The clouds in this sunset were in just the right place to split the image of the sun into several pieces. The sun isn’t actually as large as it would be if you removed the clouds and “completed” the circle - and I don’t know enough about meteorology to say what this effect is called, but it reminded me of some lyrics in an old Emmylou Harris song – “pieces of the sky.’ It’s a beautiful song, if they had it on YouTube, I’d embed it here, but if you want to track it down, the album it’s on is also titled Pieces of the Sky, and the song is “Before Believing.”
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Very scenic. Thanks for sharing.
Really beautiful shot and it does go with the song!
And I do love Emmy Lou. And I love your sky as well.
Very pretty! I love sunsets and water. There isn't much that makes me happier!
Lovely. How lucky to live in an area with that view!
lovely, so peaceful. I wish I was there. Have a great weekend. Happy SWF.
I don't think I've ever heard Piece of the Sky but that is a beautiful shot of the sky.
Marnie
I don't know about the song, but I will tell you that effect is similar to that we see during the summer solstice where the moon looks HUGE on the horizon... all illusion. Here is a link to my blog where I talked about that... link.
You've captured the effect of the "broken sun" beautifully.
The clouds also seems to blend where the water ends and the sky begins. Wonderful shot!
A stunning sky watch photograph.
This is a spectacular sky, Deborah. Wonderful catch!
Simply beautiful.
A beautiful sunset. Well done :-)
Lovely pictures and beautiful song.
Thanks
Ray
The sun seems to be in a rush to go to bed. Love the droopy tree.
Gosh... this is pretty. Sometimes if you look at it long enough.. you can see the water moving... it's so realistic... beautiful.
~Michele~
Mountain Retreat- Canada
Just one word - stunning!
Ah beautiful sunset. I love the tree in the foreground. For me, it makes the perfect picture. Lisa
Well, Deborah, you've certainly captured a lovley photo of your piece of the sky! Thanks for your comment on my blog.
Very captivating and beautiful sunset!
Dee, woman do I love this shot. I could just sit and stare at that for a long while. That view must fill your days with special moments. And I know it does.
I have seen many Lake Huron sunsets, but none on Lake Erie. Very beautiful indeed!
Interesting analysis of that sunset. Sunsets are poetry in motion ... like a good Emmylou song!
Some day I'm going to stand on this side of the lake and wave, just to see if I turn up in your photos. :)
Beautiful sky and it does seem to be in pieces. :)
absolutely brilliant capture!
Wonderful picture!
lovely and delicate colors! happy swf. :)
Simply gorgeous
The right moment, the right catch, a hesitant farewell. Lovely. Also admire the creative pumpkin in the previous post :-) Happy Halloween.
That a beautiful, peaceful picture.
A lovely sunset (?) on the water.
I love anything above water--so lovely!
Nina at Nature Remains
what a sunset! wow!
Nice looking sky...TC
Deborah: What a beautiful capture on a cloudy end of the day.
OH My!! This is absolutely gorgeous! Emmy Lou's song would be a great for this photo! You caught this sunset perfectly! Sure makes me long for the sunsets while being out on the water about now! Great SWF photo!!
Deb,
These clouds are beautiful, and the broken up sun is just amazing. You got a great photo.
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