This year, March came in “like a lion,” as any herring fisherman will tell you.
They must have had some terrible days even in these relatively sheltered waters. I know I would be so seasick if I had to be out there.
But at the end of March I took some pictures of the same area and it was a very different story. It was early morning and the sun would be creeping over the horizon momentarily. Its warm glow already lit up the few stragglers of the clouds that had blown through overnight.
It was still early, but when I looked more closely, I saw a partial yellow globe.
No, it’s not the sun. That’s the waning moon. The sun was rising far to the east of it, shining on the clouds around the moon. In the stillness of the dawn the sun sent poetry rays to me:
“Oh Moon, I guess you think you’re cool
To sashay round that cloud,
But keep on moving, you old fool,
While I shine warm and proud.”
The next day, also early in the morning (I’m out there because that’s when the dogs have to go out), the sun was rolling up its sleeves, ready to get to work and warm this corner of the earth. I welcomed it and told it to stay as long as it wanted.
In these last days of the month, March truly went out “like a lamb.”
Your photos are so beautiful, Anneli. March went out last night like a lion with heavy storms. I’m hoping April is more calm.
You must be on the east coast?
I’m in Charlotte, NC. The storms passed and it’s back to Carolina Blue skies. 🙂
You do get some weather there! I hope the storms are done for the season and you have only enough rain to water the gardens, with drinking water reservoirs taken care of, of course.
Funny — March went out with some good storms for us, too, although to be precise, they occurred 4-1/2 hours into April. Still, it’s a beautiful morning, and the birds sound no worse for wear. It won’t be long before I’ll see the sun, too. Your photos are beautiful: such pretty colors.
I’m hoping we’ll have a beautiful spring to make up for the horrible winter we’ve had. So far, so good.
Gorgeous photos! There’s nothing like the morning light … I should have a dog! That would force me to get out 🙂
Sometimes that can be a millstone! Try having two dogs that “have to go” and it’s screaming wind and the rain is coming sideways.
That, I often think about, when the streets and sidewalks are covered with ice, as they often are here … and I watch the dog owners in the morning. Dogs aren’t allowed in this building, and we have a cat already 🙂
Soooo beautiful. I love lambs, and months that feel as soft as a lamb. Unfortunately, our April is going to set a lion on us this weekend – snow and cold rain. 😦
It can’t last much longer. Good weather is coming soon.
Stunning photos, Anneli and also beautiful words. I particularly liked the sun was rolling up its sleeves. 🙂
The sun definitely has work to do to make my garden grow and to thaw out my aching bones. Hope it warms up your side of the country as well.
Nice captures of beautiful light conditions!
I think many people sleep through the best skies. The Montana skies are still the most beautiful I’ve seen, but some early mornings here, are very nice.
Beautiful early morning pictures. I can feel Spring! Nature getsback to its beauty (if only we would too).
Time marches on and we can’t help getting older, but when spring comes, at least we “feel” younger.
Your photos are beautiful. They really captured the calm and stillness of the early morning. 🙂
That morning when the sun shone on the clouds around the moon was beautiful. And you’re right, it was quiet in the neighbourhood and the air was fresh. Really a beautiful morning.
Beautiful shots!
Thank you! It was a beautiful morning.
Oh, Anneli! The sky photos were gorgeous! So glad you captured the waning moon and I love how you were inspired by the beauty and Moon. You aren’t an “old fool” nor is the Captain. ❤
Here are two sayings along our lake, do you also say them about the fishermen? 🙂
Red skies at night, sailor's delight.
Red skies in morn,' sailors be warned?
Hugs, Robin xo
We have it very similar: Red sky at night, sailors’ delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. I guess in this case they should have taken warning but they turned out to be good days both times when I took these pics.
Spectacular!
Thanks, David. And we’ve had lovely spring days ever since. (Hope I didn’t just put a hex on it.)
Anneli, such beautiful photos. I thought Arizona had the sunrises and sunsets locked up, but I guess not.
I think you get the good ones more often than we do. I’ve seen some beautiful skies when we traveled through there.
Yes, so many beautiful skies. Just gotta keep looking up so I don’t see the scorpions, snakes, and dry dirt ;).
Oh, shudders! Now I’ll have nightmares.
Sorry . . . .
Awesome photo of that moon at dawn. Our March came in like a lamb with temps in the 60’s, and April came in like a lion. We’ve had snow twice since April 1st and we are forecast for more. The good news is, the white stuff just leaves a dusting and then melts. Always enjoy the photography.
How awful for you! I don’t enjoy late snowfalls. Our pear tree is blooming and the rhodos are opening up. They’d be very unhappy with snow right now.
Hi Anneli, My my, what fun, I’m sitting reading many, many of your blogs – so entertaining, fun and pleasure , reading your witty wordsfromanneli and enjoying your glorious photography. So glad you share what amuses you in your beautiful day. You’re living life well and sharing your wealth. Keep on dear Anneli, you are appreciated and smiled at. Certainly all the good you do for others will come double to you, Hugs, Marsha
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Sure hope you’re right.