Sky on Fire



I don't believe Hollywood can come up with a more frightening skyline then mother nature.

Stairway to the Sky

 

The layers of waves look like steps leading to a city of sky scrapers.  At least that is what my imagination saw this particular morning. 

Even
After
All this time
The Sun never says to the Earth,
"You owe me."
A quote by Hāfez (Persian: خواجه شمسالدین محمد حافظ شیرازی), was a Persian mystic and poet. He was born sometime between the years 1310 and 1337.

Eyes of the Storm 'Ericia'

August 31st Sun Rise cloud formation had monster black clouds shaped like a mask with terrifying eyes.

Matanzas Beach vs Okaloosa Beaches

 

Even though the beaches at Okaloosa are gorgeous, they are not my favorite for walking.  There were no seashells, no high or low tides, no wildflowers, turtles, brown rabbits and other wildlife along the coastline.  There was too much missing of nature for my morning walks.  Atlantic ocean colors are gray mixed with various shades of blue and not the gorgeous green as the Gulf.  I prefer seeing seashells and wet sand from the tide.  I am not the type who enjoys sunbathing and laying on the beach.  I love a rocky terrine with waves splashing against the rocks and the wind blowing the tall grasses. 

Acquainted with the Thundering Sky

 

 

A walk at dusk when thunder clouds are gathering against the evening sky.  I have come acquainted with these clouds that covers the sky with its layers of dark mass.  Hiding the blue horizon and smothering the sun.  

 

Acquainted with the Night

By Robert Frost

 

I have been one acquainted with the night.

I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.

I have outwalked the furthest city light.

 

I have looked down the saddest city lane.

I have passed by the watchman on his beat

And dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.

 

I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet

When far away an interrupted cry

Came over houses from another street,

 

But not to call me back or say good-bye;

And further still at an unearthly height,

One luminary clock against the sky

 

Proclaimed the time was neither wrong nor right. 

I have been one acquainted with the night.

 

 

 

Throught the Looking Glass: Water and Light

 

 

Early morning hike at Matanzas Beach.

Fort Matanzas Nature Trail Boardwalk

 

 

 

Fort Matanzas has a large conservation area on the beach.  The park has a nature trail boardwalk for people to use to walk over to the beach.  The deck protects the wildlife, sand dunes and vegetation.  These photos were taken at sunset.

Blue Surf and White Sand - Fort Matanzas Beach

Across the country it is snow and ice everywhere but here in Florida it is blue surf and white sand.  The kind of white I really prefer for winter. These pictures were taken January 25 on a sunny afternoon.