Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dramatic Skies


I was with a group of friends on Sunday attending a reunion at a good friend's house in Queen Creek Arizona (about 30 miles south east of Phoenix).  Our friend's house sits on a mountain side with a wide view of the cities below in all directions.  It was a cold and dreary day with layer after layer of dark clouds scooting by all day long.  On the way home we were treated to some spectacular cloud formations set aflame by the setting sun.  We stopped several times to jump out of the car to get some shots before they were all gone.

A big Happy Birthday to my sister Pam in Missouri.  Have a great day!
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24 comments:

  1. KateDecember 22, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    It's a beautiful photo, Sharon!

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  2. KateDecember 22, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    PS. I hope that your sister has a happy, happy day!!

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  3. KathyDecember 22, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I always loved chasing the desert skies.

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  4. TeresaDecember 22, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Those skies look familiar! Ha, ha.....

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  5. brattcatDecember 22, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Happy Birthday from Vermont, Pam.

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  6. KarlDecember 22, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    For me they aren't sooo dramatic, but very beautiful!

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  7. villaDecember 22, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    With all my affection, I wish you the magic of Christmas lights you and help you achieve your dreams.

    From Salamanca ... MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  8. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comDecember 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    It was a delightful gathering, and the ride back was accented by nice views of the sunset. i enjoyed Julie stopping the car while driving for you to get a photo, as there have been so many times that I have been driving and (always gladly) stop the car for Julie to get out and take a photo.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Clouds can make such a difference to a sunset, beautiful capture Sharon. Very happy birthday to your sister Pam.

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  10. EG CameraGirlDecember 22, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Very pretty!

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  11. JudyDecember 22, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Very nice!
    We had a colorful sunrise this morning.

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  12. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comDecember 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    so breathtaking

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  13. glendaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Spectacular sky.

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  14. ChoppographyDecember 22, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    You really nailed a great sunset here. I love the layers in the sky and the silhouetted backdrop.

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  15. CatalystDecember 22, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I took the garbage cans out late yesterday afternoon and had to get the camera and take some shots from my driveway. Good clouds around Mingus with color from the setting sun.

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  16. RedPatDecember 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Fabulous catch!

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  17. LowellDecember 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I like the way the mountains are silhouetted in the sky! It's funny, but you really need some clouds to get the best sunsets! Like this!

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  18. TracyDecember 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sister, and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

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  19. JackDecember 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    You get GREAT skies out there, Sharon.

    Happy birthday to Sharon's sister!

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  20. Regina KDecember 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Beautiful sunset!

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  21. MagpieDecember 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    A perfect Arizona sunset.
    That Pam has at least two great sisters. :)

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  22. WitnessDecember 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    wow!

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  23. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyDecember 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    That's a stunning view!

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  24. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Simply gorgeous! Great capture.

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