It was the morning that I thought that the setting moon over the Divide would be most pretty. That meant an early alarm clock. As I hopped out of bed, I could hear the wind buffeting the house, and I wondered what it was going to be like up at our viewpoint with a direct view of the Continental Divide. When I read that the gusts were over 60 mph, I knew that we'd be lucky if we could avoid being blown away but I steeled myself to head out into it anyway. Soon, Shyla and I set out in the dusky light for the snowshoe hike to our photographic spot.
When we arrived at our exposed spot, I had to very carefully set up the tripod while always keeping one hand on it so it wouldn't blow away. Then, I got out my camera and attached it to the tripod. After the camera was attached, I spent the whole time leaning on the tripod to keep it from becoming airborne.
Even in that terrible wind, my sweet Shyla had my back, lying just behind me.
We watched the alpenglow warm up and the moon sink to the Divide. It was gorgeous. I love seeing it even when it is cold and very windy.
After most full moon photoshoots, I hang around to watch the sky for a while after the moon disappears. Not today. I packed up my tripod, and then I noticed the scowl that Shyla was giving me. The wind was coming from behind her, and you can see the fur on the top of her head standing up due to the wind. She did not look pleased.
Thank you, Shyla, for watching my back despite those winds. You are the best.
yes she is the best... and the best friend even when the wind becomes a storm ;O)
ReplyDeleteA Very Worthy Shot There Human - Oh, Mr Moon Capture Is Fantastic - Go Team Human
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You are the bestest girl ever, Shyla, and both of those photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeletei can't stop smiling while look at her face. and poor girl her furs standing up... that moon shot is terrific, we have been watching this big moon set each morning, it drops behind the trees into the gulf of Mexico while we walk Beau.. i am thinking the view at the beach has to be spectacular
ReplyDeleteThat look! If only they could talk :)
ReplyDeleteShe is the best indeed. They always have our backs don't they. So precious. What great shots too.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. Scritches to the pups. ♥
Her face says it all. Beautiful shot of the moon and of Shyla.
ReplyDeleteTake care, stay well.
The pink glow is magical!
ReplyDeleteWow great photo! Betsy
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful moon and always a beautifu Shyla!
ReplyDeleteShyla you are 100% da best early morning friend. I don't like wind so I can understand your need to move on HOWEVER I THANK YOU AND MOM FOR THE GORGEOUS PHOTO.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
That's quite the amazing image. I saw it rising Sunday night from a trip down south and it was a beaut. Can't imagine how gorgeous it was the following morning.
ReplyDeleteThanks to both of you for braving such harsh conditions to bring us such a beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteThat wonderful setting was so worth the wind and the cold trek.Shyla, you are a trooper .
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing moon shot!!! And Shyla definitely loves you enough to endure that wind:)
ReplyDeleteI love the photograph and Shyla's new Mohawk look.
ReplyDeleteI saw the full moon setting over the Vermilion Cliffs outside Kanab, and the wind was howling there too. I must say that your photo is MUCH more dramatic than mine, and Rowan and Obi were off scouting for new desert scents rather than having my back. Shyla is extra-special.
ReplyDeleteBack to Boise tomorrow with two tuckered out and very happy dogs after a week exploring red rock country.
Chris heading to Boise
You are so lucky! I am dreaming of red rock. But, I don't know if we'll get to go. The contractors seem to need to check in with us a couple of times per day for input. That's good but it may not work to be away :(
DeleteLOL, tit for tat. I've been madly jealous of your red rock trips for years, so when this chance came up we seized it. However, we couldn't get to the remote places you do - Prius clearance is a bit less than a Labmobile. Nonetheless - amazing country!
DeleteHope you can escape from decision-making for a brief getaway!
We got home yesterday afternoon - dogs slept in till 7 am this morning (this will not last...)!
Mom does not like wind at all and we have been dealing with high winds for several days now. They really ruin even a nice day. Pretty shot of the moon.
ReplyDeleteI admire your determination to get out there in any weather!
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