Silhouette Saturday and Sky Sunday!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Here are a few sky pictures that I took last week.

#1 The last rays of sunshine

This is that golden hour you may have heard about.

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 5:54 pm

Looks like this is very high, Kim?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:18 pm
  
  It was around 5000 feet up.
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:21 pm

Yes indeed I know it well Kim, great shot.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:19 pm
  
  Yes you do, and know how to take full advantage of it as well. 🙂

#2 Sun Flare

The sun was hitting that pine tree, and lighting up the needles, it was also reflecting off of that little lake in the back.

This was from inside the car.

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 5:59 pm

Awww… I was amazed to see that scene! …in your cool picture.

Your car’s mirror shows that you are indeed in a car.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:21 pm
  
  So glad you liked this one Albert. Thank you, yes, the mirror is in the shadows!
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:22 pm

Wow this is perfect timing!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm
  
  lol, we just stopped the car in the road, yes it was the perfect timing.

#3 I zoomed in

I still couldn't get detail on the lake. It made for a pretty sky picture though. A hazy foggy yella sky.

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:06 pm

This is the right scenery for a lover to propose someone because it is likely to be accepted.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm
  
  Ah, yes it would. Great place!!
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:22 pm

Love the distant valleys and mountains and framed limb on the right. Perfect!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:23 pm
  
  Thank you so much Carol!

#4 Exposure

I played around with the exposure on the camera.

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:07 pm

it produces a stronger color…

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm
  
  Yes it does, and that lake isnt as blown out. Still blown though.
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:23 pm

You did good Kim as always. Love the lighting.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:24 pm
  
  I wonder if those new mirrorless cameras could get this without blowing it.

#5 The dead tree

With the pines below made for a good silhouette. This was the one for the cover.

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:09 pm

The miracle of trees, even the dead can still make beautiful poetry.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:25 pm
  
  I love dead trees in silhouettes. Yes they are still lovely.
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:23 pm

They make such great photo ops, love seeing them.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:26 pm
  
  Yes they do, so much character.

There wasnt even a shoulder. I can see why it was named sunrise highway. You run along a crest of mountain top, and can see the sunrise on the right, and the sunset on the left. I wonder how sunrise won out on naming it? I wonder if it is prettier?

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:16 pm

Perhaps it is considered more representative of optimism, “There is always hope”. lol

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:29 pm
  
  Ah yes, wow. I think you are correct. I never thought of that. Of course. Thanks Albert.
  
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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:24 pm

That is aggravating but you got a glimpse of the beauty.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:30 pm
  
  It was, but at least I got some snaps that werent totally blurry.

#7 So orange…

Note to self: Make sure to wash the windows!!

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:17 pm

Don’t worry, I can still see the orange color.

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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:25 pm

Very pretty orange in this one.

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#8 There never was a place to pull over.

These are all from the moving car, through a dirty windshield. I actually had my hand out of the window for this one.

Shortly after this was taken, we entered the town of Julian and had some of the best apple pie ever from the Julian Pie Company. The apples are grown right there!

I hope you have a great day today!

Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:19 pm

This post is brightening my beautiful day, Kim.

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Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Amazing shots Kim. You have a great day as well.

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vidocka says:

January 13, 2019 at 11:15 pm

Fantastic pictures, especially the last two

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:45 pm
  
  Thank you Vidocka! That orange sky sure was something!
alibb says:

January 13, 2019 at 7:59 pm

Lovely photo!
Especially love #2 Sun Flare!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:45 pm
  
  I almost didn’t post that one, so glad I did now. Thank you Alibb!
Carol DM says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:27 pm

Enjoyed each one for here as always Kim. 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:44 pm
  
  Thank you for being my co-pilot! 🙂
Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:

January 13, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Can’t help, the pine leaves will be carried away in my dreams.
But I hope I don’t have to wash your dirty car windshield and window in the dream even though I love to wash the car.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:43 pm
  
  Thank you Albert, breath deep and smell the scent.
  I still havent washed the windshield, its been raining for days now. 😉 Cars clean!
  
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  - Albert Herdianto Widjojo says:
    
    January 14, 2019 at 7:20 pm
    
    That’s the advantage of clean air in your place. At my place, if the car is not washed after the rain, the color of the car will be darker, maybe because rain water brings down air pollution particles.
    
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CoffeeQueen says:

January 13, 2019 at 4:35 pm

They are beautiful photos, Kim. I love them.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:36 pm
  
  Thank you Carol, what a great day this was. I got my oldest out of the house and away from his phone for all day long. I thought he would go through withdrawals but he did fine!
- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:37 pm
  
  Carol? She must be thinking about me. lol. I meant to say Queen!!
DocAndersen says:

January 13, 2019 at 3:06 pm

wow. Those are amazing pictures kim. Almost as good as your dog and hike pictures ;-). I love the last couple with the setting sun!!!!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  January 14, 2019 at 2:34 pm
  
  Thank you Doc, so glad you liked them even without dogs in them.
  I guess I should of clicked inside the car.. Four packed in like sardines. lol.

Silhouette Saturday and Sky Sunday!

#1 The last rays of sunshine

#2 Sun Flare

#3 I zoomed in

#4 Exposure

#5 The dead tree

#6 I couldn’t pull over.

#7 So orange…

#8 There never was a place to pull over.

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