Sunday Skylights

Copyright 2015 AJ Horton

We all love skylights.  We put them in our homes, they're in businesses, and we look for them in our vehicles.    They let in a little more light and make our areas seem more spacious.  Of course the first skylights came from the sky.  I was reminded of that just the other day as I was driving home.  I had a little extra time on a sunny day and took a side trip to Lake Tillery, NC dam.  Water was flowing over the dam and I enjoyed making photographs and as I was there, the sky became cloudy and dark within just a few minutes.  I thought it might rain soon so I prepared to leave.  But as I turned to go I saw this sky!  I know this photo does not do justice to the wonder I felt as I gazed upon the wondrous skylights that had just been given me.  I only hope that you can look at this and feel just a little of the awe.   Scientists are always trying to explain why we see what we see in the sky.  I applaud their efforts and enjoy reading and listening when they share their knowledge.  I also enjoy taking time not to care about the science of what we see when such loveliness is before me.  It's in those moments that I just want to "be".

Thank you for looking.  Enjoy the skylights whenever you have a chance.  See you tomorrow.