Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Clouds

We had some rainy weather last weekend that finally subsided Sunday afternoon.  I took a walk at the Desert Botanical Gardens when the rain stopped and I saw some amazing clouds in the sky.  Here is a big, white one between two of the Chihuly towers at the entrance to the garden.  The palm fronds you see at the bottom center of this photo are from a real plant but they blend in perfectly with these glass beauties.
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15 comments:

  1. MoFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Magnificent

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    That is a really nice picture framed with the green.

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  3. KateFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    The way you framed it is splendid. Which do I like more...the Chihuly or the clouds? It's a toss-up!

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  4. KathyFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    A beautiful day! And a beautiful photo!

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    The sky after a rain can be dramatic, as you have shown.

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  6. JudyFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    It must have been beautiful there right after a rain! Nice framed cloud.

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  7. BirdmanFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Wonderful sky and greenery shown here.

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  8. RedPatFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Great shot! Wouldn't you like to have those in your yard to look out at all the time?

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  9. LowellFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    This is a superb composition! And the colors are magnificent! I love shooting after a rain!

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  10. AlainFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Lovely shot, those clouds look menacing. It's nice to see some blue sky!

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  11. MagpieFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    The weather did make for some wonderful clouds. We had several nice rain showers. Glad you were able to get out and take a walk at the Gardens.

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  12. JackFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    You have several good things here, Sharon. The deep blue skies, the billowing clouds, the Chihuly sculptures and the hint of a real palm. Nice one.

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  13. RandyFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful color! I can just smell the air after the rain.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Well spotted and great composition.

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  15. irinapicturesMarch 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love the composition!

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