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My post today was taken at the close of day on the Twenty Second day of July as I stepped outside and noticed a very eye catching sunset in the West and North West.

As usual, click on any photograph to enlarge for a close up and personal view.

Start of the Sunset in the West

About 20 minutes later W.

Wonderful Color also in the NW

As I turned to come back into the house I noticed up in the SW Sky a big bright 3/4 moon shinning down on me so I pointed the camera up and took a shot of the Moon and then did a close up shot also which you will see below.

3/4 Moon in the SW Sky

Close up of the 3/4 Moon...you just have to click on this one to enlarge for a better view.

Hot Sumer Days In The Mountains

Here in the Mountains of Western NC were are having very warm days and high humidity as is much of the East Coast of the US.

Today has been no exception, as our weather here again was 100 deg. F , but felt like about 112-115 deg. because of the very high humidity.

Late this evening it started to cloud up again as it has for the last few days and a thunder storm again formed bringing us a small relief from the heat as it began to pour rain....however it only rained for about 5 min. today....making it feel even more humid...but thank you Creator for the much needed rain.

Just after the small thunder shower I went outside and noticed the wonderful cloud formations in the evening sky and I thought I should share some of them with you.

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Evening Clouds Over The Garden in the East

Evening Clouds in the East

Evening Clouds In the SE

Evening Clouds In The West

Evening Clouds West

Evening Clouds In The SW

Evening Clouds and Fog In The N

Evening Clouds As Seem From The Garden NE

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My post today again consists of a Sunrise...one thing I never tire of...as each morning I go up on the hill behind the cabin to greet the day and the rising of Grandfather (Sun) as Creator again paints the skies with a plethora of colors just to amaze us and make us wonder in awe at His skill and power.

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First Light 6AM Sunrise

Close up through the trees at colors

First Light Sunrise over the NE

Sunrise Clouds over the East Sky

Sunrise over the North Mountains

Sunrise in the NE as seen from the Garden

6:20AM Sunrise over Little Pisgah Mountain- far North

Sunrise over the Garden

Sunrise in the SE

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It never ceases to amaze me how Creator take His brushes in hand and paints the skies with such wondrous colors for our enjoyment.

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Following is my posting of wondrous sunset photographs I captured of our recent sunset here in the Mountains of NC.

Start of Sunset in the West

Final Sunset shot in the West


Sunset in the South Sky

Another shot of the South Sky

Dead- South Sky

Sunset in the NE Sky

Sunset NW Sky

Another shot in the NE Sky

Final Sunset Shot in the North Sky

I hope you enjoyed the fantastic Sunset Creator painted for us.

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My post today is a bit long, but I just must share with you the fabulous sunrise and sunset we have had, just click on any of the photographs to enlarge for a much better and detailed view.

6AM start to a Sunrise

Around 6:20AM Sunrise developing

Here comes the Sun in all it's glory

A Lone Dove contemplating the Sunrise

Now we start the tour of our stunning Sunset last night.

Early start to the Sunset

Just about 20 min. later

Suns setting rays peeking over the clouds

Color developes over in the NW

The Last Rays of the Sunset

Close of day in the NW

A touch of color in the North sky

I hope you enjoyed the tour of our wonderful Mountain Sunrise and Sunset here high in the mountains of North Carolina.

Gold Finch Day

Today I was out weeding all the flower beds and watering them when I noticed the blooms on the Cosmos flowers wildly swaying, so I took a closer look and noticed a flash of bright yellow and upon a closer look, saw it was some Gold Finches feeding on the seeds of the Cosmos flowers.

I dropped the watering hose and wand and went in the house to get my camera to record some of these wonderful birds...here is the results of that venture.

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A lone Finch

He finally turned around towards me

Joined by a friend


Isn't he just adorable?



I think he liked being photographed

Is This My Good Side?

While photographing the Gold finches, I noticed a Lizard clinging to the side of the Log Cabin...so I took a couple close up photo's of him as well.

Isn't He Just Handsome?


Just another shot for good measure