The sky before sunrise, September 19, 2025.

[George McGovern]

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. How lovely this is, my dear George . . .

The colorful sky is glorious. And I see the tiny crescent moon.

Thank you so much!

[George McGovern]

3. You are most welcome! Thank You Peggy! The moon was a surprise participant.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. What a unique cloud formation.

What’s that planet near the moon up there? Cool shot, George!

[George McGovern]

4. Thank You Diamond_Dog! Might be Venus?

[Shipwack]

6. Yes, Venus.

Fantastic shot, btw.

[George McGovern]

9. Thank You Shipwack for the confirmation. And your kind comment.

[usonian]

5. Brave soul! I am trying to get more than my paltry sleep, so no sunrises for me (so's the plan)

Sky Safari says that's Venus. Venus is always "close" to the sun (because it is physically close to it).
Nice pastels and framing by the trees.


Simple GIfts.

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
'Tis the gift to come down where I ought to be;
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.


And what Aaron Copland does with it. Wow.
"Appalachian Spring"

[George McGovern]

10. Thank You usonian, for your reply and for The Gift.

[Figarosmom]

7. Lovely. I love the pastels...nt ☀️

[George McGovern]

11. Thank You Figarosmom. Love your sunshiny emoticon.

[LoisB]

8. Perfect peace. Thank you.

[George McGovern]

12. You're welcome Lois. Thank You.