This is a desperate attempt to convince myself that there is blue sky up there by capturing it in a photo.  After all the misery brought by the recent rains I was beginning to doubt that we’d ever seen anything but rain clouds. I love this cloud formation – the menace of the dark clouds, the wispy white clouds that are glinting in the late afternoon sun.

It was just what I needed to wake me up after being locked up in the office all day preparing for some workshops I’m running this week.

Winter sky

This was almost a silhouette shot as the light was fading fast.  That sun was trying hard to put in an appearance though.  These trees look like they are reaching for the sky.

Skyline

Funny how nature has a way of cheering me up.  When I lived in Wellington I would never have noticed any of this.  The skies are so much bigger out in the country.  The landscapes more dramatic.  Once again I’m counting my blessings that despite the rain and wind, I live in an incredibly beautiful spot.