Clouds never stay still. They're in a state of perpetual transition, mutating from one form to another. This ephemeral, ever-changing quality is part of their beauty. If you have time-lapse video of clouds for this page, upload it to a video hosting site like Vimeo or YouTube and send us a link.
Funnel Cloud over Kansas
Sara Blumenstein, Member 24,936, spotted this video of a rare angle of funnel cloud spiralling into the sky on the abc7NY YouTube channel. It was captured by a resident from Kansas.
From Julia Hexsel
Julia Hexsel, Member 61,634 sent us her video taken from her father’s apartment in Curitiba, Brazil.
2025 Mountains Timelapse
Richard Carter, Member 65,361, introduced us to a timelapse of clouds in the Canadian Rockies near Calgary and Banff, AB, Canada. He explained, “It features great examples of several clouds, including a cloud river flowing from a river valley, fractus clouds forming along the slopes of mountains, and standing lenticular clouds at sunset where the […]
Head In The Clouds, Feet On The Ground by Joel Tesfai
Joel Tesfai, a filmmaker from Germany captured a wide range of cloud formations using high-quality, black and white infrared photography. The technique produces a striking, high-contrast look that’s not possible with conventional cameras. He combined his passion for clouds with his craft as a filmmaker and invited Cloud Appreciation Society founder, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, to narrate […]
Cumulus over Cowra, NSW
This timelapse video of cumulus clouds forming and disappearing over a beautiful canola field was sent to us by Sean Liang, Member 60,565. It was filmed in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia.
Clouds Jumping Mountains
This timelapse video was sent to us by Jose Romeo Pina, Member 38,319. It shows the movement of clouds over the mountains which we found very relaxing.
Clouds by Rex Nelson
You’re a lucky kid if your parents passed on their love for clouds to you, as Rex Nelson’s did. These stills are mostly from Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and around his home in Westminster, Colorado. Fair warning – some of these clouds don’t look real. There is an iridescent cloud at 2:48 – the surreal […]
From Alps to Apennines
Massimiliano Squadroni shared this last video from his “Over The Clouds” Project. The video was generated using timelapse techniques, with solar-powered webcam systems, from the high-altitude refuges of Monte Rosa, between Valsesia and Valle d’Aosta.
From Michael Menger
Michael Menger, Member 16,382 was able to observe clouds at their own height 500 m above the Atlantic on the southwest coast of Madeira. He told us “it was a stunning spectacle at sunset which left me with mouth agape”.
