Tag Archives: clouds

The Opposite of Rain

Posted on January 30, 2014 by joanienaz

Here in the Sierra foothills of Northern California, we have had exactly two days of rain this month. The first single day of moisture was a light mist to a drizzle. The second, yesterday, was real rain, with puddles forming … Continue reading →

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Late for the Party

Posted on February 8, 2013 by joanienaz

It is a blessing for which I am grateful every day that I have the privilege of living in a rural area. I enjoy an uncluttered setting with fresh air, abundant scenery, intimate views of wildlife, and a sense of … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #344 – Solstice Storm

Posted on December 22, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch a storm approach. Friday morning the sky had an ominous red glow on the horizon at dawn, before the clouds turned pinkish orange and the world refused to end. The wind blew for hours, until the clouds were … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #329 – Lake Erie Sunset

Posted on December 9, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s been quite some time since I posted images from a trip that I took with my husband Sam across the US. We drove our Subaru Forester, and spent seven weeks camping, visiting friends and family, and exploring natural areas as … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #305 – November Clouds

Posted on November 8, 2012 by joanienaz

Often there is a break in the weather at sunset. Here is the view from where I watch the clouds.

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Picture a Day #301 – Evening Sky

Posted on November 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This is an image taken in western Utah at sunset, during our recent trip to Colorado.

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Picture a Day #298 – Moon in Pink

Posted on November 1, 2012 by joanienaz

The moon approached the western horizon as a storm moved in on Wednesday morning.

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Picture a Day #273 – Clouding in the Evening

Posted on October 5, 2012 by joanienaz

I knew the sunset would be phenomenal this evening. The clouds were restless; the sun teased the horizon. My Nikon twitched in my hands. Once the blush of sunset began, it shifted seamlessly from shade to shade. The clouds stretched across … Continue reading →