Friday, 4 October 2013

Sunset Sunrise

Last weekend I was so disappointed because I was booked on the boat to go to the  Copeland Bird Observatory Island (last trip of the year) and it had to be cancelled at the last minute because the boat had a broken down.  So I decided to go down to my 'old caravan' at Whiterock, County Down to cut the grass.  It was such a fantastic day I decided to stay overnight.  The first 7 shots are the sunset, the next 2 are just before the sun comes up  and taken from my bed and the last photos are the actual sunrise.
















I hope you enjoyed these shots, not the best in the world however it did my heart good seeing them for real and it made up (well nearly) for missing my weekend on Copeland Island.

 Thank you for visiting and over the next few day, I will be showing you photographs taken on my journey down to the caravan and also more while I was staying there.
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46 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child4 October 2013 at 19:23

    Wow. What a dramatic dawn. Our dawns are usually much more muted than that - soft pinks and greys (galah colours).

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  2. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 19:28

    Hi EC Many thanks for your comment and am glad you enjoyed seeing the sunrise.

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  3. Ragged Robin4 October 2013 at 19:31

    So sorry you missed out on your weekend trip - so disappointing. The sunset and sunrise photos are beautiful though :)

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 19:41

    HI RR Yes I will have to wait to spring time next year before i land on the island again Glad you liked the sunsets and sunrise and thanks for comments.

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  5. Karen Lakis4 October 2013 at 20:01

    You certainly took a not so good situation and made something wonderful. I'm happy you were able to enjoy a great photo opportunity!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 21:31

      HI Karen It's always great when plan B works out. Thanks for comments.

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  6. ADRIAN4 October 2013 at 20:05

    Compensation indeed. It seems a long time since I've seen the sun. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 21:35

      Hi Adrian I hope you get some sun soon athough it has rained a lot here this week adn I am hoping it gets all that out of its system as I have a friend coming over next week from the i.O.W to go bird watching. Anyhow, one can always make a bad situation ito a good one. Thanks for comment and enjoy your weekend

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  7. Our photos4 October 2013 at 20:19

    Beautful photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 21:35

      HI RW & SK Glad you liked the images and thanks for comment.

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  8. Carole M.4 October 2013 at 20:27

    what a fun thing to do Margaret and you picked up some lovely photos

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 21:37

      HI Carole Glad you liked the photos and thanks for comment. Have a great weekend.

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  9. The Herald4 October 2013 at 21:49

    It's always good to see a beautiful sunset or sunrise Margaret, and to be able to photograph them from your bed, well, that's just got to be a bonus!
    Have a good (sunny!) weekend...[;o)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure4 October 2013 at 23:15

      HI Trevor Yes you are right. Perhaps I should have called this post, "Birding from Bed"!!! Thanks for comment and have a great weekend yourself.

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  10. Douglas Mcfarlane5 October 2013 at 00:03

    I prefer a sunset too a sunrise, not sure why and I think the images of the sunset are beautiful (as are the sunrise) Margaret, well done.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 02:21

      Hi Douglas Glad you liked both setof images of Sunset and Sunrise even you prefer the former. Thankss for commentadn hae a great weekend.

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  11. Irma5 October 2013 at 00:23

    Beautiful sunset and the sunrise these are, Margaret.
    The colors are sublime.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 02:22

      HI Irma Glad you ennjoyed these images. Thanks for comment.

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  12. Deanna5 October 2013 at 02:01

    Sunrises and sunsets are always stunning and you have captured them well. So sorry about the trip cancellation, but appears you had fun anyway.

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  13. TexWisGirl5 October 2013 at 02:46

    lovely skies.

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  14. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 02:52

    HI Tex
    Thanks for comment.

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  15. Rohrerbot5 October 2013 at 03:55

    Hmmm.....how shall I put this? I've had similar experiences that cause this "disappointment" feeling. I've learned to find the positive in those experiences just like you have with those gorgeous sun shots. One of those treks earned me a beautiful sunset which was later sold to a local business. The silver lining:)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 04:49

      HI Chris How wonderful for you to have senn one of your sunsets. I believe in life, there are always positives if you are willing to look for them and press on. Thanks for your comments.

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  16. Em Parkinson5 October 2013 at 04:34

    The sky looks on fire Margaret - beautiful.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 04:51

      HI Em Yes it does look like that but itdid not lastlong so it is lovely to have the photograhs as a reminder of this fleeting moment in time. Thanks for comment.

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  17. Bob Bushell5 October 2013 at 04:36

    Wowee, those are fantastic, a beauty of the skyscapes.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 04:55

      HI Bob I am glad you 1liked the skyscapes and thanks for your comments.

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  18. Linda at To Behold The Beauty5 October 2013 at 04:41

    Oh, the skies are beautiful! Love that pink contrail. :)

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 04:56

      HI Linda Yes I don't think I have ever photographed the contrails and I am glad you enjoyed the images. Thanks for comments.

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  19. Ginny Hartzler5 October 2013 at 05:18

    You know how I LOVE sky pictures, and these are some of the best!!! The last three are my very favorites, and I also love the pink jet trail.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 17:48

      HI Ginny Glad you enjoyed these sunsets adn sunrises especialy lasst 3 and thanks for comments.

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  20. Ruth Hiebert5 October 2013 at 05:41

    Spectacular! Each image is a winner in my eyes.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 17:48

      HI Ruth Glad you enjoyed these sunsets adn sunrises and thanks for comments.

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  21. Carletta5 October 2013 at 08:40

    I have enjoyed seeing these Margaret!
    Beautiful skies each and every one.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 17:49

      HI Carletta Glad you enjoyed these sunsets adn sunrises and thanks for comments.

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  22. George5 October 2013 at 09:03

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful sky photos. Both sunset and sunrise are absolutely gorgeous.

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 17:51

      HI George Glad you enjoyed both the sunsets and sunrises and thanks for comments.

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  23. Betsy Banks Adams5 October 2013 at 13:46

    There's nothing prettier than sunset and sunrise photos. LOVE them.

    Speaking of sunsets, when we were sailing on the Schooner Alliance in Yorktown, Virginia, we got some awesome sunset photos.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure5 October 2013 at 17:57

      Hi Betsy Glad you enjoyed these sunsets and sunrises and thanks for comments. Perhaps we will see you sunsets on a post.

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  24. rainfield615 October 2013 at 18:10

    Always feel good to see the sunrise.

    That is a beautiful start of the day.

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  25. Mersad6 October 2013 at 02:34

    These are great sunset shots. Just discovered your blog, and I'm following now! If you find the time, check out my photo blog too. Have a great weekend.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  26. Anonymous6 October 2013 at 04:59

    Thank you for sharing. Beautiful takes.

    I have pictures of Fall up on my blog.

    We are in the Season ..

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  27. maryaustria6 October 2013 at 08:02

    Wow! These photos are gorgeous! Sooooo beautiful! Absolutely stunning!

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 October 2013 at 18:26

      HI Mary So glad you liked these images. Thanks for comment.

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  28. Ela6 October 2013 at 17:38

    Your pictures are fantastic :)
    Greetings, http//kolorywogrodzie.blog,onet.pl

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  29. Margaret Birding For Pleasure6 October 2013 at 18:30

    HI Ela Many thanks for your comment and I am glad you enjoyed the images. I have had a look at your site and enjoyed it.

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