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Uploaded by: BettyFrance — Tuesday July 17, 2012 — Stoughton, WI (Current Weather Conditions)

Colorful sunsets have been rare this summer, probably because of the drought weather here. There were two thunderheads with the sun setting behind them. I even saw one lightning strike in the clouds. But no rain.. no rain. And the clay soil is like a brick, what if we did get a downpour? When I water my garden the water stands in pools.

Categories: clouds, sunrise sunset, water Camera Type: Nikon
 
Manufacturer: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.0 Macintosh
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 1/50 sec.
FNumber: f/3.5
Exposure Program: Not defined
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
Components Configuration: - - - Y
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 4.00
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 3.60 EV (f/3.5)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 0
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 18.0 mm
User Comment:
SubsecTime: 70
SubSecTimeOriginal: 70
SubSecTimeDigitized: 70
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 2445
PixelYDimension: 1631
Sensing Method: One-chip color area sensor
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 27
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: Normal
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
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1. ChrisAnthemum 2:09 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
So sorry these clouds brought you no rain, Betty; hope for a break in the drought soon! At least you got a beautiful photo out of it.

Update: Congratulations on the blue border!

Update again: Congrats on the World View, Betty!
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2. observing 2:14 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Stunning image. I so hunger for a colorful sunset - at least I can always find one here on WU1
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3. beanhead 2:34 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
This is gorgeous...I had a similar sunset in my area, too, and also with no rain in sight. It just keeps missing us.
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4. gilg72 2:49 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Wow! A beautiful sunset.
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5. teach50 2:57 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
A beautiful display. Gorgeous sunset.
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6. newenglandlight 3:04 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Wow, beautiful shot! UPDATE: Congrats on the blue!
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7. Budsgirl 3:52 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
The WOW factor is very high here! Hope you get some rain!
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8. Bluesmaster 4:35 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Lovely, AC congrats!
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9. hartfordwxman 4:53 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Beautiful cloud formaitions, a shame they didn't yeild any rain though.
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10. Biskitten 7:12 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Gorgeous scene - AC & World View congrats, Betty!
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11. Wanda1948 7:12 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Very beautiful sunset and rays! Congratulations!
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12. gardner48197 8:31 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Congrats on this beauty, hope for rain!
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13. catilac 8:39 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Awesome! Congratulations!
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14. SVLover 9:07 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
A beauty - congratulations, Betty!
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15. travelingrose 9:49 PM GMT on July 18, 2012    
Heavenly! Congratulations.
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16. gilg72 5:07 PM GMT on July 23, 2012    
Update: Congratulations on the AC & on the World View!
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17. RenoSoHill 5:41 PM GMT on July 23, 2012    
This is a real beauty! Congratulations on the World View Selection!
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18. Railheel 7:05 PM GMT on July 23, 2012    
Wonderful shot Betty, congrats on the WorldView and AC.
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19. Vicki 4:04 AM GMT on July 27, 2012    
THAT IS JUST STUNNING! GREAT JOB MOMMA!
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20. BettyFrance 12:06 PM GMT on July 27, 2012    
Thanx, Daughter. But I didn't create it... I just caught it.  Think how many people missed it because they were eating or watching tv..  
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21. Luckystar 1:36 PM GMT on July 30, 2012    
So sorry for your drought and am praying for rain for all of the parched landscapes. God knows our need and He cares! What a GLORIOUS clear sunset! 10!

Congratulations on this excellent AC and World View!!
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About BettyFrance
BettyFrance I am a great grandmother and a retired photographer, at least retired from the road, not retired from the camera. I live in Wisconsin and love it here. Photography has changed my life and given me so much. Create your own visitor map!
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