Valley Low Mountain High by olivetreeann

Valley Low Mountain High

Most of the U.S. is battling smoke-filled air today. The photo on the left is what the sky looked like when I left work- the sun barely coming through. The photo on the right was taken when I got home. Thanks to living on top of a mountain our air quality is slightly better- but take note- the sky is still the same color. It's been very difficult for me to breath today, so all the windows are closed and I've been outside only for as long as it takes me to get in and out of the places I'm going to- home and work. My heart goes out to those closest to the fires- they are suffering far worse than I am.
We get this kind of smoke from fires here in CA. Those N95 Covid masks REALLY help with breathing if you have to be outside. I hope it improves soon.
June 8th, 2023  
Your pictures really show what I've been reading in the news. I wondered how hot it is and what people do without air conditioning if they have to keep their windows closed (we never had ac when I lived in New Jersey but that was a long time ago.) I hope you stay safe and the air gets clearer soon for everyone effected.
June 8th, 2023  
Take good care
June 8th, 2023  
Take care
June 8th, 2023  
Oh how awful, hard to believe it is the same shot! Take care.
June 8th, 2023  
How dreadful - hope things improve pretty soon!
June 8th, 2023  
I saw the fires on our news tonight, they look terrible
June 8th, 2023  
Oh my goodness, this is so dreadful for you all - your collage says it all
June 8th, 2023  
We haven't had it too bad
June 8th, 2023  
Fortunately, it hasn’t reached us, but I know how devastating it can be to others, especially when trying to breathe. your photo collage tells the story nicely
June 8th, 2023  
The widespread hill fire is so unfortunate. Hope it will extinguish soon.
June 8th, 2023  
Interesting shots. Our air quality is poor, also, due to the Canada wildfires.
June 8th, 2023  
Thankfully the smoke is all cleared up here in Edmonton
June 8th, 2023  
Great shot of the sun. I feel so badly for the people, and especially the animals who are helpless. I do not think the smoke smell will ever leave my nose. It is just awful!
June 8th, 2023  
You turned lemons into lemonade. I like the way you presented both photos together.
June 8th, 2023  
A sad situation, well captured.
June 8th, 2023  
Horrible for you all!
June 8th, 2023  

A sad situation, hope it will bee better soon😢
June 8th, 2023  
Seen it on T.V. So sorry for nature
Yes , the man sitting in front of the sign.
June 8th, 2023  
A great collage to record this sad event.
June 9th, 2023  
Great shot of the smoke Ann, we are experiencing it here as well.
The air quality is not good, we have fires burning all around us!
June 9th, 2023  
By tomorrow it should be breathable
June 9th, 2023  
@radiogirl I have been thinking about you and your active group- I'm sure you've had to curtail the things you do and I've wondered if you're in a good spot and not in harm's way. My prayers go out to so many who are in far worse shape than I am.

@joansmor That's pretty amazing- I thought you'd have it even worse than us- but maybe it blows by quickly and then lands down here!

@shutterbug49 @eudora @edorreandresen @Dawn @ludwigsdiana @beryl @kjarn @rensala @joansmor @grammyn @wh2021 @mittens @bkbinthecity @pamalama @randystreat @linnypinny @carole_sandford @mubbur @pyrrhula @corinnec @radiogirl @hjbenson

Thank you one and all- it was a little bit better today and should continue to improve over the next few days. Wishing you all good health no matter where you are!
June 9th, 2023  
Goodness me, that really is smoggy. Hope it blows through soon and you get cleaner air back.
June 9th, 2023  
My thoughts are with you I have been watching it on the news over here in the UK hope it is soon over.
June 10th, 2023  
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