Thursday, October 23, 2008

Sky Watch Friday!

tree-riffic

Spending a few hours with a brother-in-law whose company I always enjoy, having just received a nifty home-audio hand-me-down, I stood next to my car. It felt like everything was right in the world at that particular moment. The air was fresh and clean, the leaves were a crunchy topping for his thick, cushiony grass. Then I looked up, and couldn't decide which I liked more... the sky or the tree. So I drew my camera and collected them both.

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29 comments:

Anonymous said...

This one is amazingly bright !!

Jane Hards Photography said...

Clever title, and yes it is zinging in coulour.

vincibene said...

A beautiful autumn picture!

Michele said...

Pretty picture. I love crunchy leaves. We had some snow too soon and it made them soggy so I didn't get a chance to crunch 'em and kick 'em around... =)
Have an enjoyable weekend!
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat- Canada

Lifelong Learner said...

Thanks! That means a lot coming from a genius! :)

Actually, it means a lot to him anyway. By the way, we've been staying up late watching the World Series. His favorite player, Evan Longoria is playing. Timothy got a ball autographed by him this past Spring when he was on the Olympic team. He played the team in Taiwan, and we got to go see them play. So fun!

Lifelong Learner said...

By the way, I'm loving the Skywatch Friday series. Keep it up!

Carole said...

And collected them well! They interact perfectly.

Photo Cache said...

the combination of trees/leaves and sky/clouds cannot be beaten. enjoy the weekend.

mommanator said...

great thoughts

kjpweb said...

Cool shot! Funny - I had the same dilemma - and will bring the solution in my Friday Skywatch! :)
Cheers, Klaus

bowledover said...

The Autumn leaves fall softly.
I like this picture.
We are all kids at heart and to scuff through fallen leaves, is as good as jumping in puddles, when you dont have boots on.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

EG CameraGirl said...

Ah, yes. Sometimes life is soooooooo gooood! Nice shot.
Happy Sky Watch!

Jeanne said...

Beautiful capture. Love the colors and the memory you share. Isn't this time of year great!

Texas Travelers said...

Great Autumn photo. Sky and Tree.
Well done.

Nice "Sky Watch" today.
Come visit our , Backpacking in the Rain.
Troy and Martha

Carletta said...

I think this is one of my favorite things that you've done!
Beautiful!

Shiloh Guy said...

Cravester! Thank you so much for the gorgeous picture of Autumn in lovely Chicagoland! I was just saying to my wife, Anne of the House, that the one thing I REALLY miss about Illinois/Michigan is the fall colors! I've missed you!

Louise said...

I wouldn't be able to decide, either. I'm glad you got them both. It is an EXCELLENT photo!

Anonymous said...

That is pretty shot....

Anonymous said...

Good decision.Beautiful shot.

lime said...

i just love to see the colored leaves against the bright sky.

AphotoAday said...

Yes, I agree, that photo is tree-riffic...

Mona said...

Both are awesome :)

Anonymous said...

I'm lovin' these sky shots with the beautiful colors of Autumn. Very nice.

Happy Sky Watch Friday!

Paz

dot said...

You did good. Beautiful shot!

Arija said...

Beautiful tree,beautiful sky, great combination.

bowledover said...

Hi Carver VII
you asked if the Arrow Head had been altered in any way.
No it was just as taken by Lord L.
It was the accute angle which caught his eye.
Dewdrop tells me that it is a contrail.
Thanks for you visit. Have a good week.

Kim said...

love the tree, and what a blue blue sky!! awesome shot! Have a good rest of the weekend!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

in the fall I love fall the absolute best the smells the air the colors the trees ... its just wonderful ... in the spring I fall in love with the new ness and the colors and the smells and ... wonderful photo I love it!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Craver: I like your photo of the tree and the sky. why try to chose when both are part of God's great creation.