A Spectacular Sunset to go with the Music
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342448)
Rockingham, Australia
April 25, 2017 9:16am CST
We went to Fairbridge Music Festival over the weekend. We've been going for quite some years and have learnt to expect the unexpected when it comes to weather. But this year, apart from some strong winds which are always experienced in that area, the days were sunny and warm.
There were seven in our group. We parked our motor-homes and caravan all together. At about 8am, Vince would cook bacon and eggs, our friends would make toast, cook tomatoes and heat baked beans. We'd share the food and eat breakfast outside under the caravan awnings before heading off to where the bands were playing.
At around 5pm we'd gather back at the camp for 'happy hour' of wine and nibbles. Then we'd head back to watch some more bands. The music continued in one or more venues till 10pm or later. When we'd had enough we'd head home for a nightcap and/or coffee and a chat before heading for bed.
We came back to camp the first evening at about five and to the east the sun was shining on some wonderful cumulus clouds. Although this is Vince's photo, he has me to thank for drawing his attention to them and sending him out with his camera. Aren't they just awe-inspiring?
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
26 Apr 17
Brilliant photo. ..wonerful colours .. i'm glad you pointed it out to him and sent him out with his camera...well done both of you...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
26 Apr 17
@JudyEv that's good... are you buying a camera of your own ?
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 17
@sueznewz2 We have two point and shoots and I use either of them. Sometimes I flatten a battery and have to use both of them!
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
25 Apr 17
Absolutely beautiful!! And I loved reading about your weekend at the music festival. Sounds wonderful. I love to do things like that. When we went to the beach, there were live bands on the beach in the evening. We really enjoyed it.
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@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
26 Apr 17
@JudyEv Yes, live bands that are GOOD, really are enjoyable. My daughter and I often go to such events. We recently went to see an Elvis impersonator. He was good and the band was really good too. I tried to get some photos and videos with my phone but they didn't turn out well.
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 17
@IreneVincent Some of the impersonators are pretty good aren't they?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Apr 17
What a gorgeous scene. Glad you made him take a shot. Have a wonderful time.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Apr 17
@JudyEv I look forward to hearing about it.
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@allknowing (138148)
• India
25 Apr 17
Normally when the sun is setting clouds are not around but here the sun has coloured those clouds. A spectacular view.
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@allknowing (138148)
• India
26 Apr 17
@JudyEv I never get to capture such scenes and I sometimes wonder why.
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 17
@allknowing If you don't see them, you can't take photos of them I guess. This one is brightened a little but not much. Five seconds later the 'show' was all over.
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 17
I think sunsets with clouds are more interesting than otherwise.
@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
26 Apr 17
Wow what a beautiful photo, and sounds like you had a great time.
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
26 Apr 17
@JudyEv I am glad you had a good time
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 17
@teamfreak16 There were in the wrong area for rain clouds so that was something we weren't really worried about.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
26 Apr 17
@JudyEv - I was going to say, they kind of look ominous in a way.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Apr 17
That capture of yours of the clouds being lighted by sun is awesome Ms. Judy! They look like big balls of cotton :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
27 Apr 17
@JudyEv Yes, Ms. Judy, the photo is indeed gorgeous. Sometimes, we just need to look up at the right moment and enjoy what nature puts before us.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Apr 17
@JudyEv That is an amazing photo.Was there any changes any day in the breakfast items ?
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@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 17
We had pot luck the first night and the last morning we had leftover fried rice with an egg and fried tomatoes. We were out of bacon by then.
@Tampa_girl7 (50697)
• United States
27 Apr 17
It is certainly a gorgeous sunset.
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@moffittjc (121773)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Apr 17
I honestly could just sit and stare at those clouds for hours! That is a great photo that Vince took! I've always been mesmerized by clouds!
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@moffittjc (121773)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Apr 17
@JudyEv Definitely! The way the sunlight reflects on those clouds, it gives the photo depth.
@JudyEv (342448)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jul 17
We've had some nice skies the last few nights too.
@manasamanu (3746)
• Bangalore, India
25 Apr 17
They are inspiring, those clouds are so beautiful and those silver linings are awesome. Thank you for that wonderful image.
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