I am sharing more pictures from our trip west. The Big Country as west Texas is sometimes called is such a great place for Sky Watching. The landscape seems so big. The area is sparsely populated with even fewer trees the terrain just seems to go on forever. While at first glance, the Big Country can appear to be an ugly, desolate place but if you are willing to look for it beauty can be found even in the desert. (Hmm… I bet there is a spiritual lesson in that thought.)
One of our stops was in Big Spring, Texas. Almost a year ago, Big Spring made the national news when an oil refinery exploded. My dad went to high school and junior college there. My mom’s first job out of college was in Big Spring. Big Spring is where they met and married.
My mom’s first job was as youth minister at First Baptist Big Spring. My parents were married at FBC. At the time my parents went to FBC, it was located in downtown. Several years ago, the church relocated near Scenic Mountain.
Just west of Abilene, I begin noticing wind turbines dotting the landscape. I’m glad to see that all that wind is finally being put to a good use.
Disclaimer/Note: Please read before commenting. After an incident with last week’s SWF I feel it is necessary to add the following statement. I am not a professional photographer nor do not claim to be one. I am an amateur with no formal training in photography, art yes but not photography. It a hobby that I enjoy and like participating in this weekly photo meme. Yes, I know the horizon is “framed wrong” but the point of Sky Watch Friday is the Sky. Please excuse my spelling errors. I try very hard to catch them all. I have dysgraphia and dyslexia that affects my spelling ability. I have been told that I was never supposed to learn to read but I have been reading on a post-secondary level since intermediate school. Constructive criticism is welcome however, personal attacks are not. If you don’t like my work or think I’m stupid because I can’t spell well then as my mom used to say, “If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all”.
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The Dee Zone 
Excellent skywatch shots, I especially like that last one. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Regina In Pictures
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You take very good pictures! My favourite was the second from last.
Greetings from West Africa!
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Enjoyed these very much and moreso because of your narrative. Glad you enjoyed your trip out west.
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Great sky watch post. Like all of them, but the last one is my favourite 🙂
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I always like good wind turbine photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Fabulous clear blue skies, not a cloud to spoil the views.
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Ty all
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Great photos. I love the one of the wind turbines – both becaue the photo is wonderful and because it gives me hope for our future power needs.
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Very nice photos. 🙂 My favorite was the last, with the wind turbines for reasons similar to Debbie (who commented just before me).
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Great shots! I really like the second one with the sky peeking out of the trees.
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Even with your eyes closed, you know when you arrive in Big Spring. The smell of the refinery is unmistakable.
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Nice pictures. Don’t worry about the spelling. We understand. Hope you’ll keep posting your pics!
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Well put site ,, will definitely come back soon
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