Thursday, February 19, 2009

Skywatch...waiting for spring


The front porch doesn't see much action in winter, just a quick visit now and then to watch the day end. Sitting there all bundled up against the cold isn't much fun after the first few minutes.



But the days are noticably longer now. The sun is setting a tiny bit more north on the horizon every day. By the time it moves over three more ridges, I'll be sitting on my porch wearing shorts and flip flops, and the only icy cold I'll have to deal with will be the frosty beverage in my hand.

Spring...I can almost taste it.

For more views of the sky at this time of year, check out the links on the Skywatch home page.

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful and I too am celebrating the days of longer daylight. It's been a very long winter...

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  2. I've been lucky enough to have a couple of days lately that I've been able to sit on my front porch, although bundled, and enjoy myself with a cup of hot coffee ... I do look forward to spring and spending more time there, it's usually my treat after a day of working outdoors.

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  3. Good capture and that sounds like a plan, I like flip flops and a cold beverage.

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  4. What beautiful light! Yes, flip flops and a cold drink sound heavenly just about now. :)

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  5. Fantastic shots, I too am enjoying the longer daylight hours.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. Fantastic & colorful views here! Truly Gorgeous shots!!!

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  7. Great shot! I think we're all longing for spring this year!! and I'm ready for flip flops! Love the vivid blue, but it does look chilly! Thanks for sharing! Happy SWF!

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  8. Love the beautiful pictures! I too, sit in the cold...waiting, and waiting...Spring can't come soon enough!

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  9. Beautiful blaze! We appreciate your chilly sacrifice in the name of ART!!!

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  10. I'm dreaming of warmer days myself! Lovely shots and happy SWF!

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  11. Beautiful sky. I am so ready for spring.

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  12. Great pictures and I'm loving your banner too

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  13. Spring is coming! Great pictures.

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  14. Ahh, the New Mexico light - can't beat it. I'm noticing that it's not pitch black out when I feed the horses in the morning, and dinner time is coming later in the afternoon since it's still light. Don't you love the smell of Spring in the air and that little softness when the wind blows? You're right, you can almost taste it.

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  15. Glorious images! Wow to sit on your porch and see these images!! I'm passing through your state on route to AZ..love the javalena to the left of the screen! Too cold in my world!

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  16. Great shots! I too am anxious for Spring and spending time on my front porch.

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  17. Love your blog!!! We live in Colorado and we are waiting for signs of Spring too! So far its still a cold wait!!!!
    Jennifer

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  18. I love the view from your porch. I think I'll take your chilly porch over mine. (in MA) The view was beautifully captured. I like your pack too. Is that a red heeler? I'm part blue.

    Norwood & Debi

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  19. Beautiful! I could spend a lot of time on a porch like that.

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  20. nice, i love watching sunset ever...

    One of a kind sky you have there. you perfectly captured a very nice sky....

    SUPERNOVA and SWEETPAIN
    ANGELS IN MY LIFE

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  21. Beautiful sky watch, and yup i am so ready for spring as well

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