Blue River, wherever your going I'm going your way.Skywatch
I'm back in sync again now after missing a day. As I said blame it on St Patrick, Mr Jack Daniels and the Plough. That will make no sense to you if you have just stopped by, for those in the know stop laughing. So it's Friday(well actually it's Thursday as I type but who cares) it must be skywatch. It's spring you know what that means don't you? It means I can be found along the lazy river back in the nature reserve again. It's been far to muddy in there but at last I can bombard you all with images of the Sulby River in The Poyll Dooey Nature Reserve. Why is this so fabulous? Well obviously the place is absolutely gorgeous, full of wildlife, wildflowers, meadows, the river, the white bridge, fish, fabulous reflections and sunsets blah di blah di blah. Yes, yes, it has all that majestic wondrous nature stuff of course by the bucket load which is terrific naturally, but it's not the best reason it's a boon to be able to go back in. No the best reason of all is..... It's at the back of my house so when I really can't be ars..., sorry I mean when one simply does not have time to traipse around the town I can wander over in my scruffs or kimono and slippers take a pic and walk back all before the kettle has boiled. I never said I was a hardworking photography genius, just a genius.
Of course I jest and really playing on the irony tonight. I adore the Sulby River, the nature reserve and it's close proximity to my house is so welcome. What the genius bit? Who said I was being ironic there?Ha! Ha!
Of course I jest and really playing on the irony tonight. I adore the Sulby River, the nature reserve and it's close proximity to my house is so welcome. What the genius bit? Who said I was being ironic there?Ha! Ha!
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.
The image has the blues I refuse too.
The image has the blues I refuse too.
104 comments:
Oh, hot damn! I get to be first! Always love to hear what you have to say as well as enjoy your breathlessly beautiful photos and this is surely one of those! Your posts are always a delight to me -- to read and to view! And, of course, you're a genius! Who would doubt it??? Not me! Happy SWF! and Have a great weekend!
Just another LAZY day then eh eh eh.lol.
You should have had Tullmore Dew, - now thats an Irish drink - if ever.lol again lol.
Must admit tho that stroll was well worth it, super photo and great reflections.
Happy weekend, from ME.
Evening time and what a fabulous picture you have given us to enjoy. Thank you.
In my books every one is entitled to a day off.
Thanks for visiting.
I could be wrong, but I thought you mentioned a guitar a bit ago. You may like to visit www.italkguitar.com
I'm glad you leave the blues to your image and not you. The image is beautiful.
LOL! Did you miss ANOTHER day?! lol
I love the amazing blue reflection shot here in the very BLUE Blue River. Awesome stuff.
Beautiful blue...Gee, I usually end up being comment number 89 or something so I should come up with something really clever to say.. but it's my afternoon slump..I become more clever after a nap..LOL...
Another great shot, you never cease to amaze us with your photos. I love that reflection. Happy skywatching!
Jack is back? Just kidding. That water is so calm. Our lake can be pretty calm, but most of the time there is at least a ruffling breeze. I invite you to come see my clearing sunshine. - Margy
I like the way you've captured the reflection.
I love that reflection. There's something so evocative about an image reflected on still water.
The reflection is so seamless and what a gorgeous shot.
I love the reflection on the water,
Gill in Canada
Wow you never disapppoint. Great photo with an awesome reflection.
Have a great weekend!
Guy
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B, sunnyside up remember?
Cool, Babooshca :) Why does this photo make me think about Norwegian trolls? Maby it`s the shape of the bushes?
Really well done :)
And happy weekend sooooooon :)
Greetings from Norway :)
Danube isn't the only blue water to sing that song hehe. The water is bluer! Happy weekend!
Beauitful blue body (of water that is)! Love the clouds on water! Happy SWF!
The glassy blue reflection is lovely. I think the silohuetted trees and bushes look a bit like a large fluffy animal crouching down.
Who would expect the river water to be bluer than the sky? You ARE a genius!
Well, what a way to recover from the Jack Daniels!!! Gorgeous shot! :)
I have just been reading your comments. Crouching animals, trolls. You are all just as imaginative as I am. Oh and mad.
Thanks for the great laugh! Now I'm going to work in a good mood — my office mates thank you.
Gorgeous blues and reflection! I love it that the sky in the water has a richer blue than the real thing.
I like how it seems there is more sky in the water than in the sky, if you know what I mean!
Gorgeous reflection shot.
Very bluesy shot. I love the reflection.
Actually I think that was "Moon River" that was going my way, but then you could make the leap to "Blue Moon", which left me standing alone without a love of my own, and ... oh nevermind.
Whichever river it is, this one is splendid!
And about that genius thing? Most ingenious things are invented by people trying to save themselves work if you think about it.
Mojo - it was definitely Moon River because I checked the lyric before posting. If I'm going to nick the lyric I want to get it right. I am genius then by your definition. I will refer to you as a ref. Ha Ha.
It's fabulous! The blue is so perfect. Thanks for another wonderful SkyWatch!
Beautiful blues and nice reflections on the water
I have missed your River images. On form humour tonight.
This is BEAUTIFUL!
The clear reflection is superb with barely a ripple!
Perfect symetry in that photo. Rotate it 90 degrees and it would have a whole different look! Sounds like you had a little too much fun the other day. How nice to be so close to that nature reserve!
wonderful mirror, great shot
Babooshka: What a neat capture of the reflective river.
Holy Smoke!
Beautiful skies, glad you enjoyed St. Pat's Day!
So pure water. Such a calm river. Such a deep blue. The charm of this beautiful spring. :)
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Wowza, love it!
Thanks for this, genius! It's another great shot, and so is the one below!
Aren't genius and mad the same thing?
Love ya B.
Wondedrful refrection.
Lovely photo for SWF. Love the way the sky being reflected in the water. Have a nice weekend.
Beautiful S.W. shot...
Awesome reflection...
Have a nice weekend..
Hugs from Portugal...
LURDES
Great photo and commentary. :) How convenient to live so close to such a beautiful natural area! I am also thankful that we live away from the city, in the country, as that affords me many photo opportunities! Thanks for stopping by my blog...
That's a photo to take away the blues!
Awesome photo!
Blue on blue, heartache on heartache...
I was about to say, 'Great Shot', but then I thought it might be confused with Jack D. Hee,hee! I'm glad you had an enjoyable St Paddy's Day and night. :-)
Great Rorschach image. What do you see? LOL MB
Beautiful, beautiful photo!
Magnificent
So pretty.
thats is a superb capture....
i love the serenity in the pic !!
This is truly beautiful! I love the reflection in the waters.
All right Babooshka. We've seen green, blue waters around Ramsey. Will you work your way through the color chart? red? orange? yellow? The waters surrounding you seem truly magical. You probably could snap every color. Great post and already 50+ comments. Wow!
My first reaction to this lovely shot was "symmetry"!
Then I tilted my head to the right, and it looks like the skinny neck and head of Doctor Seuss's Grinch!
Beautiful! I love the reflection.
So very, very blue. Lovely shot Babooshka.
Outstanding photo, happy SWF!
Wonderful place to watch the sky!
What a beautiful reflection. Happy Friday!!!
Turn it 90°degree on one side or the other (I don't ask you to turn your head, after the evening celebration : ) , then you'll discover a strange apparition.
Isn't it a good thing, to allow oneself a day off ? Enjoy this time Babooshka, and the weekend following.
Ahhh .. and that's an earworm I owe you one for .. lucky I know the words
Kimono huh? LOL. Thank goodness spring has sprung.
So pretty! Perfect reflection of that cute little cloud.
I like your color themes this week. Sounds like a heck of a week! Nice shot.
Great shot and I enjoy what you write.
woow!!
super!
Wow what a moody picture! I love it!
Beautiful skies, Babooshka. Happy SWF!
Beautiful Blue River!...
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SEE YOU SOON!!!!!!!
Beautiful Blue River!...
(Please note I will be posting on an automatic basis until 31st March, ok?...)
SEE YOU SOON!!!!!!!
Love that river. Love the image of you taking pictures in your kimono with the trolls and crouching animals.
Lovely reflection!
You wouldn't believe how far they go celebrating St Paddy's here, which really struck me as ironic. Because where I am in Okieland none of them drink and if they saw what happened back home with all the drunkeness, they'd never celebrate it again LOL!
Great photo of the reflections..Happy Spring to you!!
When I stop laughing I shall try to comment something. It might take a while .........................................................................................................................................................................
Huh! I've calmed down now. I envy you something cronic for having that at your doorstep. Life is not fair. It is gorgeous.
Gorgeous!
Welcome back~
i think you are forgiven going awol to such lovely places.
Great composition and wonderful blue, love this picture!
Beautiful blue.
The Sulby never looked better.
The Sulby never looked better.
Sorry for two posting. Are you going to the Blues Festival?
Genius!!
Beautiful river and reflection shot. You're lucky to have such beauty out your back door!
Very dramatic sky, great reflection.
Love your picture !
Erwin.
Wow! Wow!
Beautiful photo in shades of blue to celebrate Sky Watch Friday. Thanks for sharing this lovely view and your kind comments on my post earlier.
so when will those shots from the reserve show up?
I look forward to your skywatch each week. This is hypnotic.
beautiful shot...reflection makes it pop.
have a wonderful weekend.
beautiful shot...reflection makes it pop.
have a wonderful weekend.
GOT TO LOVE the reflection...great shot.
have a fab weekend.
Beautiful photo (as usual), Babooshka! Love all those different blues!
Hi Babooshka,
What an amazing shot with the reflection of the sky and trees in the water. Thanks for posting on my site. Your blog is very cool.
Take care
Beautiful. Happy SWF. Thanks for visiting me!
However far you go, you find great shots! This reflection is exquisite!
Beautiful.
Perfect
I get to be 100!
What a beautiful photo. You've captured the reflection of the sky perfectly.
Sumptious!
Wonderful! I enjoyed your comments as well!
Truly wonderful. I enjoyed clicking the colours to see the next one.
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