Thursday, September 4, 2008

Fence Posts For Sky Watch

This is post #1000 of the Rocky Mountain Retreat and what a lovely way to use it on Sky Watch!

Two different angles of a wooden fence line out in the fields...
Fence Post and Sky


Fencepost and Sky 2

**UPDATE- Just released from hospital from a bad seizure so responses to comments will happen in next few days. I'm sorry. Thanks to the kind citizens of my area for taking care of me and calling 911 during my trouble times! (Hugs) You know who you are! **


The Sky Watch Blog and the hard working team can be found here- Photobucket

PS- Don't forget! My calendars are here in my store... click here to see them and purchase them early!
Thank you!

110 Mountain Climbers:

Bradley Myers said...

Great job as always Michele. I like the perspective.

Tommy V said...

Congratulations on your 1000 post. It is so amazing. I think I am on 115 I have a long way to go. The pictures once again are wonderful.

fishing guy said...

Michele: Congrats on #1,000 and what better time to stun us then on SWF. These a as expected marvelous shots.

Picturing of Life said...

beautiful blue sky and congrat for your 1000 post also.

I hope have time to stop at my SWF post : in here and here Thanks

Reader Wil said...

How beautiful Canada is! Great shots.

imac said...

Congrats on 1000 posts.
Love the fences now for the next hurdle 2000 posts.

RuneE said...

Somehow I felt on the outside here ;-). A really fine composition, pattern, colours and all.

afeatheradrift said...

Wow, what a huge expanse. It is great and thanks for posting it. Looks like it goes on forever!

Yen said...

How beautiful that blue sky with the grass! Mine is HERE if you have a time! Thanks! Happy SWF!

Merisi said...

Magnificent landscape!
I looked at pictures before these two, they are all magnificent.
Congratulations on completing the first 1000 posts, and all the best for many more. :-)

Luiz Ramos said...

Post #1000. Congratulations.
Thanks for share so beautiful landscape.

Birdfreak said...

Wonderful landmark post! The Rocky Mountain skies are breathtaking!!

ilanadavita said...

Great shots.

Petunia said...

Really nice! Lovely shot and landscape as always:)

Petunia's SWF post

Arija said...

Great combo, the fence, field, forest and sky. Very pleasing.

Photo Cache said...

It's your thousandth post? Congratulations! And what a way to celebrate it, even the skies are bluer than blue. Happy skywatching.

Dirk said...

Nice pictures of the fence, like the composition. Congratulations on your 1000th post!

gaz said...

i can't say it often enough michele - you live in a beautiful place.

archiearchive said...

What a wonderful view. Thank you for sharing

Fish Whisperer said...

Wow 1000, and what a wonderful set of images. Bravo and congrats.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers

Lauren said...

Congrats on the 1000, its a lovely capture of the blue sky.

Ivar Ivrig said...

Wonderful composition ;-)

bobbie said...

I love your fence pictures. They would be great even without the beautiful sky.

Carver said...

That's wonderful Michele. I really love tall grasses and the combo of the grass, fence and sky are great.

Sherry said...

Oh my, these are just such pretty and perfect photos. I love both angles, love the colors, love the composition.

Congrats on your 1000th post! :)

Eki Akhwan said...

What a wonderful coincidence: 1000 posts and the Skywatch Friday! Congrats!

I like the idylic atmosphere of the picture. I can almost feel the freshness of the air and the smell of the grass ....

Villas Girl said...

Hi Michele! Congrats on the
1000th post. I think I will be to old and total gray before I hit 1000. Oh wait I am getting there quick with the gray hair. Enough of that. As always beautiful pictures. Have a good weekend. Lisa

Pernille's ting og tang said...

Congratulation for your 1000 post. Fantastic!

Your shots today is wonderful as always! You live in a beautiful place:)

CrazyCath said...

They're just great and I LOVE that fence! I think the bottom one shows the sky off better.

Congrats on 100 posts. Wow! (From some one who was cock-a-hoop over 100 posts! lol)

Shimmy Mom said...

Your pictures are beautiful as always. I love the perspective and multiple horizon lines of the first one. I'm very sorry to hear about your seizure though, I hope that you are doing alright. You have my prayers that you recover quickly! When you're feeling up to it you have an award at my blog.
*hugs*

Pinoy Pastor in Terrace, BC said...

lovely landscapes!

we live in a very beautiful country!

Cátia said...

wonderful pictures!wonderful sky

Dogwood Daze said...

Sorry to hear you had another siezure. Hope you're not feeling too badly. Lovely shots, as always, Michele!

Kelly said...

Beautiful photos as usual! Congrats on your 1000 post! My prayers are with you and I hope you recover soon! Bless you!!!

papercages said...

Michele-so sorry about your latest health problems. Congrats on #1000-as always, just beautiful.

reluctantfarmchik said...

Beautiful shots - love the texture in your pictures. Hope you're feeling better.

Louise said...

Love the lighting and color in these photographs. Rest and take care of yourself!!!!

Rebecca said...

The last shot is particularly lovely. Congrats on post 1,000. I hope you're doing better now.

Pearl Maple said...

The fence line sure adds dimension to scale for the huge patch of beautiful sky. Thanks for sharing.

Nancy said...

Such a calming picture. Nice compliment of colors overall. :)
1000 - I can only dream!

babooshka said...

IOOTH POST CONGRATS. That's some going. Excellent perspective on these shots.

Kathiesbirds said...

Hugs back to you! I hope you are alright! Your fences are lovley but you need to be well and safe first!

Z'riz said...

Congrats on your 1000th post! I love both shots of the fence...

I hope you feel better soon!

Skywatch Friday: Universal Sky

Suzanne said...

Super wonderful photos. As always just so amazing. Happy SWF.

Sharon Ellery said...

The pictures are wonderful. Take care.

Sharon

rhoen said...

i dunno but i always love to see pictures like this. it makes me think back to my early childhood! great shot as always, michele!

Wren said...

Nice image, great lines in the photo. Hope you're feeling better now!

storyteller said...

Congratulations on 1000 posts … what an achievement! Your skies are LOVELY indeed. I’m glad you received the assistance you needed and hope you’re fully recovered quickly.
Hugs and blessings,

Larry D said...

Great photos! Congrats on the 1000th!

dot said...

Fantastic pictures! I love the blue sky and the fence.
Sorry to hear about the seizure. I wonder what brought it on.

Lilli & Nevada said...

AAAh what great photos. I am so sorry to hear about you seizure again. I have not been on much to keep tabs. Hope all is well now

Do you make your own calendars?

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

Marvelous landscape!
Great colors!

Have a nice weekend.
Santilli

onangelwings said...

This makes me want to move right there. These are stunning

2sweetnsaxy said...

I like these shots. It's almost like having the perspective of an animal that walks up to the fence.

Stardust said...

Great post for the great 1000th! This is totally lovely!!

But I'm sad to know that seizure hit you again. =( Please take care honey, and get well very soon. My prayers with you... Hugs...

Cathy said...

Dang, I hope you are okay.. You need to take it easy and don't worry about commenting us.. we are big girls and boys and for those that aren't- it's time to grow up.

Bobbie in Hawaii said...

Congratulations on the 1,000 posts. Hope you're feeling much better very soon, Michele.

Anu said...

Wondeful pics as always.
Congratulations on your #1000.

My Mumbai Skywatch

Pietro said...

Splendid views, Michele. Very picturesque the streaked sky and the wooden fences.
I really hope you are feeling well, now.

evlahos said...

excellent captures for swf. congrats on your 1000. I wish to be better and feel stronger now

Aileni said...

Fences have a strange mystique, why I don't know. Good pictures.

luna miranda said...

looks like a perfect day. beautiful photos...makes me want to run in the fields.

Cedar ... said...

Wow! 1,000! Way to go! I like your composition with the fence posts and rails. Now, my friend,.. do take care of yourself and don't stress about comments or responses,... your health comes FIRST!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

great pictures and I sure hope you are feeling better!

Gretchen said...

Another great shot!!

MedaM said...

Congratulations on your 1000 post. Photos are just fantastic. It is lovely that blue sky. And I can see that the grass has become yellowish from the sun. I love fences very much; there is something special in it. Very nice perspective on your photos!
I hope you are feeling better now. Take care!

Marie said...

I love your photos! Again!

I'm sorry you have been ill my friend. Hope you are well again.

I wish you a nice weekend :)

Em Dy said...

Great photos. I hope you feel better soon.

Katney said...

Hugs, Michele. Glad you are okay again. Congrats on 1000 wonderful posts.

genny/entry here said...

You have a nice shot Michelle...Thanks for sharing...

carlamaldita said...

very very nice!
congrats on the 1000th!

my skywatch post is here

Lily Hydrangea said...

I've always loved these fences, you've used them beautifully in your skywatch.
I'm glad you are out of the hospital and feeling OK.

Deslilas said...

I hope you feelo better now.
Have a good day !

Daryl said...

Hope you are back to yourself soon ... its great to have neighbors/friends to count on .. no rush returning the visit .. enjoy the weekend and rest up Michele!

:-Daryl

Old Wom Tigley said...

Hi Michele
Glad to hear you are OK... but saddened to hear you were ill again...
Congratulations on your 1000 post. I hope to be around for the next 1000...:O)

As always Michele your pictures are perfect.... Sky Watching must be so good around your beautiful area.
I hope this small message finds you well... you know where I am if you need a chat..
Tom

Jade said...

Gratz on your #1000 post!

Sad to hear of your seizure again. Please take care and have a good rest, my dear friend. Take it easy, dear.

Ralph said...

I like the second fence view because the top rail ends just below the tops of the trees. The fence itself is highlighted...I cant explain why...

vincibene said...

Wonderful pictures!
Congratulations on 1000 posts! The landscape is beautiful. Many years ago I was there and I reminisced by your photos.

Denise said...

Wow Michele, congratulations on your 1,000 post!!!! That's awesome and your photos once again are incredible. Have a great weekend.

Debbie said...

Beautiful photos. Hope you are doing better now.

Linda Reeder said...

Lovely blue and gold.

Anonymous said...

Hi Michele lovely photographs for Sky Watch Friday.
May I aspire to create such work. Thinking of you, best wishes.

Tom Sorenson said...

Oh - I love the fence! Takes me back to fond memories of my childhood and growing up on a ranch.

Hope all is well upon your return from the hospital.

Lapa37 said...

I love the look of the clouds almost feather like. Congrats on you 1000 post. I hope you are feeling better as well..

John said...

Magnificent landscape shots!

nonizamboni said...

Michelle-congrats on 1000 posts and these two beautiful angles. I hope you're doing better; how scary. Have a good weekend and don't worry about visiting us...we know you're there.
Take.good.care!

Carole said...

I can smell the air! Great colors and I love the composition.

Mary Hughes Studio said...

Wonderful photos. Love your clouds over the mountains!

becky voyles said...

Lovely shot of the fence post. I haven't counted my posts but I am sure I don't have that many yet. Glad to hear you are ok. Thank goodness for your neighbors/angels looking out for you. Take good care.

mirage2g said...

Beautifully taken! Love the natural colors!

Sorry to have dropped by so late, but its still Friday from my part of the globe. Visiting from Vienna Daily.

Mama Zen said...

Gorgeous shots!

Hope that you feel better soon!

gaz said...

sorry to ead that you've been poorly again. that sucks.
thinking of you nad hope you get out and about soon. take care michele.

micheleleesbooklove said...

Wow! Beautiful :)

Gill - That British Woman said...

beautiful photo's. I hope you are feeling okay and resting up, ds has/had seizures in the past, so I know what its like.

Gill

Becky and Gary said...

Many congratulations on your 1000 post. Hardly can imagine it.
Gee, sorry to hear about your hospital trip. Get better very soon so we can see more terrific pictures from your gorgeous area. Stay well..

Catherine said...

Hello Michelle!
I love your Fence sky~watch captures..beautiful! Love how the fence looks...and that gorgeous blue sky! CONGRATS ON THE 1,000 POSTS~WOW!
Great visiting, I need to come back and get caught up on all of your gorgeous pics!
Happy weekend,
and Happy sky~watching!
Cat

Mimi Lenox said...

I hope you are feeling better!

These photos are incredible and congratulations on your 1000th post. That is quite an accomplishment.

Joyce said...

Beautiful shots, as always from you. So very to sorry to hear you're not feeling well. It's nice to know there are people right there when we need them. Hope you feel better soon.

Ash said...

Hope you feel better soon. Sending lots of love and hugs your way....

Hilary said...

Take good care of yourself, Michele. Lovely photos, as always.

Mary said...

Congratulations on your 1000th post! Wonderful pics! Sorry to hear of your visit to the ER, hope you are feeling better soon. :) Take it easy!

Patty said...

Beautiful photos. Sorry to hear you were not feeling well. I hope ou are better soon

HappyWifeHappyLife said...

I'm concerned about your health after reading this recent comments, my dear Michele. I'm praying for you....
Pleae keep us all updated...

May God send his blessings and peace to you.

Your Pal,
Happy Wife :-)

Lille meg said...

Great photos! Congratulations on your 1000. post!
You are great, too!
Happy weeekend!:)

George Townboy said...

I hope you are recovering well, Michele ... wishing you the best and praying for you.

Beautiful photos, as always. Congrats on 1000th!

Columbo said...

Take it easy and get better.

Outhouse Capital of Canada said...

Hi, didnt visit you for a few days so just looked down your posts to catch up, as usual, nice pics, I am posting some old planes that visited the airport here.

leslie said...

Great job, as usual, Michele. Thank God you're okay! Have been checking for a new post on your "other" site and wondering how you've been. Now I know. You take care of yourself. {{Hugs}}

TSannie said...

Love fence posts and have never seen any like these. They are amazing!

Bless the kind folk that helped you! There really are good people left in the world. I'm going backward in your blog, so just found out about your seizure after reading your next post. Needless to say, I'm thinking of you and hoping for your speedy and fast recovery.

Patti said...

1,000 posts! Amazing. Wonderful photos.

I am sorry to read about your bad seizure. Sending ((hugs))) to you.

Please Do Not Copy!

The writings and photos on this blog, belong solely to me. They might not be much, but they are mine. Please DO NOT copy any of its contents, in whole or in part. If you are interested in anything you may find on my blog, please e-mail me with a request. Thank You.
Page copy protected against web site content infringement by Copyscape

Thanks For Coming By!

Thanks For Coming By!
Michele

My Cafepress Store

PhotobucketMy pride and joy! My Cafepress store and remember photos you see here on my blog can be added to Cafepress... email me with any requests!