Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Sunrise Autumn 2014

Mt. Baker casting a shadow
When I walked out of the front door this morning, this amazing sight greeted me. The sun is rising directly to the east (I said west, what was I thinking?) on this date, and I figure that Mt. Baker, which is right there in that spot where the cone is, cast a shadow on the sunrise from my vantage point that would only happen today (or maybe a day or two each side of the equinox), but I've never seen anything like this on any other day. Of course, the clouds also had to be just right, too. Cool, huh?

My friend Judy asked me if I had been watching the PBS documentary on the Roosevelt dynasty (seven parts, all available on line or for purchase). I had not, but they are also On Demand for me (since I have Comcast cable), so I went over to watch the first of them this afternoon. I am hooked, and I also learned some historical facts that I didn't know. I'm looking forward to watching the next six. They don't lend themselves to binge-watching, however, so I'll take my time. Eleanor Roosevelt is one of my favorite people; I didn't know she was the daughter of Teddy Roosevelt's younger brother.

I do hope you have a good first day of fall. It's also my sister Markee's 53rd birthday. Happy birthday, sister. When did you ever get that old? Oh wait: I'm nineteen years older than that, so never mind.
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26 comments:

  1. HilarySeptember 23, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    That's an amazing pic.. the shadow could almost be seen as a funnel cloud. I'm just confused (no suprise there) about a westerly sunrise..

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  2. Linda KaySeptember 23, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Ok, so was it really a sunrise, or was it a sunset? Just kidding... it was a beautiful shot, and I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it.

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  3. TexWisGirlSeptember 23, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    what a VERY cool sky! certainly would have been interpreted as an omen in some ancient cultures! happy b-day to your sis - she's just 2 years older than i am. my older sis looks at me and says, 'yup, you're old now...' :)

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  4. Elephant's ChildSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    What a glorious sky. Thank you.
    And happy birthday to your sister.

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  5. Hootin AnniSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    ....that is so amazing DJ!!!

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  6. DJanSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Ooops, I meant to say EAST, not west. It's really a sunrise, not a sunset. :-)

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  7. Trish and Rob MacGregorSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Great photo! The light looks almost otherworldly!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Happy birthday to your sister.
    Aloha from Hawaii.
    And that picture of the sunrise is spectacular.

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  9. A Brit in TennesseeSeptember 23, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Sending Happy birthday wished to your sister.
    Spectacular sky, at first I thought it was a tornado...duh.
    I have watched the Roosevelt series and was hooked.
    ~Jo

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  10. The Furry GnomeSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Amazing picture!

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  11. Linda ReederSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    What a great show for the autumnal equinox!
    We recorded The Roosevelts and are watching them in the evenings as we have time. Unfortunately I keep falling asleep. I guess it's because I'm still recovering from this cold.

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  12. Rob-bearSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Delightful picture. Speaks to me of hopefulness.

    Blessings and Bear hugs.

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  13. RedSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Cool photo with Mt. Baker's shadow.

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  14. Far Side of FiftySeptember 23, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Very unique photo! Join the club I am 16 years older than my sister! Happy Birthday to your young sister:)

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  15. amandaSeptember 24, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    That shadow cast against the sunrise is fantastic!
    It made me think of our visit years ago to Chichen Itza.. the equinox effects and Mayan calendar.. timing of the sun.
    Pretty special to look to the sky and see that. :)

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  16. Fun60September 24, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    You just picked the right moment to be looking out of your window as that is a spectacular sight.

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  17. LilliStJohnSeptember 24, 2014 at 3:51 AM

    Happy Birthday Markee. What a truly lovely shot you had before you this morning DJan. Everything was indeed perfect,; it's one of the neatest shots I've seen - actually kinda reminds me of one of those Alien movies, when the ship's lights light up the other side of the Mountain. Cool.

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  18. TomSeptember 24, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Beautiful photo! I take pictures of sunsets, not sunrises (if you get my drift ... I'm lazy!) We wanted to see the PBS Roosevelt series -- think it'll be repeated, or else on Netflix?

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  19. RitaSeptember 24, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    What a stunning sunrise! I've never seen a mountain shadow across the sky like that.

    I recorded all the Roosevelt series but I haven't started watching them yet. I hope they were all recorded well (I use an antenna...old style). Have heard a lot of positives about the program. I do love anything Ken Burns produces!

    Have a marvelous day and happy birthday to your little sis. ;)

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  20. thewiildmagnolaSeptember 24, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    beautiful photo.
    happy autumn.

    oh to be 53 again.

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  21. Brian MillerSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    beautiful picture...
    i will have to go check out that documentary...once i get some spare time....smiles...

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  22. Arkansas PattiSeptember 24, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I have never seen a mountain's shadow either. How neat you got to capture it.
    I have recorded the series and am watching them piece meal. Teddy fascinated me. I'm a huge Ken Burns fan.

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  23. KaySeptember 25, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    That is an incredible photo! Wowwww! Art and I went through Roosevelt withdrawal when the series ended. There was so much I didn't know. What an amazing family! We loved it!

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  24. Grandmother MarySeptember 25, 2014 at 12:52 AM

    Yes, it is very cool! I'm watching a series as well but it's Anne of Green Gables which I picked up in Prince Edward Island in August. History of another kind.

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  25. troutbirderSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    That photo is amazing. Also the Roosevelt series as most of Ken Burn stuff was very well done. Of course my eldest son was name after TR and my father and I shared his name as well. I'm still ticked at the fact that the students voted to name their new high school in Rochester, MN after Eleanor and the school board overturned that choice and name the school "Century" The other two high schools in town are John Marshall and Mayo....

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  26. SquirrelQueenSeptember 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Oh my gosh, that sunrise is awesome.
    I saw the Roosevelt series just the other day while on my Roku, I'll have to go back and find it.

    Happy Birthday to your sis!

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