Sky Watch - New Ireland at sunset
I know it is only Thursday but have to post now as I will be incommunicado until tomorrow.
These photos were taken from my deck at sunset. The tall mountains at the back are the coast of New Ireland and the landforms low in front of them are the islands of the Duke of York.
New Ireland is often covered in cloud or haze, and people who are new to our fair shores often don't realise it is there. One woman walked out one morning, saw the blue rising up from the ocean and ran in screaming "Tsunami, tsunami!!!"
She has never lived it down....and no it wasn't moi!!!!!
51 comments:
Very unusual cloud formation just hovering above the water like that. Beautiful soft light. Just lovely. Really enjoy visiting your blog.
What a glorious view from your deck. The clouds are so unusual but the lady's reaction is hilarious.
Those views are fascinating. The atmosphere is like watching a flickering fire sometimes. Only it's usually a dance of air and water.
I just noticed your new portrait - proving the reputation Aussies have for being gorgeous!
Tsunami! Hee hee hee!
So New ireland is as cloudy and rainy as Old Ireland, Jules.
Lovely pictures again. I've been reading some of the early anthropological work done in Melanesia in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century, and it truly is fascinating stuff.
What a grand location for a deck! A good multi-layered image. I can understand the poor woman's reaction - but it must have been hilarious.
I am starting to understand why you live up there.
Beautiful photography.
Hahaha....What a Scare!!! Beautiful Sweetheart!!hughughugs
It's not a photo, it's a post card. Nice catch
Beautiful view you have! The photos are spectacular!
still giggling ..
Very beautiful. I love the clouds so low.
Thanks all for your comments
ann - many thanks
uselaine - I'm blushing - but believe me i think we have our fair share only!!!
Dive - yes but it is very much warmer!!!!
Kris - it is fascinating but when do you find the time with your new babe???
julie - yep it sure is nice but we do have the usual frustrations of phone lines, pot holes and no French bakery!!!!
Hey Jules....fab cloud formations. Thought of you in Rabaul when I was investigating WW2 in Townsville this past week. Hope all is good with you.
Wonderful sky formation! Beautiful water and views from your deck!
Lovely photos!
Lovely shots, Jules - and a great story.
Glad you liked the Edwin Flack post.
These are really beautiful shots! :) I love how it looks so peaceful.
Jules, by ‘lately’, I mean “before Ezra was born”!
I don't care what day it is these are marvellous.
Oh my, I really really love these photos. I am in awe of this area. Beautiful!!
Mountain Retreat
From your deck at sunset......how stunning and beautiful!
Happy SkyWatching!
May healing be ongoing for your grieving loved ones.
That is one great sunrise. Your deck has a marvelous view!
My SWF photos are posted in these blogs:
Jenn Was Here and Shutter Happy Moments.
Please drop by if you have some time. Thanks.
wow what a view! those low clouds between the two land masses are amazing. thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous photos! I love the clouds on the horizon!
Great photo and story.
Very beautiful blue sea. Love the photo, the scenery is lovely. Have a nice weekend.
hehehe
"Louis" enjoyed the tsunami anecdote - not to mention the beautiful photos!
That is a funny story...you do live in a beautiful place...bugs and all!
love the pics. vibrant colors. happy 08.08.08 day to you jules.
calm, serene and beautiful
What stunningly beautiful soft tones in both pics!
Hi Jules! 2008.08.08 is a great day for Blogtrotter. So, before I start commemorating, let me just tell you how much I appreciate your comments on my blogs! Thanks a lot!
A bit grey for my taste, this sunset... ;))
Loved that Club Med post! Are you accepting the bookings? ;))
Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!
New Ireland looks intrigueing
What a Wally !!! Are you sure it wasn't you, Jules ?
Nice mug shot also, I've just had a passport photo taken and I look like a mass murderer !
I wonder if they still use the guillotine over in France.
Don't forget to hang onto Wilson, he could come in handy when I get up there !!
Oh ! nearly forgot, great shots Lady !
So very beautiful Jules... ha! and the views aren't half bad as well...
Jane read your comment and sends her regards as well..
Tom
Thankyou Jules for your comment on my daughters jewellery - you made her day.
I was amazed when seeing this photo that it was possible to see New Ireland. Even though I have even been to the Duke of York Islands I did not realise that it was possible to see New Ireland. Cherrie
Magnificent! Lovely water pix! Thanks for the view!
Dennis thinks the clouds look like beautiful snowbanks. Dennis loves these dreamy dreamy photos.
These are wonderful photos. It looks so calm.
WOW fabulous picture. The fog and the boat and sky and water it has it all.
Absolutely stunning shots!
Wow that is the view from your deck? You are truly blessed. Thank you for sharing these photos and the fun story. I might have done the same thing.
Congratulations on being David's post of the day.
Oh, what wonderful photos! They are absolutely beautiful shots. I have seen a lot of beautiful shots so far and these are among my favorite, favorites if you know what I mean.
Thank you all for your kind words.
Gosh all the Julies and Jules (what is the plural of Jules I wonder Juleses???) - very confusing!!!
M B - forot to mention - you certainly couldn't possibly look like a mass murderer!!!
I should have salvaged old Wilson - next i go back I'll see if i can find him. You don't need to wear anything here though - not even thongs!!!!
Fantastic images, excellent.
Looks like maybe a fog rolling in.
I was just thinking earlier to day I hadn't stopped by your blog lately. I have to do better than that.
When I have to post ahead I use the "scheduled" function in blogger. Just do a new post like always but before you post, look down at the bottom at the "post options" from there you can pick any time in the future to make this action (you can change it later if you change your mind) -- then hit post.
When you look at you list of posts, you will see this post has "scheduled" in front of it. Use Edit to open it and change the time or date if you need to.
Hi Steve - yes i have used it a lot lately as i have been away with work and hols but for some reason on Thursday i totally forgot all about it - probably becasue i was here but not in an airport somewhere!!!!
Thanks for these beautiful SWF-phots, Yes blue in blue and a sailboat, I' m just back home from the lake sailing regatta.
Hallo from Germany
Awesome picture. It has so much to offer.
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