SkyWatch #56


hanging at the y, originally uploaded by M'roy.

This summer I have seen so many foggy mornings and foggy early evenings that aside from may be 5 days of hot temperatures, I would have thought we missed summer altogether.

Today again, as I drove from my house to work (21 miles) @ 9:45 to 10:15 , there's nothing but fog. I know later in the day the fog will eventually burn and the sun will shine for a little while.

But as soon as I clock out at 7 pm tonite, I am pretty sure the commute will be fog-shrouded again. So I thought I'd show you how the sky has been around, as I've seen it. This was a February snap though. I have nothing new to show, but this gives you an idea.

I call this shot, HANGING AT THE Y.

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  1. DewdropAugust 20, 2009 10:41 AM

    Like the birds chillin' on the light... sorry about your foggy days.

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  2. Regina August 20, 2009 11:00 AM

    Another awesome one!

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  3. ErinAugust 20, 2009 11:35 AM

    like this...reminds me of eyes and nose and the birds perched on the eyebrows...how's that.
    typical california weather :)

    have a fab weekend.

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  4. Texas TravelersAugust 20, 2009 11:42 AM

    great title and I like the photo.

    come visit,
    Troy

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  5. EG CameraGirlAugust 20, 2009 11:42 AM

    I empathize with you! Until a few days ago it was so cold that we thought we were going to miss summer this year. But it finally arrived! Maybe it's on its way to you. ;-)

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  6. Gill - That British WomanAugust 20, 2009 11:48 AM

    that's actually a really neat photo.

    Gill in Canada

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  7. annalarssonphotographyAugust 20, 2009 11:51 AM

    I really like this shot!

    Sad to hear about the weather.
    In Sweden we just have had rain all summer.
    Better days are coming our way! :)

    Anna

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  8. GaelynAugust 20, 2009 12:12 PM

    Sorry to hear it's been so foggy. The birds don't seem to mind. Nice capture.

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  9. Deborah GodinAugust 20, 2009 12:14 PM

    Love this SWF! The birds made me smile, and your 'title" is hilarious!! (hope my comment takes this time, but you might end up with two)

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  10. Texas TravelersAugust 20, 2009 12:14 PM

    Yup.
    Wildflower.

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  11. EllieAugust 20, 2009 12:45 PM

    I like this image a lot - so clean and perfect! Great observation!

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  12. Joe ToddAugust 20, 2009 12:47 PM

    Almost looks like an Ohio sky

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  13. CarverAugust 20, 2009 12:50 PM

    I love this shot. It's like the birds put on a show just for skywatch.

    We have had a lot of skies this summer, like the one I showed. Lots of clouds but also the blue breaking through.

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  14. Gerald (SK14)August 20, 2009 12:50 PM

    brilliant shot!

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  15. CarolAugust 20, 2009 1:00 PM

    What a fun photo... hanging at the Y..love it...

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  16. donAugust 20, 2009 1:01 PM

    The birds make the shot work quite well. We can't help our weather, but we don't have to like it! ;-)

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  17. Sylvia KAugust 20, 2009 1:50 PM

    Sometimes the shot is worth the fog, the gray etc etc etc, and this is definitely one of those! And I love the title!

    Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  18. Pearl MapleAugust 20, 2009 2:00 PM

    Fun photo for Sky Watch Friday, how nice of the birds to hang around to add to your picture.

    To answer your question, one of my other favorite cities would be Boston, mix of old and new, lots of creative things going on there and lots of photo opportunities.

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  19. Tara R.August 20, 2009 2:11 PM

    Fun title and fun capture. The silhouette is a nice image.

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  20. RedzlanAugust 20, 2009 2:30 PM

    Nice "Y" shot. So many birds.
    The weather is unpredictable, hazy over here.

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  21. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersAugust 20, 2009 2:53 PM

    Love the title! That looks exactly what they are doing! We haven't had much summer either. Yesterday was hot, though, so I took a cup of tea out to the lawn and am covered in bites!
    Janice.

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  22. Luiz RamosAugust 20, 2009 3:41 PM

    Beautiful shot and composition.

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  23. MirageAugust 20, 2009 4:40 PM

    haha. cool! Love that you saw that!

    P.S. Re: MJ concert, not sure if I can go I'll be starting school again in september... :D besides, MJ isn't there so I don't think its the same hehe

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  24. GeorgeAugust 20, 2009 5:02 PM

    What a great picture! I like it! I hope you soon see some sunshine on your commute.

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  25. EbieAugust 20, 2009 5:44 PM

    You wrote a great title of this post! Its like a song! You captured this shot beautifully! We have gloomy skies in the morning and muggy during the day.

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  26. EbieAugust 20, 2009 5:45 PM

    You wrote a great title of this post! Its like a song! You captured this shot beautifully! We have gloomy skies in the morning and muggy during the day.

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  27. GinnieAugust 20, 2009 5:47 PM

    I love what you call this, Mia. You've got quite the imagination. :)

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  28. pennyAugust 20, 2009 5:54 PM

    It looks like a bird convention at the lamplight...

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  29. Secret Mom ThoughtsAugust 20, 2009 6:23 PM

    Nice resting place. Beautiful skywatch shot.

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  30. Yogi♪♪♪August 20, 2009 6:37 PM

    Very original and beautiful SWF photograph.

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  31. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 6:52 PM

    This was a great spot by you!

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  32. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 20, 2009 7:10 PM

    PC: It makes you wonder what all the birds are waiting for. Nice capture in the sky.

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  33. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 7:17 PM

    hanging at the Y indeed.:P

    i love foggy mornings in your part of the world.

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  34. JanieAugust 20, 2009 7:24 PM

    Cute name for your photo. Looks like the birds enjoy it and don't mind the fog too much.

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  35. AnnAugust 20, 2009 9:28 PM

    I like the geometry of this. Cute shot.

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  36. Tammie LeeAugust 20, 2009 10:28 PM

    This is a fun photo. I love how birds gather.
    spirithelpers

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  37. escapeAugust 20, 2009 10:56 PM

    in my case, i really like fogs because i rarely experience it here in manila. it's just smog. hehehe...

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  38. ArijaAugust 20, 2009 11:15 PM

    I love the way your light pole spreads its wings for the birds to roost on. Nice shot.

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  39. magiceyeAugust 21, 2009 12:23 AM

    great capture!

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  40. Esther GarviAugust 21, 2009 12:43 AM

    So sweet!

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  41. quillyAugust 21, 2009 2:31 AM

    Boy we're having Summer here in Hawaii -- hot, hot, hot! I'd like some cool I think.

    I like the way you got those little birds all lined up in a row. Nice capture.

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  42. bingAugust 21, 2009 2:39 AM

    that's a perfect shot! how they look perfect perching on the Y!

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  43. SandyCarlsonAugust 21, 2009 3:24 AM

    I wonder if they would every chirp YMCA for you!

    The shape of the lights makes me think of the silhouette of a bird high in the sky.

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  44. syelAugust 21, 2009 4:50 AM

    cool!!! it's foggy there and it's hazy here. although it's getting better these days. hopefully i'll be able to catch a good sunset one of these days.

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  45. alicesgAugust 21, 2009 5:39 AM

    Lovely sky photo. Love the way you captured the birds on the lamppost. Have a nice weekend.

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  46. Jan K. alias AfanjaAugust 21, 2009 6:10 AM

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  47. Jan K.August 21, 2009 6:12 AM

    It's grey, but your picture is oké.
    I hope you'll see the sun soon.
    Enjoy your weekend

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  48. The Nomadic PinoyAugust 21, 2009 7:07 AM

    If you had foggy weather, we're having a muggy week here in NY. Too bad! I'd rather have a foggy day, it's gives more drama to photos.

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  49. Dennis VillegasAugust 21, 2009 9:01 AM

    Wow beautiful picture perfect photo! Those birds look like they sit in pairs!
    I would love to join Skywatch one day!

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  50. LurchAugust 21, 2009 9:21 AM

    Well spotted Maria :)
    Have a great weekend.

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  51. Carolyn FordAugust 21, 2009 9:47 AM

    Great photo!

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  52. storytellerAugust 21, 2009 12:32 PM

    Definitely a kewl shot ;--)
    Love your 'name' for it too! I can relate to foggy mornings all summer ... it can't be almost fall can it? Thanks for dropping by my sunset mosaics at Sacred Ruminations. I shared early morning skies at Small Reflections ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  53. Light and VoicesAugust 21, 2009 1:13 PM

    Birds and people all watching the sky. Great capture!
    jfm

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  54. Gemma WisemanAugust 21, 2009 2:16 PM

    That looks so funny! The birds look as if they are trying to keep "the scales" in balance! Good one!

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  55. DeniseinVAAugust 21, 2009 6:39 PM

    That's a great photo. Funny how birds love to sit on poles and telephone wires.

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  56. Mike's Travels August 22, 2009 2:51 AM

    Love the graceful arms of the lamp post. The birds seem to like it!

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  57. BimAugust 22, 2009 4:45 AM

    Great shot - this makes me smile big time. Happy weekend!

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  58. NamnetAugust 22, 2009 5:18 AM

    What a great photo! It makes me smile. Wonderful idea and very nice shot.
    Have a happy skywatching and hope your foggy sky will change soon.

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  59. Colin CampbellAugust 22, 2009 11:39 AM

    Our group of Magpies like our light pole to survey the neighbourhood.

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  60. Pietro BrosioAugust 23, 2009 9:08 AM

    Very nice! I like this image! :-)

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  61. Sally in WAAugust 24, 2009 9:59 PM

    I think your title captures your picture perfectly.

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  62. LouisAugust 26, 2009 12:32 PM

    Oh this is a great one. It could also have been a scene from Birds - a horror movie of years ago :-)

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