Majestic Morning

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

We were all up early this morning getting ready to travel to my Uncle Charlie’s funeral. I had to grab the camera out of the pickup where it was packed to snap these awesome photos. Be sure to check out all 8 photos. They vary widely.

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Ominous Storm Clouds

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

This afternoon, some dark clouds rolled in. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any rain out of them here on the ranch. But, we did end up with some great shots.

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Cimarron shared these pictures with me. He took them on his phone while at work.

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The setting sun brought more amazing cloud shots.

The setting sun brought more amazing cloud shots.

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Sunset Gallery

Friday, June 20, 2014

Every way I looked tonight, the sky was interesting and photo worthy.

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Most Amazing Sky Ever

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Tonight, approaching showers brought thunderclouds low to the ground. The setting sun then combined with the blue and purple clouds and added some orange and pink. The result was nothing less than spectacular.

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This phone shot was taken by Robin Boedeker from her house west of Quitaque. She knew I would love it and sent it to me. She was right. Thanks, Robin!

Incredible Thunderhead

Saturday, June 28, 2014

This lone thunderhead had the panhandle radar all to itself. When I first started taking pictures, it was more compact. It apparently started to build again as the evening wore on and grew larger as a column of the boiling cloud formed a new tower. It eventually took up the whole southeastern sky. It must have been over the Paducah area.

This is how it appeared at first notice.

This is how it appeared at first notice.

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As the sun started to go down, orange highlights began to appear on the thunderhead.

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The setting sun, which was already below our view of the horizon, was still highlighting one small area on the topmost part of the cloud. It was truly awe inspiring. Although this is an amazing photo, it doesn’t capture the grandeur by half. I wish you could have been there.

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Pink Wisps at Dusk

Breathtaking clouds tonight. The evenings have been so beautiful lately with the smell of the moist ground in the air.

Interesting Clouds

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Check out these unusual clouds that were hanging around today.

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Cool and Cloudy Morning

Friday, June 6, 2014

 

Could we possible be on tap for more rain? We do have some in the forecast over the next few days. More rain would be such a blessing. It’s been so hot.

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Skies Over Northfield

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Especially pretty skies drew me out tonight for a short walk.

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