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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Comments

  1. DewdropDecember 17, 2009 10:41 AM

    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...

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  2. KayniDecember 17, 2009 11:17 AM

    i like it =)

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  3. CarolDecember 17, 2009 11:46 AM

    Beautiful! Love the golden glow

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  4. Regina December 17, 2009 11:48 AM

    Such a beauty! Great sky and capture.

    Regards.

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  5. Colin CampbellDecember 17, 2009 11:56 AM

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

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  6. edenDecember 17, 2009 12:19 PM

    Woww, what a stunning shot.

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

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  7. ErinDecember 17, 2009 12:20 PM

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

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  8. Coffeeveggie addict.December 17, 2009 12:28 PM

    its beautiful,thanks for dropping by at my blog.

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  9. Sylvia KDecember 17, 2009 12:36 PM

    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

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  10. Pearl MapleDecember 17, 2009 12:48 PM

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

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  11. Guy DDecember 17, 2009 12:54 PM

    Beautiful golden glow, great shot.

    All the best :)
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  12. This Is My Blog - fishing guyDecember 17, 2009 1:06 PM

    PC: Brilliant capture of the golden sky photo.

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  13. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersDecember 17, 2009 1:19 PM

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

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  14. CarverDecember 17, 2009 1:32 PM

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

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  15. jooDecember 17, 2009 2:03 PM

    Golden indeed! I love this photo!
    Greetings:)

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  16. IndayDecember 17, 2009 3:44 PM

    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. :)

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  17. Linda JacobsDecember 17, 2009 4:04 PM

    So striking!

    I've heard good things about that camera!

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  18. The Nomadic PinoyDecember 17, 2009 4:06 PM

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

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  19. RajeshDecember 17, 2009 4:09 PM

    Beautiful golden low.

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  20. EaglesbrotherDecember 17, 2009 5:02 PM

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

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  21. MariaDecember 17, 2009 5:19 PM

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

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  22. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 5:32 PM

    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.

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  23. Secret Mom ThoughtsDecember 17, 2009 5:50 PM

    Beautiful sky shot.

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  24. LinneaDecember 17, 2009 6:34 PM

    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!

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  25. lukeDecember 17, 2009 6:37 PM

    An awesome "first shot" with your new camera!

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  26. LakshmiDecember 17, 2009 7:52 PM

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

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  27. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 8:29 PM

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

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  28. SandyCarlsonDecember 17, 2009 8:30 PM

    Your photos are amazing.

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  29. ArijaDecember 17, 2009 11:30 PM

    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.

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  30. GinnieDecember 18, 2009 12:34 AM

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

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  31. Elaine YimDecember 18, 2009 12:42 AM

    This sunset is breathtaking.

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  32. RandiDecember 18, 2009 12:48 AM

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

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  33. annalarssonphotographyDecember 18, 2009 1:27 AM

    Lovley capture!! The sky is awesome.

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  34. ElisabethDecember 18, 2009 3:22 AM

    What a fabulous golden glow! Excellent!

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  35. syelDecember 18, 2009 5:27 AM

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

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  36. XoXoDecember 18, 2009 8:25 AM

    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.

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  37. Kim, USADecember 18, 2009 9:47 AM

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


    Clear Sky

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  38. Mike's Travels December 18, 2009 10:08 AM

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

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  39. eileeninmdDecember 18, 2009 2:46 PM

    Just gorgeous! Love the color.

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  40. alicesgDecember 18, 2009 5:06 PM

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

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  41. Pietro BrosioDecember 18, 2009 10:16 PM

    Great light! So romantic!

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  42. IreneDecember 19, 2009 1:18 AM

    Wow! What a stunning shot! Beautiful colors!

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