Weekly Photo Challenge – Atop Views above the Clouds
When I fly on a plane, I like the window seat. It allows me to take photos of the views from the airplane, especially when the plane is above the clouds.
So often what I gaze toward the sky from the ground, I just see clouds, especially on a dark and heavy rainy day. Without the energy from the sun, I’m less motivated to get going. There were moments in my life; all I saw was dark and heavy clouds. I yearn for sunshine and blue sky to make my heart lighter, my spirit higher, and my steps swifter. Where was the sun?
When the plane flies above the clouds, right in my sight, the clear blue sky and the bright sun. They are there all the time, whether I see them from the ground or not. Of course I can’t see through the clouds, just knowing that they are always there give me encouragement. The clouds eventually will go away and the sun will shine upon my face once more.
We took this trip coming from home of southern California to Portland, Oregon; to visit our daughter and son-in-law. I got the window seat and took photos from above the clouds. I took a few photos as we approached Portland – one above the clouds with clear blue sky, one above Portland, and one above Columbia River by the airport. I inserted a photo of the sun above the clouds from our trip to Key West .
The Showers of Blessings 
I prefer window seats in airplanes as well, The view is always better than inside the plane. Fantastic photos as usual.
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Thank you, I got good photos depending on time of the day!
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The views are really beautiful. To enjoy them.
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Thank you very much!
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These are such terrific photos. I really don’t fly anymore. 😀
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It’s not easy for me either with the swelling of my legs. I can recover from short distance better than long distance. Thank you for your comment!
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check these out as well
http://onebigphoto.com/dubai-cityscape-above-clouds/
http://onebigphoto.com/sunrise-rila-mountains-bulgaria/
http://onebigphoto.com/on-the-way-down-mount-rainier-washington/
http://onebigphoto.com/insane-wave-formation/
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I’ll check them out when I get home tonight. I’m away from home traveling to see my daughter!!
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OMG!! I love that sunrise. It’s sooo beautiful.
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It’s my favorite photo. I use it for the header of my blog! Thank you for liking it.
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You mentioned everything I love, flying, sunshine and travel. I always ask for a window seat for the same reason you listed, to enjoy the view. I used to be married to a pilot so we flew often, I love the freedom of flight and often wonder why humans were not born with wings…LOL! LOL! Your photos are fantastic as well they really gives the sense of freedom and adventure.
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My ex worked for an airline, I used to fly $10 each way. Thank you for liking my photos. I appreciate you!!!
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Lovely photos. The one of the sun rising above the clouds is outstanding.
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Thank you so much! That one is my favorite. I use it as the header of my blog. Thank you for your affirmation, and liking the photos!
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Lovely photos! 😍
Thanks for sharing the encouraging reminder that the sun and blue skies are still there, even on the stormiest of days. 🙂 That was beautiful.
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Thank you so much, It’s a reminder to myself also!
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🙂 ♥
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^=^
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We agree. The window seat gives one the feeling of ‘real’ travel…we can almost hear the faint lyrics “come fly with me, come fly away with me….”
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Thank you!
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Beautiful😊
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Thank you so much!!!
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Such beautiful shots! I love having the window seat too — unless I’m traveling with my husband. I let him have it. ❤
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He likes the window seat also, but he let me take photos from his seat!
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