Friday, April 04, 2008

Sky Watch Friday!

Reluctant Sunset
Spring is... um, springing, and though many trees are still bare and the lawns dormant, we are enjoying the beginnings of this change of seasons.

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This photo represents the sun's effort to usher in the spring. The sun wants to stay up later. Notice how it hangs on, waiting 'till the very last moment before yielding to the night.

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But the conversion from last season is not instantaneous. Spring unravels in many layers, such as...

♥ waking to bird songs in the morning... they sound so cheery and optimistic

♣ the distinct popping sound from playing catch with mitts and its hypnotic cadence

♦ adjusting bicycles seats and filling tires for little riders

♠ garage sales, car washes, lemonade stands...

(There is no special reason for those symbols. It just looked like something fun.)

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Please tell me what kind of things you look forward to in the spring.

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Wanna join Sky Watch?

55 comments:

Anonymous said...

Loved reading your post and just enjoyed seeing your reluctant sunset!
It's amazing.

Tom said...

Hello again Craver..
Thank you for joining in again.. and with such a nice view as well.

The thing I look forward to most in spring is the return of the Leaves on the trees and the birds in the sky. Frogs and Toads in the pond. One other thing that I notice more of in spring is people walking around with a Smile on their faces.. Happy to see all that spring as to offer and the promise of the summer to follow.

Great Sky Watch post my friend
tom

Daniel J Santos said...

beautiful image, excellent.

Hope for better days, I as injury all year (2007) long with a broken leg.

Petunia said...

Great picture and I love the sihlouette of the trees. Good one:)

Petunia's SWF post

Dick said...

Nice skywatch, great photo.

lime said...

beautiful. i look forward to being able to throw the windows open and let fresh air blow through the house!

SandyCarlson said...

The sounds of games of catch and baseball and lawnmowers seem so distant, yet your reluctant sunset tells me Earth is eager to warm up! That's really lovely.

Anonymous said...

Nice. The photo is wonderful. The things that usher Spring in for me are strawberries, tulips, and my birthday :)

Low Iron Only said...

I love pictures of the setting sun, and this as a fantastic one... I look forward to the warmer weather... and the warmness that seems to come with Spring

Dottie said...

Very nice photo. I look forward to opening the windows, going outside without a jacket. Taking lots more photos because it's not too cold to be outside...longer days, etc.

DeeMom said...

The tree peepers adn the frogs adn toads...the smell of warming Mother Earth...oh HECK I like it all

Great picture

Snap Catch said...

WoW! This is a fantastic shot! mine's up too hope you can drop by.

Rose said...

Gorgeous skywatch!

Anonymous said...

Great sky. Beautiful words.
Here, It's Autumn now.
Spring means new life.

Anonymous said...

Nice blog and a good photo. I love spring. I am born in the springtime!

Berit T said...

Beautiful! I love the spring!

Carole said...

Great name for the post. Lovely.

Unknown said...

Excellent shot! Great composition!

Marie said...

Beautiful photo! Springtime is wonderful!!!!!!!!!

Kostas said...

Splendid your photograph marvellous post after exist so much beautiful meanings there!
Nice Weekend!

Anonymous said...

Ha! Thanks for the birthday wishes. My birthday was march 14th but like I said on my blog I celebrate well into Spring :)

imac said...

Beautiful sunset Craver.


Come Visit my skies from Canvey Island.

Karuema said...

oi oi oi how beautiful....

Anne-Berit said...

Beautiful photo,I just love the warm colours:o)

dot said...

I like the way you described spring! Beautiful photo also.
It's nice to watch things start turning green again and the flowers blooming. It just a wonderful time. A new beginning!

Anonymous said...

Nothing is more beautiful than a sunrise..a new day unfolds.
Wonderful picture.
-Cheers.

Paulie said...

Beautiful sunset and enjoyable accompanying essay. Our tulips are in bloom!

Patty said...

Beautiful photo. I love the dark trees against the golden sky

Travis said...

Great post and wonderful photo. Spring is on the way.

Anonymous said...

Just a quick note to say I've been lurking, enjoying the pictures, and eagerly awaiting your lawn updates because it's just so . . .Craver.

Lilli & Nevada said...

Beautiful scene with the trees baren, won't be long and the leaves will be out. great photo shot

irish daisies said...

you always have great shots!

Sharon said...

Lovely pictures and wonderful words! This makes me want spring to HURRY up. Thanks.

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful colours!
I look forward to fresh air, warm sunshine, wildflowers...and hours in my gardens. YAY!

Kyanite said...

A wonderful reluctant sunset!

Anonymous said...

Lovely constrast. Beautiful.

Alexander
Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

Só- Poesias e outros itens said...

Hello!!!

Great photos


JU Gioli

Pernille said...

Fantastic photo and beautiful color. You did a great job:)

duopastorale said...

Nice one.

Andrea said...

This is beautiful.

Debbie said...

I felt a little chilly at first, but your comments ushering in Spring warmed me up fast.

Great pic and wonderful post!

I look forward to the smell of freshly cut grass!

marcia@joyismygoal said...

I love spring,and the freshness of hope it brings. Sunset colors are so lovely. we are in full bloom here.

You got a great shot today. I caught the fighter jet picture I posted today.

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Sunset is always a romantic moment!

Regards!

Luiz

Texas Travelers said...

Like the dark silhouettes of the trees and the way the sun is off center.

Great photo.

TR Ryan said...

I love the poetry of both photo and words - a reluctant spring - great sentiment -- it seems so many are having a very late spring.

L.L. Barkat said...

I really love the black branches against the amber sky.

Anonymous said...

Glorious sunset!

love this spring layer:

the distinct popping sound from playing catch with mitts and its hypnotic cadence

Anonymous said...

Thank you for your kind comment.
- Cheers.

Lifelong Learner said...

Hello there! I've really been enjoying your pictures and articles lately. I'm reading in reader these days, but just wanted you to know I still follow along!

Keep the pictures coming!

Anonymous said...

thank goodness the sun wants to hang out with us. we need it! This is a beautiful photo.

Unknown said...

flowers!!! color! The almost florescent greens and the jolts of red tulips.

Hey, pop by questwriter with your wifey. She may want to participate. :)

And Craver-thanks to both of you for your friendship and prayers. God has blessed us with friends like you. Looking forward to seeing the both of you someday-if not on this side then on the other. *grin*

orneryswife said...

FIFTY TWO COMMENTS???!!!!!

Spring is popular subject, eh? Lovely photo, and I would have to say that I look forward to the redbud and dogwood trees blooming. The pansies, tulips, daffodils, and all the other bright colored flowers that pop up at unexpected places, and of course all the birds. The return of the multi-talented mockingbirds is one of my favorite spring-time events.

TM

Sharon said...

I missed skywatch this time. This is a beautiful shot! I love seeing the flowers everywhere this time of year, there are so many, and so many different kinds, it never ceases to amaze me how much God created :)

Anonymous said...

the show
of not giving up
until
winter
is
gone

Kerri Farley said...

Oh, this is just beautiful! Sorry I'm late in visiting it!!