Thursday, August 28, 2008

Skywatch Friday: The Electric and Blue Catskills

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This is a view of the Catskills in New York State. I caught this glimpse as I made my way down Meads Mountain Road after visiting the Tibetan Buddhist monastery Karma Triyana Dharmachakra at the very top.

Skywatch Friday

86 comments:

Dewdrop said...

Looks similar to the Blue Mountain Ridge! Great shot. Love the composition.

imac said...

Beautiful.
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bobbie said...

I did not know there was a Buddhist monastery in the Catskills. Very interesting. And a beautiful picture, blue on blue, on blue.

Carver said...

Wow Sandy, That's such a beautiful shot. You caught the blues perfectly.

Deborah Godin said...

Wow, just looks at those blues - the sky is going to have to work hard to keep up!

Abraham Lincoln said...

Oh my, this is nice. I like the colors and the mountains and the fog or mist or whatever it is called. Nice.

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Quiet Paths said...

I had no idea they looked like that. Wow.

Tommy V said...

nice swf photo love the colors

Lin said...

nice photo except for the power lines...doesn't that bug you when something interfers. nice blues.

Julie said...

Such an array of blues and greens, Sandy. And good to note there is a sky-lift for those of us who might find the climb bit on the tough side.

Dogwood Daze said...

Wow. It's bluer than the sky! Gorgeous!

Pretty Life Online said...

wow! Perfect catch for Skywatch! Mine's up too hope you can drop by.... Happy weekend!

Photo Cache said...

Mountains are a source of replenishment of one's energy. Beautiful capture.

nonizamboni said...

Oh those magnificent blues! And I enjoyed reading about your quiet time doing nothing while there. Always inspiring to visit you, Sandy!

Angie said...

Absolutely beautiful.

imac said...

Hi Sandy, Another winning photo from you again, love the colours and tis well framed.

The Texican said...

Absolutely stunning. I am looking more like Buddha every day. Pappy

Pat - An Arkansas Stamper said...

Not just "The Electric and Blue..." but also Electric-Blue! Wonderful color in your photo, Sandy. Beautiful Sky Watch.

Bradley Myers said...

Nice sky watch capture.

~~Randi~~ said...

Love the colors in this photo - very beautiful:)

Merisi said...

This beautiful image reminds me of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

CrazyCath said...

Fabulous views again. I walk where you walk and you are such a great companion friend...

Sherry said...

Beautiful glimpse of the mountains. Looks very much like the Great Smokies here. Pretty photo!

neferiti said...

Breath taking!

Tink *~*~* said...

Oh, how pretty! Blue is my most favorite color.

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the donG said...

i really really love traveling with views of mountain ranges like these!

RiverPoet said...

I'm a big fan of blue, and no one makes blue quite like God...Peace - D

Kathiesbirds said...

That's quite view and an interesting shade of blue. I hope you didn't get caught in those wires!

Carletta said...

Beautiful 'electric' blues Sandy!

Your title is perfect.

Rose said...

Now that is an awesome view...

Luke Wiley said...

lovely rolling hills!

Louise said...

Wow! That's BLUE!!!

Gramma L said...

Wow, that is a gorgeous view of the mountains.

Ashley Ladd said...

How absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to visit the Catskills someday.

Kelly said...

Beautiful photos of the Catskills. I think that your photo captured a lovely shot and view of them!
Great Job!

PERBS said...

Ah! Such memories it brings back from when I lived in upstate New York between the Adirondak and Catskill Mountains.

Paulie

Bobbie said...

Stunning shot, Sandy - shades upon shades.

Paul said...

such an interesting amazing shot! Film makers would love to be able to have footage of that kind of blue for a movie!

once again your talent amazes one and all!

Titania said...

Fantastic colours in the mountains. Sandi, we get blue mountains like that, perhaps not so intensiv; it is caused by the Eucalyptus trees, the evaporation of the oil in the leaves.
Thank you for SWF. Take care T.

HFD60 said...

very nice SWF Sandy...

Lilli & Nevada said...

what a beautiful photo, it does look real blue

chrome3d said...

Catskills sounds like a place where almost everything is possible. Opus 40, tibetan monastery, Mercury Rev, jokes...intriguing.

kj said...

sandy, you are an excellent photographer. i love the depth of this photo. i like your blog!

:)

Arija said...

Lovely blue in them thar hills!

Gary said...

That blue hue looks almost like an add-in or touch-up - spectacular contrast in the middle of the hills.

Great skywatch.

Gary
Bodge's Bulletin

Ann said...

Lovely area and a tranquil setting for a Buddhist monatery.

Gallicissa said...

Lovely composition. Looks like a nice setting for a Buddhist monastery.

gaz said...

blue mountains - cool. i get good karma from this one! ;-]

babooshka said...

The bkue hue off those mountains is surreal. I'm glad you get those powerlines in, not beacuse they're pretty, just beacuse it puts the shot in such a natural context. The mountains are even more beautiful for it.

anthonynorth said...

You're excellent at getting just the right shades.

pantteri said...

So beautiful view!

sho said...

Those are majestic looking mountains. There is a tibetan temple in NY??

judysteapot said...

WOW everythings blue -brilliant, looks a very restful area?

Jules said...

Great shot - colours are magical!!

Minkydo said...

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!

Thank you for stopping by my blog earlier. Much appreciated.

Your EG Tour Guide said...

The view is lovely, Sandy.

Namnet said...

Wonderful view and the colours are great and magical. Lovely capture. Have a nice day and happy SWF:-)

Annie said...

wow..the color is amazing..you are such an artist...and I am so glad to hear you have had time to do nothing..I love it! So good for us sometimes!

Annie

Gattina said...

If the mountains look blue the sky should be green, lol ! beautiful picture !

rhoen said...

I love this shot! Lovely! (thanks for dropping by my site, too!)

the teach said...

Such a gorgeous blue, Sandy! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! :)

Linda Reeder said...

I had no idea about the monastery.
Lovely setting.

storyteller said...

I love the color variations in this photo … framed beautifully by the trees. Just beautiful! Mine's up at Sacred Ruminations this morning ... along with a bit of Haiku just because ;--)
Hugs and blessings,

fishing guy said...

Sandy: Those hills are alive with blues.

eastcoastlife said...

That's a beautiful blue in te background!

me ann my camera said...

This is such a beautiful blending of blues and green. Lovely!

Sandi McBride said...

I love the mountains...I think it may be the Highland Scots blood...love them much more than the beach! I have an award for you at my place that will be posted by tomorrow, do come pick it up!
Sandi

Daryl said...

Ah the Catskills .. I spent a lot of summers under skies like that up there ..

Thanks for the memory jolt


:-Daryl

Lew said...

Gorgeous view! And a contrast to the colors at the Tibetan Monastary. All great photos and an interesting place to visit.

Powell River Books said...

I've only been to New York once, but my husband came from there. We now live in British Columbia and have lots of green like in your shot. My contribution is a shot of the sun with reflections on the water. I invite you to come see. -- Margy

Pernille's ting og tang said...

A beautiful shot from you today!

Have a nice weekend:)

marites1034 said...

you have very beautiful pics! i just love them:)

yasmin said...

Absolutely breath-taking!

Nancy said...

The trees are the color of the sky. Coolness.

Jeanne said...

Haven't been to the Catskills in quite some time. Thanks for the beautiful view.

Wren said...

Sandy, I like this a lot. I'd like even more to be a top that mountain to meditate.

piedmontperspective said...

It does look a lot like my (how possessive is that?) Blue Ridge Mountains. Beautiful SWF shot, Sandy!

Tabib said...

Hi Sandy!,

Lovely blue and nice composition except for the wire line.
Thanks for visiting my site.
/tabib/.

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Great capture!
Fantastic colors, Sandy!

Have a nice weekend!

Hope to see you in TODAY'S FLOWERS!
I invite you to send me one flower, I'll post there!

Santilli

Jim said...

Very pretty, Sandy. Happy Skywatching!
I like your Catskills, it's been a while for me.
Thank you for peeking at my lighted church spire and moon in the cloudy evening sky.
..

Kahshe Cottager said...

Oh, this is just breathtaking in the photo. I can imagine that being there would be even moreso!

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Denise said...

Very picturesque, and a beautiful photo.

esnorway said...

nice pic great swf have a nice weekend. Thanks for the coment on mine pics to

Tina Coruth said...

Sandy,

This is stunningly beautiful! Wow! I love how you framed it with the trees and the colors are magnificent.

Thank you for your kind comment on my SWF.

Tina

Kay said...

This truly looks like a great place for meditation and peace.

ayamlin said...

Hi Sandy!
It's beautiful.
For me speaking of NY, it's the very tall buildings!
I didn't know such a beautiful nature is there!