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Monday 12 November 2012

Clouds and light....


Hoy High Lighthouse on Graemsay

Clouds and light -  a title to loosely hang together some pictures! But I DO love the light at this time of year. The sun is low and shadows are long. Clouds hang in the sky in many guises, some light and wispy, some heavy with rain. I love the changing skyscape.... and these were all taken on the same day (two trips across the water via Hoy) at the beginning of October. That's Orkney weather for you!

Ward Hill- the sleeping dragon







Oooh look- the lighthouse is sending "smoke signals"!


Darkening skies


Rain approaching....again...


9 comments:

  1. I am always thinking, during the hot, sunny summer day,s that I should be out taking photos. But really, this is the best time for getting the great shots. Your skies are heavenly!

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    1. I'm the same - when the sun is bright I want to be out with my camera. Though I also love the moodier light of other times. And I enjoy showing ORkney in all it's glory, whatever the weather or colour of sky!

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  2. Love the skies. It is a while since I have been in Orkney and these pictures make me want to return!

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    1. Hallo Elizabeth! Yes - Orkney has that effect on a lot of people. I hope you are able to return one day. Come round for a "cuppa"!

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    1. I hope they are therapeutic and help your recovery :-)

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  4. Gorgeous pictures, Sian. Our sky today looks like your top picture, only without the glint of sunshine. It's just dull and grey and has barely got light. Sigh....

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    1. Sigh. Yes after a not-bad morning it turned windy and rainy. Though all sounds quiet oudoors at the moment. I hate the grey all day kind of light....ho hum....

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  5. Are you sure you don't live in Nova Scotia ? Rain, sun, cloud, cold, mild -- all in the same day.

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