Black & White Cloud Photos VolXXI
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Thanks for the great launch, Michael, and I surely agree with Hans on #243 (near the end of Volume XX). What a splendid play of light and shadow. And #212 above really pops!
Hans, Between the Lines makes me smile. Those clouds look to be having fun gliding along at a good speed. And after seeing your beautiful Coral that closed volume XX, and your latest which reminds me of maybe an invasion of ocean jellies, I dove down into the archives here and discovered a photo from a couple of years ago. It was just a tiny bit of cloudy sky, and by the time I enlarged it to take a closer look, it too could have come from the sea.
Cloud Coral
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Ruth, Puff and It’s Gone ~~ Yes, but it shall not be forgotten now that we can see it time and again thanks to your timely capture.
Michael, could your #216 be someone with their head in the clouds? A clever portrait! Also very drawn to #215 for its play of light and shadow.
And thanks, Hans! And I believe I can hear the sweet music of your Celestial Harp. And Let It Snow is a bright visual celebration on these hot summer days.
This one reminds me of a wave coming in on rain specked sand at the shoreline—with a Ruth title inspiration. ;)
Swoosh And It’s Gone
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Oh these are all such fun!
Love the splashiness of #220, Michael, and the floating feelings in #219 and 221.
Ruth, you Snail’s Pace gave me the giggles. As did your Hangover, Hans. Both so cleverly titled.
And now we go from a Big Glob to another big glob or what might look to some like the figure of a woman being blown away by a big wind. This is what can happen when your hat and coat are made of just tooooo many feathers.
Plenty of Plumage
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Well, I am sure what I think about “Not Sure What To Think About This”, Keelin. It is a beauty and I a cockatoo with a twig in its beak. Love it!
Number #223 is true abstract art, Michael, and I like to repeat the great sounding combination of words Keelin used for Hooked by Ruth: it gives a falling feeling.Floating, Not Falling
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Thanks, Hans! I didn’t see the cockatoo until you mentioned it, and it made me smile to find it too.
Front and Center also brought a smile, Ruth. Love the sketchy feel of it.
And Michael, great energy captured in your latest!
Now, back to Hans, Fractional is very intriguing. I keep seeing things in it that are delightfully surreal.
Hot here today (111˚) and not much better predicted for the rest of this week. We could use some rain clouds and…
A Good Squeeze Please (with Sprites, if you’ve got ‘em)
PS: Full disclosure: this photo is upside down. ;)
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Heavy sky there, Ruth! Love the sweep of shapes — and the funny (tasty) title.
Michael, is that bit of glow in #232 the being moon shy? I keep lingering on the image, almost expecting its emergence. Perhaps it’s because the clouds below look to be in motion. It is fooling my eye!
The Layered Look
PS: Thanks, Ruth re Gallery posting. Oddly, I didn’t see it appear there until several days after it was apparently added. :? I’ve noticed that type of delay since the format changed awhile ago. Be that as it may, it’s always fun to see a favorite shared there!
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There is a implied motion , maybe a lot, in that shot Keelin. I shot that in High Contrast mode as with #231 and #227 The high contrast looses detail in blacks and highlites but pops the remaining greys out. As you say , the eye gets pulled in from below and is invited to leave by a radiating top. Lots of fun in your Layered Look!
Arizona B&W#234
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Yes, indeed, Ruth, it’s time for the clouds to bring it with Halloween approaching. I see they’re gathering in Crevices and Fanning Out!
And I’d avoid that wonderfully strange formation in #235, Michael. Although, if it produced #236/7, it looks like it might have something poetic to say. Love those soft lines and the splashy drama of 238!
Not sure what this is either, but I think I’ll stay away from it too.
Heading This Way?!
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Thanks Hans. Funny thing is when the undulatus was over head it didn’t even draw the need to be photographed. But when the field hit the hills the winds had their way, lots of unsettled choppy winds just tore the undulatus apart. Holmboe? heck yea! Lucky i had the camera programed for high contrast B&W . Also the lens was almost at the end of its reach..You are correct, much reverence in seeing and being able to photograph such a unique occurrence…You are getting up close as well in Details. such a fine sculpture!
Arizona B&W#241
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Thanks Michael and it is great to read you have seen the Holmboe develop from undulatus. Great images. Clouds can develop in such a surprising way.
Now that you pointed it out Keelin, I can see the devil too in the Details. Now I realize that it would also fit in your Halloween series. Maybe Made For Each Other? Yes a good eye as Michael himself must have too to spot what’s on #242. Very feathery and light.
I tried to leave out any devil in next details but I am not absolutely sure I succeeded. I may be sure after a thorough inspection by Keelin. I look forward to it.
More Details
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Wonderful fun in all the above!
Well, I don’t see any devil in More Details, Hans, just a great capture of a cloud clamshell. And what a sweet little Flowering in the garden of clouds. Really lovely.
Great hot-tipped highlights in #244, Michael, while #245 looks downright shivery.
Hope you’re keeping warm, Ruth! It may be grey days there, but I can see you’re still finding the beauty in them.
Fluff From A Frond
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Ruth, More Black Than White was a great surprise! It left such an impression that it inspired a dream similar to your photo. And then the clouds sailed away to reveal a pulsing moon halo of radiant iridescence. Thank you for that dream seed.
And Michael, thank you for kind words above. Your latest is exceptional. You caught the moment in the moment!
Strange Landscape
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Michael, #253 is an absolute favorite and #454 is quite intriguing with its shadowy element.
Hans, Hairy Cirrus is an amazing capture with a very amusing title. I agree with Ruth about the story potential there. I bet you can even work in the Floss. So funny!
And Ruth, is that Santa’s Lift Off? Is he the friend you were waiting for? Hope he brought the goods! And thanks for sharing with us. ;)
Here’s wishing all the best to everyone in the New Year along with plenty of
Diaphanous Dreams
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Ready To Hop To It
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