Friday, January 14, 2011

Stormy sunset skies

Last weekend, Angus and Amanda invited us to come us for tea and homemade cheesecake. We arrived to find them sitting on the lawn in Amanda's beautiful garden. Amanda's mum, Celia (who is my sister-in-law) was also visiting. We had a lovely time chatting, eating cake and playing with our grandson, Joel. Later on Lourie (Amanda's dad and our pastor) arrived and joined in the party!

As has been happening since the beginning of the year, the beautiful weather soon made way for a storm brewing in the skies overhead.

After tea with Amanda and Angus in their garden, Grant drove down the street so that I could get a photo of the sun setting in a dramatically stormy sky. Aren't those clouds magnificent?

Back home in our courtyard, I took a few more photos of the skies overhead

The stormy sky with the sun setting in the background, emphasized the orange colour the berries in the Firethorn (Pyracantha spp) hanging over the wall from my neighbours garden

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14 comments:

  1. Kay L. Davies14 January, 2011 03:43

    Gorgeous skies, Jo. That first shot is stunning!!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. Betsy Banks Adams14 January, 2011 04:18

    Hi Jo, Sounds like you had a great time with family. I know you love being with that grandson.

    Beautiful pictures of the sunset. I always love seeing storm clouds reflecting from the sun. Gorgeous pictures.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. Gaelyn14 January, 2011 06:13

    A glowing close to a family snack.

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  4. JTG (Misalyn)14 January, 2011 08:35

    Gorgeous skies! Sounds like you're having a good time with your family. Oh! you made me miss home.

    By the way, happy new year dear! ( better to be late than never;), been busy these past few weeks. Please extend my kind warm regards to your husband. Hope is well with you all.

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  5. Desiree14 January, 2011 09:24

    Awe inspiring!

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  6. Liz14 January, 2011 09:32

    Awesome captures!

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  7. Modern Mom14 January, 2011 09:32

    Beautiful golden skies. Happy SWF!

    Mine's here.

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  8. Sylvia K14 January, 2011 16:06

    Gorgeous skies, stunning colors to further add pleasure to a wonderful day with your family and particularly your grandson!! Such a wonderful way to end your day and your photos are superb as always, Jo! I do hope you have a beautiful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  9. Lily Riani14 January, 2011 16:30

    cotton candy sunsetting :)

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  10. Esther Garvi14 January, 2011 17:24

    Gorgeous skies! What a wonderful way to end a perfect afternoon!

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  11. BraCom14 January, 2011 17:52

    beautiful captures, nice skies

    Happy SWF! Have a good weekend,
    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch on WordPress

    Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 27

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  12. Gattina15 January, 2011 12:43

    What a nice family get together !
    and as cherry on the top of the cake a beautiful sky !!

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  13. Living In Williamsburg Virginia15 January, 2011 19:59

    These are fantastic and with a little tea and cake, perfect.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  14. Pat01 February, 2011 17:26

    Beautiful golden clouds and golden sky!

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