Feathery Clouds above Waughop Lake

I thought the clouds were so pretty the evening this picture was taken.  You can see Pierce College in the distance on the hill.

picture taken on 24 May 2011

It's Starting to Look Like Winter at Waghop Lake

We went for a walk tonight at Fort Steilacoom Park, and there was a very cold breeze.  We reached the lake as the sun was going down, and the reflection of the late sun on the water was beautiful!  Even though it's still autumn, there was a wintry feel to the air and a wintry look to the lake and the surrounding trees and sky.  We had a lovely, refreshing walk.

Contrail above Waughop Lake

A contrail and its reflection on Waughop Lake on Friday (12 Nov. 10).

Contrails (short for "condensation trails") or vapour trails are artificial clouds that are the visible trails of condensed water vapour made by the exhaust of aircraft engines. As the hot exhaust gases cool in the surrounding air they may precipitate a cloud of microscopic water droplets. If the air is cold enough, this trail will comprise tiny ice crystals. (from wikipedia)

This post is linked to Weekend Reflections and Skywatch Friday.

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Nearly Full Moon

The sky was clear and gorgeous last night giving a spectular view of the nearly full moon.  The moon will be full on October 23rd and will rise that evening shortly after 6pm.

This post is linked to Skywatch Friday.