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July 22, 2011

[SkyWatch] Moon Before Night


Manila, 2011

The moon pull'd off her veil of light,
That hides her face by day from sight
Mysterious veil, of brightness made,
That's both her lustre and her shade,
And in the lantern of the night,
With shining horns hung out her light.
~ Samuel Butler (author, 1835-1902)

The lanterns glowing in the setting sun are made of capiz shell.
 
For SkyWatch Friday.

32 comments:

  1. Frostbite and SunburnJuly 22, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Pretty shots - lovely with the gold decorations.

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  2. Tina´s PicStoryJuly 22, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Very nice pics :) LG Tina

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  3. EG CameraGirlJuly 22, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    The lanterns are very pretty. Do you use them as ornaments at Christmas or hang them out all year long?

    Nice captures of the moon and clouds.

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  4. LizJuly 22, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    These are lovely Francisca. We have capiz lanterns at home. Maybe I live near your place? :)

    Happy sky watching.

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  5. Cafe au laitJuly 22, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Stunning shots! I love looking at afternoon moons.

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  6. Sylvia KJuly 22, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Gorgeous captures of the moon sneaking in and out of the lovely clouds! Love the golden lanterns! Perfect touch and the perfect words as well! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Francisca!

    Sylvia

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  7. fredamansJuly 22, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    LOVE the natural framing with the trees.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    i want some of those beautiful capiz lanterns.

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  9. VioletSkyJuly 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Those capiz lanterns must be even more lovely when lit.
    and your choice of poetry is perfect for this series.

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  10. jooJuly 22, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I can't decided which picture I like more!Both are lovely and Butler in addition:)

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  11. LesleyJuly 22, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I like the idea of the lanterns in the trees. especially with a nice moonlight.

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  12. eileeninmdJuly 22, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Just lovely photos of the moon and sky, Francisca. I love the cute lanterns. Happy skywatching!

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  13. Ms. BeckyJuly 22, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Hi Francisca
    I love bare trees, and yours back-lit with the big blue skies are splendid. what a romantic moon too and that is one beautiful poem to go along. nice one Francisca. happy SWF. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

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  14. nancyJuly 22, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    That cute lanterns look familiar. And the sky with an early moon is just gorgeous!

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  15. MarleneJuly 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Huhuu! I'm feeling homesick with your photos. You captured them so lovely. And the moon in the background is interesting.

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  16. HJuly 22, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    The glint of the lanterns sets off the moon so beautifully. Lovely shots :)

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Those ornaments are beautiful almost as if they are mirroring the beautiful full moon. Lovely poem, lovely post.

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  18. Kim, USAJuly 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wow I love these lantern and with the moon is very dramatic!


    SWF

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  19. AndreaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    wonderful shots Francisca! Are they fresh from the camera or you did some PS? BTW, what time do you normally link here, as even if i do it early Friday 8:00am, i usually land at the >100 slots. haha!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Great shot of the sky and moon

    Pheno Menon

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  21. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    What gorgeous lanterns - and these photos are so lyrical!

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  22. Cezar and LéiaJuly 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    This is such a special post, the pictures are brilliant, and I'm delighted by the first composition!Very artistic shot!
    Léia

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  23. Jidhu JoseJuly 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    lovely shots
    happy SWF

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  24. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful photos, Francisca! Are the capiz shell lanterns yours? They are LOVELY! I would love to find some of my own.

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  25. HalcyonJuly 22, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    A beautiful moon rise!

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  26. genieJuly 22, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Guess I am going to have to do some research on capiz shells. The lanterns are lovely and that spot is heavenly. What a wonderful to shoot from. Love this one. Genie

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  27. LowellJuly 23, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    I'm impressed. It is very difficult to get a good shot of the moon and have the rest of the photo in focus...at least it's difficult for me. But you did it!

    Hope that all is well and that you have a wonderful weekend!

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on our blogs!

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  28. UnknownJuly 23, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Those lanterns are nice. Looks kinda romantic :)

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  29. Kay L. DaviesJuly 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Lovely, Francisca!

    —Kay, Alberta, Canada

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  30. Tatjana ParkachevaJuly 23, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Very nice.

    Regards!

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  31. KaoriJuly 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    The lanterns are cute! Love how you caught the moon in the photo, too. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, Francisca!

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  32. UnknownJuly 25, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    So beautiful! I especially like the top shot with the lanterns.

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