On January 20th, we in North America were supposed to be able to see a total eclipse of the super moon. Well, since earth's shadow would begin to cover the moon's light around 10:30 pm and last for over 3 hours, I must admit, it was too late in the evening for this ol' gal. Altho, pray tell, I was gratified that we actually had clear sky for the event! I drove to Whtecap beach on North Padre Island for the moonrise. The sun was still in the west, and about 30 minutes before sunset. The horizon along the Gulf was a bit hazy so the moonrise was somewhat fuzzy in the east. Several chairs, tiki lamps, and campfires were set up along the shoreline for those that planned on staying out in the cold winter air for the eclipse. I just walked for a while, taking photos, and then it was time for me to go back into town and pick up our pizza I ordered for dinner and watch the Kansas City Chiefs lose...and the Patriots win again!! Here is what I saw...
campfires and chairs along the beach
as the sun was setting...
...the moon was rising!
By the time I got to the jetty on this section of beach, I turned around, got back to the parking lot, and before getting into the car to take off for home, I saw this behind the dunes...
Driving out of the parking lot, away from the sand hills, I rolled my window down and took this one last shot...
Wow! Fabulous shots, Anni. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe're both awake at this 'ungodly hour'. I'm ready to go back & sleep some more. You are probably on your way to swim?
DeleteHello, beautiful moon and sky captures. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThanks...hapoy Tuesday to you too Eileen
Deletemy favorites today are the moon behind the dunes. so pretty. the sunsets look like Florida...
ReplyDeleteLike my son says...'same ol' sun'.
DeleteVery nice shots! I really like #s 8 & 9. Good composition and interest in those especially for me.
ReplyDeleteThat's good to know!
DeleteAlways enjoy anything you share, but that last photo is really awesome. GREAT JOB.
ReplyDeleteThanks LV
DeleteBeautiful captures. I have to laugh at all these moon titles that I really don't recall having when growing up. But they are incredible to view.
ReplyDeleteI think it has a lot to do with much more Native American awareness these days.
DeleteThese are GORGEOUS!!! The moon at the beach is the best! Goodness, people are sitting there and waiting. It must have not been very cold. I did not see it because it was about 3 degrees! I tried to pick a favorite, but I love them all equally.
ReplyDeleteOmgoodness...that is bone chilling cold!
DeleteWow - you got some great ones! The shots at the dunes are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb!
DeleteHow have you been? I think of you often (still in Breckenridge?)
That would have been too late for me to watch too. I can't stay awake past 9 most nights. Great shots of the moon.
ReplyDeleteYep, me too 9pm, go to bed to read.
DeleteWe had clear skies and I saw some nice pics from our area, but didn't see it myself. I love your last shot!
ReplyDeletedon't think anyone shared photos locally.
DeleteThat must have been a fun evening, sitting there on the beach watching the moon together. You took some beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them with us. Oh, P.S. I am delighted that you liked my quilt :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is super!
DeleteWEll you have rendered me speechless with these gorgeous photos of the moon!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Thanks C
DeleteBad weather here but you got some lovely shots of a beautiful moon.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so cold here. No snow (but sleet this morning). Thanks Ms. B
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