[Patricia L Keelin]

Finally catching up with this thread and am absolutely WOWed by the optical *phenomenal* photos you’ve all been posting! Here’s to new beginnings…

Imminent Conception

[Patricia L Keelin]

You’ve got a towering blue beauty in #177, Michael. Reminds me of recent news about a young surfer who rode a 108’ wave last month in Santa Cruz.

And Hans, I love the icy edginess in Shattered, so perfectly titled.

Ruth, I hope you had your running shoes on and escaped — although Big Fingers did make me laugh out loud.

Anyone catch the Wolf Moon a couple nights ago?

Wolf Moon

[Patricia L Keelin]

Love the calming smoothness of Smooth, Hans. And thank you, yes, Napa is far north of the surreal, devastation happening in LA. It is truly catastrophic. If only tears could drench those wild winded fires for our southern neighbors/friends.

Empathy and Embers

[Patricia L Keelin]

That is one wild shroom, Ruth. Might have a bit of magic in it.

It looks like the perfect solution was found in the branches below…What Else Can the Sky Do When It’s Got a Great Big itch?

[Patricia L Keelin]

Bedankt, Hans. And what a keen eye you possess to have caught that cruiser with the window down. What a feeling! Perhaps he will cross paths with this fellow…

Gnome in a Cloud Sled Heading West

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thanks for your kind comments, Ruth. Popcorn looks delicious — and Michael’s response is better than butter!

Michael, I’v never seen such a fine, evenly lined cloud layer. Fantastic!

Above and Beyond

[Patricia L Keelin]

Meanwhile, these pups might be looking for a playful romp with your moose, Ruth – or a certain squirrel to chase?

[Patricia L Keelin]

Your golden moose looks quite content, Ruth. Made me smile!

As for that wailing banshee, Hans, perhaps she was complaining about the cold? This fellow might be to blame…Jack Frost

And yet her wailing is nothing compared to this spoiled fellow…

Temper Tantrum

[Patricia L Keelin]

All kinds of fun happening in this thread. Leave it to Black & White to bring it on!

Miscellaneous Mystery

[Patricia L Keelin]

So right you both are about how this cloud form surprises.

Careful! Don’t Step On It!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Wow ~ stunning blues above from all of you above! Room for more?

Reaching for the Moon

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you Hans and Michael for kind comments — and the nice dusting of powder sugar!

Taking a scroll through last year’s images above, so many beauties! Ruth, I can’t help but keep returning to your Cotton Candy and Raining down there somewhere. #165 and #172 by Michael and also Dripping and Parallel Structure by Hans are absolute favorites.

On another day more recently, there was this sweep of Cirrus — and a bright spot…

PS: And yes, Hans, still just Keelin is my prefence — thanks for asking. ;)

Bright Spot with Flare

[Patricia L Keelin]

A series from this past November below taken from a couple of different angles. I noticed a similar photo on the Gallery back then by what must be a nearby neighbor. I like the thought of us both looking up to find this unusual cloud formation that spread quite far across the sky.

Half Full or Half Empty?

Lacy Shawl

Lacy Tsunami

[Patricia L Keelin]

So wish I had more time to post on forum topics, but alas! Be that as it may, I could not let this first day of the New Year pass without thanking all of you dear friends for the joy your images bring. Wishing you skies of surprise in various shapes and shades with the fairest of winds in your sails!

Ice Crystal Sailing Vessel

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

Hans, what an amazing catch! Who’s a good Twindog?! I think a treat is in order there. As for the Northern Lights, they seem to have been stretching further south these past few years, so I wouldn’t be surprised if you manage to catch it too.

And Greg, how lucky is that smile? I think it must be the treat you get for looking up at just the right moment!

Swept Away in the Radiance of the Moment

 

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