Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme.This week I am reverting to type. We have had yet more grey days and my body is still behaving badly. However, I have delighted in our dawns. Some days have proved the truth of 'red in the morning, shepherds take warning'. Every day last week there were sheep/graziers warnings in place. Other days have just been grey. And I have been out with the camera shortly after first light. There have to be some benefits to the kitty litter excursions.
I hope you find beauty in your week too.
River Fairchild - You have beautiful skies and I thank you for sharing always. I hope those moments between you and the silence is a balm that carries throughout your day. Wishing you could feel better, stronger, my wonderful friend.
ReplyDeleteRiver Fairchild: Those quiet moments are a balm. It is not yet dawn here and I am waiting to see what it will bring. Thank you dear friend. Your support means a lot to me.
DeleteLovely skies! Sights like that definitely improve the whole kitty-litter experience. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDiane Henders: And that is an experience that needs all the improvement it can get. One of those tasks that I don't want to do, but am always glad to have done.
DeleteThe skies in the pictures of your above post, Sue, look very attractive! Even the rather greish skies of the last two pictures, draw attention.
ReplyDeleteDUTA; Thank you. I think those grey mornings have a beauty all of their own.
DeleteLovely skies, I am wilting here in our tropical humid summer in Florida. I hope you have a great new week.
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: I hope you can find some relief. I MUCH prefer our winter temperatures to heat and humidity.
DeleteYou morning skies give a bright start to the day! Feel better, EC!
ReplyDeleteThe sky colours are looking so lovely
ReplyDeleteRoentare: Thank you. Always different, always the same.
DeleteOhhh, what gorgeous colours ... thank you!
ReplyDeletejenny_o: Thank you. A grey morning this morning, but I loved the silhouette of trees on the hills.
DeleteI must admit I find it difficult to climb out of bed these chilly mornings...so I freely admit I'm not an early riser most mornings. :)
ReplyDeleteTake good care, EC. I hope the week ahead is kinder to you. My cuddles to Batty and Odie.
Lee: Thank you. I like the cooler weather and am always an early riser. Batty and Odie thank you.
DeleteI wish I could order your body to behave!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing such atmospheric photos to him who only very seldom would do mornings. ;-)
Sean Jeating: I would like to be able to order my body around too. The boot is on the other foot. I am also very happy to share the beauty of dawn.
DeleteSkies worth getting up for. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: Thank you. Himself does not agree - but is happy to view my photos.
DeleteI miss the morning skies because I am snuggled in bed like Lee. I like those pines spearing up into the dawn clouds, and the larger tree in the final photos.
ReplyDeleteRiver: As you know those twin pines often feature in my photos. I am a tree lover from way back.
DeleteIt is the best to start your day with such skies!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Sunday!
Katerinas Blog: It is a lovely start to the day isn't it? You have a good day too.
DeleteShepherd's warnings there indeed, we have had Shepherd's Delights down here but today is a gray day.
ReplyDeleteThe sky is wonderful, and I forget how to tell the difference between sunset and sunrise, I think it's in the colour, will have to look it up!
Take care.
Margaret D: Our sunrises are often (but not always) subtler than our sunsets. It will a while since we have had Shepard's delight skies here.
DeleteI thought it was red in the morning, sailors take warning. That's what I've always heard around here.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I have heard both, but we are a long way from the sea here.
DeleteHi EC - early mornings are always good ... I'm not so good with them now - and really feel chilly as it's our mid-summer - WHAT?! Ridiculous ... ah well - we can talk about the weather and the beautiful colours, the cumbersome clouds, scampering across the sky rather than a few other subjects. Tomorrow I give a talk by George Stubbs on his horses et al - 'all drawn from nature' was his strap line ... which I forgot to include in my slide presentation ... but the art and knowledge we get from the man is extraordinary ... also large cats - apologies to Odie and Batty! Take care and see you Tuesday ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteMy link to Sunday Selections here: https://peripetiazois.blogspot.com/2024/06/sunday-selections.html
ReplyDeleteKaterinas Blog: Thank you so much for joining us. I really enjoyed your selections.
DeleteI hate that you aren't entirely well--- Your sunny comments on my stuff always make me smile. These are lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteBill: Thank you. Your photos always make me smile - and are so very beautiful.
DeleteThere's something about that second last tree silhouette that really resonates with me.
ReplyDeleteJ Cosmo Newbery: I really like that tree and have tried to photograph it in all sorts of light.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear your health is not so good. The saying I know is 'Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; Red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning'. Nature can be so soothing sometimes. Those sky colours are beautiful.
I hope you have a better week.
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: Nature is often soothing isn't it? Except when it is reminding me of all that I need to do...
DeleteDawn is a wonderful time of day and I am happy to report that I see it most days. It’s a rare day that I miss it.
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: Snap. I was up later than usual this morning, but still in time for the dawn.
DeleteThere are so many benefits to waking up early … feeling that higher morning energy and a deeper connection with our surroundings. After 6-6:30 is early enough for me. : )
ReplyDeleteLovely colours of the early morning light…
Caterina: I really relish my quiet time in the morning and am almost always up before five. And sometimes considerably earlier.
DeleteI always look forward to what you will post. Today was no exception, dear friend. Thank you for all the dawns.
ReplyDeleteDJan: Our Monday here, and your Sunday. As always I found your Sunday post inspiring.
DeleteWhat a lovely pink sky! Beautiful.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: Several pink skies - and they were beautiful.
Deletebeautiful and serene. thank you.
ReplyDeletee: Don't we all need beauty and serenity in our lives?
DeleteLove the purple and pink.
ReplyDeleteMike: So did I. I don't think the cats cared, and himself was asleep.
DeleteThose are delightful dawn shots. I've always heard it as "red at dawning, sailors warning." Anyone, really, when it comes down to it.
ReplyDeleteI am praying you feel better soon.
My selections are over here.
messymimi: I really enjoyed your selections - as I always do. And you are right - that warning applies to us all.
DeleteAlways love sky gazing, and your dawns inspire me and remind me there are better images in the skies, far away, than there are on our earth and its death spiral. So very many predictions coming true. We need more skyscapes in our lives.
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Wisewebwoman: So true. I never tire of skyscapes and have folder after folder of photos of them. And turn to the sky for relief and respite.
DeleteLove the sky pictures. So petty. I hope you have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: Thank you. They were pretty skies weren't they? You have a great week too.
DeleteI am not an early riser, and I hardly ever get to see the sunrise in our summer - happening at around 4.20 m right now - so I delight in your beautiful skies. Thank you, and I hope for sunshine and nice temperatures and pretty mornings and better health for you!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): There is no virtue in my early rising - it is just when I wake - and dawn isn't particularly early at the moment. We are heading for the depths of winter and it is cool, but we are having more sunshine than we did last week.
DeleteThe colors of the sky are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHena Tayeb: Thank you. I wonder what colours today's dawn will bring.
DeleteDawn is such a magical time. I can fully understand that you are drawn to it.
ReplyDeleteCarola Bartz: Magical is the perfect description of it.
DeleteWhat exquisite skies! And from the cold snap we're experiencing at the moment I hope you were well rugged up when you were photographing them.
ReplyDeleteKim: We are usually colder than this at this time of year. MS means that while I do get cold it takes a long time and lower temperatures for me to feel it. Which means I can revel in wintry dawns.
DeleteBeautiful skies, all of them!
ReplyDeleteI really hope the sheep and the lambs are faring ok with all those graziers warnings
kylie: I think so too. It always surprises me that lambing takes place at this time. And sadly some will be lost.
DeleteSnowbrush: My partner and I live in different time zones, but we do meet in the middle of the day. Well the middle of mine and the start of his.
ReplyDeleteHello, and yes we've had a bit of those grey days and many rainy days I believe we're making up for such a gentle winter we had. You still have offered us some lovely photos of our world such a joy to see.
ReplyDelete21 Wits: I had to rescue you from spam jail. We are also having a gentle winter (so far). Cool, but not cold. Some more rain would be nice, though I am loving the skyscapes and waiting to see what dawn looks like today.
DeleteSo sorry to read that your body is still behaving badly, I do hope things soon improve for you.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the colour in your dawns ...
Last night we were fortunate to have a wonderful red/orange/gold sunset ... I should have tried to take a photograph!
Enjoy the rest of your week.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. Those sunsets are glorious and quickly over. Next time I hope you will try and take a photograph.
DeleteSuch beautiful pictures... gorgeous range of colors and so atmospheric!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better EC.
Michelle Wallace: Welcome and thank you. I do love dawn - whatever colour.
DeleteMichelle Wallace: Welcome and thank you. I do love dawn - whatever colour.
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