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June 24, 2011

[SkyWatch] More Transylvania Skies

[enlarge to see sheep]


Romania, 2011

I'm hooked on sky-watching, especially when driving through pretty countryside and past charming old towns. These are drive-by shots, and no, I am not the driver.

Find other gorgeous skies at SkyWatch Friday.

40 comments:

  1. Pat TillettJune 24, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Those are so nice! I love the first one with just a hint of a rainbow.

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  2. LizJune 24, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I love the rainbow shot. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  3. fredamansJune 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful skies, LOVE the rainbow!

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/06/sky-friday_23.html

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  4. Sylvia KJune 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Such a wonderful variety of skies, Francisca! And your captures are superb! I do love that rainbow! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. clairzJune 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    That first shot is really evocative. Lovely!

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  6. B i r g i t t aJune 24, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Oh amazing skies and such wonderful light!
    Happy Midsummer Francisca!

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  7. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Pure magic! Love that delicate rainbow.

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  8. Katie@Yoga GalJune 24, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    That is absolutely breathtaking!

    Thank you for your comment over at Yoga Gal! :)

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  9. RajeshJune 24, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Lovely shots. The landscapes are beautiful.

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  10. genieJune 24, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    This is a stunning series of shots with some beautiful skies overhead. I am curious to know what is growing in the field of the second picture. It looks like little pegs in the ground. Lovely captures. Genie

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  11. CarolaJune 24, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Gorgeous. Green and blue. Like them all.

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  12. Tammie LeeJune 24, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    such gorgeous landscapes and skies!

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  13. Kay L. DaviesJune 24, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Beautiful skies, Francisca. Is that a vineyard in the second photo? I enlarged it, but it's still hard to be sure. I enlarged the first photo and found the sheep, however!
    What a beautiful place Transylvania turned out to be.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  14. Jidhu JoseJune 24, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    nice shots


    happy SWF

    My SWF

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  15. FranciscaJune 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    @Genie and Kay... my guess is probably as good as yours, but I'd say those are grape vines. The wines here are rather delicious!

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  16. Photo CacheJune 24, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    the landscape enhances the skyscape.

    My sky is here

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  17. GaelynJune 24, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Absolutely Love that rainbow shot over the terraced green hill. Wonder if the sheep enjoyed it.

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  18. Frostbite and SunburnJune 24, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Very lovely - very peaceful!

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hehe! I'm hooked on sky watching too. :) I LOVE the rainbow!

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  20. lotusleafJune 24, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful shots.

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  21. Kim, USAJune 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Fantastic shots!! Love it and happy weekend!

    SWF

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  22. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 24, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    The first photo had me thinking Ireland! Then the vineyard shots with the spires and domes told me "nope." Have been enjoying your tour of Romania. Brings back memories.

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  23. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful! Now I remember why I liked driving through Eastern Europe:)

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  24. AndreaJune 24, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Happy skywatching Francisca. The first one is somewhat like in Batanes in what they call 'Marlboro Country'.

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  25. http://www.p-ter.netJune 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Lovely pictures ! ! !
    A love de rainbow.
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  26. Ms. BeckyJune 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    these photos are JAW-DROPPING! that's precisely what my jaw did when I saw the first photo. and yes, I did enlarge to see the sheep dotting the hillside. now this is some beautiful expanse of sky. I was telling a friend the other day that I need a driver - someone to drive for me while I snap away. I love drive-by shooting, and for a time I was doing it without a driver when I had my point and shoot camera. it wasn't easy and was risky, I know. I didn't use a polarizing filter on my shots, but that's one of things on my wish list. they surely are not inexpensive. happy SWF Francisca, and have a wonderful weekend!

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  27. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeJune 24, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Wonderful rainbow! LG Tina

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  28. LauraJune 25, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    That first shot is absolutely magical!

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  29. PatJune 25, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I love the layers in the last shot--clouds, sky, mountains, town and fields. Beautiful composition. All the sky photos are lovely! Great captures from a moving car!

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  30. ArijaJune 25, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Your country and light are so beautiful. I love the first shot with the hillside sculpted by cattle tracks.

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  31. tapirgalJune 25, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful! I love the soft green with the rainbow, and of course the beautiful town.

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  32. HJune 25, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Wonderful skies! There was a really distinct rainbow here last week. Unfortunately, I was coming home from work and I was the driver!

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  33. WandaJune 25, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh my these are just outstanding shots. Love that first one, and the color of green velvet, and the hint of a rainbow... Awesome.

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  34. IreneJune 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    These are fantastic photographs. I love how your skies loom so large over the countryside.

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  35. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 25, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    You went to harvest grapes? The first photo with the rainbow is so peaceful, You allowed to camp there, freedom camping which is banned in NZ.

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  36. TheChieftessJune 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Love the rainbow!!! And the sheep!!!

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  37. JamesJune 27, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wonderful shots!
    I notice that your profile says you are still living in the P.I. are you on a long vacation or perhaps spending the season in Romania?

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  38. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    The top photo is a winner! Love it.

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 29, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Love the skies and the rainbow (and the fact that you enjoy drive-by shooting). What are the stakes for in the second picture? Or do you know?... I am often frustrated at not being able to identify crops that we pass.

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  40. Anita JohnsonJuly 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    So beautiful...I keep saying the same thing...and I'm a sucker for rainbows, they always bring a smail to my face. I've enjoyed traveling with you!

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