Tuesday 21 December 2010

Winter Solstice 2010




The first picture was taken at about 3.15pm, the last one at about 4.15pm. Maybe I was out for a little longer than an hour I don't remember the exact time, I know sunset was supposed to happen at 3.45.
The very first picture is taken in daylight looking east. The next 9 are looking behind me S/W as the sun is setting.
After that the pictures are looking east again toward the rising moon.

23 comments:

  1. HALLO loretta have missed you
    wonderful pictures
    MERRY CHRISTMAS to you

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  2. gorgeous photos-thanks for sharing with us

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  3. spectacular photos! wonderful to hear from you, my dear.

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  4. I have a piece of music in my collection called "Frozen Beach" would go great with this photo.

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  5. That's just stunning. The light, the silhouettes....

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  6. Yes, I can picture those ancients of 2500 years ago looking up exactly the same scene (ok, without the wire fence!! LOL)

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  7. Love the colour of the moon in this one.

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  8. beautiful photos.... have a wonderful holiday!

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  9. Really good pics, Loretta.
    Nadolig Llawen!

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  10. Another magnificent one. I could say the same of all of these. Are you shooting handheld, or using a tripod?

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  11. The dramatic sunset. These are nature's colours that have inspired many an artist.

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  12. Thanks Bennett, unfortunatly my camera is just a cheap little hand held thing, I would love a good quality camera but for now..............I do what I can with the one I have.

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  13. It's remarkable that you were able to get the sharpness and clarity you got holding the camera. You must have very steady hands.

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  14. I was able to see the Moon on that special day too. Thank you for sharing your photos!

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