Red sky at night,
Sailor's delight;
Red sky at morning,
Sailor's warning.
A few days ago we got hit by a snow storm a few hours after these gorgeous morning sunrise skies. I stood on my bedroom balcony and shot the following photos. This photo below came directly out of my camera. No editing at all.
The following photos follow the beginning to ending sequence of the sunrise.
The next two photos I edited just a bit to brighten them, because it was still so dark outside.
The following two photos are directly out of my camera.
The sky evolved into this amazing golden color. What a glorious way to start the day, even if a snow storm was soon to follow.
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I also want to say how much I appreciate everyone's support and kind comments. I must admit I was worried about sharing my growly feelings, for fear of making all of you think I'm just a grouch. It's tough sometimes to keep it real, ya know.
Some of you suggested that maybe my medicines might be making me kind of emotional, but ironically I hadn't taken any medicine at all for the past 4 days. So maybe my grouchiness was actually caused by a lack of medicine instead? lol!
Maybe I've become a druggy and am going through withdrawal? hah!
But quite honestly, I'm not really angry at anyone.........annoyed maybe.....but mostly just frustrated at my situation. Sometimes it just gets to you, ya know?
I just want you all to know that I don't know how you all manage to read my blog and put up with me. Or how y'all still come here to visit and always have something encouraging, funny, and just plain nice to say to me. This amazing Blogland is truly amazing. I never knew it would have such a meaningful impact on my life in this way. You all mean the world to me and I know I couldn't go through this craziness without you.
I just want to say thanks to all my bloggy friends and send you all a HUGE virtual HUG!!
From the Tower of,
41 comments :
Great pictures! Consider yourself hugged back.
Dan
Magnificent colors! Don't let anyone's comments get you down. You WILL get better and Baby Doll WILL decide she's your buddy again. Take the time to heal yourself!
stunning photos ms. lisa...
keep hanging in there and keep up with your recovery just as you are. hugs from virginia <<<>>>
take care
erin
Personally I come here for goat wrangling pics, jk... those sky pics are just awesome! I thought of you and your sky pics last night, it was stormy and I was driving down the driveway of the farm, but I knew my camera would just shoot crap so I didn't bother.
Girl you have every right to be grouchie! I know I would be! Hang in there!
About your pictures, just let me say, WOW!!!!!
About your ups and downs, why do you think we visit you? You take a friend with all the ups and downs.
Your blog is always a pleasure to read.
Your sunset photos are wonderful! Never seen so much red in the sky.
Oh and I love the pictures of your roosters. Beautiful birds. =) Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Just beautiful sunrise pics....We've had a few lately that are really nice, but I always seem to be on my way to work without my camera....
Nice pictures. What a sky!
Beautiful pictures, Lisa!!!
I left a comment on the post below that addresses my thoughts and feelings about you, so I won't go into it again...lol!!
About those elk...our horses are not scared of them at all, because they have been around them so much. Elk are HUGE though, and sometimes they like to follow us out on the trail. That gets a little nerve wracking for us, because they are large, wild, and unpredictable.
And as far as getting close to them, did I mention that they are HUGE??? And that they are very protective of their herd memebers??? They will usually let you get about 50-60 feet from them, but I will only do so if there is a fence between us. I have great respect for them, and try to just stay out of their way...lol!!!
I don't want to get trampled to death by the lead cow and her cronies!!! :) The bulls are docile unless it is the rut (breeding season), but I avoid them too!!
I am just a big chicken I guess. :)
Mellie
Truly Glorious Captures - Every One Of Them!!! Very Impressive!!!
Great pictures. I love them. Take care!
Beautiful sunset; thanks for taking those photos.
Don't stint on your meds...it's called 'pain management' for a reason. Your body needs the meds so it can concentrate its energy on healing. Without the meds, your body has to fight pain instead which is a losing battle.
Now, go take care of YOU!
Beautiful, beautiful sky photos. Thanks for sharing.
I'm an experienced rider, but a few years ago I fell off a spooky little horse going down a steep hill. He freaked and started running up and down, stepping on me twice. Ended up with a broken collarbone and a lot of bruises. Nine months later, I was finally able to ride again.
So, stuff happens. To everyone. And animals aren't always polite and understanding, as when your mare ran off when you really needed her to appreciate you.
Hope you heal quickly. I know it's so difficult to be inactive when you're used to taking care of things yourself.
I'll offer a big cyberhug and hope it helps!
Magnificent photos, definately some of my favourites this week. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
Absolutely magnificent colors, breathtaking! Thanks for sharing! Happy SWF!
LOVE those pictures. You are really trying to entice me to move down there aren't you? lol
I'm glad you are sounding more resigned to getting happy :) Life is easier with a smile.
And I'm with Denise, we like the crazy animal pictures. What are we going to do if they start disappearing?? Your life will be soooo boring.
I Love the pictures! You are venting to your FRIENDS who care about you, so don't feel bad!
Those pictures are absolutely gorgeous! W-O-W!!! I think they got it right....NM is truly the land of enchantment.
Ooou lala!
Those are scrumptious looking warning skies you gave to us!
I smiled very heartily so when I read your little ditty on the Sailors...my dad taught that to me when I was little!
Thanks for the nice memory
KK
I love southwestern "fire in the sky" scenes. New Mexico and Arizona have some great skies.
We all have our bad days...or years or so I'm learning.
You're human you've had a crappy time you are entitled to express it every now and then. We still love ya!
Lisa those pictures are beautiful. Don't feel bad about being impatient and grouchy. I am a horrible patient and I can't stand it when I am down. I have had two back surgeries and a hysterectomy and I thought I was going to go nuts. I hear you and you have every right. Things will get better and all you need is time. Take care.
WOW! I see where all our sky colors have gone lately! Amazing :)
Those sky pictures were amazingly beautiful! Imagine to having such access for one's balcony!
Hang on in there Rapunzle! We think you're doing great!
Warm greetings from West Africa,
Esther
What a wonderful burning sunrise! I like the magnificent colours, especially the last picture with the golden atmosphere. Thank you for sharing this pictures.
My best wishes for a happy weekend!
Elfe
Those photos are amazing! They almost look like those vintage paintings that have the bright colors muted. It's like the colors could be brighter, but God has to hold something back.
It will all pass. I know you are just itching to be out there, but try to take advantage of all this indoor time. Once you're able to be back outside, you won't have the time for indoor pursuits. It's all abut balance, Rapunzel.
Sounds like you're definitely going through a rough patch. I'm sorry you got such bad news from the doctor. Being grouchy is perfectly okay when you've just been told that you've taken "one step forward, but two steps back".
Ask your hubby what he thinks about caring for the animals. Ask the kids, too. Mostly, ask the PT person how long they think you'll truly be off your feet. It may be that you will only be unable to take care of your animals for another month or so. I would suspect that soon you'll be able to feed and water them, but not haul hay and feed bags.
As for folks not being supportive, try really hard not to take it too hard. I've noticed your comment numbers have gone through the roof and it may be that some of them don't know you as well as some others.
I hope you get hugs and kisses for Valentine's Day.
Take care,
CeeCee
Thanks for sharing your sunrise photos - I'm NOT a morning person, so I never get to see that! Besides, an Atlanta sunrise cannot compare in the slightest to the great west.
You're doing great - keep on recovering at your own speed! All will work out.
Nancy
Wow! Awesome Color! I love shots like this with the colors of the sunrise or sunset and cluds. Clouds in teh sky really reflect the colors of dawn and dusk more vividly!
I'm new to your blog but you seem like a great lady and I love that yo love your animals.
Hang in there with your injury and meds. It will get better.
Caprice
You get all the best views up in Rapunzel's Tower!
What a breath taking sky. A couple of days ago I seen photos of the bushfires here in Australia and they were of the same colours, firey red and golden yellows but they carried with them fear and terror. What a contrast, I would much rather look at your skies.
I know you are feeling frustrated and annoyed with your situation at the moment but the more you fight it the more frustrated and annoyed you become. I have had many frustrating moments, so I would say to myself go with the flow and manage what you can and definetly have time out where you can have a treat and relax.
Take care
xoxoxo
Glad your doing better! Isn't. life grand?
"Fire in the Sky"
Hang in there kid. Happy Valentine's Day, have lots of chocolate it will make you feel better.
Well hello!
I sure was touched by my new nick-name! I have so many,but none that sweet Thanks!
How are you today...bet you are with your loving family being showered with attention..if not that, maybe you are just in the shower? Na...
I really hope all is going well, in the recovery and healing of all things Lisa!
Yours "KKins"
Lisa ~ I think I've seen that same sky from our place in southern Colorado! Amazing what God's paintbrush does!
BTW: Thanks for stopping by my blog! I, too, love "Strong Tower"!! AWESOME message!!!!!
Girl you have some of the most amazing colors in your sky there!! So beautiful!! And that zoom, dang girl!! Love it!
And I don't mind your true feelings!! I love it. And who cares what everyone else thinks. I am the only one that matters!! LOL!! Hee hee :) I hope you are doing better! And no drugy withdrawls!! LOL!! You crack me up.
Whew,girl, you've had so much happen lately! I'm finally catching up with some of your posts, and wow, I can only imagine the emotions that go along with the meds, PT, and decisions about animals. What gorgeous skies you have to greet you in your tower :) Just dropping you a note to let you know you're in our thoughts! I'm glad you feel like you can be yourself on your own blog, good and bad days both...and i'm glad there ARE good days!
Love you, my friend!
Robbyn
I think I missed that sky. It is incredible!
That was a seriously gorgeous sunrise!
I wish I could give you a big old hug right now... don't ever feel bad about being up front about how you are feeling. This is YOUR blog and YOUR place to share. We can't expect you to be all sunshine and roses when you are going through this experience. I for one appreciate your honesty and "realness" (pretty sure that's not a word! lol)
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