Sunny Side Down

Just last month I bore witness to a pretty impressive sunset happening over Parksville, a small town on Vancouver Island, known for its resorts.

If you look closely, you can just make out some of those resorts/condominium complexes across the water. But look at those trees silhouetted against the mountains glowing in the magnificence of the setting sun!

Here we see the peaks of the condos mimicking the mountain peaks.

Do you think that was intentional on the part of the architect?  

A lone figure enjoys a walk along the beach as the sun goes down,

casting a magical glow.

The day goes out in a blaze of glory...

as night time quietly creeps in,

signifying the end of a wonderful day. 

Away From the Sky

What can I say...the sky caught fire and I bore witness to its beauty...

a winged creature hovered briefly

river imitated sky

while rivers of light played upon the window

creating phantom worlds of smoke and mirrors

casting symbols of hope and resurrection, even for those who do not believe,

lingering just this side of bliss

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Just realized it's Friday, so for the first time ever, I am linking to

Skywatch Friday. 

 Please visit that site to see beautiful skies posted

from all over the world.

Moody Moment

End of day, and the moment is wrapped in a golden glow

The sky becomes a dramatic background 

for sun-glazed branches

and even an abandoned house, bereft of love, feels the warmth of the sun's brief kiss.

I had to grab my camera this evening and lean out my studio window to capture the brilliance of the moment.

Snow is in the forecast for the morning so it's best to savour the sun while one can.

Looking Out My Back Door

As the old song goes, "Doo doo doo, lookin' out my back door..." though maybe not quite what CCR had in mind when they wrote it...

this is the sight that greeted me this morning.

To paraphrase a John Lennon song, "and snow this is Easter."

Guess I won't be using the old wicker for awhile.

Although the Easter Bunny neglected to leave us any brightly coloured eggs

(unless they're hidden under the snow)

at least Mother Nature came through last night with a

sunset blazing with Easter hues. 

A treat for sore eyes, such as mine.
Hopefully for yours, too.

Kiss The Year Goodbye

A lone figure watches the setting year...

Wishing you all, all the best for the coming year.