Sky Watch #58


IMG_0003, originally uploaded by M'roy.

With the sun setting earlier nowadays, I am able to do quite a few sunset watching while on the drive home.

This one was on Tuesday night between 7:30 and 7:45. The five-lane West 580 in Oakland was reduced to 2 lanes as police cars, tow trucks, and ambulance/firetrucks close 3 lanes to attend to a nasty accident. Since we were barely moving at all and the sunset is right in front of me (driving towards the bay) I decided to whip out my point and shoot and well, shoot! I got to about 2 shots when my car needed to move about five inches. I was also going to shoot the accident, but I saw the policeman was right there. I don't wanna get caught being a kibitzer. Anyway, I thought I'd let you know this one's a SOOC.

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Comments

  1. Lovely glow. Nice shot!
    Like the photos below.
    Regards. Happy weekend.
    Regina
    My SkyWatch "here"

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  2. Wonderful shot. The colors are amazing.

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  3. Gorgeous layers... almost a blessing you were caught up in all that traffic, if not for the accident... really gave you time to appreciate and take in the wonderful sunset!

    I take pics of accidents sometimes... what is a kibitzer???

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  4. WOW! With a view like that I might not mind evening traffic ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  5. i love the orange glow...i wouldn't mind the traffic if i can take photos of this beauty.:P

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  6. I've been stuck in traffic in that part of the world many times. One of the great things about where I live now, is that traffic is very manageable.

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  7. Stunning sunset! Very beautiful and great that you took the opportunity to get out of the car and took this photo. Thanks for your visit!

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  8. @ READER WILL, no I didn't go out of the car, was sitting on the driver's seat and shooting thru the windshield.

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  9. What a gorgeous shot! Glorious colors! Almost worth getting stuck in traffic!

    Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  10. I love that sky - awesome colors! I strive for that kind of coolness shot!

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  11. I bet that sunset made the traffic more bearable, excellent photo.

    Have a great weekend
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  12. Wow... spectacular sunset... I think all those cars are just stopped to watch it!

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  13. I did notice I had a hard time viewing any sunrises or sunsets in June. I can feel the drama. Or lack thereof. Feel sorry for those in the accident.

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  14. That's a fantastic view on your way home. GLourious sky.

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  15. Its so lovely, inviting one to peace! Happy weekend!

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  16. If you are going to get stuck in traffic, it is nice to have a pretty light show like that to appreciate.

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  17. This golden sunset is breathtaking. What camera did you use to shoot it? The photo is great.

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  18. This is a nice one. Sunsets like this make driving home in traffic a lot more fun.

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  19. At first I thought you were at an old-timey drive-in theater, Maria. :D

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  20. PC: Nice capture of the sun as it is setting from your car.

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  21. sunsets are really never boring. I love this shot.

    sad to know of the nasty accident but hopefully no one died.

    Happy Friday!

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  22. Have the camera ready opportunities are everywhere. Great shot, wonderful colours.

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  23. Have the camera ready opportunities are everywhere. Great shot, wonderful colours.

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  24. Lovely skies! We have the same traffic here in LA, but I head for home, I don'ta see that kind of spectacular sunset!
    Take care and drive carefully!

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  25. Great rippled sky. I love the colors.

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  26. A wonderful sunset... too bad you were stuck in traffic !

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  27. The sunset almost makes being hung-up in traffic worthwhile.

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  28. Traffic is a pain isn't it. Oh well, you have this to look at while you wait!

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  29. Fabulous shot. It is like a fire in the sky.

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  30. Great golden light of the sky, and I like the cars in the dark!
    ***
    Have you any news of Joy?

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  31. Hi!
    It almost looks like the people in the cars are gathered just to watch the sunset...
    Beautiful...
    ~ All the best, Maria

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  32. Well, you know how to make the most of a "slow" situation! Wonderful shot and I love the perspective from the car...

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  33. Great photo for a SWF!Really interesting to see!Thank you for sharing!Have a nice weekend!

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  34. Very adventuresome! thanks to skywatching you have something to distract from the annoying long traffic cue... would be nice if you own an Invisible camera haha... the police got one! For all you know, you are booked!

    nice sunset on the road ... beautiful setting down as you watched sitting in your car.

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  35. wow! love that golden colour! it's always good to have a handy camera!

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  36. All those cars, heading into the sunset. The red tail lights pick up the fiery glow from the sky.

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  37. That's a lovely end to anybody's day!
    A super SOOC shot!

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  38. i like how the color of the sky matched with the lights from the car. applause here.

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