Looking at the big sky and oh, England
Skywatch
That time of the week again. This was last Saturday afternoon Queens Promenade Ramsey. You can just see Queens Pier on the right and directly into the distance the horizon is Merry Old England. On the large high res image(this is the low res compressed version) of this you can see the definition of the hills and mountains of the Lake District which were still snow capped. The light was fantastic and the bonus was the tide out leaving that pool of water for the reflection. The bonus for me was catching a real live local, yes and elusive local. Even better a dog. That dog really was enjoying him or her self. I've said this before but both beaches here are wonderful for dog walkers, they really can get to let those dogs run free. Even have the occasional horse having a trot along the other beach. Needless to say I couldn't resist taking a bucket load of images. Soon as the new laptop comes I can sort out the sales ones.
It's a week more down to earth images of cranes and pub and the odd street but I couldn't resist this one today. Definitely had a lot of locals on the blog this week and you've all given me a few more ideas of what I'd like to capture without realizing it. Laxeylass will get on with that list of yours. Good day today both Gary and I both sales on the same day. Usually one or the other. As you recall Gary got credit crunched as the BBC Political Cartoonist for the Politics Show. Good news is he now has another weekly commission for a financial magazine, and his still illustrating Politicians. So the big blue bright optimistic sky really is the one for today. Just a patch of blue, but that'll do. Only one cloud on the horizon. I still have no snnnooooooowwww!
It's housewarming party time Friday( 13th oh dear) night, (and other people's Birthdays) we shall be going. If I disappear for a while over the weekend you will understand why. Skywatch watchers can be found here. Many thanks to Dot for the inspirational idea, Tom for the first care taking and the My world gang for looking after skywatch now.
Babooshka, Ramsey Daily Photo, http://dailyphotoisleofman.blogspot.com/, image copyrighted- all rights reserved.
Very intruging cloud cover in this shot, you captured it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
The sky just goes on and on...I notice IOM gets the blue sky while the cloud thickens towards England!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend..
Awesome image!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend,
M. :-)
What a glorious looking sky and beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I am imagining it but I think I can see those hills in the Lake District you describe.. but it is making my eyes go funny on this screen. The shot is a beauty! Especially with the person in it - they are unexpectedly small... which just makes the skyscape seem even more huge.
ReplyDeleteI can see something in the middle that might be a dog or a small wave and something in the bottom right that could be a dog or a seagull or a rock. Maybe I need to clean my glasses!
ReplyDeleteDo mean across? It is lovely large.
ReplyDeleteThat is a kind of picture that it would not have been possible to get around here! Highly enjoyable.
ReplyDeletePS Thank you for the nice comment - as you can see I'm back home again.
ce ciel est immense et magnifique,bravo pour la photo.
ReplyDeletethis sky is huge and splendid, bravo for the photograph.
That's beautiful. I was wondering if you're able to see Scotland at all from the north of the island?
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend. I'm off gallivanting, back commenting next week.
Hi Jackie,
ReplyDeleteYes you can see Scotland. When it's a really clear day I'll try a long shot for you. Have a good time galavanting.
Absolutely gorgeous. Snow would have messed the shot up... ;O) You're not missing anything.
ReplyDeleteI love how it seems the clouds just go on forever. Great illusion! Wonderful capture.
Magnificent sky. Happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteI love skies. All skies except flat blue ones. Big skies best of all. You've got one of the better ones here.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and great news with Gary, wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteBoth the sky and the land look like they can go on forever in this photo. Have fun at your party - hope you're not superstitious!
ReplyDeleteYou're having a laugh again with the words? Splendid super sky.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love love love this shot. Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think one could see all the way, yes. This is a beautiful, wind-swept sky. Love the space.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot dear Babooshka!
ReplyDeleteOh. So beautiful. You're lucky. Doesn't everyone long to live by the sea?
ReplyDeleteWow! That really is a big sky! The horizon looks so far away. It makes England seem so small!
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Wonderful news about Gary! I hope you'll have a great party on Friday! Take care!
ReplyDeleteI love the effect on the clouds. Makes me feel I'm being drawn in. But then all your photos seem to draw me in, especially when you photograph water!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHave fun partying :)
I love the depth of that photo.....
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Interesting clouds with some of them reflected in the water, too.
ReplyDelete~Lisa
New Mexico, USA
Awesome photograph, I enlarged it and enjoyed looking at the areas you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't see England, but I managed to pick out the dog which in my view is far more important.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
That great rushing expanse of land, sky and water is almost dizzying (in a good way!)
ReplyDeleteLB,
ReplyDeleteHow close is England? Awesome.
Very lovely sky shot. I love the blanket of clouds interspersed with the blue. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteMost of my snow is gone so I can't send you any. It's a temporary problem,though. I'm sure we'll have more snow soon.
ReplyDeleteSo you can see England from your Island? I didn't know that!
Lovely! With a sense of tranquil to add on :)
ReplyDeleteKnockout Babs. My favourite this week.
ReplyDeleteBabooshka: Thanks for showing that wonderful shot of the ocean. I enlarged it to see the bird in the right corner and found the lady with the dog. It really put a perspective on the shot.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so peaceful on that beach. I enjoyed your picture!
ReplyDeleteEndless sky and the reflection is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA very BIG sky...I've seen these skies in Alberta Canada! Great photo!
ReplyDeleteoh wow! this is a visual treat!!!
ReplyDeletehave a super weekend!!
Stunning scene, Babooshka. I couldn't get it big enough to find the dog for sure--I have a very small screen on my little ol' iBook. Have a fantastic weekend.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your big sky a lot. That certainly looks a good place for dogs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, This is really pretty. What a great shot. Thanks for having me!
ReplyDeletePEACE!!!
Looks like you can see forever! The sea looks so calm. Love the reflections.
ReplyDeleteThe best skywatch...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe've got all your snow over here....
ReplyDeleteI love vast beaches like this, and Bibi adores to run there.
What a big patch of sky you have on show this week. Love the play of light across the horizon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us all in Sky Watch Friday and your kind comments on my blog earlier.
amazing clouds...thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday the 13th. I love the shot of the beach.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely skywatch capture !!!! really superb !
ReplyDeleteThe wet beach, the sea and the sky ... it's always a lovely combination.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this one.
Have a good weekend.
That's a horizon so huge that you could share it with all of us, Babooshka.
ReplyDeleteOurs in Paris is so limited that I enjoy yours.
The sky looks so amazing! I love the effect of the clouds!
ReplyDeleteEngland must be beautiful, I know only London..I really loved, the people, the place, the tea :)
Everything!!
Enjoy your party time during the weekend!!
Cheers,
So wide and pretty.
ReplyDeleteTerrific.
ReplyDeleteTerrific
ReplyDeleteIt's a phantastic picture !
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sky and scene!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shot. You can almost "see" the clouds moving in it - it has an almopst 3-D feel to it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing Ramsey town but this is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteLove the tide pools and the reflection. Nice capture.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you and G for your sales! Sounds like you've got a fun weekend ahead. Cheers!
ReplyDelete(And what a shot, Babooshka. Gorgeous.)
Just love the sky dominance in flat lying areas.
ReplyDeleteGreat view of my favorite items: sky, clouds and a lot of sea ...
ReplyDeleteLove your blog !!!
greetings,
Erwin.
gorgeous never ending sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully Captured!!! I love that sky!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful low tide shot. The clouds look like they were raising towards you. I would actually have preferred to see this shot larger to see more detail but in this size it's lovely too.
ReplyDeleteSilly me. It was actually possible to click it larger. There you go...
ReplyDeleteLove the way the clouds just merge into the horizon, seems to go forever
ReplyDeleteI love all the blues. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteWow that is one big and beautiful sky. Congratulations. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo and I'm so glad I ran into your blog...my wife's grandfather came to the U.S. from the Isle of Man - name was Corlett(e) - he added the (e) when he got the the States.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos.
wow...no word of praise is good enough for this shot, so calm. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow, the sky just goes on forever...!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely...the picture has many things that capture my attention.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful wide shot. Makes me want to rush out and paddle and wander those sands. Great vista.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about Friday the 13th. I was born on Friday the 13th to a superstitious mother, who never forgave me. I'm still here!
Ha! Clouds coming over from England...This vista just seems to go on forever.
ReplyDeleteLove your sky !
ReplyDeleteI just love the reflection on the wet sand!
ReplyDeleteMagical
ReplyDeleteThe beach at Laxey holds many memories. This is very cinematic.
ReplyDeleteII notice no Saturday post. Good party was it?
ReplyDeleteI wondered why there was no post. I see why. Baby blue sky is very pretty. Hope you had a good night.
ReplyDeleteHey B. you ok.
ReplyDeleteI wish we have those beautiful, rich clouds here in Dubai. The place looks so peaceful and relaxing. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI can see England. Can't comment through blogger is that why no Sat. post.
ReplyDeleteLovelly shot Babooshka. The sky looks like it goes on forever
ReplyDeleteLovely shot Babooshka. The sky looks like it goes on forever
ReplyDeleteYou got a big blue sky. The reflection is so light and lush.
ReplyDeleteYou got a big blue sky. The reflection is so light and lush.
ReplyDeleteVery nice composed picture. Amazing sky and great depth in the picture.
ReplyDeleteLove that cloud photograph! The sky can be amazing and you certainly captured it in this one!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
This looks like it was taken right down the street from me! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteWe let dogs run on the beach here as well. yay for the dogs!
Every once in a while there's a butthead who lets their mean dog free. I think he misses the point.
Again, beautiful pic!
Impressive wonderful picture!
ReplyDeleteIt is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteLB,
ReplyDeleteOne of your best.
Just beautiful. It's that kind of photo that makes me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. It's that kind of photo that makes me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, always a treat to visit your site.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely serene and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSky and sea. Heaven really.
ReplyDeleteKate Bush fan I presume? The Ninth wave to you.
ReplyDeleteMganificent
ReplyDeleteLooking at the cloud photo makes me more appreciative of the sky. Do you watch a British Show on Castles in UK? Your hotel reminds me of that, but of course, not their economic woes.
ReplyDeleteI have seen your name on different blogs. This is the first time I got to your blog from from the This is my world.
Thanks