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The forecast for Thursday evening was looking promising, there was a predicted KP4 due to a CME and a cloud free sky, we thought this would be our big chance, finally a break in the weather so we could get to see the Northern Lights! We drove all the way to Kirkjufell (as the conditions were looking most favourable there) with the plan to camp in the car over night to give us the best chance of capturing a good image and then we could do sunrise in the morning and drive back to the hotel. This certainly was not the case!
Kirkjufell looks to most people to be a giant mountain with it's impressive silhouette, however at a tiny 463m, it is actually smaller than Mam Tor (for all you locals).
When we arrived, we couldn't even see Kirkjufell due to the low cloud, fog and snow storms. We kept our fingers crossed that it would clear up.... We got absolutely battered for most of the night by strong winds and heavy snow storms!!! Sunrise didn't exist, although I was able to capture some big stopper images from the water, making the most of the shore and snow lines. Who needs good weather eh?
To top it all off, we were warned by the locals to head back to Reykjavik as quickly as possible as a huge storm was going to hit Iceland within the next few hours, little did we know at that point, we'd be receiving a phone call from our hotel to our room informing us that whilst our car was parked 'safely' outside the hotel, a flag pole had blown over in the storms and landed on our car! I swear we can't go away without some kind of drama occurring! Suppose it wouldn't be an adventure otherwise!
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Despite the weather forecast I headed up to Lake Pearson for a three days, and managed a couple of short walks between bands of rain. This photo needs no introduction to those from Canterbury, NZ, and is Castle Hill Station taken from the popular walk into the rocks area. Rain is falling in the peaks at the western end of Craigieburn Range, but thankfully the weather let me walk around the rocks with only the odd shower reaching me.
Well, the weather forecast for Kananaskis for yesterday, 24 September 2019, was not exactly accurate - sun, with cloud in the afternoon. They kind of forgot to mention the strong wind, light rain .... and SNOW! For a few minutes, it was one kind of weather, then a few more minutes of a different kind, repeated throughout the afternoon.
Our temperatures are falling - forecast for rain tomorrow, rain and snow the next day, then two days of snow with temps down to 0C and -1C. What a way to celebrate the first few days of fall. The expected snow will probably remove quite a few of the golden leaves, so I wanted anther chance to see and photograph them while I had the chance.
The sky was blue when I set out yesterday morning and I felt quite hopeful. When I go to Kananaskis, I always go south from the city. I had no idea where I would be going, but I knew that it wouldn't be as far as I would have liked. As it turned out, I had a few surprises along the way, so it was a real mixed day of photo opportunities - my favourite kind of day.
After stopping to take a few scenic shots on the way to the main highway through Kananaskis, I eventually reached the area where the American Pikas live. I really lucked out almost straight away, as the only few photos I took were when one Pika showed itself, and that was within maybe ten minutes. By this time, the wind was strong and it was snowing, and it was cold! Time to get out of there, as the scree slope is treacherous enough on a calm, clear day.
Driving further north, I was delighted to see a convoy of maybe a dozen beautiful old cars heading in my direction. Couldn't resist, so I followed them when they turned off into a small picnic area. I asked if I could take a few quick photos and they were happy enough for me to do that. One car owner did comment about blurry photos because of the falling snow, but surprisingly my photos came out sharp enough.
Further on, I made a quick stop at another pull-off and was happy to notice a few mushrooms. When I turned around to head for home, I was even happier. I pulled over to take a photo of one of the mountain peaks. One tiny white speck in the distance, just off the road, caught my eye. When I went to check it out, I found myself staring at a little group of Shaggy Mane/Ink Cap mushrooms. The largest one had already started the process of curling up the rim of its cap and dripping a black ink. So much rain this year has resulted in such an amazing fungi season.
Much closer to home, I decided to take a side road that has such beautiful hill and mountain views. An old wooden barn was a welcome surprise - I don't remember seeing this one before.
So, a lovely day out, driving 320 km, with such a mixture of weather and sightings. So glad I did decide to go - as usual, a very last minute decision, but basically, I just need to grab my cameras and go : )
These last five photos were posted yesterday evening, around 10:30 pm., but I am adding the weather forecast for today, 13 February 2022. Our temperature is 2°C (windchill -2°C) at 11:00 am this morning. Sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset is at 5:48 pm. Snow is forecast for four of the days this coming week - wish I hadn't read that. We have been so lucky with milder weather recently; so mild that a lot of our snow has melted. March is said to be the snowiest month for Alberta, so spring is still weeks away.
The workmen are here again today - a Sunday, so I am surprised, but I guess they are trying to get the roof repaired before the new snow arrives tomorrow. If they are football lovers, I do hope they get home in time to watch the Superbowl later today.
Just a handful of images taken during a walk this morning, 12 February 2022, at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. A small group of us walked around the park in the sunshine. Not a huge number of species to be found, but it was good to see a Great Horned Owl, though it was not in a good place for photos. A sleepy Porcupine was a highlight for me, especially as I so rarely see one.
When I got home, I discovered that the repairmen were here again, continuing with repairs to the the roof. A mix of thuds and bumps for the afternoon.
Hopefully, I can start tomorrow to edit and post photos from yesterday's day drive, NE of the city. Only one bird was photographed, but, anyone who knows me, knows that old barns make me just as happy.
We are in for some wintery weather over the next few days. As is typical there won't be any sun so I did enjoy this lovely sunrise this morning.
Forecast said for high clouds but there weren't any that morning and it wus much colder then expected -11 °C. I have spotted this lovely tree few months ago when it still had green leaves on, I thad this unusual uniform shape. I wanted to come back when leaves turned yellow but I mussed it by few days and they were all gone. I thing this winter sunrise does it justice. What do you think, Please leave a comment below.
This shot was a leap of faith. I had planned it for ages, knowing the Winter Milky Way would arc perfectly over this small, graceful arch with Mt. Whitney framed beyond. But the forecast wasn’t on my side - high clouds were expected to drift in from the north after dark.
Should I gamble on a four-hour drive from L.A., risking a total bust, or head somewhere closer with clearer skies? In the end, I went for it. I had waited too long for this alignment to skip it.
At sunset, a few cirrus strands hung around, but by nightfall, the sky looked clear. Then I checked my first exposure - and every bright star was swollen and hazy. Lens issue? Desert dew? A quick test with my second camera confirmed it wasn’t the gear. Thin cirrus had crept in, their ice crystals, even though invisible to the naked eye, blurring the stars like an overpowered starglow filter.
There was nothing to do but keep shooting and roll with it. The final image isn’t as technically flawless as I had hoped, but I’ve grown to love it. The soft, imperfect stars capture the atmosphere of that night in a way perfection never could.
EXIF
Canon EOS-R, astro-modified by EOS 4Astro
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 ART
IDAS NBZ filter with Canon EF-EOS R drop-in adapter
iOptron SkyTracker Pro
Sunwayfoto T2840CK tripod
Low Level Lighting
Foreground:
Panorama of 10 panels, each a focus stack of 8x 2.5s @ ISO800 during twilight
Sky:
Panorama of 10 panels, each a stack of 7x 45s @ ISO1600, clear filter & 3x 105s @ ISO6400, IDAS NBZ
It has been a while since I shoot the ocean last time. When weather forecast predicted some light while the sunset was at negative tide, I had no hesitate to shoot the ocean to start this season.
I'm ready :)
Smile on Saturday: Happy Feet.
I usually use these in the pool :)
We really need a good soaking of rain to break the drought. We do seem to go from "droughts to flooding rains" but I don't think we'll get that much!
Forecast was a nice windless and sunny morning....the sun didn't show up, the wind did though...but well it's Holland...
In this case I didn't mind the lacking sun...
Forecast for the rest of Sunday :
Max 30
Showers.
Possible storm
Possible rainfall: 4 to 20 mm
Chance of any rain: 95%
We are back into serious winter weather again! This morning, 7 March 2017, the temperature is -14C (windchill -23C), with snow forecast for tonight and the next four days. Apparently, March is our snowiest month.
I was looking at a folder of winter photos taken just over a year ago, on 3 January 2016, during a Nanton Christmas Bird Count. Thought I'd post another shot taken along this particular road, as this is one of my favourite views.
Some years, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for the town of Nanton is held late in December. Other years, it ends up being held early January, sometimes delayed because of really bad weather. The Count that took place on 3 January 2016, was part of the 2015 Bird Count.
As you can see, the weather was bright and sunny for us this day. What you can't see was that it was very cold for the first part of the day, then warming up to a more pleasant cold later on! I think it was -21C when we started. On the January 2014 trip for the 2013 Count, on the hour-long drive south of Calgary, we hit -34C (-29.2F)!!!!! Again, this year, there was no or very little wind, which makes all the difference. Also, the only walking we had to do was when we called in at various farms and acreages.
We drove through such beautiful scenery when we were covering the SW quadrant of the Christmas Bird Count circle that centered on the town of Nanton. A landscape over which the occasional Golden Eagle soars (we saw 5!) and in which some years - but definitely not this day! - numerous Sharp-tailed Grouse wander on the ground or perch in trees.
I think the highlight of the day, certainly for me, were all the beautiful Pine Grosbeaks that we saw. We had been told about a farm family who had lots of these Grosbeaks at their feeders, and we are so glad that we arranged to call in. We also saw a Gray Jay there, to add to our species list. My small group of 4 friends and myself, travelling in two cars, did see 5 Golden Eagles, too, which was a thrill, but they were way off in the distance and I couldn't get any closer photos
I absolutely love this area SW of Nanton! Some of these backroads (not this one) are extremely steep and almost look vertical when seen from a distance. Some years, the whole area is white, covered in deep snow, so that you can't tell where the roadside ends and the ditch begins. This Count, it wasn't too bad, thank goodness, though I might have felt differently if I had been one of the two drivers for our group!
Around lunch time, we returned to the Truch family's place as we happened to be very nearby, and ate our lunch in the warmth of their cosy home.
After driving (being driven, for me, which is always pure luxury) the backroads from about 8:00 a.m. till around 3:30 p.m., we returned to the wonderful home of the Truch family. Not only do Bill and Leah Truch and their son, Mike, always welcome everyone with open arms, they also provide a much-appreciated breakfast snack for us and then, at the end of the day, a delicious supper. Have to say that I love travelling these scenic backroads, but I also really enjoy getting together with everyone afterwards. This is one of my favourite Bird Counts, and perhaps the most favourite.
Just before leaving for Calgary at the end of the day, we were shown the family's Llamas, two Donkeys, Peacocks, and several tiny white Quail. I should have taken photos of these animals when it was daylight.
Thanks so much for doing all the driving, Tony and Andrew, and thanks, Leah, Bill and Mike for all the effort and time you put into your warm welcome! It was another well-organized Count, Mike, as usual - thanks.
When I left for work this morning, there was no snow and the forecast didn't call for much more than some drizzle. This is what I came home to. WooHoo, Colorado!
There is a bit of a story behind this image.
The weather forecast had been saying mist all week for the weekend, unusual in itself as the weather usually promises much then changes completely at the last minute. In addition to the promise of Misty weather there was also the opportunity to meet up with some Togs from the deep South west that had crossed the border of Cornwall and made their way up to the grim north.
Also another tog (Mike Dutson) had been tempted to leave his beloved Lancashire and meet us in the Peaks. The last member of our party travelled over from the photographic desert of Northamptonshire.
Geoff and I travelled up after work aiming to be on Mam Tor in the dark to get the light trails of the cars snaking up the pass in the mist. It was all going to plan, we arrived on schedule, the mist and fog was swirling around, we found our compositions and started to wait eagerly for the cars to go through the pass. We waited for three hours and not a single car went through the pass. We realised as 4am approached that we had arranged to meet the other togs at Hitter Hill for sunrise, so with much grumbling, moaning and a bit of swearing, we packed up and started to go back to the car. You guessed it! as soon as we moved a van went through the pass!!! So not the composition I had hoped for but at least it was something for the nights effort
I think the birds might sense the coming storm. We're supposed to get rain, but snow is in the forecast all around us.
The ground is still soaked from the rains the past few days. More rain arrived this morning and still more rain forecasted for tonight. The flowers and bushes sure enjoy the rain. This much vegetation I will no longer have when I move back West.
What it is really , a weather forecast every bit as accurate as the person on the television after the news . Whether it is the slate or the presenter with the fancy map with symbols and isobars , the weather at the moment is not doing as it is told . That sun and blue sky is proving rather elusive these days !!
Today the forecast was for rain so I took Amber off to the nearby fields and woods. It did rain a bit but not too bad. So just a couple of images for today the only bit of sunshine and a couple of my favourite tree.
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The Flash tried his best to keep one foot ahead of his advisory! With only seconds to dodge Mardon's lightning attacks, he finally managed to get an upper hand. Wearing him down, Barry got Weather Wizard to touch down on pavement again. This was gonna have to be it, now or never! Lightning fast fists clashed across Mardon's body, then snatched the wand from his hands!
In the end, Mardon put up a good fight, but The Flash was just too fast!
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With one final panel to go, this upload was really just to round out the series of five to give the story a just a bit more continuity. (You get to see him actually take Mardon down okay?! Geez)
Final upload tomorrow :)
Wight
Gale warnings - Issued: 0410 UTC on Sunday 29 November 2015
Westerly severe gale force 9 continuing
Wind
West or southwest 7 to severe gale 9.
Sea state
Rough or very rough.
Weather
Occasional rain.
Visibility
Moderate or poor.
The forecast calls for four days of rain... this may well be the last of the fall colour for us. It was a gorgeous day today, though, and I had fun out enjoying it.
(Not quite sure I like that purple flare in there, but I can't quite figure out how to adjust it out!)
Some of the most cool graphs you'll ever see... => FiveThirtyEight's polls-only forecast t.co/ylBROniliL #LetItWhip
Today was forecast to be the first 80°F day of the year. Mrs. Orca and I walked down to the neighborhood ponds to see what we could see, and though It wasnt too hot yet, I still gravitated to a wooded area, where I soon heard a faint rustling beneath the leaf litter. I decided it must be a shrew and I waited quite a while following the movement and rustling under the leaves in the hope that it would pop out, which it briefly did (above). As it turns out, after looking at a lot of missed shots that showed part of a claw or a tail, I've determined it is actually a shrew-mole.
Shrew moles are the smallest of the mole family, weighing under one gram at birth and around ten grams as adults. Unlike most moles they spend a fair amount of time above ground, often foraging just beneath the leaf litter for insects and their favorite food, earth worms. Though they are not actually shrews, they look and behave a lot like them, and this extends to their ravenous appetites. Because they are so small and lose a lot of energy in heat loss, they must eat up to twice their body weight per day in food. American Shrewmole (Neurotrichus gibbsii), Olympia, WA.
The forecast called for a cloudy, overcast day, and it was at the start of the day. Knowing that I had plans later in the day, I decided to go out and take my shot of the day. When I got near the edge of the Bay, I was lucky to have the clouds opened up a little just in time for to let the sun out. Probably wouldn't have gone out, if it wasn't for the
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That's got to be the best visual weather forecast I've seen, forecast for tomorrow morning is wind gusting to 50 mph, heavy rain, the potential for thunderstorms, maybe some hail!
Caithness, Scotland.
George Clooney is very worried about the weather predictions.
Tomorrow there will be a decrease in temperature at least of 14°C/57,2°F.
Today was 26°C/78,8°F.
The weather forecast said that on Thursday 15th, the temperature will be 1°C/33,8°F
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The forecast was for bright winter sunshine all day. I decided to spend the day out with my camera, and planned to photograph Kingfishers. Sadly, all I saw was wall to wall grey clouds... Not ideal, as it meant flat light, slow shutter speeds and high ISO. Despite this, I managed to capture this pretty cute autumnal scene. A Grey Squirrel for a grey day! (No Kingfishers though.)
I'm not really a fan of the Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), as it's an alien species in the UK and responsible for pushing our native Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) almost to extinction. The Grey carries a deadly virus that the Red had no immunity to. It is also a lot bigger and more aggressive than out native Red.
There is hope though, as my friend Chris Wilson told me there is a chance a population of Reds has been found that has developed immunity to the virus, and this news has also been picked up by the BBC today. Fingers crossed!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25034405
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