Thursday, 18 April 2013

Sky Watch Friday - Over the Horizon

I spent a very nice hour in Perth watching the sun set - I was talking to an older couple who had come to Australia in the 1950's from Blackburn in Lancashire in the UK.  It was fascinating to hear them talk about how much Perth had changed since they had arrived.  Even more interesting was the fact that they had never been to the east coast of Australia.

I realised I was not really paying attention to the sunset - these are some images of the after glow!





In lulls in the conversation I took lots of pictures - trying to achieve a balance between the light sky, the colour on the horizon and the darkness of the foreground.  Its at times like this you have to love digital!

You can find more skies at Sky Watch Friday.
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30 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirl18 April 2013 at 22:12

    Beautiful glow, Stewart!

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  2. thewovenspoke18 April 2013 at 22:24

    Sunsets almost any where are so nice to slow down to watch. Very nice shots.

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  4. Irma18 April 2013 at 23:08

    Beautiful sunsets, Stewart.
    Photo two is my favorite, because the lights along the beach.
    Regards, Irma

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  5. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 23:46

    Wow --- how very beautiful!

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  6. Arti19 April 2013 at 00:05

    Stunning images! I especially love the second one!! Very beautiful, have a lovely week ahead Stewart :)

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  7. CabinGirl19 April 2013 at 00:06

    mmmmm... I can smell the sea air, Stewart. What gorgeous images.

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  8. Arija19 April 2013 at 00:28

    You certainly achieved your aim. Stunning colours, reflections and compositions.

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  9. Karen19 April 2013 at 00:57

    What a view Stewart! Magical shots.

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  10. TexWisGirl19 April 2013 at 01:26

    truly gorgeous.

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  11. Fun6019 April 2013 at 01:27

    You hit the nail on the head there Stewart talking about the after glow. What a great description. Just love the colours.

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  12. Sylvia K19 April 2013 at 01:29

    Gorgeous skies and what a way to end a day!! Terrific captures, Stewart! Have a great weekend!

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  13. Revrunner19 April 2013 at 01:37

    Ditto all of the above. :-)

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  14. Gail Dixon19 April 2013 at 01:51

    Glow is the perfect descriptor for these shots! My, how incredibly beautiful.

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  15. amanda19 April 2013 at 02:54

    Spectacular shots - I really like the second one. It looks like a long exposure with those brilliant starbursts from the lights.

    I often get caught up in listening & talking with people, too.. :)

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)19 April 2013 at 08:25

    Sometimes it's a tug-of-war when you love to meet people and also love to photograph scenery! You -- obviously -- did well with both!

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  17. eileeninmd19 April 2013 at 09:02

    Stewart, these are lovely photos and a beautiful sky! A great way to end your day! Happy Skywatching!

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  18. Small City Scenes19 April 2013 at 10:11

    Well you managed to capture beautiful images. I love to listen and learn form others but I like to take my shots unencumbered using both my eyes and ears to see. But you managed. Thank goodness. MB

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  19. Maude Lynn19 April 2013 at 10:24

    Gorgeous, Stewart!

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  20. Reena19 April 2013 at 10:35

    These are gorgeous sunsets!!

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  21. Dianne19 April 2013 at 11:12

    Your between chat shots are quite delightful .... it's amazing how much colour remains after the sun sinks blow the horizon. My photography lecturer is always encouraging us to take such shots.

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  22. Unknown19 April 2013 at 12:27

    beautiful blues...twilight is my favorite time of the day.

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  23. Linda20 April 2013 at 15:04

    Those are beautiful!

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  24. Spare Parts and Pics20 April 2013 at 16:10

    Great shots, Stewart. Really beautiful skies.

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  25. Vineeta Yashsavi20 April 2013 at 17:52

    All shots are amazing Stewart...

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  26. DIMI21 April 2013 at 07:42

    Hallo Stewart!I can't stop looking your wonderful pictures!So beautiful and so magic!I love sunsets!!How much i miss Australia!!!!Hope you have a lovely day!!
    Dimi..

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  27. Andrea @ From The Sol21 April 2013 at 23:34

    I am in agreement with your other comments. The middle picture is mouth watering ... the horizen accented by the lights along the beach. Simply beautiful. That is the kind of picture you frame and hang with all your bird pictures to show your diversity :) Love them, Stewart ...

    Andrea @From The Sol

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  28. MyMaracas22 April 2013 at 04:38

    Hello!

    These shots are wonderful. The depth of the colors and the lighting are just gorgeous.

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  29. Pat Tillett24 April 2013 at 11:28

    Pre-glow or after-glow; these are some beauties Stewart!

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  30. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 14:23

    These are amazingly colorful!

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