Skywatch #5

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P1040156, originally uploaded by duopastorale.

The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.
Psalm 104:19

Last Sunday was another perfect Sunday. After morning service and a great roast chicken lunch (yes, I can cook!) my friend and I went for a walk along the River Thames at Richmond. We walked only about 2 miles and stopped in a tea shop for tea and flapjack. When we came to return along the riverside path we discovered that the river had risen and covered it completely, so we had to make a detour. I then began to worry about my car which was parked very close to the river. Fortunately all was well and it only meant getting wet feet to get to the car door. A little later and it might have been more serious. All in all it added to the day and made it memorable. The sky also gave us something to remember!

Today is Skywatch Friday. If you would like to see more sky photos then visit Strolling Through Georgia and follow the links. Have a great weekend everyone!

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Anita said…
Sounds like a lovely Sunday morning... Rising river and all! A very beautiful picture, too!
Thanks for stopping by!
15 February 2008 at 12:58
Rune Eide said…
Nice colours with the trees and lamp posts in front.
15 February 2008 at 13:06
TR Ryan said…
I like that rainbow sherbet sky!
15 February 2008 at 13:19
Kahshe Cottager said…
What beautiful colours! You certainly had a lovely Sunday even with the rising water.
15 February 2008 at 13:21
dot said…
Beautiful shot! You sure had an interesting Sunday and no I don't think you need a new camera.
15 February 2008 at 13:31
Daryl said…
Lovely photo, I bet those trees are exquisite in summer
15 February 2008 at 13:59
Jo's-D-Eyes said…
Wonderfull I love this! this is such a GREAT sky! Welldone:)

Come and see my DUTCH skywatch,
and listen to my favorite music while watching...

Greetings JoAnn
Enjoy your weekend:)
15 February 2008 at 14:01
Daniel J Santos said…
Yes it is a perfect day with perfect colors, beautiful.
15 February 2008 at 14:33
Andrea said…
Beautiful shot. Glad your car was okay.

Enjoy your Friday.
15 February 2008 at 14:47
Jean Campbell said…
Another great, scary adventure that turned out well. The photo is beautiful.
15 February 2008 at 14:53
Anonymous said…
The colors in the photo are amazing and your day sounded just wonderful. Have a great weekend....
15 February 2008 at 15:32
SandyCarlson said…
Magic Sunday, magic photo, magic post, Mike. Perfect. You spend Sundays beautifully. This is a great image that sends along some of the peace!
15 February 2008 at 15:44
Greg C said…
That is a lovely sunset. I hope all is dry for you now.
15 February 2008 at 16:26
Dick said…
Hi Mike

That is really wonderful
15 February 2008 at 16:46
Lilli & Nevada said…
beautiful and breathtakeing
15 February 2008 at 16:51
Joyismygoal said…
Oh my I love the tree it is such a contrast I love this it is so expressive and pretty
15 February 2008 at 16:58
Suz. said…
So nice to memorialize a wonderful day -- and the photo is amazing! It can be so challenging to capture beautiful scenes, but you do it so well.

Also, it is so interesting to hear about rising rivers! I can't imagine a rising river here. Have a great day!
15 February 2008 at 17:00
Misty DawnS said…
The colors in this photo are fabulous! Beautiful capture (as always)!
15 February 2008 at 17:03
Yolanda said…
This has such nice colors. I agree it looks like rainbow sherbert.
15 February 2008 at 17:26
Petunia said…
Nice shot of sunset through the trees!
15 February 2008 at 17:27
Angie said…
Hi,
A beautiful photo and it sounds like you had the sort of day you won't forget in a hurry!
15 February 2008 at 18:14
FO - 2 said…
Nice shot Mike! :)
Lovely colours.
Happy weekend!
15 February 2008 at 18:17
Craver Vii said…
(gasp)
And yet, creation is not so awe inspiring as its Creator. Thanks for including Scripture!
15 February 2008 at 20:13
Tom said…
Another perfect picture Mike
15 February 2008 at 20:29
Leslie: said…
This is beautiful...I scrolled down and looked at your other posts and if it's okay with you, will add you to my blog roll. I love how you write about the Lord.
15 February 2008 at 20:43
bcmomtoo said…
What a beautiful picture! I love those trees and the color of the sky.

I'm glad your car was OK.
15 February 2008 at 20:52
Erin said…
Absolutely beautiful :)
15 February 2008 at 21:13
Gudl said…
That is a wonderful photo!
15 February 2008 at 21:15
Lissa said…
What a beautiful picture! We were thinking alike - I have trees and sky, too. :)
15 February 2008 at 21:25
Berit T said…
Very very nice!!!
Good weekend to you.
15 February 2008 at 22:28
Linda said…
That is a beautiful sky. So glad you didn't have a wet car to go back to.
15 February 2008 at 22:34
judi/Gmj said…
As t.r. said, a "rainbow sherbet sky", how beautiful. Peace be with you.
16 February 2008 at 00:43
Paulie said…
Absolutely gorgeous array of color you were blessed with. That must have been scary with rivers rising so fast.
16 February 2008 at 00:45
Dottie said…
Positively gorgeous colors! Great shot. Have a great weekend!
16 February 2008 at 00:50
Sharon said…
Sounds like you had a lovely walk except for the end there. The sky of your picture was very pretty.
16 February 2008 at 04:12
Isadora said…
The sky is absolutely amazing. Good end to a great morning - glad your timing was perfect. Have a great week-end Mike.
16 February 2008 at 05:07
J. Andrew Lockhart said…
I've never heard of Sky Watching Friday, but I was out looking into it a while ago. :)
16 February 2008 at 06:16
Wanda said…
That does sound like a Perfect Sunday. And the picture just is the frosting on the cake.

Blessing dear friend.
16 February 2008 at 06:28
Marie said…
Beautiful photo!
Glad your car was okay.
16 February 2008 at 10:09
Susan said…
Beautiful!!
Susan
16 February 2008 at 11:15
Anonymous said…
Do you mean that your car was parked by the river?
I've never heard of a car being paked by the river!
16 February 2008 at 17:57
Anonymous said…
Lovely photo.
16 February 2008 at 17:59
Andree said…
I love this post: beautiful photos, sunday dinner, a walk, an adventure . . it would've been a perfect day for me, too! My Sky Watch is here.
16 February 2008 at 18:07
zakscloset said…
so when in the world are you inviting me over for a chicken roast lunch and a lovely walk??? but thanks for sharing the fabulous sky at least! :^)
16 February 2008 at 21:56
A Bit of the Blarney said…
On the Ohio River here, it is such a lovely walk. It is grand to watch the barges as they move on their journey to wherever they are going or from wherever they have been. Life is Good!!! Cathy
16 February 2008 at 22:09
Barbara said…
I just love skies Mike and especially sunsets. Your Sunday afternoon trip sounded a pleasure, every bit of it. Where are the photos!!!!!!
16 February 2008 at 22:35
TMM said…
Thats awesome =)

Did you take that snap, Mike?

Wow, you cook! =D

I was just reminded of the day we first met....I guess I was the FIRST visitor to your site =)

Love
Sid
17 February 2008 at 03:03
Debbie365 said…
Just beautiful, as usual. Sometimes your description of your experiences sound like something out of a movie. You live so near things I've heard about all my life but have never seen in person. You are so blessed.
17 February 2008 at 04:34
Angie said…
I would have enjoyed spending that day with you. Sounds like a lovely time. You have great taste.
17 February 2008 at 15:01
Anonymous said…
Hi Mike.

I love the way the light makes stripes in the sky.

Have a blessed Sunday night.
17 February 2008 at 18:12
Kerri Farley said…
Wow Mike.....Beautiful colors in this shot! A Lovely Skywatch!
Sorry for commenting so late :)
18 February 2008 at 14:07
Pernille said…
Beautiful photo!!!!
22 February 2008 at 21:07
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