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August 19, 2011

[SkyWatch] Vivid Rooftop Skies

Indulge me once more as I share these two skies taken a few months ago. They are as vividly awesome today as they were then.


Bucharest, 2011

My post today is dedicated to Klaus Peter, nature photographer and owner of the wildly popular meme SkyWatch Friday, where he and sky watchers from around the world share their love of the skies. Klaus is with us no more.
"Death is always on the way, but the fact that you don't know when it will arrive seems to take away from the finiteness of life. It's that terrible precision that we hate so much. But because we don't know, we get to think of life as an inexhaustible well. Yet everything happens a certain number of times, and a very small number, really. How many more times will you remember a certain afternoon of your childhood, some afternoon that's so deeply a part of your being that you can't even conceive of your life without it? Perhaps four or five times more. Perhaps not even. How many more times will you watch the full moon rise? Perhaps twenty. And yet it all seems limitless."
                               ~ Paul Bowles (The Sheltering Sky) 

34 comments:

  1. RajeshAugust 19, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Lovely contrasting views of the sky.

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  2. fredamansAugust 19, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    That first one is so dramatic! Love them both!

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  3. SivindenAugust 19, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Lovely shots each in its own way!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What great views both of them!
    Happy weekend to you!

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  5. jocodeaneAugust 19, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Such strong and powerful images.

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  6. DinaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Klaus would have liked that paragraph you chose, I think.
    We miss him.

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  7. Sylvia KAugust 19, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Awesome skies, beautiful words and what a wonderful tribute to Klaus! Thank you!

    Sylvia

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  8. anemonenAugust 19, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    The second one is my favorite. Stunning!

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  9. Ms. BeckyAugust 19, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    these are divine. and the quote couldn't be more beautiful or appropriate on this sad day. I hope you have a lovely weekend Francisca.

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  10. EG CameraGirlAugust 19, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    The skies are indeed special. Ans so is the rest of this post! Well done!

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  11. LizAugust 19, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Gorgeous skies. Happy sky watching!

    Liz @ A Simple Life

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  12. Victoria TsavdaridouAugust 19, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Great sky !!!!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    A lovely remembrance for Klaus.

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  14. eileeninmdAugust 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Beautiful skies, love the colors on the second shots. Great photos, happy skywatching!

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪August 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Great photos, sorry to hear about Klaus.

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  16. genieAugust 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    He left us way too soon. It is so sad. Your tribute is lovely...such a wonderful selection. I love the pictures...so NOT USA. Those rooftops are a delight to see. genie

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  17. CildemerAugust 19, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    A lovely tribute to Klaus! Sorry to hear that he left us.
    Your skies are simply beautiful!


    ***
    Happy day****

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Two beautiful views and a perfect passage to honor the Skywatch founder. Thoughtful and not cliched. Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Those rays look like laser beams projected up the sky.

    Any idea how Klaus died So sad, he was young than me, which he was too young to die.

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  20. Kim, USAAugust 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful tribute Francisca. Thanks!

    SWF

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  21. CassyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Such a very nice tribute to Klaus.
    May he rest in peace.

    Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons

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  22. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    A stunning tribute to Klaus.

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  23. VioletSkyAugust 19, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    a nice tribute to Klaus and truly awesome skies.

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  24. jooAugust 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Terrific photos Francisca, and beautiful tribute!
    Have a great weekend:)
    Hugs
    Joo

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  25. AndyAugust 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Two great photos to honor Klaus with.

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  26. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Excellent photos and beautiful tribute to Klaus Peter.

    Regards!

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  27. JackieAugust 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Lovely photo, and I like those anti-crepuscylar rays.

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  28. KaoriAugust 19, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh Francisca, that first shot is unbelievable! So gorgeous! It looks like the clouds are using spotlights to brighten up the sky.

    Your dedication to Mr. Peter is lovely, too. Beautiful words for a fellow skywatcher.

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  29. Pat TillettAugust 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    They are both great shots. I LOVE the sunrays in the first one.

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  30. LowellAugust 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    #1 - my favorite. Those light trails and the clouds - magnifique!

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  31. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Oh I didn't know that Klaus is no longer with us. May he rest in peace.

    Fab sky shots Francisca.

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  32. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    What a great capture on top! Beautiful photos to make such tribute.

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  33. chhabiAugust 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    beautiful with color.

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  34. CarolaAugust 23, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Both are wonderful shots. Great silhouettes with so different color. And in between is a whole day?

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