The Road Not Taken: Skywatch Friday from Roanoke, Virginia

05 February, 2009

Skywatch Friday from Roanoke, Virginia

We'd never know how high we are,

till we are called to rise;

and then, if we are true to plan,

our statures touch the sky-

Emily Dickenson

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25 comments:

Anonymous said...: AWESOME SHOT! Love the color of the sky, such a crisp winter blue.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal; February 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Photo Cache said...: fantastic composition. love it!; February 5, 2009 at 4:12 PM
abc said...: Great picture. The moon gives it just the right touch.; February 5, 2009 at 4:16 PM
EG CameraGirl said...: Love Emily Dickison's poem and it goes so well with the photo.; February 5, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Guy D said...: Great shot Erin, its perfect.

Cheers!
Regina In Pictures; February 5, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Steffi said...: Wonderful photo!Thank you for sharing. Perfect for a SWF!Have a nice weekend!; February 5, 2009 at 4:43 PM
kden said...: My first time to your blog. Beautiful picture, that blue seems to go on forever. And you've placed that moon beautifully in the sky ;-)
All of your photos are really quite beautiful. I loved the church photos. I'll be back.; February 5, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Kim said...: Great picture! I love how you were able to capture the moon.; February 5, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Michele said...: Gosh, this is superb. What an amazing shot... impressive!!

Mountain Retreat; February 5, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Rune A Karlsen (Bildebloggen) said...: Beautiful color on this pictures, thanks for sharing!; February 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM
Jane Hards Photography said...: It looks like the moon is falling into the sea. Lovely catch.; February 5, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Laughing Orca Ranch said...: Wow! That is just stunning. I don't even know what words to say to describe how this pictures makes me feel.
I love it, sounds so inadequate.

The quote is really lovely, too.

~Lisa; February 5, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Unknown said...: dramatic shot...the clouds look like a tidal wave and the moon is a reflection. love the quote...; February 6, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Daryl said...: WOW

My husband was born in Roanoke ... not that it has anything to do with your photo ...; February 6, 2009 at 2:02 PM
DeniseinVA said...: This is an outstanding photograph and you have used one of my favorite poets. Lovely post! I have enjoyed catching up on all the other super photos here. Have a great weekend.; February 6, 2009 at 4:00 PM
MedaM said...: Wow, what a wonderful photo and the colour of the sky! It really is very impressive the whole composition.; February 7, 2009 at 8:34 AM
George said...: What a beautiful picture of the moon amidst the clouds in a deep blue sky. It couldn't be any better.; February 7, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Redzlan said...: Great winter blue, and moon fall from the sky!; February 7, 2009 at 10:48 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...: Erin: That is a wonderful sky capture, very nicely shown.; February 7, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Now THAT is a stunning Skywatch photo! Love it. Brilliant capture.; February 7, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Bradley Hsi said...: Great picture, the cloud seems even higher than the moon. I read the story of first settlers from England at Roanoke, amazing and sad read.; February 8, 2009 at 12:11 AM
SandyCarlson said...: Emily nailed that one. That's a beautiful sky shot.; February 8, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Baruch said...: A wonderful sky and I almost missed the moon had I not looked again :); February 9, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Susie of Arabia said...: This is a truly heavenly photo, Erin. Nice job!; February 9, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Louise said...: The photo is fabulous. I remember learning that poem in high school.; February 11, 2009 at 6:51 PM

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