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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Rochester Skyline from Cobbs Hill [Sky Watch Friday]



Last week we had one day of the most amazing clouds. It dawned on me in mid to late afternoon to get off my duff and get my camera. I guessed right that the sky over the city would be most picturesque from  atop Cobbs Hill, the highest point in the surrounding area. Although several miles from downtown, the telephoto lens brought the cityscape close enough. The polarizing filter was dialed in nicely --

12 comments:

LifeRamblings said...

such a beautiful skyline. love the cloud formations.

From The Heart said...

Beautiful shots!
Shirley

Saun said...

Nice view.....

Lesley said...

That is a wonderful view of the skyline from the Hill.

Karen said...

A great view from the hill, and good work with that filter!

Stasha said...

I love both. Nice editing Stan!

Red Nomad OZ said...

So glad you followed that impulse - there's nothing for it but to take photos when the sky looks that amazing!!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Excellent photographs.

Regards and best wishes

Photos by Stan said...

Thanks all!! Positive feedback is a great motivator-- have a great weekend where ever you are!

Lori Skoog said...

Yessireeee. The clouds have been amazing lately. Nice catches. See you at drumming tomorrow.

Karin M. said...

Perfect shots ... the sky is spectacular ...
LG: Karin

Inger-M said...

Great shots! Not often you can say it's a nice, cloudy sky, but this is!