We have had a lot of stress recently in our family, not caused by anyone within our immediate family. We had been looking forward to our family vacation and we ended up going on it and we had a good time. In amidst the weeks before I dealt with the stress by taking photos. That always settles me down. They are not works of art but they are mine (that is why I call myself a “picture taker” and not a “photographer.” Being a picture taker is so liberating!!
This was the Full Strawberry Moon at the end of the month. I’ll admit I missed by a day or so but close enough.
And this was a few days before. The moon isn’t quite full.
A drone shot at 40 meters over the backyard looking to the northwest.
A local shopping center has a concert series in the summertime on a weekday night. This was at the end of the concert. The music was great but the sky said “my turn” and did not disappoint. This is looking west.
And another shot to the east. We don’t normally get reverse sunsets as nice as this.
Here is a neighborhood sunrise from our house looking east. I used a hipstamatic filter on this. I love the Hipstamatic App on my iphone.
And a jigsaw puzzle photo.
And this is the Goosenecks of the Colorado River in Utah. This has been on my bucket list to get in real life for some time. I’m told that during peak times there is all sorts of pushing and shoving amongst people to get the best spot for a photo. So until I get there myself and use my picturetaker skills to get my own photo, I’ll just use this. I’m not into pushing and shoving.
So that’s it for this week. I’m linking with Skywatch Friday
Brilliant skies. Love the colours.
ce mélange de rose de gris et de bleu est absolument merveilleux
Moon shots are awesome as are the other sky ‘pictures’ ~ photos ~ I think you are a photographer ~ good eye ~ Hugs ^_^
an artist reflects ~ Carol McK
Love your picture taking 🙂
…I tend to sleep through moon events, but nature keeps me sane.
I enjoyed your post & pictures taking. The sky after the concert was especially beautiful. Im with you on the joboushing & shoving approach. It makes the outing far too stressful for me. I hope your family stresses will end soon so you can have peace.
Great colors! I’ll have to look into this Hipstamatic App.
I usually refer to myself as a photo blogger. Other photo bloggers will understand what that means.
I can’t imagine shoving to get into a place to get a particular picture that is going to be exactly like the picture that everyone else takes. You might as well buy a postcard.
You are way too humble. Your photos are incredible!
I do a little drive when I’m stressed 🙂
Moon looks amazing, great captured.
Stunning skies, Awesome views.
SKy picture is awesome. I try to visit touristy places off season but most of the time its impossible due to kids school
Beautiful photos of the moon.
I also find the sky beautiful with the colors.
I wish you a lovely weekend.
All the best, Irma
What a beautiful collection of skies. Those sunset shots from the concert are particularly stunning. I hope the coming week brings you much more calm.
You are too modest. I loved your moon photos. Actually, I loved all of your photos. I hope your stress levels can decrease and the situation you are in finds a solution. Alana ramblinwitham
The captures are fantastisc. What a mood in each picture. Thank you for sharing and for hosting.
Greetings by Heidrun
Hello,
I love your moon and sky images, they are all beautiful.
Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
I;m sorry to hear about stress in your family but glad you were able to enjoy a vacation. I hope all works out well! Your sku shots are beautiful! That puzzle is amazing!
I love your moon images. Definitely avoid pushing and shoving at Goosenecks. I couldn’t believe how not careful people can be trying to take a photo.
Brilliant picture taking! 😍
I used to photograph the sky only at sunrise, sunset, or when there was a rainbow. Thanks to your Skywatch blog and Spare Parts and Pics, I now enjoy photographing the sky anytime—even at night!