June 26, 2009

A bright spot

Looking south towards the hills of the province of Cavite from a ferry in the middle of Manila Bay, I saw clouds moving towards the east to join the rain clouds that were already over Metro Manila. The edge of the largest cloud was lit by the last rays of the setting sun. When we reached Manila, it was dark, cold and wet.

clouds over the province of Cavite as seen from Manila Bay

You can view the beautiful skies of our world through the Sky Watch Friday home page, but before you do, please spend a few minutes for one country whose people right now are facing a such a violent crackdown against their right to make their voices heard that I am sure none of them are even noticing what their sky is like, much less appreciate it. Please sign the petition of Avaaz (which means "voice" in many Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European languages) for Iran to
Stop the Crackdown.
The link is to the English page, but you can choose from thirteen other languages.
Sky Watch Friday

28 comments:

  1. JamesJune 26, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    The different styles of clouds combined with the water,the mountains and traces of sun light really makes a wonderful picture.

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    This is gorgeous, Hilda! A kind of a Turner painting! :-)

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  3. VPJune 26, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    These are the sky, the sea and the colors of a Friedrich painting.
    Great image, wonderful seascape.

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  4. Petrea BurchardJune 26, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    A stunning photo, Hilda. Just beautiful.

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  5. MoJune 26, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    A beautiful sky

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  6. Guy DJune 26, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    That is gorgeous, what a great scene.

    Have a nice weekend
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  7. Photo CacheJune 26, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    What a peaceful scene. I became nostalgic right away.

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  8. LowellJune 26, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    The clashing of light and dark! Can be beautiful and scary at the same time...

    This is a striking photograph, Hilda!

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  9. EbieJune 26, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    The clouds so soft and delicate. Cold and wet, but you got home safe. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Frankie / NickJune 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Hmmm almost appears to be 3D with the lighting in the background. Very nice.

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  11. Don and KriseJune 26, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    You live in a wonderful place. I also think the lighting here is something else.

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  12. gogouciJune 26, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful work with the light and shadows. Just gorgeous.

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  13. OlivierJune 26, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    tout en douceur, magnifique cette couleur bleutée dans le ciel
    very gently, splendid this bluish colour in the sky

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  14. Jane Hards PhotographyJune 26, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    An optomistic light on the horizon just draws the eye.

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  15. SannaJune 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful clouds and colours. =)

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  16. magiceyeJune 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    this is indeed a beautiful image!

    have signed avaaz

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  17. Cezar and LéiaJune 26, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    This sky is breathtaking!
    Great shot dear Hilda!
    Many thanks for information about the petition of Avaaz.
    Have a nice weekend dear friend, I hope with a beautiful sun there!
    Here is cold and raining "cats and dogs"again! LOL
    Anyway a good time to stay "happy in home"with a hot cappuccino , visiting blog's friends!
    God bless you
    Léia
    peace, purrs and love by Luna(from Brazil)

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  18. Buenos Aires PhotoblogJune 26, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    It's this kind of dramatic beauty that makes you in awe for planet earth.

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  19. JanetJune 26, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I agree. Very dramatic!

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  20. HalcyonJune 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Cold and wet... something we can hardly remember here in the deep south. Temps are soaring again today - and still no relief in sight!

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  21. LoisJune 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    It's beautiful Hilda! I especially like the way the water looks in this one. I wouldn't mind some cold and wet weather right now. I can't even remember what that is like!

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  22. GeorgeJune 26, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    What a beautiful picture. You have a great eye and were in just the right place to capture the sunlit cloud.

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  23. LouiseJune 27, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    I really like the light in this. Quite a stunning sky.

    I hope in Iran they DO see the sky every now and then and get a bit of happiness from it. I am so grateful for the beauty in the world to remember that not everything is bad sometimes.

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  24. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    It's a postcard perfect pic Hilda. So stunning.

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  25. Lisa WilsonJune 27, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    That is a great photo!!

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  26. DinaJune 27, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    A wonderful photo and a fitting, strong message.

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  27. pennyJune 27, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    The people of Iran could use a bright spot! Thanks for spreading the word and speaking for those who can't, Hilda.

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  28. CharlestonjoanJune 28, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Lovely. It does look like a painting.

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