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Sky Watch in the Berkshires

swftomSky Watch Friday is a photo meme with photos of sunrises, sunsets, blue skies, gray skies, pink skies, dark skies and any other kind of sky posted by bloggers all over the planet.

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Last week my family and I had a fun time skiing the Berkshires. My focus was more on skiing and my family than on getting great photos, especially since: 1) it was cold 2) the skies were mostly gray 3) skiing is more of a tactile sport; you spend a lot of concentration (or at least I do) on getting good form and traversing the slopes and 4) did I mention it was cold? It’s hard to take photos with two layers of gloves on your hands.

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My boys are getting quite good at skiing. I think they might be two dots far ahead in this photo.

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In the summer, the Berkshires are a fabulous source of cultural activities: Tanglewood (classical music), Jacob’s Pillow (modern dance), museums and theater. Great skies all year round (even when they are gray).

Guy D says

Great shots, I especially love the last one of the sky hill. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers!
Regina In Pictures

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ramblingwoods says

Oh my..what a beautiful area that is Leora..I know you all had a good time and thanks for sharing with us...

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Photo Cache says

I think that's the closest I'll get to a slope. Thanks for taking me for a ride. Beautiful entry.

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SaraG says

Great photo's.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy SWF

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East Gwillimbury WOW! says

I LOVE the Berkshires...except this time of year when they are treacherous to drive through. Sounds like you had fun on the slopes with your kids. And it's true: it's very hard to take good photos when you're waring two pairs of mittens. ;-)

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Ilana-Davita says

This looks like a lovely place for a relaxing break. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Chris says

Beautiful landscape!

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Michele says

WOW... I'm amazing by the area and the mountains. Looks exactly like the place I live. So pretty.
Mountain Retreat

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Catherine says

What a wonderful sight from where you took pictures ! I get a sensation of immensity, and I could almost feel the cold too.
Happy Sky Watch Leora.

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Carol says

Great photos! These pictures are so wonderful ...I grew up in the Berkshires...and learned to ski there...I especially like the second shot...reminds me of home...

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robert sobczak says

I have fond memories of driving through the Berkshires from Cape Cod to Milbrook NY ... but I've never skied on them. Looks fun.

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Denise says

Great sky photos. Skiing sounds like so much fun.

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Louise says

I once spent a night in the Berkshires in October. I was there for business with GE, and they put us up in this wonderful place called Blantyre in/near Lennox, MA. It is a memory I will never forget. I don't know if it's still there, but I've always wanted to go back.

The scenery there was so beautiful. I can only imagine what a winter wonderland it must be.

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Napaboaniya APAD says

Must be real nice skiing!!
The closest I can now get to skiing is on my Ninetendo Wii!! *lol*

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naturegirl says

Your photos are a true reality of winters w/ snow..most days are grey skies..and every once in awhile the blues with sun to lift ones spirit!
Your photos give me a true impression of what it would look like at the top of a ski hill...umm..I think I'll stick to crosscountry sking..I'm a chicken when it comes to steep hills! EEEKK!
Great series of photos today!

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Anne-Berit says

Great shots,all of them,exspesially the second one.

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JewWishes says

I always enjoyed childhood family trips to the Berkshires. These beautiful photos take me back in time.

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nadia says

Love the second picture!

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jean says

Lovely! Family vacations are such fun. I really like the last 2 shots with the soft colors.

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wren says

At least you had a little blue sky among the clouds. I hope the skiing was good!

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Dot O says

Beautiful photos!! We've gotten to see so much snow this year!

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Sara Chapman in Seattle says

You managed to pull off quite good photos, nevertheless. The second one is my fave. Brrrr.

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Tarolino, Finland says

Pretty houses and grand scenery. Very spectacular shots all three. The sky tone has still colours even if it is cloudy.

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Raven says

I like the lake in the center of the 2nd photo.

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