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Danke je, Hans, so glad you too enjoy this playful aspect of our sharing here. Can’t help but feel inspired by you and Michael, both visually and in ways that prompt this aging brain to see and think anew.
The Right Of Spring is timeless! However, the ritual of spring cleaning will have to wait for the proper season. In the meantime, I suppose we can expect to see a recurring, and possibly frequent, Invasion Of The Dust Bunnies.
Tell Tchaikovsky The News is categorically classic, Michael — whereas your title is pure pop! Or I’m guessing from what you’ve written earlier, it went pOp! when it came to mind. Makes me smile to imagine how that must have felt.
And isn’t it sweet to catch even a hint of Asperitas? Hans, your image has the same fascinating perspective of those split camera captures where one can see creatures of the sea below as well as clouds in the sky above.
Here’s one with also maybe just a hint of Asperitas along the left shoreline of a dark sky inlet.
A splendid question to ponder upon, Hygee! If only one sky, surely it holds infinite, timeless possibilities. The mind wanders to wonder when considering the koan.
Hans, it’s no wonder I keep returning to No Name… so elegant! Imagination can’t help but take flight…
It’s astonishing how Train Wreck at 30,000 Feet and Crossing (both so beautiful!) look as if they could be from the same time and place. Of course, they are from the same SKY — we have only the one, don’t we? And yet so many options for where to focus, the chosen direction making all the difference.
Shoulda Woulda CouldaThank you both for caring words. The beautiful cloud images here — “in black and white and bits and bytes”, along with the ever-expanding CAS gallery — do much to soothe the soul.
And you are so right, Michael, about the frozen, framing moments. I agree that titles need not be attached to make those experiences complete or memorable. That said, there are times when my dreamer’s mind can’t resist the invitation to forage for some type of association, be it via pareidolia or simple wordplay. And when a title pops into place, in addition to that added moment of delight, I find it much easier to recall the image and the emotion that was effortlessly evoked by the initial experience. Labeled or not, though, I must say your images, and Hans’s as well, have a way of taking root in both pleasurable and amusing ways, and never require much prompting to recall.
Window of OpportunityOh Michael, The Crying Saint (Vincent of Saragossa, patron of winemakers?), so beautifully heart-wrenching and haunting, would be more than welcome here in Napa Valley — and anywhere in northern California, for that matter. Aeolus whistles and sparks fly, billowing clouds of smoke turning the light surreal. Our hearts go out to the fearless firefighters and to those who’s tears fall soundlessly upon ashes of their former homes. What we really need more than bushels of grapes at this moment are great big Buckets of Rain.
And Hans, your image reminds me of gentle rains and also of an eyelid at rest, long lashes settling down, awaiting the start of a luscious dream. Also, thank you for the link to Gledhill’s website. There are some fabulous images there. I do think he’d feel at home here and hope he sees your mention and joins our escapades.
Thank you, Hans, for the kindly nod as we leap into Volume VI! And to Michael, look what you started when you launched the B&W topic — not even a full year ago! ;) Needless to say, I’m eager to see what will “accumulate” this time around.
Leaping Into Volume VIAh! Sorry to mislead, Hans. I was actually referring to Michael’s featured Cloud of the Day. My error brings a question for Gavin though: Could the Cloud of the Day photos that have been taken by CAS members be added into the Gallery?
Volume V has been delicious (Perfect Rice and all) — and I trust Volume VI will be a delightful romp for the senses as well. The Arrow of Time is flying swiftly!
Meanwhile, the great wind eraser made a pass at a lingering contrail… but missed in a few places.
What Remains To Be SeenWow and Wow!! Michael, your gallery cloud on Tuez was a dooz-ie. As is your fibratus wavering sky, Hans. I toast you both with this humble sky brew.
Ægir’s CupAnd Micheal, your April 23 image is as mesmerizing as the beauty of waterfalls. Here’s one that might follow such a rush of water.
Waterfall Landing
Overtones
Shoulda Woulda Coulda
Window of Opportunity
Leaping Into Volume VI
What Remains To Be Seen
Ægir’s Cup
Waterfall Landing
