Thursday, October 15, 2009

Waiting and Skywatching


Yesterday I took my car in to get serviced and while I waited I walked around Newtown taking pictures. Here are a couple of them.
Also I would like to thank everyone who participated in Weekend Reflections and remind those who are interested that Friday is once again Weekend Reflections time. It's so nice to see all of the cool and creative reflection photos.

68 comments:

Sunny said...

I like these pictures, especially the second one...great contrast against the clouds.

Jan said...

These are both wonderful captures. I love the top one.

Olivier said...

superbe première photo, on a une impression de liberté dans cette photo

Pat said...

Wow, James, these are beautiful. "Compositions in Blue and Black" (and white...). Puts my upcoming Skywatch to shame.

VP said...

I like both images, but being not sure of what the first is about, I'll say the my favorite is the second one.
I'm trying hard for a nice reflection but I can't find much around. But I still have today left...

Anonymous said...

I love these photos. They are excellent. :)

Regina said...

Great skies! Awesome captures.

siva // ശിവ said...

I love the sky... Superb!

Kcalpesh said...

Wonderful blue skies! Superb pictures! The fluttering flags in the breeze look so animated!

- Pixellicious Photos

Cezar and Léia said...

Congratulations James, your photos are wonderful! I can not choose which photos I liked more. The first is a light and released into the air, a thought, a desire, an idea of something new turning a beauty shot.

The second photograph is something amazing, I loved the angle and the silhouette of the tree! Surealismo like a dream!
God bless you
Léia :)

Martha said...

Love them. It is fun just walking and taking random shots!

Hilda said...

These are both gorgeous photos, but I definitely like the diaphanous banners blowing in the wind better!

Reader Wil said...

Very beautiful photos,James!
My Weekend Reflections are up! I am a bit early but The after tomorrow I am leaving for France so I haven'got much time. I shall only post my ABC entry next week, because that is scheduled. Have a great weekend.

Leora said...

Excellent! Love all that fabric flapping around up there.

Thérèse said...

Nice meeting between Clouds!

Lois said...

Gorgeous SkyWatch pictures!

Tinsie said...

Beautiful shots! I love the combination of blue and white :-)

Erin said...

a happy thursday afternoon james.
both captures perfect. the tree reminds me of some i took in italy. will have to pull them out and post one of these days.
have a great weekend. hope kitkid is doing ok ^..^

Photo Cache said...

Excellent shots. I especially enjoy the mystical feel of the second image.

cieldequimper said...

The flags matching the sky are the nec plus ultra.

http://graceolsson.com/blog said...

both shots are great..but I prefer the first one...give me HOPE


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Tom said...

Excellent views and that tree will make a great shot for Halloween.. I will try to get something up for your Reflection posts.... if I remember.. ;o(

Sean said...

Love these photos... particularly the first one!

Pacey said...

Great set of photos, these sky shots sets me free. :)

annalarssonphotography said...

The last of these shots almost stoped my heart James!
Stunning!

And the first are damn good too!
Have a great weekend :)

Steffi said...

Wow...wonderful photo´s,James!Great set!Have a nice weekend!

Sylvia K said...

Magnificent, James! Love the first one, but also love the start contrast in the second! You're the best!

Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Maurice Lauher said...

Beautiful blues, I love the banners especially.

Eric said...

The second shot is perfect, great compo!!!! Well done!!1

Have a nice SWF.

Eric, Holland

Carletta's Captures said...

Those flowing 'flags' were a perfect find.
Seems we have something common this week with bare branches against the sky. :)

Janice / Dancing with Sunflowers said...

Lovely 'looking up' shots. The blue, white and black palette is great.
Janice.

nonizamboni said...

Beautiful skies--and scarves. Thanks for sharing your PA skies and for the Reflections reminder.
Happy Friday!

Elisabeth said...

Always look forward to your photographs of Pennsylvania. I love the movement in the first one. Will keep your new Reflections page in mind while out shooting. Thanks for sharing.

Guy D said...

Very unique photos, I love these.

All the best
Guy
Regina In Pictures

VALKYRIEN said...

Love the heavenly blue color - and the perspective! Beautiful shots!

ruma said...

It is very elegant scenery.

LV said...

What a breathtaking Sky Watch feature. Your picture are very stunning. I have not seen anything like them. Lovely, lovely.

Kilauea Poetry said...

What a treat..glad I saw this! The second looks like fall..beautiful and top is unique-

Eaglesbrother said...

Awesome Skies and I love the composition...

Great Photographs!!!

Eaglesbrother

Mike's Travels said...

I love all the blue blue blue!!!

EG CameraGirl said...

So nice to see blue skies! Wish I were there. ;-)

penny said...

Your photos are unique and creative, James. I have never seen skies wearing drapes before :)

Euroangel said...

wow amazing photos here! lovely sky! have a great weekend!

Quilt Works said...

I love the siluettes, well done!

eileeninmd said...

Wonderful skywatch photos!

Lowell said...

Very well done, James. Fun photos to look at!

Nova said...

such a wondrous place.... nice piece of sky watch contribution....

Ebie said...

Hi James, the banners look like the tutus worn by ballerinas, flowing with grace and beauty!

chrome3d said...

You certainly found the intriguing elements to fly through your skies. The flags (?) waved in the wind that it made me feel so fresh.

Rune Eide said...

I enjoyed the effects of the scaefs,or flags or whatever it is. It shows the wind.

PS I'll be reflective at 00.00 GMT :-), but can't log on until tomorrow.

Dina said...

Isn't it great when you are forced into down-time like that and just get to wander and photograph leisurely?

P-TER said...

Well done !
Great pictures ! ! !
Gr.
P-TER

Arija said...

Loved the augmented sky in the first and that wonderful tree in the second...nice skies too

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

I like the blue and white fabric against the blue and white sky. Very lovely

Pearl Maple said...

Fabulous collection of photos to celebrate Sky Watch Friday.

clairz said...

That first shot is just perfect. Wonderful colors. Thank you for sharing.

kden said...

I'm so glad I clicked on your link this morning. I love blue and white together and they're both just fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Incredibly beautiful photo

Unknown said...

I just LOVE these pictures James. Magnificent! Hope your anniversary weekend was wonderful last week!

JPT said...

Excellent, very bright.

Icy BC said...

Beautiful sky photos! Love the blue and white things that flied in the wind!

Cheryl said...

I enjoyed both photos immensely but especially the first one. Beautiful.

dhemz said...

so gorgeous!

my first time for this meme...

here is mine: http://demcyapdiandias.blogspot.com/2009/10/skywatch-friday.html

Light and Voices said...

I think your idea for fabric flying around in the sky is a different wonderful idea.
Joyce M

maryt/theteach said...

These are gorgeous shots, James! I love blue! :)

cieldequimper said...

Ah monsieur James, I am very disappointed zat you missed my ozer blog!

Juergen Kuehn said...

James, I like the first photography so much. Image arrangement is very artful and with creative power.
Juergen

PS. Thank you for visiting Marburg blog. Did I understand you right? Are you going to visit Germany? If so, you are very welcome in Marburg, too.

Dewdrop said...

Wonderful captures. I love the first with the shear cloth. Awesome perspectives!