Thursday, September 15, 2011

Cottage Sunset Series #1 - SkyWatch Friday

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i sit tranfixed
my soul is sunset dreaming
immersed in beauty
~Karen

On our recent vacation at the lake, I sat on the elevated deck of the cottage and watched the sun set every evening. The beauty of the sky held me in awe from the beginning of the sunset until dark.

I watched and photographed from the same vantage point each night. It was never boring! Over the next few weeks I will feature the sunsets on my blog for - 
the SKYWATCH Friday photo meme.

The photos are not edited other than being cropped and/or resized.

View more gorgeous skies from around the world HERE.

48 comments:

  1. your image and words brought tears to my eyes. thank you, karen, for sharing this beauty.

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  2. What a beautiful picture, just lovely. I love sunsets. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. This is a sky worthy of awe, as is the haiku.

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  4. Absolutely beautiful sunset. Greetings.

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  5. I love this sky with so many lovely layers of colour.

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  6. Great shots Karen!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. magnificent Karen...I love the way you have been sharing your vacation with us on your blogs...I hope Judy read your lovely haiku. It is filled with tranquility, just like the blush of sun on the lake.

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  8. Such a glorious way to end a day, Karen, and what beautiful words to match a gorgeous capture! Thanks for sharing the beauty. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  9. Now that's a view I'd never grow bored with either. Great SWF photo.

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  10. What a wonderful sunset view to highlight your vacation.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  11. Stunning shot!
    Look forward to seeing the rest. What a beautiful way to end each day. I wouldn't have wanted that vacation to end. :)

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  12. What a sunset. Enjoy your weekend.

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  13. Gorgeous sky. And I love a lake with islands you can see from a cottage....

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  14. wow, what a fantastic way to wind down the day. you were truly blessed to have witnessed every evening. happy day to you Karen. lovely words too.

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  15. Absolutely gorgeous place and photographed so well. Beautiful words too.

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  16. Beautiful, soft romantic light in this serene landscape!

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  17. layers and layers of color, captured at the perfect moment!!

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  18. That is just breathtakingly gorgeous. Your words so adequately display what I feel when I view this natural beauty.

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  19. Beautiful! Never boring and never the same. I am looking forward to the next one.

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  20. beautiful capture of a perfect moment!

    "ahhhh the serenity"

    (Aussies will understand what that means! *LOL*)

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  21. Les, I do. :)

    Beautiful pastel colours in that sunset. Superb.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  22. I can tell you enjoyed the sunsets immensely! Thanks for sharing:)

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  23. What a lovely way to end each day of your vacation at the lake. Absolutely spectacular sunset. Such a serene setting too. The world is a beautiful place anytime of day. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  24. Beautiful rainbow of colors! Wish I was there!

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  25. What a pretty place to watch the sky from. I love how those clouds are streaking across the sky.

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  26. Beautiful! What great photography!
    Shirley

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  27. Karen, you had a lovely view of the lake and reflections. Gorgeous sunset. Happy skywatching!

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  28. Lovely sunset and beautiful vantage point. Tranquil and serene.

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  29. I'm looking forward to your series of photos from the deck. Just beautiful.

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  30. Yes, I agree with all the above comments Karen, your beautiful pics make me want to be there too....

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  31. I never cease to be amazed at the beauty of Nature.

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  32. a perfect spot to admire this beauty. the colors are beautiful.

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  33. great sunset, i haven't seen a fancy one in a while - love it! so peaceful!

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  34. Karen .. I know that feeling .. although I can't see our sunsets the sunrises have the same affect on me .. I hold my breath at its beauty .. it sounds corny but it is so true .. if you don't feel in awe of it .. I think you are missing something in your soul !
    Joy : )

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