Thursday, April 30, 2009

SKYWATCH FRIDAY-THEME DAY

This was shot just outside Aspen, Colorado. It is daylight on the mountain tops but the late afternoon brings shadows to the valley. The mountain appears to be "smoking." It really is too young to do that. I hope this will be a nice addition to SKYWATCH FRIDAY and THEME DAY.
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48 comments:

  1. Uma por DiaApril 30, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    2 in 1!!
    Really great and beautiful :)

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  2. MerisiApril 30, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Beautiful mountain!
    Those shadows creeping up from the valley so early in the afternoon make quite a difference to the growth pattern of the vegetation of the shady side.

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  3. Sylvia KApril 30, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Fabulous shot!! and you're right, that mountain is too young to smoke! Have visited Aspen several times and it is a lovely place! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Kathy WApril 30, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    LOL it does appear to be smoking! Wonder what is causing the smoke? Love this shot. =) Hope you have a wonderful Friday.

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  5. LoisApril 30, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    That's a great combination post! I'm not that resourceful, so I'm actually going to have to post 2 pictures!

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  6. MicheleApril 30, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    That is an incredible view and the sights are so familiar to sights that I see around here... I am definitely very fascinated with the mountaiins as you have shown here.

    Have a wonderful weekend and I thank you very much for visiting my blog!

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  7. SandyCarlsonApril 30, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Sure is a lovely photo. I hope the mountain quits that crazy habit, though!

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  8. Jen S. April 30, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    it's so majestic! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. CarolApril 30, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful mountain shot...I so love Colorado...you could frame this one...

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  10. JamesApril 30, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Very nice picture. I would love to hike around that area.

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 30, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    That's bloody gorgeous.

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  12. TarolinoApril 30, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    It's a great addition to sky watch. So beautiful. A bit of naughty mountain to smoke like that and let out such big puffs of smoke too. Funny were the thin upright contrail comes from.

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  13. Small City ScenesApril 30, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Very nice addition to Sky Watch and could be an addition to May 1st Theme Day which is Shadows. Check it out! MB

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  14. Cezar and LéiaApril 30, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    congratulations!
    Amazing picture!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Léia :-)

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  15. NevaApril 30, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    What a great shot....smokin' mountains....very cool....

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  16. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Great photo, B2. A twofer. Isn't this one called the Maroon Bells? I read somewhere that it is the most photographed mountain in America - no wonder, it's photogenic.

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  17. MariaApril 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I always love to see the contrast between the rugged, sharp mountains and the soft, feathery evergreens below ~

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  18. Photo CacheApril 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I love looking at CO's magestic mountains. You captured this one really nicely. Well done.

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  19. LowellApril 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I just knew that wasn't Ft. Lauderdale! Either that or I had been smoking them funny cigarettes.

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  20. PJApril 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Well you clever boy, two memes with one great shot. I love it! Just wonderful.

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  21. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    That's a gorgeous shot and a perfect combination for Theme Day and SkyWatch! Aspen is so beautiful - you don't see mountains like that in Florida!!!

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  22. pennyApril 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I love the mountains. I wish we had some in Florida!

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  23. Jim KlenkeApril 30, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful scenery.

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  24. kazuApril 30, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Wow beautiful mountain.
    Great photo!

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  25. GreensboroDailyPhotoApril 30, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    The "smoking" stripe creates a line of symmetry that looks as if it will split that mountain.

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  26. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comApril 30, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    I love Maroon Bells in Colorado. These are such gorgeous mountains. I loved hiking around them

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  27. Lori LynnApril 30, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    The Maroon Bells, a familiar site, I lived in Aspen in the late '70's. Very cool shot!
    LL

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  28. UnknownApril 30, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Is that a contrail in the background. I wonder if everyone on the plane was looking down.

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  29. CharlestonjoanMay 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    What a beautiful picture. I love the grand mountains. We have nothing like that on the east coast in the south.

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  30. VPMay 1, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    I thought there was something I didn't remember about Florida, the read the caption. Great shot!

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  31. Pearl MapleMay 1, 2009 at 6:20 AM

    Stunning views for Sky Watch Friday. Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  32. JillyMay 1, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Amazing. Such beautiful is inspiring. Super choice for today's theme and a lovely shot.

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  33. Clueless in BostonMay 1, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Great shot. Always love a good mountain shot!

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  34. JulieMay 1, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful image... well done :)

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  35. Mary Stebbins TaittMay 1, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Looks like the Maroon Bells, nice capture of it! Very pretty, nice shadows and sky.

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  36. AliMay 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    What an awesome view, great shot! Thanks for stopping by =)

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  37. Lisa WilsonMay 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    The Maroon Bells!! The most deadly 14er hike. There is even a sign at the trailhead warning of death. Just love this photo!

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  38. SharonMay 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    What a beautifully scenic shot!!

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  39. JoyMay 1, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Spectacular shot! Nice capture.

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  40. DarylMay 1, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Nice shot ... a long way from FL ... thanks for visiting mine ...

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  41. Girl TornadoMay 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Aspen is so beautiful... what a lovely shot you captured here. ;)

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  42. GlennisMay 1, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Beautiful mountain, looks very chilly to me!

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  43. RedzlanMay 2, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    Beautiful mountainscape!

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  44. Laughing Orca RanchMay 2, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Totally smokin'! hehe!

    Beautiful capture.

    Best wishes for your upcoming knee surgeries, too.

    ~Lisa

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  45. BimMay 2, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Beautiful. And amusing with the condensation strip apparently coming out of the mountain top!

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  46. BaruchMay 2, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Such a majestic mountain and yes, it does look like it's smoking. Great SWF contribution

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  47. DawnMay 4, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    Lovely capture!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, have a wonderful week~

    :)

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  48. VALKYRIENMay 4, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    That is a beautiful landscape! And a great sky with those fun clouds!

    Thanks for visiting!

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