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by SeasideMan @ 10/04/08 - 11:24:11

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There is something pleasing about eating dinner at the table. It feels sociable. But this week, Helen is in Scotland on holiday, so I have mostly not bothered and eaten from a plate on my knees whilst watching a film (Scarface with Al Pacino most recently). As I was doing so last night, I was immensely distracted from the film by the view I had through the window. The sun and clouds were shifting surprisingly rapidly and producing the most lovely changing patterns in the sky.

Luckily I had my camera to hand, so I took the above picture from the sofa, through the window,  without having to interrupt my degustation. It’s too dark a picture as a result of being taken of the outside from the inside, but I hope it gives the feel of what I was seeing.. It gets bigger if you click on it.

Cheers, Tom.

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The_WalrusThe_Walrus [Member]
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10/04/08 @ 11:46

Nice sky! That would have been worth going outside to take a few pictures. If you have something like Photoshop Elements (often free with digital cameras) or Paint Shop Pro (quite cheap) you can adjust the picture to compensate for the darkness.

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
10/04/08 @ 12:09

I have many pictures of similar skies, and I am getting a bit blase about them which is something I mustn't allow to continue.

Unfortunately, I have no photo software.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Cheers, Tom.

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Kackers [Visitor]
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10/04/08 @ 13:16

I love eating at a table but the flat I rent is so small that I can't have a table.

I am quite good at a tray on my knee now but I always feel really slobby afterwards!!!!

I dream of having a dining room or a kitchen big enough for a table.......

What a sky..... it was mad here yesterday, bright blue sky with some amazing black clouds.

I should find my small camera again......

I went to the beach and smelt the brine last night and I loved it. :-)

SeasideManSeasideMan pro
10/04/08 @ 13:58

I've lived in tiny flats too, so I know just how you feel!

The skies here are a continual and continuing surprise and delight for me. Slightly different every single day.

I love the smell of the sea. I walked the dogs earler and there was a strong wind blowing off the sea and I really do love it. It's SO different to when the wind comes from off the land.

Tom.

nearlyeddienearlyeddie [Member]
11/04/08 @ 13:40

Yes eating at the table is much more satifying isn't it? You are nourishing much more than just your body I think.

I agree, the skies are a constant source of wonder for me. Today I noticed that I could see a rain shower in the distance but quite close - like light shining down on the earth from a whole in the clouds.

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nearlyeddienearlyeddie [Member]
11/04/08 @ 13:41

Doh! i hate it when i spell badly and then you can't edit - of course i meant hole.

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SeasideManSeasideMan pro
11/04/08 @ 14:10

I love that, when you can see a rain shower approaching. We get that fairly frequently here since the views across the sea are uninterrupted. As a result we get lots of rainbows at the back too.

I guessed you meant "hole" :-)

Tom.

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