Chinook Sky
Chinook clouds are a unique cloud formation found mainly in southern Alberta, Canada. A chinook is also known as the “snow eater” as it brings in warm air into the region during the winter. My sky shots are 100% natural and have not been altered or enhanced.
100% of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to:
THE MITCHELL CENTRE FOR EQUINE RESCUE AND EDUCATION
The Mitchell Centre is a non profit, non political, charitable organization. Their main purpose is to rescue reusable and young horses from needless slaughter and return them to the equestrian public.

micmac, 11 months ago
micmac
I love, fire in the sky
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
your comment’s greatly appreciated Micmac . . . thank you.
Mia1, 11 months ago
That is amazing. Very Beautiful.
SpaceCadet34, 11 months ago
Magnificent work..Brava bella !!
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Thanks very much again Mia and Cadet . . . this photo is all natural.
billyboy, 11 months ago
I love the mood you’ve got going here… very mysterious, beautiful blend of colors.
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Thanks very much Billy . . . greatly appreciated.
Jeff Burns, 11 months ago
Gorgeous colors!
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Thanks for looking Jeff!
claire jones, 11 months ago
intense.amazing colours.
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Thanks alot for looking cjay . . . all natural sky.
moonstone, 11 months ago
This is a brilliant picture the colours are fantastic well done i love to find pictures like this
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Nice of you to look Moonstone . . . thanks!
brirose55, 11 months ago
beautiful skyscape,thaks for looking at my photos
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Very nice of you to notice Brirose. I see we are interested in photographing the same type of subjects . . . keep on clickin’!
Torfinn Johann..., 11 months ago
Wonderful! Great colours, and sky!
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Hi Torfinn, I’m so flattered you like my chinook sky. I’ve been checking out your artwork all week and it’s outstanding, beautiful scenery shots . . . congrats on making a card sale, may you have many more!
PNFdeb, 11 months ago
those clouds are wild…what a sky!
whisperingruth, 11 months ago
Thanks for looking Deb. I’ve noticed your native and western art is very creative too.
iammeasiam, 10 months ago
As soon as i saw this i said oh WOW! Its geogeous!
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thanks very much your nice comment iammeasiam!
Cathleen Taraw..., 10 months ago
Oww, very nice.
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thank you for looking Cathleen.
Naomi Frost, 10 months ago
A stunning capture, whisperingruth. The colours are amazing and I love the silhouettes. A top shot.
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Hi Naomi, your compliment is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Catalin Soare, 10 months ago
Such a wonderful image
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thank you very much for viewing Catalin.
Per Einar Gunn..., 10 months ago
Amazing colours, well done!
Robert Elliott, 10 months ago
The sky is on fire, a wonderful image!!
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Hello Per & Robert, I really appreciate your viewing and commenting on my photo. Thank you to you both!
Sorin Reck, 10 months ago
Fantastic!!!
claire jones, 10 months ago
amazing…
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thank you so much Sorin and cjay!
Miss Misery, 10 months ago
great colour , amazing
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Greatly appreciated Peter! thanks for looking.
Antanas, 10 months ago
Excellent work
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Appreciate your comment Antanas . . . thank you.
Rich Gale, 10 months ago
wow this sky is fantastic very well done.
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
You’re so kind, thank you Rich!
studiofascino, 10 months ago
red is beautiful!!!
petelangman, 10 months ago
WOW
ChrissyB, 10 months ago
I just love the colour of the clouds, it’s magnificent….. :)
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Big thanks to you all, Studiofascino, Pete and Chrissy!!
Joyce Dickens,..., 10 months ago
Stunning image; just beautiful. I love the silhouettes and the trees reaching all the way up into that brilliant red cloud is heavenly!
Steve, 10 months ago
whow, I love the colours. It would almost be monochromatic if it wasnt for the pale blue. The sort of evening I wish I saw!
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thanks a bunch Joyce and Steve for your nice comments and for viewing my photos.
Ellen, 10 months ago
How beautiful those colors! (I think i forgot to answer your questions about the rats, Yes they are my pets:)
whisperingruth, 10 months ago
Thank you Ellen! You pets are very photogenic. . . keep up the great work.
Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago
What amazing clouds! Love those colours
Bluetiger, 9 months ago
Great color!
whisperingruth, 9 months ago
Thanks a bunch Mel and Blue . . . always great of you to look!
Jeff Burns, 9 months ago
your colors are amazing. This is fantastic
MtnMan, 9 months ago
Oh I would love to see a sunset like this…In person. Thanks for capturing it for us all.
whisperingruth, 9 months ago
Your nice comments are always appreciated Jeff and MtnMan.
aneta, 9 months ago
This is amazing!
whisperingruth, 9 months ago
Thank you Aneta.
Sharon Perrett, 9 months ago
Wow stunning sunrise, I love the vibrant red, amazing sky
whisperingruth, 9 months ago
Very nice of you to view and comment on this one Wildaboutphotos.
A. JILL GAEBEL, 9 months ago
Absolutely beautiful!
Karen Crozier, 8 months ago
This is so colorful and beautiful
Pete Chennell, 8 months ago
love this..the colours are so intense..nice work!
Hoffard, 8 months ago
Scary cool!!!
Albert1000, 8 months ago
Amazing shot.
Aphoto4You IPA, 8 months ago
great silhouttes against sunset…awsome
coleen gudbranson, 8 months ago
great shot we love seeing this in calgary lol
diffusion, 8 months ago
wow, this is so beautiful…love the sillouette and the clouds
Dr. Sandeep Jain, 8 months ago
Wonderful sky. Love the colour.
Holly Werner, 8 months ago
Stunning.
PAForbes, 8 months ago
Beautiful! I like the forground also! paul
Greta McLaughlin, 8 months ago
Stunning capture of a burning sky. Totally awesome composition.
Paul Gibbons, 8 months ago
Amazing colours in this, superb shot.
J.K. York, 8 months ago
super silhouettes against this awesome sky. looks like Dante’s Inferno up there. lovely colors. well done.
Monster, 8 months ago
Oh my! This is just one of those moments you just stop in your tracks and take a deep breath then snap like hell!
Jeremy Harrington, 8 months ago
amazing skyscape.. well done
Luis Correia, 8 months ago
Beautiful shot, great colors
Joanna Clark, 8 months ago
Gorgeous shot
Lucindawind, 8 months ago
gorgeous out west there !
mlgkats, 8 months ago
beautiful sky
Gregory Ewanowich, 8 months ago
I remember these skies so well from the time I spenet living in Calgary and Medicine Hat. Beautifully Captured Ruth!
meerimages, 8 months ago
WOW!! wonderful cloud formation, spectacular colours. Brilliant work…......
GrayeaglePhoto..., 8 months ago
The color is of fire in the sky,but I can see the warm feeling in your heart.
Pat
SnapHappy, 8 months ago
beautiful image!
Lee Trujillo, 8 months ago
Love these reds…I got a shot like this years ago in Denver.
On Fire
Maybe I’ll see a real Canadian Chinook when my Wife and I head to Calgary this Chistmass.
Lee
Anthony Hedger, 7 months ago
this is just so lovely Ruth
Leo Burkey, 7 months ago
What a sky, beautiful!
Kathie Nichols, 7 months ago
Stunning sunset, the colours as so amazing!
Nira Dabush, 7 months ago
Amazing colour captured here..fantastic shot..WOW!!
Al Neaimi, 7 months ago
great light
Tabitha Borges, 7 months ago
what a brillant sky
susan davies, 7 months ago
awesome skies
Catherine Crim..., 7 months ago
beautiful..love the colors
budrfli, 7 months ago
awesome shot!!! gorgeous color and depth!
MarbiaStudios, 7 months ago
These colours are unbelievable, love this image
stephen jones, 7 months ago
wonderful image,
Biswajit Pandey, 7 months ago
Stunning shot, love the colours.
Tammy Soulliere, 7 months ago
woooooooow
MEV Photographs, 7 months ago
Awesome clouds & color!
MEV Photographs, 7 months ago
Awesome clouds & color!
Aphoto4You IPA, 7 months ago
beautiful rich colour sky
Kurt Tutschek, 7 months ago
what an incredible sky – fantastic.
Sharon Perrett, 7 months ago
Stunning colours Ruth, beautiful work
anaphotography, 7 months ago
Fastastic sky!...well done!
Gayle Shaw, 7 months ago
Stunning! Beautiful colours and fantastic capture.
brirose55, 7 months ago
beautiful shot
David Iori, 7 months ago
Fantastic Work
George Link, 7 months ago
Something ELSE to witness and capture! Save the horses…there is no animal so noble.
amberafternoon, 6 months ago
Lovely image!
Kenneth Fugate, 6 months ago
wow love the color and trees
Eryn Whelan, 6 months ago
great shot
born2serve, 6 months ago
The colors in this shot are amazing!
Elizabeth Aust..., 6 months ago
Truly wondrous, I adore this pic!
Julie Marks, 6 months ago
The colors are breathtaking. This is a stunning shot. Nothing compares with the beauty of nature. Thanks for your comment on my work. I uploaded the bark piece twice so had to erase your comment. If you want to comment, I have one image, not too. :)
Chris Munday, 6 months ago
this is such an amazing shot!
Sean Farragher, 6 months ago
magic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rusmwood, 6 months ago
Awesome colors
hadstr, 6 months ago
what an amazing shot.. thanks for your comment..
jerry alcantara, 6 months ago
look at the flaming sky,wonderful!
Craig Hender, 6 months ago
Awesome colour.
Marvin Tunstall, 6 months ago
Great shot!!!!
avionz, 6 months ago
Superb colour and contrasts.
Ruth Kauffman, 6 months ago
GORGEOUS CAPTURE, Ruth!!! Your whole portfolio is brilliant!! Hard to pick one to comment on…
LegalAlien, 6 months ago
amazing!
Marvin Tunstall, 6 months ago
Great shot!!!
blamo, 6 months ago
heart warming
Barbara Sparhawk, 5 months ago
Stunning photograph of your sky, once more. I’m glad it’s a sign of warm weather coming. I remember the seafarer’s poem,
Red Sky at morning, Sailor take warning!
Red Sky at night, Sailor’s delight!
kcranmer, 5 months ago
Very stunning shot!
Dani5Elle, 5 months ago
Fantastic Colour!
cherylc1, 5 months ago
stunning
BethBernier, 5 months ago
Whoa!!!!! That’s gorgeous!!! I have seen some amazing skies…the kind where you feel you have to let people know you didn’t alter it because it’s just so incredible…I’m glad you told me because this one is one of those….just beautiful!
Gary Beeler, 5 months ago
What a wonderful sunset!
George Lenz, 5 months ago
lovely coloring… we get scenes like this in Arizona sometimes too….
Charlotte Ottilo, 5 months ago
Gezzz…took me ten minutes to get down to this comment box!...LOL A quick peek at your portfolio and it is fantastic! I can’t wait to have time to go through it!.. This is just beautiful!
Hiroko, 5 months ago
Gorgeous sky, very well captured…
Sande Elkins, 5 months ago
Wow, this is amazingly beautiful! What colors!
GittiArt, 5 months ago
Wow Ruth this is breathtaking !!! TOP NOTCH !!!!
Shannon Paskaruk, 5 months ago
stunning picture!! Great work
africanbush, 5 months ago
what an awesome picture
colin, 5 months ago
Beautifully vivid reds, from you Chinook clouds, Ruth. And interesting and informative description, on this exquisite local weather phenomenon.
I specialise in dramatic skies on my photosite. But am uploading my paintings here on RB, as I haven’t been painting long.
Regards
Colin.
Ata Alishahi, 5 months ago
amazing shot, I love it :)
brion, 5 months ago
Great Sky!!!!!!
Alan Findlater, 5 months ago
excellent colour amazing shot
Curtiss Simpson, 5 months ago
Awesome peice of work love this !
deahna, 5 months ago
That’s absolutely amazing. Living in Colorado and having traveled quite a bit, I still have never seen anything quite like this. Beautifully captured!
Robert Mrvecka, 5 months ago
great clouds!!
zeamurder, 5 months ago
supeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer magnificent sky, i like sky so much!!!!!!
pikey, 5 months ago
stunning!!!!!!!!!
Chris Seabrooke, 5 months ago
Cool photo .. thanks for the story… until now I only knew the helicopter of the same name ;-)
nanarhodes, 5 months ago
I am WOWED ….. gorgeous….
Dave Aarons, 5 months ago
Excellent shot, love the colours
Paul Scarsella, 5 months ago
amazing shot Ruth!
Robxavier, 5 months ago
Wow Ruth they say that in the end of times the skys will be colored blood red…....hmmmmmm…..nice shot anyways. :)
dreamer2, 5 months ago
Beautifully captured
bonniemonahan1, 5 months ago
Hi Ruth,
I just had time to looked at all your pics on the 1st page. Chinook Sky is my favorite one. The brilliant red cloud sky has a persons eye’s follow the picture acoss and down with various outstanding light & dark clouds until you reach the dazzeling orange sky before you see the land.
Great job!
Take care, Bonnie
Quigi, 5 months ago
Beautiful reds. I look forward to seeing these kind of sunsets when my wife and I move to Edmonton this fall. Great shooting.
Catherine Crim..., 5 months ago
this is soo gorgeous..lovin the colors
kevin fitzmaur..., 5 months ago
SUPERB PHOTOGRAPH, I THOUGHT WE HAD SOME GLORIOUS SUNSETS, BUT THAT IS REALLY GORGEOUS. GREAT PICTURE THANKS
Nancy Stafford..., 5 months ago
This is beautiful fantastic photograph
ZuzanaD, 4 months ago
So colourful! Great sky
Kenart, 4 months ago
Vast and beautiful
Hakan KAYA, 4 months ago
Very nice.
Matt Halls, 4 months ago
Wow! What a sky-show…well captured!
Maureen Bloesch, 4 months ago
We had a ‘red’ sky where we live, once, nothing like this…awsome shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
edlogsdon, 4 months ago
wonderful colors on those clouds…have never seen any like that. well done.
AngelArtist, 4 months ago
What fantastic colourful Clouds!
coolowen, 4 months ago
the colours are spectacular! beautifully captured – can really get lost staring at this shot – I love this
Melody Elizabe..., 4 months ago
wow this is amazing i love the colors
Melody Elizabe..., 4 months ago
wow this is amazing i love the colors
Kacholek, 4 months ago
Excellent image …beautifully captured!!
Andrew S, 4 months ago
Absolutely amazing, I’ve never seen a sky so vivid….........great capture
Travis Easton, 4 months ago
Amazing colour and framing.
Kacholek, 4 months ago
amazing shot,great picture!!
Joanne Bradley, 4 months ago
Absolutely amazing! Stunning and breathtaking! Beautiful colors and silhouettes. All 3 photos are supeb!
Geir Floede, 4 months ago
So red, I have maybe never seen it so red before. Nice shot.
Forest Friends..., 4 months ago
Very intense! Tina
Ken Mucke, 4 months ago
Just a stunning image….the sky is on fire…so brilliant
ELENNE BOOTHE, 4 months ago
amazing picture you have takin. Wow!! so beautiful.
pjm123, 4 months ago
OH MY LORD… this is… is … wow.. i mean, wow i can only imagine how it must feel to see this… this is now on my ’ things do do before i die’ list… i have to see a Chinook cloud… thankyou whisperingruth, thankyou…
lurline, 4 months ago
Incredible red in that sky! :)
Anthony Hedger, 4 months ago
lovely Ruth
chinet, 4 months ago
Beautiful!
Paul Thompson, 4 months ago
An amazing skyline Ruth. I had a friend who married a Canadian and went to live there in the mid 1980s and used to send me photos like this. Just totally stunning. Well done & thanks for posting. Cheers Paul.
Redtempa, 4 months ago
Great shot Ruth, I love the story behind it as well
Tammy Soulliere, 4 months ago
wow breathtaking skies
Mary Helen McB..., 4 months ago
very dramatic. love the colors!
Anartist, 4 months ago
dynamic and powerfull image
Thomas Pettit, 3 months ago
Very beautiful!
linaji, 3 months ago
amazing work here!
Rosina Lamberti, 3 months ago
Stunning shot
angelandspot, 3 months ago
amazing sunset. I never get colors like that around here.
Austin Texas, 3 months ago
that ROCKS
footyman, 3 months ago
Great capture and i agree with Austin, That Rocks!
MichelleR, 3 months ago
This is wild. A very intense shot. Love it.
Helene Kippert, 3 months ago
Awesome Ruth!
raoultiger, 3 months ago
That is unbelievable. Great capture.
ivanbcarmo, 3 months ago
Stunning capture. So dramatic, beautiful colors.
solareclips, 3 months ago
Breathtaking photo!!
Gino Iori, 3 months ago
Brilliant capture – congrats !
Shannon Garrity, 3 months ago
Wow! These sky shots are amazing!
DarlaReeves, 3 months ago
Fantastic color!
shotzbyjay, 3 months ago
Awesome colors Ruth, a beautiful sky!
S.I. Sheehan, 3 months ago
This is exquisite….. The colors of the sky take my breath away….. Very well captured….. ~S
Roy barry, 3 months ago
There are Sky’s and there are Sky’s. And then, there are one of your Sky’s!!!
Ruth, Brilliant capture, so full of colour and Beauty.
amarica, 3 months ago
Ruth, your sunsets are so unique and wonderful
Heather King, 3 months ago
mesmerizing
Himiona Grace, 3 months ago
a stunner. Your images are amazing. . . and thank you for your visits and comments.
Gary L. Suddath, 3 months ago
very beautiful
Brian Willocks, 3 months ago
Steller work, the colors are awsome. Great shot
Sherry Osborn, 3 months ago
I see you have a rescue. You must know some of the people I know. Like John Holland, Beth Hill Ross and Mary Martin?
Sherry Osborn, 3 months ago
I love this gorgeous sky! Excellent shot
Samuel Pevehouse, 3 months ago
amazing! nice shot!