Thursday, October 9, 2008

Watching the skies all over the world

Skywatch Friday, originated by Dot, assisted now by a noble team whom I can't keep up with, visits skies around the world each week.

I often comment about the joy of traveling the world each week seeing the skies above and what a pleasure!
I have also had the privilege of actually traveling to some far away places, and today I will share the skies of southern India from the year 2000. These were taken in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.


Now this next shot was taken during a cruise on Lake Periyar in the Periyar National Park and Tiger Refuge. If you look very closely in the very center of the picture at the top of the hill you will see two dots. They are elephants. Not, the larger shapes are not elephants but trees, so you can actually get an idea of how large those particular trees are next to the elephants. Sadly, you won't be able to enlarge this by clicking it as it would just dissolve into pixel. Even if you could, you would have to take my word for it--they are elephants. We didn't see any tigers, but did see lots of wild pigs.

22 comments:

Texas Travelers said...

Loved the photos and commentary.

Come visit,
Troy and Martha

Anonymous said...

'The trees are as high as an elephant's eye...
Nice memories.

Guy D said...

Simply stunning photos. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers

http://reginainpictures.blogspot.com/

Rune Eide said...

Thank you for the visit to India! It must be an interesting country indeed. Now come over and guess where I am...

Pretty Life Online said...

Perfect catch for SWF!!!! I am so happy to be part of this fun. I find myself excited and visiting other sky photos all over the world. Happy Skywatch! Hope you can visit my SWF entry too...

imac said...

Beautiful post for SW.

maryt/theteach said...

MArvelous shots of India. Thanks Katney! Happy SWF! :)

Anne-Berit said...

These photos are really gorgeous!

Leslie: said...

Love that middle shot the most! Really moody...

PERBS said...

You have such a remarkable memory.

Jane Hards Photography said...

Always such scenic views and winderful narrative.

abb said...

beautiful waterfall. Amazing how all the world looks the same....and so very different.

Liz Hinds said...

That's a bit like my photo of whales!

There's a special light to the colour of the skies.

FO - 2 said...

Beautiful landscape.
Thank's for taking me with you, through your pictures. :)

Arija said...

One always sees so much more in a picture with good commentary. Thanks Katney.

Daryl said...

Always a pleasure to view your skies!

:-Daryl

Unknown said...

Beautiful landscape photos!

Lilli & Nevada said...

Beautiful view from a far away place

SandyCarlson said...

Stunningly beautiful.

Zeee said...

Wow! Nice shots!

raf said...

Oh, those are beautiful images, Katney, of a beautiful and exotic land. Thanks for sharing your travels there!

Michele said...

Beautiful photographs... a very interesting read as well. Nice post!
~Michele~