Sunsets & Sunrises Vol VIII

[Hans Stocker]

Keelin ended Volume VII with an applicable and lovely Nighty-Night. It is always a pleasure to scroll first through the former Volume and see what different kind of sunrises and sunsets can be admired before going on with the next Volume. Highly recommended!

A Red Kick-off

[Ruth Quist]

Hans, I love your kick off.  Coral color is a thing of beauty.

Riding The Wire

[Michael Lerch]

Off to a great start Hans,,

Arizona Sunset #801

[Patricia L Keelin]

A sensuous, rosy launch, Hans. And followed by Ruth’s honey-colored glow and Michael’s gentle blush on blue, this is a beautiful start to Volume VIII.

Morning Has Broken

[Salil Kawli]

[Hans Stocker]

Thank you all. All great sunsets above with one crepuscular sunrise by Keelin.

And welcome Salil. Your great

sunset made me look for more on your website ithroughmyeye.com but I got the message the domain isn’t coupled with a website. Are you aware of that? I look forward for more from you.

Light On The Belly

[Ruth Quist]

Salil, a beauty of a sunset you captured.  A nice compliment to this forum.

Hans I really like your darker colors in The Belly.

Dark Sunset

[Ruth Quist]

A Moment Of Crimson

[Hans Stocker]

Thanks Ruth. I just spotted

Rouge

[Michael Lerch]

Here is another shot from the The Park shoot

Arizona Sunset #802

[Ruth Quist]

Hans, Rouge is so brilliant.  Where do those colors come from anyway.

Michael, The Park shot is a keeper.  You must have been so thrilled to see that formation dancing for you.

Burning Up The Sky

[Hans Stocker]

Burning Up The Sky is fantastic Ruth! It shows some amazing and intriguing entangled clouds.

Arizona Sunset #802 by Michael is amazing as well. That must have been an amazing experience to watch that mighty cumulonimbus in the setting sun.

Golden Cumulus

[Ruth Quist]

Golden Cumulus Hans is a fast dancing cloud.  We never get tired of all the amazing colors.

A Slice Of Tangerine

[Michael Lerch]

Thanks for the comments on 802. I saw it developing from my backyard. When I couldn’t stand it anymore ,I ran off to the Park. Timing was everything. For the nimbus to blow out like that at upper elevation as the sun set..wow! I wasn’t the only one who got stopped in their tracks  watching this one.

Arizona Sunset #803

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset # 804

[Ruth Quist]

Michael,  what beauties in 803 and 804.  I feel like floating in their magic.

I Love Early Morning

[Michael Lerch]

Thanks Ruth. Quite the sunrise floating above the hills !

Arizona Sunset #805

[Salil Kawli]

Sunset colours + clouds seen from Mumbai India on 4th October 2021. Distant Thunderstorms clouds produced this clouds. 

[Ruth Quist]

Salil, terrific sunset.  Looks to have some serious energy.

Michael,  soothing stuff in 805.

Last Light

[Michael Lerch]

Salil, Classic  Monsoon Cumulonimbus blow out! Thanks for sharing! Ruth , the capture of crepuscular ! All this time I thought that there is no word that goes with crepuscular. I found the word that does go ; capture!

Arizona Sunset #806

[Ruth Quist]

Michael,  your color palette is splendid.

Evening Excitement

[Hans Stocker]

Great sunsets and Evening Excitement (Ruth) above. There seems to be some mamma in the stormcloud above Mumbai Salil. Great composition.

Reds And Oranges

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #807

[Ruth Quist]

Hans and Michael,  great spectrum of colors.  Hans your oranges may match some of mine.

The Big Squeeze

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #808

[Ruth Quist]

Michael,  #808 is a grand grouping.  The grays are very appealing.

Subtle Works

[Hans Stocker]

Love your #807 Michael. Very subtle.

Not surprising but Subtle Works is subtle as well Ruth.

Just As It Was

[Hans Stocker]

Love your #807 Michael. Very subtle.

Not surprising but Subtle Works is subtle as well Ruth.

Just As It Was

[Duncan Bulman]

Sunset over the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire countryside.

[Ruth Quist]

Hans brilliant colors in Just As It Was.  Duncan, you are sharing some beautiful photos.  OK, how about

A Nightcap Gentleman

[Duncan Bulman]

To commemorate Armistice Day.

Sunset on the fallen.

[Duncan Bulman]

This is not my image.

Credit: Diego Torres https://pixabay.com/users/diego_torres-1118992/

[Ruth Quist]

Going Down

[Duncan Bulman]

This evening’s sunset.

[Ruth Quist]

Duncan,  soothing colors in your sunset.

Dinner Time

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#809

[Duncan Bulman]

This evening’s sunset.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Wonderful captures above from everyone here. I keep returning to many favorites for another breath of beauty, especially Light On The Belly (Hans) and Evening Excitement (Ruth). All of you make me want to find a way to rearrange my schedule!

Alas, this is the closest I’ve come lately to stepping out at either end of the day.

Final Fling

[Duncan Bulman]

Today the sky here is very flat grey and uninspiring so here’s a couple I prepared earlier.

[Duncan Bulman]

The lone traveller.

[Gregory Venarsky]

My goodness everyone, it is great to see you all again. I apologize for being absent all this time, I hope I shall be posting on here more often from now on. Now where to start (I have gathered many many images over the past few months so I shall try to keep them in a steady trickle vs a large crashing wave). Over the summer, I got to fly back to Washington State to see old friends, and I took this lovely photo over I believe Missouri. I hope you enjoy!

[Howard Brown]

Striking images from the 2021 Ian Parry awards | The Sunday Times Magazine | The Sunday Times (thetimes.co.uk)

The image that caught my eye is way down and captioned:

“Horse riders in Cappadocia watch as hot-air balloons take off at sunrise
EMRE CAKMAK”

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/striking-images-from-the-2021-ian-parry-awards-wkbmwbxjs

Whilst there are stars the foreground is sunlit?

[Patricia L Keelin]

Gorgeous photos, Duncan!

And, Gregory, so good to see you here! Always good to get the window seat, isn’t it? And what a scene you captured. Looking forward to seeing more!

Thanks, Hygee. The link did not work for me, but I was able to see the images by using the title you included.

Diaphanous Dreams

[Ruth Quist]

Keelin, your Dreams and Fling are comforts to my eyes.  You must have used a fabric softener.

Not Dark Yet

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #810

[Hans Stocker]

Very delicate colors in #810 Michael. Great pictures above from all and even a sun pillar by Duncan. Diapanous Dreams has wonderful colors and shape Keelin. And I am a happy it was Not Dark Yet Ruth, for you was abel to capture this nice one before dark.

Dissolving

[Ruth Quist]

Michael, #810 could be a waterfall.  Nice colors too.

Hans, love Dissolving.  The center focus of yellows is so appealing.

End Of Day, Grab A Beer

[Tim Milenkovic]

[Ruth Quist]

Tim, that is a stunning picture.  Welcome to this colorful forum.

Small Torch

[Gregory Venarsky]

Ah! Lovely photos all! Welcome to the forums Tim, we’re glad to have you and your wondrous cloud photos.

A Pillar Amongst Wisps of Cloud

[Duncan Bulman]

The busy sky.

[Duncan Bulman]

Place description here.

[Duncan Bulman]

Reflections (just thought I’d do something different)

[Duncan Bulman]

Sunset over King’s College Chapel (Cambridge)

[Patricia L Keelin]

So many beautiful images since I last caught up with you all here!

Ruth, those peachy hues you gather are just delicious. Also enjoyed your recent photos featured on the Gallery (foggy view from Moiese and dramatic skies over Charlo). And your End Of Day beckons like a dream.

Michael, #810 is a favorite with that subtle blush of pink and the composition you’ve captured.

Hans, Dissolving is decidedly dynamic!

Tim, the rich color you’ve captured in your Dec 16th image reminds me of a warm blanket I’d like to curl up with.

Gregory, what luck to see that pillar of gold!

And Duncan, The busy sky is simply captivating. All great images you’ve posted.

Early Morning Light

[Hans Stocker]

Duncan, you posted recently soem special ones. A great sunpillar at sunset and nice play with symmetry.

Tim made a grand entrance with a great colored canopy which seems to be the underside of an approaching incus. Welcome Tim.

It is a nice gesture by Ruth to light a torch for you.

Early Morning Light has the refreshing crispiness of a sunrise, Keelin.

French Sunset

[Michael Lerch]

Nice French Sunset Hans!

Arizona Sunset #811

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#812

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#813

[Duncan Bulman]

What is it?

[Tim Milenkovic]

Thank you for your warm welcome and kind words.

A sunrise for you.

[Ruth Quist]

Hans,  your French Sunset has me wanting to take a trip to France.  Nice levels of colors.

Michael,  #811 makes my mouth water for some pink cotton candy.  A happy cloud photo.

Tim,  keep them coming.  This forum will excite the cloud spotter in you.

Duncan, I am a novice spotter, but your photo could be a radiatus formation at sunset.  Is there any prize money?

Blaze A Trail

[Duncan Bulman]

Ruth, sorry no prize money.

Also, take a closer look near the centre.

[Tim Milenkovic]

Duncan, it looks like a pigs head.

[Gregory Venarsky]

Absolutely awesome colors everyone! From the orange tendrils of the cirrus in “French Sunset” to the subtle pinkish glow of #811. I have a bit of an odd image today. It is still a sunset, don’t get me wrong, but it isn’t quite like the others I’ve taken.

An Album Cover?

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

What a joyful ride to scroll through the latest displays of exquisite color here. Tim, Ruth, Gregory, Duncan, Hans and Michael, you all bring the light!

Approaching The Blue Hour

[Tim Milenkovic]

Lovely blues Keelin.

[Ruth Quist]

Gregory, perfect title Album Cover.  Tim and Keelin, looking mighty fine in your skies.

Back To Bold

[Duncan Bulman]

This evening’s sunset

[Ruth Quist]

Duncan, soothing sunset you captured.

Element Of Surprise

[Hans Stocker]

Gregory, I love your Album Cover. Must be for some psychedelic music?

This Evening’s Sunset is marvelous Duncan. And Element Of Surprise by Ruth is a surprise indeed. Nice golden rims.

And while Keelin is Approaching The Blue Hour (you captured the right moment for sure) next one is a bit later when the reds take over.

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#814

[Ruth Quist]

Hans, exciting reds, a blaze.

Michael, very soothing in #814.

Just Rugged Out There

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #815

[Ruth Quist]

Michael,  way cool colors in #815.

Ready For A Yard Chair

[Hans Stocker]

I forgot to mention before Michael, but scrolling back I encountered again your marvelous Arizona Sunset #811, #812 and #813. They form a series of fluffiness with delicately and well balanced colors. And your #815 is evenly stunning imho. I am sorry not to mention other beauties.

Just Contrails At Sunset

[Patricia L Keelin]

Tim, Ruth, Duncan, Hans, Michael, what a collection you’ve brought to this topic. One after another, each image elicits an amazed ooh!, ah!, wow!

I’m rarely out at this twilight time, so appreciate all the beauty you’ve all been sharing here. On a rare occasion, I managed to catch this cloud murmuration.

Late Afternoon Flock

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #816

[Hans Stocker]

Michael and Keelin, you both seem to have spotted a marvelous cloud murmuration. Birds of a feather…

Reds And Purples

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#817

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #818

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#819

[Ruth Quist]

Michael and Hans, just a grand slam on those pinks and purples.

Soft Into The Night

[Tim Milenkovic]

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset#820

[Ruth Quist]

Tim,  lovely sunset you caught.  Can’t wait to see more images.

Michael,  #820, a very refreshing feeling.  Like opening a window in spring.

A Silent Night

[Patricia L Keelin]

Lovely sun-kissed clouds bookending the day! Pinks and purples, golden, molten hues. The colors and formations are truly amazing.

I seldom see Lenticularis in my area and had to pull off the road to properly celebrate their rare arrival.

Late Afternoon Lennies

PS: Loved your Arcus formation over Missouri River on the Gallery, Ruth. Hope you kept dry!

[Ruth Quist]

Keelin, wonderful to see those space ships in your neck of the woods.  I would have had a big glass of wine that afternoon!  Thanks once again for your compliment on my Gallery photo of the Arcus.  Of course at the time I had no clue.

Flambeau

[Hans Stocker]

Michael your #817 is fantastic with its different colors. Love it. As I do ‘Soft Into The Night’by Ruth with its mysterious and soft color and the Late Afternoon invasion of UFO’s  by Keelin.

Who’s Afraid Of Red And Blue

[Ruth Quist]

Hans, a nice calming photo you have shared.  If you don’t mind I have a question regarding the Cloud A Day app.  I understand you are involved with this informative app.  I have the app downloaded to my smartphone.  I have enjoyed the cloud information but I have yet to use this tool to assist with cloud ID.  Does the photo that I may need help with have to be taken by that phone?  Thanks

Peach Ice Cream

[Hans Stocker]

Thank you Ruth. I am not involved in the CAD app, but I know it is still work in progress. The plan is that it will replace the Cloudspotter app when it is ready. I have no idea when that will be. In the actual version of the CAD app I tried some things and see that the AI help with classification works well for the 10 main genera. The step by step wizard helps also with classifying your cloud. You can use a picture that is already on your phone to classify or you make one by clicking the camera icon. I think you will find out soon enough by some clicking,  trying and playing with the functions.

Now I still use the Cloudspotter app for spotting clouds and phenomena, but it lacks the AI function and it lacks the marvelous CAD’s and their explanations. So for the Cad’s I use the CAD app. Oh, and btw, the CAD app aims to be cross platform so it will be not only available for apple but also for Android, etc. I am not sure about the status anyway.

Do you also use the Cloudspotter app, Ruth?

 

[Ruth Quist]

Hans, thanks for your app information.  I have not ventured into using the CAD app for Android.  I enjoy the cloud library from the app but have not used the step by step wizard or Cloudspotter AI.  Looks to be a useful tool once you get going.  I will use your suggestion and just start clicking.  For fabulous cloud examples and information I love using the icon that is in the upper right hand corner of this website page.  Tons of wonderful pictures and goes back years.

Back To Present

[Ruth Quist]

Now Peaches and Cream

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #821

[Ruth Quist]

Michael, the pink ribbons are so smart.  Revisiting a surprise mamma from a camp trip.

Always a Wonder

[Michael Lerch]

Thanks Ruth. some times I think maybe I am the one putting wonder into clouds but then a sunset  comes along and takes all ownership.

Arizona Sunset#822

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset #823

[Michael Lerch]

Arizona Sunset# 824

[Ruth Quist]

Michael, Of course I like all of yours.  But #882 is so delicate, that’s my vote today.

Time For A Lullaby

[Hans Stocker]

Yes, time for a lullaby Ruth. I love your Back To Present and Always A wonder. It is in the name. And Michael your last ones are fabulous and the ones I love most are #821 and #824.
After a lullaby and when the sun is set this Volume reaches the magical number 100. So volume IX has to rise soon.

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