Tag Archives: sky

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 #321 – Holiday Travel

Posted on November 25, 2012 by joanienaz

After the Thanksgiving holiday, we drove through the Sacramento Valley, and enjoyed a view of the Sutter Buttes as the moon rose and sunset approached. We were fortunate to be in an area with light highway traffic and air so clear … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #310 – Fall Moon

Posted on November 13, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is another view of the moon that I photographed at the end of October. Looking at the moon in the morning is so different from viewing it in the evening. It is soft and peaceful, full of the freshness of … 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 #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 →