Tag Archives: Skyscapes

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Thunder Cloud Dispersal

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We had some rain today, a very good thing. It wasn’t a lot, but at least everything is damp.

We were on the edge of a large thunderstorm; the wind suddenly came up, we could hear the big boomers, and of course, the skies darkened dramatically.

Except for the light rain shower, the storm passed us by though. Afterward, the clouds began to break up and were underlit by the setting sun, a lovely side effect of the near-storm.

Happy Saturday.

Commentary, nature, Photography

Sun Reflection

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We have had quite a bit of rain over the last few days and there have been beautifully lit sunset or sunrise cloud formations.

We’re happy to have the rain as we have also been experiencing very warm days, too, and this keeps our fire risk much lower.

I’m wishing for good soaking rains for Alberta and the other areas of the country that have been severely affected by forest fires.

Happy Tuesday.

nature, Photography

Spring Lights!

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We have had some amazing Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) lately.

Instead of the usual green, we have also had shades of pink, purple, red, and yellow; people have been able to see them as far south as New Mexico. These spectacular night shows are caused by some unusual solar flare activity and are expected to continue until about the middle of 2025.

Happy Monday.

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Roof Glacier Update 3

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Relatively speaking, my roof glacier is almost gone.

March 20

On February 16, it still had some drama going on.

Now it is just a pale version of itself and soon the sun will have its way and melt it completely. Nature’s plans are difficult to avert.

I don’t mind saying goodbye to this roof glacier even though it’s likely to be the last one I will experience. The south beckons and I will be permanently leaving in seven months’ time.

I’m much more interested in that blue sky and what it promises.