Thursday, December 17, 2009

SkyWatch #69: Golden State of Mind


Golden State of Mind, originally uploaded by M'roy.

Before we left for our November Europe tour, I deemed it necessary (yes you read that right) to get another point and shoot camera as a back-up to the one I am using and to the bigger one my husband is using. I don't know how I convinced my husband to spend another $100+ on something that is truly not necessary, but I did.

So I went to Costco and got the Nikon Coolpix which was on sale the week before our departure. And this image was the result of testing it out. Taken from our front yard. I know I should have done some cropping here, mea culpa.

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43 comments:

Dewdrop said...

I think you deeming it necessary makes it needed. Great shot with it, love the soft tones.

You MUST see "Twister". I deem it necessary. ;o) What? It worked for you...

Kayni said...

i like it =)

Carol said...

Beautiful! Love the golden glow

Regina said...

Such a beauty! Great sky and capture.

Regards.

Colin Campbell said...

Good to see you are doing your bit to keep the economy running.

eden said...

Woww, what a stunning shot.

Lovely captures. I would like to walk on that beach.

Erin said...

i like the golden hue from the golden state.
hope you had a wonderful european adventure.
have a great weekend.

Coffeeveggie addict. said...

its beautiful,thanks for dropping by at my blog.

Sylvia K said...

Well, I would say from the look of this shot that you were right, another camera was definitely needed! Incredible colors!

Enjoy your weekend!

Sylvia

Ida said...

Beautiful! :)

Pearl Maple said...

Lovely colours in your photo of the sky this week, thanks for sharing with us all.

Guy D said...

Beautiful golden glow, great shot.

All the best :)
Guy
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This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

PC: Brilliant capture of the golden sky photo.

Postcards from Wildwood said...

Beautiful layers of gold and black. And I agree - of course it was necessary to have a back up! Hope you enjoy it!
Janice.

Carver said...

That's a fantastic shot and the sky is so beautiful. Great job with your new camera.

joo said...

Golden indeed! I love this photo!
Greetings:)

Bonnie Bonsai said...

Please keep the original. I think cropping will the picture injustice unless it is necessarily for other purpose. What a fitting title. Been thinking about my own state of mind. :)

Linda Jacobs said...

So striking!

I've heard good things about that camera!

The Nomadic Pinoy said...

For a point and shoot, Nikon didn't fail you. Kudos!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful golden low.

Eaglesbrother said...

Gold Glow with trees silhouetted against the sky
Don't get much better than this for a peaceful end of the day shot.

Maria said...

Oh I love it just the way it is... an expanse of gold!
Just Glorious~
Maria

Wren said...

I think it's quite lovely. Of course you needed another camera, and obviously your husband saw that as well.

Looking forward to seeing what else you capture with it.

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Beautiful sky shot.

Linnea W said...

That's amazing! It looks like it could be somewhere in the desert. I just bought a point and shoot too. I almost bought the Nikon but got the little Canon instead. I haven't downloaded any of my test shots yet; hope they turn out as good as yours!

luke said...

An awesome "first shot" with your new camera!

Lakshmi said...

wow..thats indeed a golden shot..congrats on yr camera

luna miranda said...

excellent first shot! this looks like a painting i saw recently.

SandyCarlson said...

Your photos are amazing.

Arija said...

Don't even think mea culpa, I think it is beatiful as it is and it would have been a pity to miss any bit of it.

Ginnie said...

I'm guessing that means you're a very happy camper, Maria. :)

Autumn Belle @ KDP said...

This sunset is breathtaking.

Randi said...

That's a beautiful sky. Great capture with your new camera.

Vita Stunder said...

Lovley capture!! The sky is awesome.

Elisabeth said...

What a fabulous golden glow! Excellent!

syel said...

wow! love this one! i don't think cropping is needed here.

Pacey said...

I agree, the Nikon did justice to this...it really does esp on sunsets and sunrises...great! oh btw, the flower belongs to the ginger.

Manang Kim said...

Oh gush that is so pretty..thanks for sharing!


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Mike said...

Oh wow! I missed that. Did you get to London?

eileeninmd said...

Just gorgeous! Love the color.

alicesg said...

Very beautiful capture of the sun setting. Love the orangy colour of it. Have a nice weekend.

Pietro said...

Great light! So romantic!

Irene said...

Wow! What a stunning shot! Beautiful colors!