Friday, October 28, 2011

A touch of gold.....

This was taken just as the sun was setting a few nights ago. Within a matter of minutes the optimistic little patch of gold gave up the battle and disappeared completely, engulfed like the rest of the sky in dense rain laden clouds. I really enjoy that fleeting moment just before it buckets down when the light magically touches anything white in the surrounding area and makes it 'glow'..... Happy skywatch Friday.....!! ps it's a holiday in Perth today, the Queen's in town.....
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45 comments:

  1. ErikaOctober 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Gorgeous colors. Wish you a nice weekend, dear Perth!
    Bye bye from Italy.

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  2. Stefan JanssonOctober 28, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Reakwater.

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  3. RedPatOctober 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    All the colours look lovely even the rain clouds!

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  4. LowellOctober 28, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    This is the perfect time of day for photography and you were in the right place at the right time and I just love this picture...it's full of light and there's a sense of happiness about it and one looks at it and feels that all is right with the world.

    Great job!

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  5. Chattahoochee Valley DailyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    That gold is in the rocks in the foreground as well...brings your eye right in.

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  6. SharonOctober 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful sky and your description was so eloquent.

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  7. rumaOctober 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Hello, PerthDailyPhoto.

    The excellent and lovely work.

    The season of colored leaves, heartwarming atmosphere

    The prayer for all peace.
    from Japan, ruma ❀

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  8. Luis GomezOctober 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    The Queen is in town? That's a big deal. Prince Harry is in a small town in the Arizona desert getting helicopter training, and that is a big deal here in Arizona, even for us people who are "ex-Empire," which is a term I had never heard until we visited New Zealand and a lady working in a store referred to our group of Americans in that way.

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  10. NikonSniperOctober 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    hello downunder!
    love your photos! been to sydney, brisbane and port douglas ... one day i gotta get to perth!
    keep shooting ... very cool.
    nikonsniper steve

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  11. CloudiaOctober 28, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    yes, I too notice these patches of gold.

    Aloha to the QUEEN from Honolulu

    Comfort Spiral

    > < } } ( ° >

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondOctober 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    What a stunning palette of color! It would be impossible to count the shades of blue.

    The Queen? When I was in Vegas, President Obama's entourage took up the top 6 floors of the Bellagio Hotel... We did not get a holiday.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. magiceyeOctober 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    gorgeous!

    photo session with the queen?!

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  14. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahOctober 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful days in Perth ! perfect picture for the evening ... but can't say about weather in South East Asia, it has been raining almost every evening !

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  15. RandyOctober 28, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Perfect timing. You captured a wonderful piece of gold.

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  16. Pierre BOYEROctober 28, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    J'aime beaucoup ces couleurs...

    Pierre

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  17. Seventy PlusOctober 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Isn't it wonderful when one realises....right place, right time

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  18. cieldequimperOctober 28, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Hmmm, a painter's heaven...

    Go on, get us some pics of HM... ;-)

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  19. JoeOctober 28, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful hues of gold and blues.

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  20. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Say hello to Queenie for me. I love those brief moments just before or just after rain. I always want them to last longer - and through photos they can.

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  21. JimOctober 28, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful. Top shot.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  22. malyssOctober 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I like to catch those quick moments, they never come back, and are so beautyful!
    Say Bonjour! for me to Her Majesty, please!Ü

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  23. Joop ZandOctober 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    It's a wonderful picture.....and your blog looks very nice..... i will be back later.

    warm greetings from Holland, Joop

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  24. AdullamiteOctober 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    The queen arrives and it rains, typical British!

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  25. Gabriel VecinoOctober 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful moment, the last ligth, I like it too.
    There was the golden ligth, you, your camera...and your eyes!!!!Take care, Grace. Greetings...

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  26. LowellOctober 28, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Grace...re your question about Halloween: No, we are too old to celebrate Halloween! Plus, we live in a 55 + gated community and there are no small children here so we no longer stock up on candy. Which is probably a good thing. That way I don't eat it all before Halloween and have to run out to buy more at the last minute!

    Have a fun time!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I like this shot. It is very sharp with great textures and colors.

    Ron
    http://travelersphotoblog.blogspot.com/

    P.S. for some reasone blogger won't let me leave a comment when I'm signed in so I have to leave it unde anonymous.

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  28. SRQOctober 28, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Yes - that split second is wonderful. Have you ever seen 'the green flash' at sunset? It's one of Mother Nature's little wonders. Enjoy your holiday!

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  29. DarylOctober 28, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh Gracie, that sky is delicious!

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  30. biebkriebelsOctober 28, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Gold on the horizon, looks beautiful. Did you make a picture of the queen?

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  31. La chancha y su San MartínOctober 29, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Gold and turquoise, the perfect combination!
    Have a nice weekend.

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  32. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Les soleils couchants réservent souvent de si belles surprises!Et toujours différentes!

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  33. VPOctober 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    The perfect moment to take a picture and you didn't waste it. Have a nice weekend with Her Majesty in town!

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  34. WencheOctober 29, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    How beautiful :0)

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  35. Louis la VacheOctober 29, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    A fine capture of the harbour sky!

    «Louis» thanks you for your visit to San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.

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  36. Gemma WisemanOctober 29, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Beautiful play of light touching this scene with a little magic!

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  37. VirginiaOctober 29, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Well that was a quick and glorious catch Dear!
    V

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  38. PETRO50October 29, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Beautiful colors. A great moment for the photo .... Today there was a feast. Day of independence. 28th oktober 1918th / Have a nice weekend wishes Peter.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    priceless moment. thank you for sharing. please have a good weekend ahead.

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  40. Red Nomad OZOctober 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Whoa, you get a holiday for the queen? No wonder the sun came out!!!

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  41. Roberto Machado AlvesOctober 29, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    A beautiful photo. The rich color and detail is amazing.

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  42. Fabrizio ZanelliOctober 29, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Wow: the kind of sky that I love :-)

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  43. Javier GuriOctober 29, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    A precious sky. Great light and color.
    Greetings.

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  44. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Amazing shot. What a beautiful location.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  45. AndrewNovember 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    That is a great shot. I love the reflection but the colors and lighting are absolutely perfect here!

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