Colour Thread Volume ll
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January 6, 2018 at 8:39 am #252579
Alec Jones
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And so begins Volume ll….
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January 6, 2018 at 9:52 am #252592
Hans StockerParticipantAh, nice opening of Volume II, Alec.
The last one of volume I was a real Tandem Surfer. The same B&W witch I caught in the act. must have materialized on the other side of the pond.

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January 6, 2018 at 11:39 am #252603
Alec Jones
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January 6, 2018 at 4:50 pm #252638
Alec Jones
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January 7, 2018 at 1:28 am #252698
George PreoteasaParticipant
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January 7, 2018 at 8:44 am #252732
Alec Jones
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January 7, 2018 at 10:46 am #252747
Hans StockerParticipant
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January 7, 2018 at 11:25 am #252756
Alec Jones
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January 7, 2018 at 6:02 pm #252791
Alec Jones
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January 7, 2018 at 8:36 pm #252808
Michael LerchParticipantAsperitas above and below

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January 7, 2018 at 9:41 pm #252822
Hans StockerParticipant
What about the middle?
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January 8, 2018 at 2:16 am #252851
Patricia L KeelinParticipantA dramatic off-and-running start for Colour Thread Vol II!
Flying Into The Folds -
January 8, 2018 at 8:39 am #252887
Alec Jones
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January 8, 2018 at 10:38 am #252904
Alec Jones
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January 8, 2018 at 10:52 am #252907
Hans StockerParticipant
Instability At Sunrise
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January 8, 2018 at 12:19 pm #252922
Alec Jones
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January 8, 2018 at 9:39 pm #252989
Alec Jones
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And thus all good things must come to an end. The call came in late last night from the Institute. Project: Sky Glyph is go and the good Doctor has intimated that he is urgently in need of my services. I am unsure how long I will be engaged on this little adventure of ours but I can promise you that I will return to the shores of this forum, whether it is in a few weeks, a few months or even years to share some more images. I must thank ‘H’ for inviting me back and to all of you for making me so welcome and for putting up with and joining in my humour and shenanigans.
Until then dear friends, dear hearts, I wish you a fond farewell and now I must take my leave…..
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January 10, 2018 at 5:54 pm #253338
Hans StockerParticipantThis forum is like the Hotel California.
You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!
The Eagles (birds of a feather …)
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January 8, 2018 at 9:58 pm #252991
Patricia L KeelinParticipantOh Alec, so soon? You shall be dearly missed! Already,…
Singing The Blues…and wishing all the best to you on your continued adventures wherever they may lead.
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January 9, 2018 at 7:58 am #253038
Hans StockerParticipantAnd for some reason I did not know whether you were pulling our legs with your announcement some weeks ago, Alec. Well so be it, but the doctor must have a damn good reason to pull you out of our shared project, all be it for maybe a limited time. For some reason I advise you to watch out better next time before signing a contract without reading the fine print defining the legal engagement with the unscrupulous scientist we learned some things about. Yet we know far too little about this mythical researcher and I watch out for new stories the new project will yield. I suppose the Doctor knows very well who to call for, for your track record on the subject of sky symbols must be unmatched.
Many thanks for giving the forum a push with your daily production of wit, advise and pictures. I enjoyed your contributions very much.
I will watch out for the moment you reenter da house. In the meantime the grinding will go on elsewhere on this planet. All sorts of fun and luck with your new project!

Like Keelin a picture in blue mood. I am listening now to “Grind of Blue” by Airmiles Davis.
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January 10, 2018 at 1:17 am #253215
Michael LerchParticipantBon Voyage Alec!
From the same session as the 2018 calendar shot

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January 10, 2018 at 11:17 am #253265
Hans StockerParticipantSmooth topping Michael. Good occasion to share one out of my series of iridescence for the 2018 calendar shot.

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January 11, 2018 at 2:04 am #253386
Michael LerchParticipantNice colors Hans!
At the Studio

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January 11, 2018 at 11:01 am #253430
Hans StockerParticipantThanks Michael. And you managed to produce At the Studio this frosty look Keelin likes so much (and me too).

Just A Touch Of Makeup
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January 11, 2018 at 11:40 pm #253521
Patricia L KeelinParticipantHans, those iridescent images are magical. And Michael, in or out of the studio, keep ‘em coming please! Also, a most appropriate Bon Voyage for Alec. Let’s hope he’s booked a Return Flight.
Return Flight-
January 13, 2018 at 1:05 pm #253735
Hans StockerParticipantThank you Keelin. I hope so too.
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January 12, 2018 at 7:43 pm #253645
Michael LerchParticipantCreepy Asperitas

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January 13, 2018 at 1:06 pm #253736
Hans StockerParticipant
Crispy Asperitas
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January 14, 2018 at 1:07 am #253804
Michael LerchParticipantSoggy Afternoon

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January 18, 2018 at 6:36 pm #254525
Patricia L KeelinParticipantAbsolutely stunning, Michael!
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January 15, 2018 at 9:16 am #253978
Hans StockerParticipantSoggy, but a great view Michael.

Light Can’t be Hided
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January 16, 2018 at 7:04 pm #254234
Michael LerchParticipantAsperitas Worry

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January 17, 2018 at 11:06 am #254329
Hans StockerParticipant
No Worries
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January 17, 2018 at 8:20 pm #254396
Michael LerchParticipantCloudscape#52

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January 18, 2018 at 11:17 am #254479
Hans StockerParticipantI see a fragmented moonfish, Michael.

Gotcha!
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January 18, 2018 at 6:35 pm #254524
Patricia L KeelinParticipant
One That Got Away -
January 19, 2018 at 4:14 am #254581
Michael LerchParticipantIt took me a few seconds but it didn’t get away. Moonfish!
Im finding more of these that I seem to have forgotten about. I guess I let them get away. This one is in color.

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January 19, 2018 at 12:18 pm #254622
Hans StockerParticipantSorry about the moonfish Michael. I understand you can’t unsee it anymore. I am curious about the others you will let get away.
The blues of One That Got Away are marvelous Keelin.
Do I get away with this ….

Running Gag?
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January 19, 2018 at 6:06 pm #254665
Patricia L KeelinParticipantIn answer to your question, Hans, this barn appears to be thinking it over.
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January 19, 2018 at 10:43 pm #254694
Michael LerchParticipant…… ……………
Monsooner or Later..#29

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January 20, 2018 at 11:05 am #254764
Hans StockerParticipantI thought it over too Keelin and I think I get away with it.
Great title and picture Michael.
Yesterday there was this coloured winter sunset with some mighty cumuli. In order not to accumulate the number of cumuli in my archive 4 coloured species taken shortly after each other. The first two are just slightly enhanced and the last two ‘au naturel’.


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January 20, 2018 at 11:08 am #254766
Hans StockerParticipantAu naturel


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January 21, 2018 at 7:54 pm #254949
Michael LerchParticipantNice misty color work Hans! Which ever works, Works!
some cloud fun

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January 21, 2018 at 9:34 pm #254969
Hans StockerParticipantThank you Michael. Some cloud fun is really crystal clear blue.
Apart from cloudspotting I also like to do some bird watching sometimes.

Big Bird
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January 22, 2018 at 5:53 pm #255077
Michael LerchParticipantArizona Cloudscape #15

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January 23, 2018 at 9:48 am #255174
Hans StockerParticipant
Steaming Waters
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January 23, 2018 at 9:53 pm #255284
George PreoteasaParticipantHans, this “bird” reminds me of someone.
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January 23, 2018 at 9:58 pm #255285
George PreoteasaParticipantKind of blue. It wasn’t quite like this when seen with the naked eye. The camera did something, though no intentionally. (Not that it would be wrong.)
There is a little person in one of the blue holes walking or dancing. Can you see it?

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January 24, 2018 at 10:30 am #255369
Hans StockerParticipantGeorge I think I found the little figure. Just a bit right of the middle? Upside down I see also a cheering figure. Always fun this pareidolia.

A sphinx looking over her shoulder
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January 24, 2018 at 6:49 pm #255424
Patricia L KeelinParticipantBeautiful works above!
I see your cloud figure, George, taking a stroll through a skyful of clouds. Something about the posture gives the feeling of wonderment with no worries despite the darkened surroundings. Pareidolia plus personal perception?
And what do you think your lovely iridescent sphinx sees over her shoulder, Hans? Perhaps a friend emerging from the river…
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January 25, 2018 at 2:33 am #255465
Michael LerchParticipantArizona Monsoon With Pileus #57

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January 25, 2018 at 11:37 am #255513
Hans StockerParticipantThe Sphinx must be alerted by the emerging of the sacred Crocodile from the Nile, Keelin. Very nice.
And wow, what a towering softness Michael.

Cloudy Scribblings
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January 26, 2018 at 10:48 pm #255836
Michael LerchParticipantHans, some interesting wind currents creating that cross hatching effect underneath a undulating backdrop!
Monsoon Morning

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January 27, 2018 at 2:20 am #255873
Patricia L KeelinParticipantHans, your delicate Cloudy Scribblings reminded me of a video I saw recently in which a digital artist had transformed the motions of an orchestra conductor. After which I could almost hear Michael’s Monsoon Morning tuning up. Expansive entertainment! And here comes the Adagio…

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January 27, 2018 at 12:04 pm #255920
Hans StockerParticipantWhat a beautiful adagio you captured Keelin. I had to do some spelunking in my archive to find an appropriate answer to that one, but for some reason the most pictures are more like a crescendo. Maybe this one fits a bit for ..

Pianissimo
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January 28, 2018 at 7:12 am #256040
Michael LerchParticipantLots of Timpani

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January 29, 2018 at 5:07 am #256171
Michael LerchParticipantMonsoon Contrast

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January 29, 2018 at 10:46 am #256202
Hans StockerParticipantI can hear the timpani Michael and very nice Monsoon Contrast.
To stay with the musical theme here some notes from the Harp.

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January 30, 2018 at 3:46 am #256496
Patricia L KeelinParticipantWhat a stirring visual symphony with Pianissimo and Timpani joining in. While Monsoon Contrast offers a playful riff, there’s no telling what may come after A Single Note.

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January 30, 2018 at 9:51 am #256556
Hans StockerParticipantA fantastic Note you produced Keelin. What a sound!
This one has to a dance on it.

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January 30, 2018 at 8:48 pm #256650
Patricia L KeelinParticipantA beauty of a dancer, Hans. Should a breeze come up, might we see…?
The Dance Of The Seven Feathers -
January 31, 2018 at 10:57 am #256768
Hans StockerParticipantYes, indeed Keelin and the breeze plays with the curtains.

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February 1, 2018 at 1:43 am #256868
Michael LerchParticipantMonsoon Cactii…they dance alone

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February 1, 2018 at 11:35 am #256946
Hans StockerParticipantHa, it must be the Vogue Michael they are doing.
To prevent the color of this thread to be interpreted as mainly blue (how beautiful anyway) here is something not completely different.

Patchwork
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February 2, 2018 at 12:15 am #257044
Patricia L KeelinParticipantIt might be a slow and solitary vogue for the cacti, but sometimes standing as still as possible is the best way to hear a monsoon serenade. While down below Hans’s patchwork, down in a sea of dreams, another slow dance is underway.
Sea Slugs -
February 2, 2018 at 2:31 pm #257127
Hans StockerParticipantNice colored slugs. They will take some to reach the other side of the pond I suppose. Maybe this one is faster.

Prancing Horse
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February 3, 2018 at 2:05 am #257211
George PreoteasaParticipantWow, Keelin and Hans for these last two!
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February 3, 2018 at 2:10 am #257212
Michael LerchParticipantRayz

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February 3, 2018 at 2:35 am #257216
George PreoteasaParticipantIndustrial

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February 3, 2018 at 12:32 pm #257272
Hans StockerParticipantWonderful and wonderful contrast between the last two from Michael and George.
Michael, are these anticrepescualr rays? Very delicate and beautiful with this lonesome tiny crescent of the moon.
And how overwhelming and contrasting are the fuzzy light beams with the fine outlines of cranes George.

Zenith
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February 3, 2018 at 12:37 pm #257274
George PreoteasaParticipantThe mystery of the holes in the clouds. Where does that tunnel lead?
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February 3, 2018 at 4:07 pm #257293
Patricia L KeelinParticipantI’ll keep an eye out for your Prancing Horse, Hans. I have no doubt he will show up here.
Michael, your Rayz are a visual meditation. So beautiful.
And George, wow, what a striking image you’ve captured. As for the mystery of Where…?
Let’s Find Out -
February 4, 2018 at 12:00 pm #257418
Hans StockerParticipant
Still Looking
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February 5, 2018 at 5:56 am #257519
Michael LerchParticipantHans, , wait a second, moon shows lite from direction of sun. So maybe just crepuscular rays?
Arizona Asperitas #56

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February 5, 2018 at 10:02 am #257538
Hans StockerParticipantYou are right Michael. Crepescular. I had the perspective of a moon opposite to the sun, but the sun is at the left and the ray
sz are diverging. So crepescular. Nevertheless a very fine picture!And a very nice structure in your Arizona Asperitas too!

Some play with the edges
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February 10, 2018 at 3:52 am #258202
Patricia L KeelinParticipantMichael, your Arizona Asperitas #56 reminds me of a classic tai chi pose — inspiring.
And Hans, your Still Looking prompted another dive into the archive beyond the playful (beautifully colorful) edges. And just look what was found — <span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>finally! </span>
The Missing Sock -
February 10, 2018 at 5:46 am #258211
Michael LerchParticipantNice color work there Hans. Opposites attract!
Thats It Keelin!..makes socks electrically charged opposites so they always cling to each other..!! no more lost socks! But there will always be the sky with clouds thank goodness. You got big feet!
and speakin of big feat..I had actually forgotten about a whole day’s of photos. I bumped into them while first aide was being administered to my favorite website. Below is first yield.
Arizona Asperitas #91

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February 10, 2018 at 10:39 am #258231
Hans StockerParticipantSo the time needed for first aide had its advantages Michael. You found back your asperitas and Keelin her missing sock. Very nice.
Over here the sun played the last days hide and seek.

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February 10, 2018 at 5:26 pm #258266
Patricia L KeelinParticipantGavin: Thank you so much for fixing the forum before taking off for aurora borealis adventures in Canada. May the Lights be with you and all who are fortunate to be there with you!
Michael: More helpings of Asperitas from you are always something to look forward to. Delighted to hear you found an entirely missed cache!
And Hans: Your hide and seek sun photo is an absolute gem! It would make the most wonderful cover for a children’s storybook. And, if you wrote the story, there’s no doubt it would be both clever and funny.
Here’s one with contrast pushed just for the fun of it.
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February 11, 2018 at 12:17 pm #258383
Hans StockerParticipantThank you very much Keelin, I will think of it. It is a nice idea.
And wow…., these dreams must be wonderful when they are heralded by these spectacular parallel forms. A great composition!
Next one is also pushed in my first attempt to emphasize the faint sundog down right. Not succeeded imho, but to my surprise it gave a special dreamy atmosphere.

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February 11, 2018 at 11:36 pm #258443
Michael LerchParticipantArizona Monsooner #46

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February 12, 2018 at 11:30 am #258504
Hans StockerParticipantThe Arizona monsoon gives spectacular views Michael.

Winter In Holland
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February 13, 2018 at 3:44 pm #258695
Patricia L KeelinParticipantFrom Michael’s Monsooner to Hans’s Winter in Holland, same ingredients, yet drastically different appearances! Here is a shy one that is simply soft on the eyes.
Barely There -
February 14, 2018 at 12:22 pm #258834
Hans StockerParticipantHa , less is more Keelin.

More Or Less
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February 15, 2018 at 2:29 am #258958
Patricia L KeelinParticipantCleverly titled reply, Hans. And I see your loving couple on the Gallery in honor of today’s celebration! Your couple there does look content, perhaps sitting one out after a carefully choreographed dance?
Valentine Tango -
February 15, 2018 at 1:21 pm #259029
Hans StockerParticipantThank you Keelin, The couple had to wait for this date on the bench before they could do their tango in the gallery.
And a very elegant tango you captured!
Here is something I spotted yesterday.

Birds Flying High
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February 18, 2018 at 8:42 pm #259502
Patricia L KeelinParticipantBeautiful capture of iridescence, Hans, especially with contrast of flock in flight. On this side of the pond, the sky was of a more common color, and looked as if it were seasoned with flakes of black pepper.
On This Side Of The Pond -
February 19, 2018 at 3:02 am #259535
Michael LerchParticipantBurnt Eggs

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February 19, 2018 at 2:57 pm #259613
Hans StockerParticipantAh, some seasoning tastes well Keelin, but you shouldn’t burn the eggs Michael.
here is some Mihoen with it.

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February 20, 2018 at 10:21 pm #259861
Michael LerchParticipantNice capture Hans! a soft touch!..and, now I know what Mihoen is..!
Overrun

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February 21, 2018 at 10:22 am #259927
Hans StockerParticipantYes, mihoen. Funny that you had to look it up. Its seems so familiar over here.
Seeing Overrun I can’t resist to post Washed Away, now in color.

Washed Away (revisited)
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February 21, 2018 at 4:58 pm #259973
Patricia L KeelinParticipantOverrun and Washed Away are both fantastic shots, Michael and Hans! They remind me of the childhood fun of riding through a carwash with wild suds and water flowing in all directions.
As Seen Through The Windshield -
February 22, 2018 at 11:18 am #260081
Hans StockerParticipantNice carwash view Keelin. And after the carwash the sun reappears.

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February 22, 2018 at 6:42 pm #260146
Patricia L KeelinParticipant… and the clouds come out to play.

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February 23, 2018 at 4:41 am #260200
Michael LerchParticipantHaving some fun with blue

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February 23, 2018 at 12:03 pm #260235
Hans StockerParticipantNice play in both ways, Keelin and Michael.

Light Play
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February 24, 2018 at 4:50 am #260358
Michael LerchParticipantBurma Shave

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February 24, 2018 at 12:54 pm #260395
Hans StockerParticipant
Ribbed Colors
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February 24, 2018 at 5:38 pm #260421
Patricia L KeelinParticipant
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February 25, 2018 at 4:09 am #260474
Michael LerchParticipantBlowout

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February 25, 2018 at 9:55 pm #260585
Hans StockerParticipantI love the feel of this Blowout Michael. It must be coincidence but it shares the same feel of the picture Keelin just posted in the Cloudscape Thread with the title Cloud Island. Coming at number 100 your Blowout must be meant to be the last of this Volume II. It can’t be better.
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Flying Into The Folds




Singing The Blues




Return Flight







One That Got Away

Barn with Lofty Thoughts










Crocodile From The Nile









The Dance Of The Seven Feathers


Sea Slugs



Let’s Find Out


The Missing Sock

What Dreams May Come


Barely There
Valentine Tango
On This Side Of The Pond



As Seen Through The Windshield





Adrift in Winter Blues