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Thursday, July 23, 2009

My Eyes Are Full of Sky for Skywatch Friday

The Manzano Mountains

Such a contrast between the dark skies and the bleached grasses




The Vaughn train depot


We traveled a few days ago from Clovis in eastern New Mexico to the Manzano Mountains, which are located a bit southeast of Albuquerque. Here are some of the amazing skies we saw on our journey, both going and coming back.

This storm was just a little bit behind us all the way. Once we got home we sat out on the deck watching it approach until the rain forced us onto the covered patio, where we had to shout to be heard over the powerful winds and rains.

Be sure to look at skies, both calm and stormy, from all around the world via Skywatch Friday.
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27 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJuly 23, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Fantastic shots, Clairz! Both gorgeous and ominous at the same time!

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  2. Esther GarviJuly 23, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    That storm is crazy!!

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  3. bowledoverJuly 23, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Great captures. Its lovely to be under cover watching the storm vent its might.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Gerald (SK14)July 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    quite amazing clouds

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  5. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    The storm looks huge in that giant sky. Glad you got home before it hit.

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  6. EuroangelJuly 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    beautiful shots of the sky! love them!

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  7. Photo CacheJuly 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    My eyes are full too. Thanks for sharing these lovely captures.

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  8. Deborah GodinJuly 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Just stunning! How are you ever able to go inside, and not think about what you're missing?!

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  9. JJuly 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Fantastic, dramatically menacing skies.

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  10. Corner Gardener SueJuly 23, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Hi! I traveled through New Mexico a few years ago, and we went into a cave. I enjoyed the plants that were there.

    You have beautiful sky shots, there! Thanks for your nice comments on my blog. Your dogs are cute, too!

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  11. CarverJuly 23, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    These are all great sky shots and I love the train depot.

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  12. OwlfarmerJuly 23, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Some of the most dramatic skies I've ever seen have been in New Mexico, especially when I travel across I40. These are wonderful, and make me want to find time for another road trip. Thanks!

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  13. airplane5312July 23, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Nice collection cloud shots, especially your home page photo.

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  14. Jack and JoannJuly 23, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    You are getting more rain in the southwest than we are in northern Virginia. Not a drop since July 1. I think I've seen those mountains once upon a time. The grass there looks like straw.

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  15. DewdropJuly 23, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Absolutely wonderful stormy sky shots, and the contrast is absolutely amazing!

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  16. BaruchJuly 23, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Wonderful selection of stormy sky

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  17. Gill - That British WomanJuly 23, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I love the third shot the best. Thanks for popping by my blog.

    Gill in Canada

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  18. JimJuly 23, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Postcard shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  19. Regina July 23, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Gorgeous skies.
    Great shots!

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  20. Tammie LeeJuly 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    fantastic big sky photos- wow!

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  21. LinneaJuly 23, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Those are really AWESOME skies. I especially like the second and third photos. Great captures. Wish we'd see skies like those around here!

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  22. EricJuly 24, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    Great skies here, love the last two one with the dramatic skies!!

    Well done.

    Have a great SWF

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  23. ArijaJuly 24, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Great shots, beautiful stormy skies and I love the yellow stubble fireld.

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  24. Essence of MaineJuly 24, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Outstanding photos! Stormy skies are a favorite.

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  25. jabblogJuly 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Amazing skies - very dramatic!

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  26. Laughing Orca RanchJuly 24, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Just lovely! We've been having skies like that every afternoon here, but no serious rain...just a few drops. Everything is so dry here in the mountains.

    ~Lisa
    Tijeras, NM

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  27. BethJuly 25, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Wow, what great shots, Clair! I do love the terrible beauty of stormy skies---I'm thrilled and frightened at the same time.

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