Well, as it has for the past 5 months, the weather didn't cooperate. A low lying bank of clouds sat on the eastern horizon. The moon didn't rise higher than the the cloud bank until about 20 minutes after the actual moonrise. But, it was still pretty.
First we saw the clouds turn pink in a small spot to the east. Then, the moon appeared like a mirage, lighting up the clouds around it.
It rose still higher, so we could see most of it.
And, finally, it cleared all the clouds. It then stayed out for hours, in the clear higher atmosphere.
I loved the halo of glowing clouds around it.
Although I was disappointed by the cloud bank, I still watched the moon rise with eyes as wide as Shyla's this morning. If you think her eyes were wide because there was a moose nearby, you're right. But, he went around us and never came close enough for me to worry.
I've been wanting to take some star photos near our house but I didn't last evening due to the full moon. Then, I realized that I had star photos that I hadn't yet shared from a full moon night high in the Rockies last summer.
Those are just beautiful. But the moon does not compare to Shyla's eyes.
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Buddy
Shyla's eyes are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beyond words, seriously!
ReplyDeleteI was watching for it here too but we had snow instead. I'm not complaining. Just feel lucky to have my own photographer in Colorado who can get me the shots of things I miss
ReplyDeleteBrings to mind every romantic song about the moon and stars. Lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous moon photos!!! Even with the cloud bank. We love Shyla's eyes - so expressive!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! I'd noticed the moon last night after it stopped snowing (I updated my blog since your visit). I love the snow, but dread the digging out, because it's such a big job.
ReplyDeleteOf all your star trails, that is areal winner, with a tall tree like a spire. Yes, way too much snow for so many, down here we cannot imagine the severity or the spread. When I know that NZ is roughly the same area as Co, it make us realise how small, or in another perspective, how large ... the world really is. .
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the moose didn't get close enough to bother you!
It's so beautiful.... the moon looks like a giant orange... love it :o)
ReplyDeleteCRIKEY ... My Mum took a photo of that moon at our house last night. It looked beautiful here too but not in Mum's photo, how do you get such good pictures? And that star one! WOW! You look real scared in that photo Shyla. Your eyes were nearly as big as that moon, aye?
ReplyDeleteWe are glad that the moose kept their distance. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThe moon in the clouds looks great. We had too many clouds here for any good moon shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photo's :) Milo & Jet
ReplyDeleteOur mom has fallen in love with that last picture.....they are all so beautiful. stella rose
ReplyDeleteShyla, your photo mimicked the colors in the moon photos. Both equally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
Wow, what beautiful pix of the moon! Makes me wanna howl a little. BOL So nice to meet you...I linked over from Murphy & Stanley.
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, Police Commish
The moon looks phenomenal
ReplyDeleteSnorts,
Lily & Edward
The moon pics are wonderful and we love it when Shyla has the intense look!
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
It was so pretty here too, coming up over our mountain...but too cloudy for good pics.
ReplyDeleteWe're gonna call it Shyla's moose eyes. Smart girl!
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
Oh my gosh!!! Your photos are gorgeous! The moon!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful. I am so happy you were able to capture those special moon shots,, and stars tooo,, and Shyla's eyes!!
I thought of you,, as the moon was full
love
tweedles
such beautiful images!
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