SkyWatch Friday: A Foggy Sunset

A foggy sunset from Mount Nebo, Arkansas. March 31, 2011.

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Not every sunset on Mount Nebo is perfect, in spite of some of the pictures we’ve posted from there.  Fog came rolling in late one afternoon a couple of years ago, and we were afraid  we wouldn’t see anything at all of the setting sun.  The fog was fairly thick, but I got this photo of the setting sun before it completely disappeared.  I like the reflected light on the wet rock near the bottom of the photo.

SkyWatch Friday: Sunset on Mount Nebo

Our cabin at sunset on Mount Nebo, Arkansas. February 27, 2012.

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There are many things that Betsy and I like about Mount Nebo in Arkansas.  We always stay at ‘our’ cabin on the rim of the mountain.  The main reason we go in late February is that we can enjoy sunsets from the patio of the cabin.

This picture, taken last year, shows the sun sinking behind the mountains to the west of Mount Nebo.  ‘Our’ cabin is in silhouette on the left of the picture.

SkyWatch Friday: Mount Nebo Sunset

Sunset on Mount Nebo, Arkansas. February 11, 2013.

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Betsy and I were at Mount Nebo in Arkansas last week.  We stay at the same cabin each year, since we have beautiful views at sunset from the porch at the back of the cabin.  We can sit there and look down into the valley below us and see the mountains stretching off in the distance.  When the setting sun colors the sky and sends our sun rays, we feel that we’re capturing a glimpse of heaven.

Skywatch Friday: Winter Skies

Winter sky over Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 17, 2013.

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In mid-January we had a very interesting week.  It started out with above average temperatures, followed by rain, followed by sleet and some freezing rain.  We were supposed to have snow, but we didn’t get any (much to Betsy’s disappointment).

The weather started to clear late on Thursday afternoon, and as the sun was setting we noticed an unusual color in the sky.  Both of us went outside, cameras in hand.

The sky to the west contained clouds with both purple and orange-pink hues, as can be seen from the picture above.

But looking to the south, we saw a beautiful rose glow to the sky.  Once again God’s artistry was on vivid display.

Skywatch Friday: Betsy’s Sky Pictures (2)

Sunset on the Cumberland Plateau. October 23, 2012.    (Photo by Betsy)

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Betsy and I drove the Foothills Parkway in October so we could enjoy some of the Smokies’ autumn color.  As we drove home in, Betsy was able to get some pictures of the evening sky as we drove up onto the Plateau.  As you can see from the photo above, the sunset was spectacular.

Evening sky on the Cumberland Plateau. October 23, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

Even after the sun dropped below the Plateau on the west, the sky continued to put on a show.

Evening sky on the Cumberland Plateau. October 23, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

The variety of cloud forms and colors was amazing.

Evening sky on the Cumberland Plateau. October 23, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

Each passing moment seemed to bring new color and forms — even the trail of a passing jet.

SkyWatch Friday: Gaither Mountain Sunrise

Sunrise from Gaither Mountain, Harrison, Arkansas. August 7, 2012.

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On our last morning in Arkansas Betsy and I got up before dawn to watch the sun rise from Gaither Mountain near Harrison, Arkansas.  We had traveled over the mountain the previous day and we knew the view was spectacular.

What we didn’t know is that we would be delayed by a road construction project that started before dawn.  So the sky was already showing color by the time we got to the overlook (see photo above).

Sunrise from Gaither Mountain, Harrison, Arkansas. August 7, 2012.

It took a while, but after a while the sun started to put in an appearance.

Sunrise from Gaither Mountain, Harrison, Arkansas. August 7, 2012.

Later we were able to enjoy the sun in all of its golden glory.  What a marvelous way to begin a day.

SkyWatch Friday: St. Lucia Skies

Sunrise off St. Lucia in the Caribbean. September 13, 2001.

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I went to my archives for these pictures of the skies above and around St. Lucia in the Caribbean.  These photos are from the cruise Betsy and I took in September, 2001.

The day started with a beautiful sunrise over the sea (above) as we approached St. Lucia.

Clouds over St. Lucia. September 13, 2001.

We spent most of the day on a catamaran cruise along the coast.  In the early afternoon the clouds over the island seemed to  come down and touch the mountains.

Sunset in the Caribbean off St. Lucia. September 13, 2001.

The day ended as gloriously as it began, with a beautiful sunset as we headed back out to sea.

Betsy’s Sky Photos

Tennessee sky west of Knoxville, Tennessee. June 14, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

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I’ve been telling Betsy for some time that she should show some of her sky pictures on this meme, but she always has some excuse for not doing so.  So today I’m posting some  of her photos for her.

When we go some place I usually do most of the driving since Betsy is often busy on her computer (we have mobile wi-fi for when we travel).  We went to Asheville a couple of weeks ago, and while was driving Betsy kept an eye on the sky.

There were severe thunderstorms around us, although we didn’t run into any of them.  The picture above was taken west of Knoxville just before we started up the Plateau.

Sunset on the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee. June 14, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

We got up on the Plateau just in time to catch the sun dropping below the horizon.  That’s when Betsy got this picture of the sun and colorful sky.

The sky over the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee. June 14, 2012. (Photo by Betsy)

Even after the sun dropped below the horizon, the clouds were still a beautiful red-gold.  It’s hard to believe that Betsy got all of these pictures from a moving car on the interstate.

SkyWatch Friday: Mount Nebo Sunrise

Sunrise from Sunrise Point on Mount Nebo, Arkansas. March 2, 2012.

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As I’ve mentioned several times, Betsy and I love to watch sunsets from ‘our’ cabin on Mount Nebo in Arkansas.  It’s nice to sit on the patio and enjoy the setting sun.

Sunrise on Mount Nebo, Arkansas. March 2, 2012.

It’s possible to see sunrises on Mount Nebo as well, but it involves more effort.  Not only do we need to get up very early, we need to drive to Sunrise Point.  But we do that at least once each time we visit Mount Nebo.

Sunrise on Mount Nebo, Arkansas. March 2, 2012.

All of these pictures were taken on the morning of March 2, 2012.  Yes, we did have to get up early, but I think it was all worth it.

SkyWatch Friday: Sunset on Mt. Nebo

Sunset on Mt. Nebo, Arkansas. March 28, 2011.

 

 

 

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As many of you know, Betsy and I love Mt. Nebo in Arkansas.  We’ve gone there at least once each year for several years now, always staying in the same cabin.  When we go in February or March, we can enjoy the sunsets from the patio of the cabin.  I took this picture at sunset in March of last year.