27

    Very lovely - striking tree, let alone the backdrop. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Elizabeth Edwards13 April 2012 at 02:47

    love the 2nd shot best. just beautiful. me love clouds. (:

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  32. Anonymous13 April 2012 at 03:16

    Perfect..absolutely perfect!

    But if it were me...
    I would be sitting under that tree
    on a blanket, with a glass of wine in one hand, watching the clouds roll by.

    Wondering what it would be like to be a bird soaring high into the clouds, weaving in and out of them as they float across the sky.

    Yep, I'm a dreamer!

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  33. Spare Parts and Pics13 April 2012 at 04:04

    The best part is the way you composed this shot, with the lone tree against the cloud. Great job!!

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  34. Gillian Olson13 April 2012 at 04:23

    A great shot, love the shape of that tree, and of course the cloud behind it. I think I would have stopped to get a shot too.

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  35. Susan Scheid13 April 2012 at 04:52

    I am GREEN with cloud-photo envy at this one. Perfection, in all its forms. Good spotting and great shots.

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  36. abhinavr13 April 2012 at 05:34

    Gorgeous ! The clouds making a peak right at the top of that tree - Amazing scene !

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  37. Anonymous13 April 2012 at 06:43

    Wonderful composition and shots!

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  38. Coloring Outside the Lines13 April 2012 at 07:29

    Wow! What a cool shot in black and white!

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  39. cieldequimper13 April 2012 at 07:29

    You could start a that tree series like Steffe in Haninge!

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  40. Brian King13 April 2012 at 07:32

    Truly fantastic photos, Andrew! These are publication worthy. There's so much feeling in them. Wonderful elements and composition! You've outdone yourself.

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  41. Joop Zand13 April 2012 at 08:52

    FANTASTIC pictures Andrew..... good work

    i like th B & W very much.

    greetings, Joop

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  42. lina@women13 April 2012 at 09:22

    Beyond gorgeous. Love the tree and thick clouds :)

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  43. NatureFootstep13 April 2012 at 10:16

    Nice. I love how the tree and cloud fits together. Nice capture and processing. :)

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  44. Amila Kanchana13 April 2012 at 10:23

    What a beautiful , rare moment to capture!

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  45. Mary Howell Cromer13 April 2012 at 11:44

    These are each so gorgeous!

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  46. Tina´s PicStory13 April 2012 at 12:36

    wonderful pic and edit :)

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  47. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm13 April 2012 at 12:41

    So beautiful! I think the first one is my favorite!

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  48. Meghan13 April 2012 at 13:05

    Very nice!

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  49. MadSnapper n Beau13 April 2012 at 14:25

    that tree is magnificent all by itself. and the fact the clouds were perfect behind it, wow what a capture. so beautiful

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  50. Frank...13 April 2012 at 14:59

    What a lovely set of photos. The b&w shot is bril...

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  51. MoiCLouLou13 April 2012 at 17:48

    I love it! Both the color ones and black and white... Great shots Andrew!

    Have a great weekend,
    Louise

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  52. DeniseinVA13 April 2012 at 18:02

    Oh my gosh Andrew, I would say - in my humble opinion - that you have a series of prize winning shots here. They are absolutely gorgeous!

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  53. LindyLouMac13 April 2012 at 18:25

    Perfect cloud formation with the tree, fabulous!

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  54. Maria13 April 2012 at 20:10

    Lovely series, yes the black and white....marvellous!
    Nice weekend,
    Maria

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  55. Pantherka14 April 2012 at 07:40

    Amazing images Andrew.

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  56. Ruby14 April 2012 at 12:52

    Spectacular shots!! I love the last one - excellent!! Great post, Andrew.

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  57. Unknown14 April 2012 at 15:27

    I LOVE that top shot! It's awesome.

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  58. Rose14 April 2012 at 22:18

    OH! To think I loved the post above this and thought it could not be better...well, here you have one of my loves of a lifetime...clouds...and that tree is just superb.

    I have loved clouds since I can remember almost.

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  59. Susan15 April 2012 at 19:49

    What an awesome tree! Awesome photos! Beautiful!!!!!!

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  60. Firas20 April 2012 at 17:46

    What an outstanding frame you made!

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