Friday, January 02, 2009

Sky Watch Friday #13: Sunset, Sunrise


"Sunset"
Atlantic Beach, NC - October 2008 (Click to embiggen)

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"Sunrise"
Atlantic Beach, NC - October 2008 (Click to embiggen)

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Given the current temperatures here, and probably in most of the northern hemisphere, I thought a warmer scene might be welcome today. I know what you're thinking. I've got it backward, right? Well, yeah I do if you're thinking of Fiddler on the Roof, but stay with me okay? I thought it fitting to post a sunset photo to represent the year we've just closed out and a sunrise to represent the one we're just beginning. So it's not backward after all, is it?
Emerald Isle (the island), like much of the Crystal Coast actually faces South-Southeast so the shoreline runs roughly east to west. Which means that sunrise or sunset, you're going to get the sun on the ocean horizon. Cool, eh?

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21 comments:

Serena said...

Gorgeous! I'm very partial to all the NC beaches, especially the Outer Banks and Wilmington area. Happy New Year to you.

Steffi said...

Wonderful Photos!I love the Sea!
Happy SWF and Happy New Year 2009!

♥♥ Willa ♥♥ said...

OMG!!! It's so beautiful!!! Happy New Year!!!
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SandyCarlson said...

Your skies are gorgeous. Happy New Year.

Anonymous said...

Stunning shots. Happy 2009.

Gill - That British Woman said...

lovely photos.......

Gill in Canada

Lori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto) said...

I only check in here from time to time and enjoy your photos especially these ones, sunrise/sunset are my favorites.

Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous 2009.

Rose said...

These are so lovely!

Daryl said...

So pretty, I am enamoured of sunrises .. did you ever see the Discovery series on sunrises around the world?

vincibene said...

Breathtaking gorgeous colors! Wonderful!

EG CameraGirl said...

Both are beautiful, Mojo! All the best in 2009!

Indrani said...

Beautiful shots of the beaches! I must visit some beaches this year.
A Very Happy New year to you my fiend!

kenju said...

These are really gorgeous! I may have to steal that last one for my wallpaper.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Mojo for directing me towards Mimi's blog. She seems quite expressive.

Your photos are perfect to end and begin a new year with. I look forward to seeing more of your views in life in the year to come. Enjoy the Moment.

Carletta said...

What a great idea to end and start the years and these are lovely images to represent each!
Happy New Year!

magiceye said...

gorgeous!!

Rottlady of the Ozarks said...

The colors are just stunning! Happy SWF!

Arija said...

Two absolutely super shots, I love the green in the sky of the second and that it is just a tad more atmosheric.

esnorway said...

nice pics happy new year!

angie {the arthur clan} said...

What beautiful captures ~ so glad you shared them. Happy New Year!

Tarolino said...

Both shots are truly amazing. I so much love that open sea. The sunrise though just takes the bisquit with those wonderful soft tones. Lovely, lovely, lovely...

Happy 2009 to you!