Gone with the traffic conesSkywatch
Well Fiddle- dee-dee it's that time of year I hate here. No not Gone with the Wind sky days. I never mind those. No it's the dreaded roadworks. Argh! Not just one road, I mean the whole island goes into some sort of free fall of little men(well they look small stuck in holes in the road) digging and drilling holes, on top of pot holes, only to resurface those same holes! An infestation of traffic cones is upon us and we will soon become cone world for the next month or so. What these cones are actually guarding is not always clear, but they are breeding daily. Why? All for the Isle of Man TT, you know those super fast motorbikes whizzing past like great balls of fire I photograph(Motoaction magazine exclusives) like a lunatic. Love the TT, HATE the roadworks.
Skywaych I know the image. Off at tangents again and a diatribe. Just had to get that whinge out the way after being stuck on a new(dead posh it is) bus that went on a very strange detour today. I'm sure the driver was lost. What can I say it's have a guess where? Of course it's the nature reserve, ah but it's a totally new tree for you. Really. Always liked the angle of this, just waiting for a suitable sky for that kind of image I wanted, well set of images. Expect to see this tree a lot under a range of skies. Afterall, I can almost see it from my back window. Now, I may never have to leave the house again if I can just get onto the roof.... Nah! I think my cover may well and truly be blown with the neighbours.
Skywatch watchers can be found here. Many thanks to Dot for the inspirational idea, Tom for the first caretaking and the My world gang for looking after skywatch now.
Btw. We finally got to see the Watchman after I complained on this blog about the cinema on the island not showing it and not catering to all tastes and not showing a wide enough range of films. It was I am happy to say(Wednesday night Babooshka saw it, in case you were there) a full house. We won. It was screened, and it was well worth the wait. Pester Power works, don't give up, afterall tomorrow is another day.
Skywaych I know the image. Off at tangents again and a diatribe. Just had to get that whinge out the way after being stuck on a new(dead posh it is) bus that went on a very strange detour today. I'm sure the driver was lost. What can I say it's have a guess where? Of course it's the nature reserve, ah but it's a totally new tree for you. Really. Always liked the angle of this, just waiting for a suitable sky for that kind of image I wanted, well set of images. Expect to see this tree a lot under a range of skies. Afterall, I can almost see it from my back window. Now, I may never have to leave the house again if I can just get onto the roof.... Nah! I think my cover may well and truly be blown with the neighbours.
Skywatch watchers can be found here. Many thanks to Dot for the inspirational idea, Tom for the first caretaking and the My world gang for looking after skywatch now.
Btw. We finally got to see the Watchman after I complained on this blog about the cinema on the island not showing it and not catering to all tastes and not showing a wide enough range of films. It was I am happy to say(Wednesday night Babooshka saw it, in case you were there) a full house. We won. It was screened, and it was well worth the wait. Pester Power works, don't give up, afterall tomorrow is another day.
Oh what a glorious photograph.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your inconvenience. I think you're govt is taking good care of your island.
I really liked your skywatch contribution today. Looks like "Trolls". Have a nice(r) day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteNice one B. on the Watchman. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot! Love the silhouette.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteMary Elizabeth @ Now and Then
Now that's some magenta sky! Magenta sky at night sailor's delight, magenta sky in morning sailors take warning; doesn't quite have the same ring to it.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour.
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I love the color, Frame it. it's great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colour (Purple) sky. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteRoadworks never heard of such a thing! In your dreams.
I always enjoy your post but this one is a corker - fantastic SWF photo, a little moan, taste of things to come, and winning ways!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like two bogey men escaping with a bag full of traffic cones.
ReplyDeleteYou are in a purple mood, two in a row. I do like them both. Summer grows cones in the USA as well as sure as spring brings daffodils.
ReplyDeleteA lovely silhouette backed by a rose-colored sky and puffs of purple pillows.
ReplyDeletePester Power is sorely underrated!
Loverly color Caused by .. dust?
ReplyDeletewhatever it is nice. Sorry you are suffering cone issues.. I always manage to mow over a few when I pass.. :)
Fantastic sky! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLéia :-)
Judi- Don't tell everyone it's only dirty dust particles in the sky ssh! We call them Manx Fairy Dust particles. Sounds far more magical.
ReplyDeleteNothing like purple skies, purple rain perhaps?
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot
Have a great weekend.
Guy
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Cracking photo Babooshka as normal. I have a theory...These traffic cones you're on about I'm sure they breed in the old cafe / museum at Bungalow and the Manx Faeries come out under the secret of nightand move them about the island.....Well that's what I think as they are bloody everywhere.
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ReplyDeleteBoy, if you squint just a little, there are all kinds of things and people in this shot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful purple sky. I'm glad you got to see the Watchman : )
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, the sky over here your part of the world is so colourful. Never see such sky over here. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you always match your photos to your font colors! So cool!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky, incredible color and love that tree; great photo!!! and my commiserations on the roadworks. It appears world-wide we cannot get away from them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky, incredible color and love that tree; great photo!!! and my commiserations on the roadworks. It appears world-wide we cannot get away from them.
ReplyDeleteThough I am thousands of miles from where you are, I feel your pain. Know it so well.
ReplyDeleteI like this photo so very much. As if three angels are sitting down (why stand?) to pray for the end of road works.
indeed it is a gone with the wind sky ;)
ReplyDeletelove it.
have a wonderful weekend despite the roadworks projects.
Sorry about the road issue.
ReplyDeleteThat's an incredible shot. Surely there are goblins hidden out of view. For that matter the shapes on the left of the main tree towards the right have a goblin feel to them.
Beautiful sky. Hate roadwork.
ReplyDeleteToo bad the road issue. The sky shot is beautiful with a lovely color.
ReplyDeleteWe can always count on Babooshka for a dramatic Skywatch Friday! Now surely a little hobit resides in this tree!
ReplyDeleteHairy Pink Monsters. Gotta love 'em.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Frenchie shots. I shared them with W. :)
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I don't think I've ever seen a sky that color before! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a fascinating tree, too!
Great captures!
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Lovely! I love that color of the sky :)
ReplyDeletea somewhat gloomy sky but i loved it! :)
ReplyDeleteVery enjoyable goth mood here. the pink really makes it something else. It´s like a reversed version of one of my fave album covers, The Church-Seance, seen here: http://3.music.bigpond-images.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/421/XXL/Seance2.jpg
ReplyDeleteDramatic or what! Those trees are amazing. They look like they should be walking - on Doctor Who or something.
ReplyDeleteLaxey always comes to a standstill from what I recall. I also recall the reserve when it was desolate. Haunting sky.
ReplyDeleteune couleur violette superbe, qui donne une belle ombre
ReplyDeletebeautiful purple color, which gives a nice shadow
Fantastic colour of the sky and interesting silhouettes of the trees.
ReplyDeleteNo roadworks in your Sky, Thanks Heaven for that!
ReplyDeletePS Thank you for the nice comments :-)
Watching the Watchman has stopped you watching the skies-thank god. Heavenly.
ReplyDeleteWe are booked for the TT.
ReplyDeleteThat sky is a fantastic colour.
ReplyDeleteAmazing color in the sky. Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteFeels like that here too. It is treacherous going out these days. You jump on a bus and it becomes a mystery tour. Detours dont actually mean they will put you anywhere you know or that remotely ties in with the normal route. Ho hum. Love the skywatch. Very easy to see how the Isle developed fairies, withces and the like. These trees look like they could step out and scare you at anytime.
ReplyDeleteRoadworks! I know all about them! See my "that's My World" post of a few weeks ago! Fortunately nothing lasts for ever. Your photo is great! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photo for sky watch friday with all kinds of interesting shapes outlined in vibrant colour.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us all and thanks for your kind comments on my post earlier.
Babooshaka: The road less traveled is where you got your colored captured. You would like to travel with the beam, so much easier.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Laughing Orca Ranch in that I've never seen a sky that color. And that tree is eery, eery.
ReplyDeleteThat shade is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot! Love the colour on it. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a response at the cinema at last! And hopefully you'll dodge the cones for now...
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purple, what a lovely colour in the sky! i haven't seen watchmen though.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful silhouettes and purple sky!
ReplyDeletePurple is as purple does. Purplisious! MB
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual colored sky! I love silhouette photos, and this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteinspite of what happen, i still enjoyed your SWF, its gorgeous
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Hi B. It's so spooky.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sky! I love the shape of the trees against it. Makes for a very pleasing shot. I will be happy to see more skies behind them. Thanks for visiting my blog :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible image Babs. Just incredible. The tree's the perfect foil for that purple sky. Just marvelous!
ReplyDeleteLovely capture you have shared with us.Great SWF stuff.
ReplyDeleteI think I can see two figures in the two trees to the left.
Sympathy regards the cloned cones and disruption. May TT soon be Ta Ta.
What a wonderful colour to your sky.
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Love that color!! Glad you finally got to see Watchmen. Will you see Back Door Slam at the blues festival? I hope they come back to Telluride this September for ours.
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is one beautiful sky photo. Unusual. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful purple haze.
ReplyDeleteA stunning pic today. Love the color and mood.
ReplyDeleteI saw a soldier carrying a huge rifle on his back. Great post.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! You really have the best skies.
ReplyDeleteYes I can well imagine that as much fun as it is, the TT is also a pain in the arse for the locals!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pink sky.
Purple is the theme for this week?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a sky were witches and warlocks come out of every nook and cranny to scare the wits out of ordinary mortals. Be honest, did you alter the colours of this image? Sky is never really that kind of colour, or is it?
Taralino- No alterarions. It's all to do with camera setting on manual and long exposure times. Auto would just bleach the colour. We do get very purple skies here, which is why most of my skywatch are a purple hue. We rarely get orange and I'm always amazed when I see those.
ReplyDeleteAny ideas where to stay for TT Laxey or Douglas? A post would be appreciated. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely photograph. Great color!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that purple sky! How cool!
ReplyDeleteLucky you, we don't get purple skies much. The light is very harsh.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering how the picture of the tree would have turned out if you had been willing to get up on the roof!
Love the tree and sky! And I commiserate with you on the road works. We have events in the Washington, DC area that close roads numerous times during a year. The IMF meets - close some streets; inauguration - close all the streets downtown; marathon - close a hodgepodge of streets! In any case, soon and you can have fun photographing the TT and hopefully make a few quid as well.
ReplyDeleteWe get orange. Nice silhouette.
ReplyDeleteWe get orange. Nice silhouette
ReplyDeleteI'm late, so everything has been said already...but I, too, love the light, the tree, the angle. Fabulous Picture.
ReplyDeletei like this color
ReplyDeletei thinks to see some ghosts
Glorious! Quite spooky though - looks as though they might morph into fairy-tale witches at any moment.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to live near a nature reserve, and such a photogenic tree. Even if you did have to endure traffic torture, you had a reward for your suffering. BTW, here in Michigan, we say there are two seasons: winter, and construction.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING colors in this sky!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Very effective, with all the ivy cover :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic
ReplyDeleteAnother great photo. The first two trees from the left look like soldiers walking through the scrub. Especially the middle one, with the rounded helmet top & rucksack.
ReplyDeleteDid you take a photo of the new trendy bus?
have fun in the festival!
ReplyDeleteSpooky twists of branches.
ReplyDeleteRoad works are happening here too. We had the perfect winter for creating pot holes so many roads are extremely bumpy.
ReplyDeleteI thinks to see some Ghosts too : )
ReplyDeleteFab Foto, Doll! xoxo.
I see ghosts ans goblins
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous color! Like lavender orchids.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for stopping by blog. :)
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Wow!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous. LOVE the colors.
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