Horizon
Well this was an easy one! One of my favorite subjects is the horizon on the east side of my home. With our expansive views, I’m always tempted to keep my camera on hand. I hope I’m not boring you with these shots, as I’ve posted many on this site. But how could I resist with this challenge? I have so many in my Lightroom Catalogue!
This particular shot was taken at dusk of an unusual cloud formation. I loved the thin, soft veil on the top of the larger anvil forming as my husband, Peter, says “to hammer the plains” with an evening rainstorm.
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I never tire of these photos, Cathy. Another gorgeous shot!
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Thanks so much, Amy. As you know, the skies are pretty amazing out here! 🙂
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I agree with Bumble Cathy. I never tire of your shots either. They’re always pretty Life magazine crossbred with National Geographic to me. I love the red orange glow you captured in the clouds.
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It was a beautiful evening and we watched as that veil formed and then dropped over the top of the large, tall cloud. Thanks, V!
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Ditto on the above. I bet you and Peter do some serious cloud-busting, huh? Beautiful pic, Cathy and they are NEVER boring.
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Well, I do cloud-busting, I’m not sure Peter does. We have a wonderful paved bike path on this same prairie and when I go running, I like to pic a few small clouds and make them disappear. It’s fun and I like to remind myself I can do it! 🙂 Thanks so much, Brigitte!
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Cloud formation is a beauty.
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Thank you!
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I agree with Brigitte–never boring!
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Thanks, Carrie. How did your re-cert exam go?
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Very good. Or at least that’s what I like to tell myself… Thanks for asking!
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I’m sure you did great. At least it’s over. Fortunately, it’s not required for P.T., at least for the time being.
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There isn’t a certification process for physical therapists? I thought there was. I imagine you have to maintain education hours though, don’t you?
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There is a certification process for P.T.- a full day of testing, just not re-cert. And yes, there are education hours to maintain.
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But as you say, it’s probably only a matter of time before the field will require recertification.
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That cloud formation is stunning! Where do you live?
janet
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Thank you, Janet! Fort Collins, Colorado.
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That’s a beautiful area. I lived in Steamboat for two years many years ago and then in Greeley for a year. So sorry about all the flooding this year. I hope you escaped!
janet
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So you know exactly where I am! I love Steamboat and we try to get over every year or two. We did escape the floods as did most of Fort Collins. The main areas of flooding were north of town by the Poudre River and parts of Greeley got some flooding by the Poudre and also the South Platte. It’s amazing how quickly things are recovering. I heard last week that HWY 34 up to Estes Park is expected to re-open before the end of the year!
Thanks so much, Janet!
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Fort Collins is a great little city. I’m thinking it might be in the running for a possible retirement place. It’s near the mountains, near Wyoming where we go every summer, has lots of bike paths, cool shops and restaurants and some great microbreweries! 🙂
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Yes! We have ALL of that and more microbreweries every week it seems! 🙂 For several years there, it was ranked number one by Money Magazine as the place to retire! But we’re trying to keep that a secret…
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What a fantastic picture!!
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Thank you and Welcome!
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I’m going to have to dig through my photos when I get home. 🙂
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I find it beautiful, especially the light of the cloud contrasting with the comparative darkness of the plain.
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Thanks, Clare. It was early evening and the light was just right to capture it. I was lucky!
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It is not just luck. You need an eye for it as well.
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Agree with Brigitte–never boring but always beautiful
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🙂
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Not bored at all! I love getting to see your beautiful view! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks Crystal! Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!
Hugs,
Cathy
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Yes, I will. You too… Have a great week-end!
Much Love!
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stunning! bravo~
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Thank you, Cindy!
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Yet again, I am late to the conversation – I echo the sentiments of all those who have written before me. This is just absolutely exquisite!
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Thanks so much, Mimi. Hope you’re having a great weekend. Maybe at the mountain house?
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Yup – we’ll be here every weekend through Thanksgiving…it’s gorgeous up here right now!
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Love love this Cathy. Such a beautiful shot.
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Thank you, Audra. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend.
Cathy
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Yep. You?
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Yes! Monday is my birthday and Peter took me to Denver last night for dinner and the theatre: “The Book of Mormon!” I have not laughed so hard in years!
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Happy early Birthday!! Sounds like a nice weekend indeed!
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With a view like that I’d keep a camera handy as well. Beautiful. I get fascinated by cloud formations.
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The clouds here are truly fascinating, Susan. Maybe because we’re so close to the Rockies? Thanks as always!
Cathy
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The clouds look like mountains! Just beautiful. !
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Thank you, Kathryn. Do let me know what you decided for a camera! I’m so excited for you!
Cathy
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I am still holding and pacing but getting there!
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Such a beautiful view!
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It is! We’ve lived here fifteen years and I so love the view every day! Thank you, Janaline!
Cathy
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Never, ever boring! In fact, I have come to love this view too. The clouds here almost look like a mt peak… so sharp and contrasted against the sky. Wow!
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Thanks, Dawn. This view entrances every time I look out the window or stand on the deck. But this cloud formation was particularly powerful!
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It really is, Cathy! Fantastic!
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Boring? Oh no … and I’m learning why the camera wants to be in hand. Love the brightness of the puffy clouds, and the combo with the thin, dark clouds.
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Thanks, Frank. That view to the east with the mountains (to the west) blocking the sun early creates these great contrasts. It makes for very interesting sunsets to the east (?!). 🙂
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What an amazing photograph!
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Thank you, Laura!
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Gorgeous indeed…I think one thing you don’t lack is beautiful horizons and you’ve picked a beautiful one here! Loved it!
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Thanks, Georgia. Yes, I have a built-in horizon right out my back door! 🙂
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lucky lady! 🙂
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