Thursday, September 17, 2015

With Water... and Without!

With water (February photo after some winter rains):


 And without water (taken a week ago, same location):
You can see why so much of California has extremely high fire danger. All the wild mustard plants and other weeds have totally dried up and are highly flammable.

 Even without rain, the skies are still beautiful! And I'm lucky to have my little photo-model with me wherever I go!!




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58 comments:

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Awesome collection of beautiful skies and your granddaughter is a cute model. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    It seems all the danger is in California -the coast today got hit with a tsunami (result of an earthquake in Chile?). Amazing pics - what lens did you use? and I see HDR...have a great weekend!

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  3. FOREST SNAPPERSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    thats some fantastic sky's

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  4. ChristineSeptember 17, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Awesome photos! I love those skies and your are lucky to have the sweetest photo model with you!
    Thanks so much for your kind comments and visit! We can't complain about a water shortage in Ireland, hence the green parkland!
    I look forward to following your photo shoots!

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  5. TexWisGirlSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    so very scary. i do hope you'll get some RAIN soon! love the popcorn clouds but they really need to bring some moisture for you. :)

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  6. BarbSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Your comparisons really emphasize CA dry situation. I love et popcorn clouds, but your model steals the show!

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  7. LVSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking sights. You did an awesome job on capturing such glorious times. The little girl was a perfect fence ornament.

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  8. Ruth HiebertSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    The difference some rain can make is astounding. I do love those marvellous sky shots.

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  9. DrillerAASeptember 17, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Great set of images. Really well done. I am really fond of the composition in number 5.

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  10. Photo CacheSeptember 17, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    The skies are almost as pretty as that precious surely precocious little thing you have with you.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  11. ellen b.September 17, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    Such gorgeous photos! I do hope California gets lots of rain but in moderation so there is no flash flooding and mud slides in burned out areas.

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  12. AlSeptember 17, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Beautiful scenes either way. After one of the wettest springs ever, it's gone completely dry here lately. You granddaughter is very cute - mine are a little older than that.

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  13. Debby RaySeptember 17, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Fantastic shots...all very stunning! I hope you get some good soaking rain very soon :)

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  14. IdaSeptember 17, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Wow that sure does look different now. I hope you get rain soon. There are some wonderful fences here and a totally adorable fence model.

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪September 17, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful shots and great example of the difference with rain and no rain.

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  16. KarenSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful light in your photos!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    It's lovely no matter what! Gorgeous shots.

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  18. Nancy ChanSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous sky watch photos and fences. You have a very cute, photogenic model posing for you!

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  19. Nancy ChanSeptember 17, 2015 at 9:29 PM

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  20. ak_utSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    such a gorgeous sky and of course this cute little girl - she's so lovely :-)
    happy weekend

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  21. orvokkiSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Wonderful sky, and I love the fences, too.
    And the little kid who climbs on the fence is so cute, great shots.
    Have a happy weekend.

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  22. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Love the clouds and the light in the firdt few shots is awesome

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  23. s.cSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    You can sure do with some water but great shots again. The intense light must be part of it.

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  24. NCSueSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Gorgeous!
    Please come link up at this week's Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday):
    http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/09/allium-glorious.html

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  25. IndraniSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Whoa! Those clouds!!! I am stunned!
    Great captures.

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  26. LeaSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Fantastic skies!
    Have a wonderful week-end!
    Lea

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  27. carol l mckennaSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Gorgeous sky shots!

    Hope rain comes to you soon!

    Happy Weekend,
    artmusedog and carol

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  28. donSeptember 18, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Excellent comparison images. I liked the sky picture. My favorite is the one with rail fence and warped tree.

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  29. Light and VoicesSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I heard that rain came recently, hopefully, to your area. Your sky shots are incredible.
    JM, IL

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  30. RantenSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful images as always! There is something magical in the light and colors in your photos!

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  31. AnitaSeptember 18, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful skies and nature:)))also love the little girl which seems soo nice beeing on a walk with you

    I really like them all but nr 4,5 and 6 are my faves:))))

    Wish you a happy weekend!

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  32. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 18, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Bid difference

    Boy...I loved those skies.

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  33. Jan K. alias AfanjaSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Wonderful shots of your beautiful sky, but the landscape sure looks very dry.
    I think you could use some of the rain we had this week.

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  34. Bill September 18, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I absolutely loved every shot with the child---and the sky! Wow....

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  35. CloudiaSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Such marvelous light and skies!








    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  36. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 18, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    You certainly get some dramatic skies in your part of the world. Photographic models get more beautiful every day.

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  37. NatureFootstepSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    I don´t know how you do it but you always have such great images to share. Beautiful land, light and colors. And the little girl. :)

    You never thought of entering any of my memes Catching light or Trees n Bushes? Really your images is art too. :)

    They can be found on nfverk.blogspot.com and nemacro.blogspot.com :) Welcome to check them out

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  38. CarolaSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Never expected such a dramatic difference. Wonderful pictures.
    what is your flickr name?

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 21, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Hi Carola. East of 29. Here's a link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/peteandgayle/. Thanks for looking!

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  39. MichelleSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Those first two shots are so gorgeous to me. Love the blue in the sky with the gold on the ground. Great contrast.

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  40. AndySeptember 18, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Yes! Those skies are awesome!

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  41. The Furry GnomeSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful skies!

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  42. rupam sarmaSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Truly Awesome photos

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  43. StephanieSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Stunning sky shots! I am in awe!

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  44. Stewart MSeptember 19, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Thats a great set of shots - that dry colour reminds me of Australia in drought - and we have the same fire issues when that happens. Hope it rains.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  45. Linda KaySeptember 19, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Wonderful sky photos. So sorry for all the fires in California. We are pretty dry here in Texas as well at the moment, and no rain in sight. So far, no big fires, so am crossing my fingers.

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  46. Carola BartzSeptember 19, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I love the sky pictures very much, and it's good to look at something beautiful when so many people complain about the drought (including me!). I live not too far away from the big Valley fire, it's truly awful and very scary. Thankfully our country has been spared so far, fingers crossed.

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  47. trav4adventuresSeptember 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    WHERE is this? Is it the Morongo Preserve? I LOVE that nice, long fence! Beautiful photos, once again!
    Cheryl Ann ~~We should get rain here again Tuesday and Wednesday. Anza might get it starting tomorrow (Sunday)...

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    1. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 21, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Hi Cheryl Ann. Thanks for stopping by. These are taken in Fullerton (Ralph B. Clark Park). I only am able to get out to 29/Joshua Tree on occasional weekends, so that's why you see this weird mix of blog posts (some from the desert and some in Orange County).

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  48. DebbieSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Oooooooh these are gorgeous, I do love those moody skies!! We've had similar skies that did not produce any rain. We are very dry here in New Jersey, but not nearly as dry as many other areas!!

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  49. Pietro BrosioSeptember 19, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    These are fantastic skies, wonderful images!

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  50. TiffanySeptember 20, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Absolutely beautiful

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  51. EG CameraGirlSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Yep, the skies sure are pretty there!

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  52. CarolaSeptember 21, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you, Peter. I saw your comment on Flickr and will have a look at your photos there.

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  53. AmySeptember 22, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    oh my goodness, it does look very dry, I hope you get some rain soon

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    Amazing serie! your pictures are so beautiful, well done!

    Visiting from Skywatch Friday, greetings from Hilde
    http://stapjesonderweg.blogspot.be/2015/09/view-from-cerro-baul.html

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  55. KorynSeptember 27, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    While I love how bright the greens are in the "with water' photos, I'm also charmed by how rustic the "without water" photos look :)

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  56. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 28, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Rain is desperately needed in Oregon as well of course. Your pictures illustrate the difference perfectly, tho you make the dry ones look appealing too ( maybe it's that model ;)) .... But if someone didn't know how dangerous these conditions are, they might just think it was a lovely prairie.

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