Who paints the skies?

We went for a long walk (well just over 5 miles) along the Thames Path this afternoon and I managed several shots that I thought would be good for today's blip. Then as I was sorting out some stuff on the computer this evening I looked out the window and saw this glorious sunset. So I rushed up to the top of the house and leaned out the velux window to try and get as far above our neighbours roof as possible, and this is the untouched (apart from cropping) result.

I often think that if I or anyone else dared to use such colours while painting the sky that people would think I was mad. But here they are in glorious wonderful beauty.

Reminds me of a hymn by Stuart Townend which goes like this

Who paints the skies into glorious day?
Only the splendour of Jesus.
Who breathes His life into fists of clay?
Only the splendour of Jesus.
Who shapes the valleys and brings the rain?
Only the splendour of Jesus.
Who makes the desert to live again?
Only the splendour of Jesus.
Teach every nation His marvellous ways;
Each generation shall sing His praise.

He is wonderful, He is glorious,
Clothed in righteousness, Full of tenderness.
Come and worship Him,
He's the Prince of life,
He will cleanse our hearts In His river of fire.

Who hears the cry of the barren one?
Only the mercy of Jesus.
Who breaks the curse of the heart of stone?
Only the mercy of Jesus.
Who storms the prison and sets men free?
Only the mercy of Jesus.
Purchasing souls for eternity?
Only the mercy of Jesus.

Stuart Townend Copyright © 1995 Thankyou Music -