On our last trip to the desert, we were driving home from a short hike and the sky was exceptionally beautiful. Also rapidly changing. There was rain on the horizon. I was so hoping I would be home in time to grab my camera and catch some of the beauty, and it turned out, I barely made it! Shortly after taking these, the sky clouded up and the magical light was gone!
Hope your week is going well, and thanks for stopping by!!
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Tu perseverancia, te ha hecho lograr unas buenas fotos.
ReplyDeletebeautiful light rays you captured
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic shots of the amazing sky and light before the rains ~ thanks
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks, I needed that!
ReplyDeleteThe desert view and landscapes are just great
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky and landscapes with rain sheets. You did make it just in time!
ReplyDeleteYou just arrived there on time.
ReplyDeleteCool.
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
ReplyDeleteExceptional photos as always!
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It is all about the light! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! The sky can change so quickly.
ReplyDeleteWow, those skies sure look threatening. Glad you got a couple good shots before the rain hit.
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWeak rainshaft seemed to be steered by winds before reaching ground. The last one is fabulous sir! I am eagerly awaiting thunderstorm to begin in Bengaluru
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteNumber 3 is my fav. Perfect skies for this meme.
ReplyDeleteFantastic skies and I like the colors in the last both.
ReplyDeleteI've often regretted not having a camera with me in the best moments - it would have to be a body part ;)
Most people have smartphones these days, so it's no problem... I don't own one.
Your pictures make me want to be there! Amazing captures.
ReplyDeleteI love those dark rain streak clouds. It's so wide open there for miles upon miles, not like our rainforests here.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started hunting sky photo for skywatch friday I learned really quick that things change fast and you have to take advantage of them.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos you have for us.
Wonderful shots again, Peter. A fascinating landscape and I like those curtains of rain.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing scenes like this, trouble is I tend to miss them. I saw some wonderful ones the other day on my way back from Wales but did not get a chance to do a driveby shot
ReplyDeleteLovely landscape
ReplyDeletewow! Wonderful landscape and light.
ReplyDeleteMagical light, indeed! Luck favors the prepared and you are always prepared. #3 was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteA meaningful sky, indeed.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend! 😊
Every sky has a story to tell.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
There was a time when if I saw a good sunset from the house that I would go out and chase it. Conditions changed so quickly that it never worked.
ReplyDeleteLove that picture with the windswept rain!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats the magical light of the desert. I love it. I've seen some great skies lately.
ReplyDeleteYou've gotta be quick alot of the time, I've done the same thing, by the time I grab my camera it's gone.
ReplyDeleteLove the wispy clouds you captured!
ReplyDeleteGreat storm cloud shots! I especially like the third one.
ReplyDeleteAs always, just GREAT. The views are terrific. i saw the campers and wonder if we will ever boon dock on Gov't land again. I sure miss 'boon docking'. Take care and hope YOU and YOUrs are well.
ReplyDeleteAmazing skies, great clicks.
ReplyDeleteStay well. Greetings
Unfortunately, those rain skies look very familiar to me but of course the combination with the desert does not.
ReplyDeleteThose clouds are stunning.. you captured them beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures. It must have been a great feeling to be in time.
ReplyDeletegreat skies
ReplyDeleteWow, those are stunning photos! The colors and light are incredible.
ReplyDeleteThe sky is a textured canvas in your shots. In three more weeks we're desert bound! I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteYou caught some wonderful skies just pre-storm. (I've heard of the golden hour and the blue hour, perfect for photography...this looks like the perfect minute!).
ReplyDeleteWow, lucky timing, wonderful pics!
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