Black&White Photos Of Cloud VolXXll
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January 9, 2023 at 4:09 am #561384
Michael LerchParticipantThe 21st vol went fast. Losts of fun! Finished up with some overhead undulatus by Ruth.
Let me start Vol 22 with someĀ high cirrus putting on a show.
Arizona B&W #221

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January 10, 2023 at 9:15 pm #561506
Hans StockerParticipantThanks for starting this new volume with such a great cirrus show, Michael.

Soft Clouds
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January 13, 2023 at 3:11 am #561725
Michael LerchParticipantVery nice Hans!
Arizona B&W#222

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January 13, 2023 at 11:39 pm #561870
Ruth QuistParticipantHans and Michael, so delicate and worth framing.
Looking For A Place To Land

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January 16, 2023 at 5:09 pm #562104
Ruth QuistParticipantMy mom called thick fog ” Soupy”.

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January 19, 2023 at 3:36 am #562395
Michael LerchParticipantRuth, “Thick as pea soup!” is the way I heard it. Quite a nice shot.
Arizona B&W#223

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January 21, 2023 at 7:02 pm #562628
Patricia L KeelinParticipantA great start to Volume XXII, Michael, Hans and Ruth! Canāt wait to see all the mysterious, magical, fine art of cloud forms to come from each of you.

The Sense of Something Sudden
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January 21, 2023 at 11:34 pm #562657
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, I love pea soup.Ā B&W can be a challenge for me.Ā Glad you liked my fog.
Keelin, hoping CA weather is improving.Ā Sense of Something may come to fruition.
Hanging Out With Friends

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January 22, 2023 at 2:38 am #562663
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#224

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January 23, 2023 at 9:26 pm #562830
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, #224 is reminding be of a sprinkler in the summer.
Bumper Cars

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January 31, 2023 at 6:45 pm #563888
Ruth QuistParticipantMamma Fun

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February 1, 2023 at 2:39 am #563931
Michael LerchParticipantRuth , Like Science Fiction..!
Arizona B&W#225

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February 4, 2023 at 2:09 am #564181
Patricia L KeelinParticipantRuth, your clever titles suggest some good times in your skies thereādespite all those dark clouds. You seem to find the beauty in any weather as your recent photos on the Gallery show too.
Michael, Iād also like to run through #224 on a hot day ā so inviting! Love the gentle gesture in #225.

Toupee
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February 4, 2023 at 5:29 pm #564225
Hans StockerParticipantI agree with Michael that your Mamma Fun is like science fiction Ruth. Love it.
Great gentle movements in Arizona #225, Michael. Must be a coincidence but the swirly movements resonate in Toupee, by Keelin. Someone must be desperate.

Predation
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February 6, 2023 at 2:38 am #564355
Michael LerchParticipantThanks Keelin and Hans.Ā Nice capture of greys in ToupeeĀ and incredible laconosus captured in high contrastĀ Predation.
Arizona B&W#226

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February 8, 2023 at 4:52 am #564592
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#227

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February 14, 2023 at 3:32 am #565199
Michael LerchParticipantAnother one of these:
Arizona B&W#228

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February 17, 2023 at 4:53 am #565455
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#229

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February 17, 2023 at 5:50 pm #565509
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, love the wave feeling in #226 and #228.
Big Fella
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February 18, 2023 at 5:15 am #565551
Michael LerchParticipantRuth,Big Sky !
Arizona B&W#230

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February 19, 2023 at 3:08 am #565614
Patricia L KeelinParticipantMichael, those softly flowing clouds are absolutely exquisite.
Ruth, I can imagine the ground shaking when your Big Fella strolled on by.
And Hans, thatās some voracious creature you caught there!Ā This looks like something he might have chewed onā¦
Beyond Recognition -
February 22, 2023 at 3:15 am #565968
Michael LerchParticipantDeadly lacunosus Keelin
Arizona B&W#231

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February 25, 2023 at 4:47 am #566197
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#232

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March 2, 2023 at 10:32 pm #566791
Ruth QuistParticipantSimple Pleasure

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March 3, 2023 at 9:42 pm #566839
Hans StockerParticipantThanks Michael and Keelin. A lot of amazing B&W’s above. Beyond Recognition is very funny, Keelin. And #3232 is a great sculpture of waterdroplets Michael. I like your wavy ones (#226 and #228) also very much. Great vista in Big Fella, Ruth. Is that the place where the crescent moon watches?

Passers-by
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March 6, 2023 at 5:15 pm #567029
Michael LerchParticipantArizonaB&W#233

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March 12, 2023 at 2:45 am #567492
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#234

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March 12, 2023 at 6:08 pm #567529
Ruth QuistParticipantHans, you are correct about the best place to watch a crescent moon.Ā They can be sneaky.Ā Your passer-by is a super shot of virga I believe.
Keelin, Beyond Recognition is got everything going for it.Ā That’s a keeper.
Michael, #231 is fun to figure out.Ā What type of cloud would you say?
Bowl Of Cottage Cheese

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March 13, 2023 at 12:51 am #567559
Patricia L KeelinParticipantOh, indeed, this topic never fails to amaze! From Ruthās Simple Pleasure to Hansās Passers-by, with Michaelās wild shots spanning the spectrum of whatās possible up there, itās all quite remarkable and keeps us gazing agog, wondering just what weāre seeing sometimes.

The Illusion of a Distant Mountain
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March 14, 2023 at 3:43 am #567620
Michael LerchParticipantNice Illusion Keelin, painterly! To answer your question Ruth..howabout..Filigree..the wind blown filigree cloud..There s an idea for a line of cloudĀ jewelry. It wasĀ cumulus that got quickly shredded by some winds.Ā Wolves I tell you.
Arizona B&W#235

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March 14, 2023 at 7:53 pm #567694
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, I am still enjoying your above evaluations.Ā I believe in wolves out there!!
Some CritterĀ

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March 18, 2023 at 2:49 am #567914
Michael LerchParticipantRuth, don’t let the QanonShaman see that
Arizona B&W#236

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March 26, 2023 at 4:57 am #568552
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#237

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March 28, 2023 at 4:29 am #568705
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#238

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March 30, 2023 at 5:28 pm #569053
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, wonderful virga in #236.Ā Mystical.
Puff

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April 1, 2023 at 6:16 am #569210
Michael LerchParticipantThanks Ruth, yes it was almost mysticalĀ watching the clouds align up as they did. When I processed the shot I still couldn’t believe it.
Arizona B&W#239

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April 2, 2023 at 5:32 am #569295
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#240

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April 4, 2023 at 8:57 am #569463
Hans StockerParticipantGreat Puff, Ruth. And after order in #239 some real chaos in #240, Michael. Love that!

Across
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April 8, 2023 at 5:45 am #569765
Michael LerchParticipantHans,Looks like the two contrails are the only things holding the sky back .
ArizonaB&W#241

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April 8, 2023 at 7:18 pm #569813
Ruth QuistParticipantHans, I think you might be up there on the moon.
Michael, that is one big cauliflower.Ā Super fun photo.
Wispy

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April 8, 2023 at 10:39 pm #569845
Bill StanderferParticipantAs a new member, I’m enjoying seeing the work of everyone in the group.Ā I’m especially fond of black and white photography, so I’ll add one of mine from a couple of years ago.Ā A thunderstorm in Weld County Colorado, north of Greeley.Ā I’m looking forward to getting some fresh images when our thunderstorm season gets going in a few weeks.

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April 9, 2023 at 6:21 pm #569926
Ruth QuistParticipantBill, a big welcome to CAS.Ā The forums are so fun and informative.Ā Beautiful cumulonimbus you captured.
Dream State

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April 10, 2023 at 4:23 am #569974
Michael LerchParticipantWelcome Bill!..Nice shot! Have fun. Down here in Az we got a Pineapple Monsoon this winter so it didn’t really stop storming. The local lakes got filled up with all the clouds tho. Good fortune!
Arizona B&W#242

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April 10, 2023 at 5:43 pm #570001
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, is #241 related to #242?Ā Meaty clouds.
May be a Pileus
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April 11, 2023 at 7:44 pm #570065
Ruth QuistParticipantEvery Which Way

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April 12, 2023 at 6:52 pm #570175
Ruth QuistParticipantBed Time Scene ( almost a B&W )

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April 14, 2023 at 4:34 am #570283
Michael LerchParticipantRuth,Ā Yes both pics where shot during the same late afternoon event. Did 241 evolve into 242? possibly, but I cant guarantee it.
Arizona B&W#243 ..the wind

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April 15, 2023 at 4:37 pm #570377
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, nice wind.Ā Serious white.
Needle and Thread

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April 19, 2023 at 5:01 am #570603
Michael LerchParticipantThanks Ruth. Here isĀ some more white all overĀ the place
Arizona B&W#244

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April 21, 2023 at 2:10 am #570754
Patricia L KeelinParticipantBeautiful & Wonderful additions to the ever-captivating B&W series by the usual suspects.
And a warm welcome, Bill! Looking forward to seeing more of your photos. You obviously have the eye for dramatic composition ā and hopefully a good raincoat!

Alien Volcanic Landscape
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April 21, 2023 at 6:04 am #570764
Michael LerchParticipantahh,,Hawaii!..Nice shot Keelin. I like the use of negative space. Sets up the whole different perpective
Arizona B&W#245

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April 27, 2023 at 7:13 am #571267
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#246

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May 6, 2023 at 4:28 pm #572324
Patricia L KeelinParticipantThanks, Michael. Love the dancing chorus line of clouds you captured in #245āand the whole stage set of actors in #246.

Distant Moon
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May 8, 2023 at 4:54 am #572475
Michael LerchParticipantThanks Keelin.Ā I suppose if on the moon our atmosphere would seem to boil.
Arizona B&W#247

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May 11, 2023 at 10:52 am #572771
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May 13, 2023 at 9:14 pm #572975
Ruth QuistParticipantKeelin, your moon is terrific.Ā Almost like cooking some moon soup.
Michael, looking like some cloud dancers in #245.
Hans, nothing wrong with fading out.Ā Can’t stay forever.
Back to Cottage Cheese

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May 15, 2023 at 4:13 am #573072
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#246

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May 17, 2023 at 4:29 am #573241
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#247

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May 17, 2023 at 11:08 am #573259
Hans StockerParticipantCottage Chees by Ruth, a duplicatus and a great composition with a black hole by Michael. Always surprises in this wonderful thread.

Pilayers
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May 19, 2023 at 6:35 pm #573452
Patricia L KeelinParticipantYou said it, Hans! The surprises just keep coming on this thread. Yet, in a way, itās just…

Fizzness As Usual
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May 20, 2023 at 4:21 am #573514
Michael LerchParticipantoye..
Arizona B&W#248

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May 20, 2023 at 3:33 pm #573551
Patricia L KeelinParticipantLove the mystery in #248, Michael. It continues to subtly morph in my mindās eye, capturing the spirit of clouds that never hold still for long. I remain in awe of your skill in handling the many values of grey in these B&W images.

Oopsie
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May 21, 2023 at 4:36 am #573600
Michael LerchParticipantThanks Keelin. My habitĀ remains to go for the most depth of field as I can get. Lately tho,Im trying to just exposeĀ for the bright spot with focus there,click.Ā So a lot of out of focus (mysterious) can come in handy. Some times it works some times you have to be in the right frame of mind to have fun with it.. Wild Shot btw.
Arizona B&W#249

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May 21, 2023 at 6:10 pm #573622
Ruth QuistParticipantKeelin, Michael, and Hans, always exciting images.
All Different Shapes and Sizes

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May 24, 2023 at 7:03 pm #573950
Ruth QuistParticipantA Mamma Surprise After a Rainstorm.

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May 26, 2023 at 4:52 am #574052
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#250

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May 27, 2023 at 7:58 pm #574156
Ruth QuistParticipantTwist and Shout

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May 31, 2023 at 5:01 am #574385
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#251

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June 1, 2023 at 3:36 am #574466
Patricia L KeelinParticipantAs you say, Ruth, all shapes and sizes along with twists and twirls from Michael. Hereās one more to add to the mix.

Spun Around
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June 7, 2023 at 5:11 am #574998
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#252

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June 8, 2023 at 5:22 am #575064
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#253

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June 12, 2023 at 5:31 pm #575387
Hans StockerParticipantAll great ones above. A very stylistic one #253, Michael.

Scratched
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June 12, 2023 at 5:59 pm #575390
Ruth QuistParticipantAs Hans just mentioned, all great photos.Ā Michael, #251Ā #252Ā #253 I really love.
Holey

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June 15, 2023 at 6:54 am #575562
Michael LerchParticipantNice Work everybody and thanks for the kind words.!
Arizona B&W#254

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June 15, 2023 at 6:29 pm #575600
Patricia L KeelinParticipantLove the serenity in #253, Michael, and the illusion of mountain peaks peeking through in #254.
Scratched must be what happens when the sky gets an itch, Hans. I like the tiny bird tickles.
And thatās a wholey Holey Duck you spotted, Ruth.
Below, cloud reflections floating in a pond at Denver Botanical Gardens…

Pondering
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June 18, 2023 at 7:20 am #575771
Michael LerchParticipantPondering…oye..neat photo Keelin
Here is a shot you may have seen in color:
ArizonaB&W#255

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June 21, 2023 at 10:07 pm #576082
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael and Keelin, always great shots.Ā Happy first day of summer.Ā So fortunate that our temps are mild compared to Texas.
A Lock Of Hair

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June 21, 2023 at 11:37 pm #576088
Patricia L KeelinParticipant#255 works really well in B&W, Micheal. Glad you posted it here too.
A Lock of Hair has great texture, Ruth, and fine distinction in all those tricky shades of grey.

Just on the Edge
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June 24, 2023 at 7:36 am #576283
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#256

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June 25, 2023 at 9:47 pm #576397
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, nice textures in #256.
Keelin, on the Edge looks like a cliff down below.
Clouds Needing a Shave

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June 27, 2023 at 5:03 am #576478
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#257

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June 28, 2023 at 2:38 pm #576589
Hans StockerParticipantOne can reflect on Pondering that is an ingenious and intriguing fotograph, Keelin. I just saw today an amazing circumhorizon arc from you on the gallery waving like a flag over the moutains. Wow that’s a fantastic one too. It must have been a lucky day, I suppose.
Clouds Needing AĀ Shave is very funny, Ruth. Maybe the furry @256 by Michael might need a shave too.

Boom
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July 1, 2023 at 4:43 am #576792
Michael LerchParticipantNeat Low Sky Hans!
ArizonaB&W#258

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July 6, 2023 at 6:16 am #577146
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#259

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July 8, 2023 at 12:04 am #577310
Patricia L KeelinParticipantAll so inspiring! This one seems related to Michael’s most recent two.

Intortus and Offspring
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July 13, 2023 at 6:06 pm #577687
Ruth QuistParticipantKeelin, Michael, and Hans, great patterns in the sky.
Interrupted

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July 24, 2023 at 8:26 pm #578775
Hans StockerParticipantYou spotted a great B&W clos-up of intortus, Michael. Keelin spotted it even with Offspringš. Love the interrupted radiatus, Ruth.

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July 26, 2023 at 7:56 pm #579000
Patricia L KeelinParticipantLovey interruption there, Ruth. I donāt imagine the clouds minded at all.
And oh, those waves, Hans! Iād enjoy diving right in. And then, at the last moment…

Coming Up for Air
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July 27, 2023 at 5:36 am #579040
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#260

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July 27, 2023 at 9:35 pm #579078
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, very mysterious.
Hans, yep, ocean waves.
Keelin, I think some gal got her long hair cut.Ā As always fun photos you guys.
The End of a Paint Brush

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July 29, 2023 at 8:15 pm #579263
Ruth QuistParticipantChains

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August 2, 2023 at 4:45 am #579577
Michael LerchParticipantThats some fun there Ruth.
Arizona B&W#261

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August 4, 2023 at 5:09 pm #579765
Ruth QuistParticipantMichael, thanks on my chain link fence.Ā Nice Lacunosus you caught.
Lumbar Spine

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August 5, 2023 at 5:29 pm #579826
Patricia L KeelinParticipantNice work, you two. Michal, thatās some action in #261. The B&W format captures the drama perfectly.
Love your crow vortex chain, Ruth. What a fun capture with that whimsical smile at the top. As for that long haired gal you referred to a few posts back, I think sheās still in the chair going for The Layered Look.

Snip!Snip!Snip!
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August 8, 2023 at 1:22 pm #580062
Hans StockerParticipantGreat recovery from the dive, Keelin. It is just afterwards that Ruth throw out a chain to draw you back (a nice one!). I love #260 Michael, quite a mysterious dust nebula.

Charcoal On Light Background
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August 12, 2023 at 4:49 am #580387
Michael LerchParticipantI like the layered composition Hans along with Keelin wigging out at Ruth’s discoteque..anyway..
Arizona B&W#262

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August 17, 2023 at 4:57 am #580857
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#263

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August 22, 2023 at 7:33 pm #581188
Ruth QuistParticipantGoing for the Layered Look

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August 25, 2023 at 4:25 am #581373
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#264

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August 26, 2023 at 6:41 am #581446
Michael LerchParticipantArizona B&W#265

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September 7, 2023 at 1:35 am #582388
Patricia L KeelinParticipantHans, Charcoal On Light Background is a work of fine art!
Ruth, your Layered Look reminds me Fall fashions with that fleecy top. So looking forward to the coming change of season.
Michael, great movement and definition in your latest two.

Improvisation
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September 8, 2023 at 8:06 pm #582510
Ruth QuistParticipantKeelin and Michael, mesmerizing sky.Ā Leaves so much to our imagination.
Black plus White equals Gray

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