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Friday skies - ready for Labour weekend



For Friday Skywatch this week I'm sharing two photos - the top one I took this morning and the bottom was yesterday. It's Labour weekend for us starting tomorrow so that means Monday is a public holiday, most people go away - we are heading up to the Southern part of Auckland to a spot named Orere Point which is on the coast about 5 minutes from the beach. I intend to take my camera and go for loads of walks.

Have a great Friday :-)

Comments

Beautiful shots! I'm looking forward to seeing photos from Orere Point!!
Sylvia K said…
Lovely captures of beautiful skies and clouds!! Thanks for sharing!!
Jim said…
Great skies.
Jim said…
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Anonymous said…
Lovely colours, very moody.
Greetings, Hilde
eileeninmd said…
Lovely skies and images. Have a happy weekend!
carol l mck said…
Beautiful sky shots and Happy Holiday to you ~

Happy Weekend coming to you,
artmusedog and carol
Photo Cache said…
Lovely cloudscapes.
Rhonda Albom said…
Wow, beautiful sky, and hoping for some nice weather this labour weekend.
Walking is good for the heart. Plus you can see things. Think of all the photographs you will come home with. Have a nice week-end.
JM, IL-U.S.A.
Magical pastel skies. I used to love long weekends! Well... I don't not love them now , but you know, when you are retired every day is a long weekend )))!

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