We have another huge winter storm on the way. Looks as if spring is going to be delayed for a while. On a brighter note, the sunrise this morning was spectacular. It was like a slideshow of shifting colors from peach to orange and differing shades of purple. I’ve seen shades of lavender in sunrises before, but this royal purple was new to me. It was awesome and I forgot how cold it was until I came back into the warmth and realized my hands had gone numb inside my gloves. But it was worth it. Thought I’d share a few pictures I took, although they in no way captured the true beauty of it.
Thanks for such a nice comment, Patsy. It truly was much more beautiful in person. I was never able to capture the bright orange. But caught some nice shots. 🙂
Reblogged this on The Road goes ever on and on… and commented:
Fellow blogger Elizabeth Melton Parsons shares an interesting point in common with me and my wife: the appreciation for beautiful skies as they are affected by the weather. Check out these photos she took of some incredibly beautiful sunrises framed by silhouetted trees. Spectacular!
Those scenes look so much like backyard views in a downtown western city as I remember them…and the colors, wow! Great capture. The early bird gets the star light.
I love winter skies, I am not sure why but the colors seem more vibrant. I think some of yours look like the sky is ‘on fire!’ I am more and more noticing the clouds, sunsets and sunrises. I think while I was younger, I took them for granted. Thanks, Elizabeth for these lovely photos!
I’ve always been a sky watcher. Ever since my dad lay in the grass with us one night when I was little and pointed out some of the constellations. But I especially love sunrises and sunsets. Thanks for the lovely comment, Robin. 🙂
“Quizás viajar no sea suficiente para prevenir la intolerancia, pero si logra demostrarnos que todas las personas lloran, ríen, comen, se preocupan y mueren, puede entonces introducir la idea de que si tratamos de entendernos los unos a los otros, quizás hasta nos hagamos amigos” – Maya Angelou
Elizabeth Melton Parsons 
February 28, 2014 at 7:09 pm
those are all lovely – couldn’t choose a favourite!
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March 1, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Thanks Colette. My favorite is the third one. Love the compliment of dark purple and red together. 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Wow, those are stunning photos, Elizabeth. Be safe with the storm coming. xo
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March 1, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Thank you, Jill. I’m not looking forward to more snow and ice, but nothing I can do about it except accept. Have a fantastic weekend. 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 9:58 pm
Those photo’s are nothing short of spectacular, great job in capturing!!!
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March 1, 2014 at 12:18 pm
Thanks my sweet friend. Hope you are beginning to cool down over there in the land down under. 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 10:56 pm
Oh Wow!!! I have never in my life seen anything like this!!! Amazing!
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March 1, 2014 at 12:19 pm
Thanks so much! High praise indeed coming from someone who takes such magnificent photos as yourself. 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 11:00 pm
Amazing and unbelievable
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March 1, 2014 at 12:20 pm
Thanks, Ep. 🙂
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February 28, 2014 at 11:38 pm
Oh Elizabeth! I think you underestimate yourself! You definitely captured true beauty here! Especially the first two! gorgeous colors. 🙂 Well done.
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March 1, 2014 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for such a nice comment, Patsy. It truly was much more beautiful in person. I was never able to capture the bright orange. But caught some nice shots. 🙂
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March 1, 2014 at 3:34 pm
Well, you came really close, I’m sure! Everything is more beautiful in person really. 🙂 I love your photography. 🙂
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March 1, 2014 at 2:45 am
Stunning pictures all but my breath was taken away by the colour in the first three.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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March 1, 2014 at 12:23 pm
David, thank you so much. Great big HUGS back to you. 🙂
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March 1, 2014 at 8:47 am
Spectacular photos, I love trees as well. I am easily satisfied though.
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March 1, 2014 at 12:24 pm
Oh, yeah…trees are awesome. Imagine the world with no trees. Too gruesome to contemplate. Hope you have a lovely day. 🙂
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March 1, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Lovely photos Elizabeth 😀 Ralph xox
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March 4, 2014 at 8:51 pm
Thank you, my lovely friend. 🙂 ((hugs))
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March 4, 2014 at 8:47 pm
Beautiful work, EMP! ” ‘Scuse me, while I kiss the sky!”
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March 4, 2014 at 8:52 pm
Hi, Darrell. I wanted to wrap my arms around the whole beautiful mass. 🙂
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March 5, 2014 at 12:10 am
Reblogged this on The Road goes ever on and on… and commented:
Fellow blogger Elizabeth Melton Parsons shares an interesting point in common with me and my wife: the appreciation for beautiful skies as they are affected by the weather. Check out these photos she took of some incredibly beautiful sunrises framed by silhouetted trees. Spectacular!
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March 9, 2014 at 2:57 am
I love these photos. Amazing. Please keep sharing. A:)ex
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March 9, 2014 at 3:39 pm
Thanks so much! 🙂
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March 11, 2014 at 11:57 am
These photos are really beautiful!!! your sky is amazing!
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March 11, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Thank you, Mara! 😀
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March 19, 2014 at 10:26 pm
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Love the vibrant colours. Photography is just one of Elizabeth Melton Parsons many talents
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March 26, 2014 at 11:16 am
Thanks for the reblog, Ep. 😀
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March 20, 2014 at 10:49 pm
Those scenes look so much like backyard views in a downtown western city as I remember them…and the colors, wow! Great capture. The early bird gets the star light.
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March 21, 2014 at 9:47 am
Thank you, Mike. It was spectacular. 🙂
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March 21, 2014 at 11:30 am
There is nothing better than to see a sunrise with purple/deep red hues… These are great photos, especially with the silhouettes of the trees.
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March 21, 2014 at 6:56 pm
Thank you so much, that’s a lovely compliment. I have to admit I do love sunrises and sunsets. 🙂
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March 25, 2014 at 7:04 pm
I love winter skies, I am not sure why but the colors seem more vibrant. I think some of yours look like the sky is ‘on fire!’ I am more and more noticing the clouds, sunsets and sunrises. I think while I was younger, I took them for granted. Thanks, Elizabeth for these lovely photos!
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March 26, 2014 at 11:19 am
I’ve always been a sky watcher. Ever since my dad lay in the grass with us one night when I was little and pointed out some of the constellations. But I especially love sunrises and sunsets. Thanks for the lovely comment, Robin. 🙂
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March 28, 2014 at 3:59 am
Excellent!!!
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