Unusually Dry November
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| November 16, 2023 4:26PM My view is looking west from Seattle, across Puget Sound, to Bainbridge Island, and, in the distance, the Olympic Mountains. |
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| November 24 5:07PM In the view is Elliott Bay Marina, where more than 1000 sailboats are moored. |
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| November 24 3:18PM In this view a cross-Sound ferry crosses the sun's reflection. |
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| Space Needle Webcam November 24 early morning screenshot |
Note - November 28: The last 6 days have been exceptionally unusual for Seattle. We've had 6 days of mostly sunny skies, dry and cool. This is only the 3rd time this kind of weather has occurred, for this time in November, since official records started in 1870.
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| I know ... it's not a sky photo. 😊 But, I just had to include it. While on one of my walks, I spotted this leaf. It impressed me that the leaf was still attached to its "petiole" ... I didn't even know what to call it until I got home and Googled it. Have you ever seen a petiole that long? 😊 |
Dryer Nov and fewer clouds give you some interesting skies.
ReplyDeleteThese are certainly a change from the damp scenery I usually associate with Seattle! It's lovely. And now I know what a petiole is, tx!
ReplyDeleteHello, John
ReplyDeleteYour sky images and views are beautiful. The first and third images are my favorites. Neat capture from the Space Needle. The leaf is pretty, does the length depend on the tree species? Take care, have a great day!
Your cool, dry days with sunny skies have afforded the opportunity to capture beautiful photos but atmospheric vistas, especially of the ocean kind, can be just as gorgeous! I have never paid attention to a "petiole" only the size and colour of a leaf!
ReplyDeleteLove those skies! Wish we had that lovely weather. The wind and rain here are so discouraging.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a long time since I heard the word petiole. It’s not something used in everyday language. Well done!
That second sky is pretty dramatic looking.
ReplyDeletePetiole is a new word for me. I don't think I've ever noticed how long the petiole is on a fallen leaf. I'll take a look.
Hello John :=)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely unexpected last visit. Your sky shots are always beautiful, I particularly like the 1st and 3rd images and the Space Needle Webcam view. The leaf has a long stem, or petiole, not a word I have heard before. I have never seen one that long. and can't think of a reason why it should be. We are having rainy days and it's colder than usual over here, but the weather forecast is better weather for next week
All the best
Sonjia..
Hello again John:=)
ReplyDeleteIn my previous comment I made the mistake of writing stem instead of stalk, at least I think it can be called a stalk, but it was good that you discovered the scientific name.:=)
Looks like beautiful skies are accompanying your weird weather!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these lovely skies.
ReplyDeleteThat leaf is such an amazing colour, I'm now going to google petiole :)
Have a happy new month of December.
All the best Jan
I googled petiole!
ReplyDeleteYou live and learn new things and words every day.
Thank you.
All the best Jan
Bellas imagenes. Te enamoran. T emanod un beso.
ReplyDeleteYour sky shots are gorgeous, John.
ReplyDeletePetiole is a new word for me.
Happy Saturday!
unusual word seems to stick with weather since few past years dear John
ReplyDeletebut i hope sunny skies might delivered joy to many hearts as i love sun and how it makes the sky shiny :)
gorgeous sunset as always
we are experiencing very mild winters since some years and no need to warm clothing which surprise enough
such shape of leaf look pretty and fascinating to me .not familiar wit word actually
health ,peace and happiness to you and family!