Threatening Clouds

This was taken on a west gulf beach, this evening, on Sanibel Island.

Fay leaves some clouds lingering behind!

I took these photos from the deck on the evening Tropical Storm Fay was making her exit.

Sunrise on the Gulf

This is one of my favorite sunrise pictures taken from Sanibel Island Lighthouse Beach. It was taken about 3 months ago.

Clouds Hanging Overhead

After a little kind nudging from some of my friends, I decided to make a contribution to SkyWatch Friday. After looking at many other blogs, I know the quality of my pictures is way below the norm. But, that being said, I feel like the beautiful scene you capture is more important than pixel size. This photo was captured at the exact moment the dark clouds descended over the Sanibel Island, FL, fishing pier.

ominous clouds hanging overhead

2sweetnsaxy said...

I love this picture. I think it's great! :-)

August 8, 2008 1:56 AM

SandyCarlson said...

Thanks for sharing the magic!

August 8, 2008 7:01 AM

Kahshe Cottager said...

Glad your joined in Tootie! This is a fabulous picture. Very ominous!!! Hope to see you in Camera Critters too!

August 8, 2008 7:23 AM

Brenda said...

It's a wonderful photo and you did a most excellent job! Such ominous clouds!

August 8, 2008 9:20 AM

Snowbird said...

I haven't given in to SkyWatch Friday yet but man with a sky like we have on Sanibel, you have the opportunity for a LOT of pictures for it. I love your picture. I bet that brought on a heck of a storm!

August 8, 2008 9:27 AM

Kelly said...

Very good photo, but looks very scary!! Great shot! Have a good weekend!

August 8, 2008 10:47 AM

Marit - "Som Mine Dager Er" said...

Well, I have ever seen such a great shot of the beach and the sand and the waves and ...

I like it.

Marit

August 8, 2008 3:03 PM

dot said...

Love your picture! Altho I lived in Florida at one time I never had the opportunity to visit Sanibel. I can see I missed a lot!

August 8, 2008 3:40 PM

Petunia said...

Fabulous!! Well done!

Petunia's SWF

August 8, 2008 4:04 PM

JunieRose2005 said...

Hi!


And-WOW!! I love that picture of the clouds!

We visited Sanibel a couple of times but it was many years ago!

What a beautiful place it is!!...I wanna see it again!!


Junie (in Ocala,Fl)

August 8, 2008 4:11 PM

babooshka said...

That is a marvellous ominous look cloud, can't believe how low it is, scary.

August 8, 2008 4:37 PM

The Texican said...

Thanks for coming by Pappy's today. Come back and stay as long as you like. I hope to get to Sannibel Island one day before too long. Pappy

August 8, 2008 5:17 PM

Jim said...

Oh Tootie, your quality is fine! If any photos lack quality, it is mine. But there isn't any requirement for 'fine' pictures. Some really are 'fine,' like fine china.
I like your threatening clouds coming to where people are!
Thank you for peeking at my pre-storm sunrise. Happy Skywatching!
..

August 9, 2008 12:12 AM

Pietro said...

Very dramatic sky, amazing view.
Pietro Brosio Gallery

August 9, 2008 12:35 AM

Kathiesbirds said...

This is an awesome picture and more than worthy of being in Skywatch! Thanks for joining and thanks for stopping by my blogs. To answer your question, I have been to Sanibel Island once in February, 2003. My brother lived in Ft. Myers at the time and he took me out to the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. I was immediately enthralled and I have been wanting to return ever since. I also fell in love with the banyan tree in front of Tomas Edison's house in Ft. Myers. I want one!

August 9, 2008 1:07 AM

JM said...

Wow! That is an amazing threatening sky! Good shot!
Thank you for yor nice comment on my blog.
Greetings.

August 9, 2008 5:50 AM

Tammy said...

I love this photo! Thanks for sharing it. And thanks for dropping by my site. Nice to "meet" you!

August 9, 2008 3:00 PM

piedmontperspective said...

That's a terrific shot, Tootie! You captured the storm cloud perfectly. You can practically see a waterspout forming.

August 9, 2008 7:55 PM