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What a beauty, Cloverpatch ~~ thanks for sharing. It’s like a warm hug at the end of the day ~~ great for one’s blood pressure!
Thank you, Hans, that makes sense to me about the Dec 15th image being a 22˚ halo. As for the most recent one, I don’t recall at all where the sun was. Can anything be determined by the layered order of colors?
As for sharing our enthusiasm about the wonders of the sky with others, I’ll never forget the following encounter. (I hope it’s okay to post this here.)
Just as the downpour began, I dashed into a local deli. An elderly man who’d been on his way out, stood transfixed in the doorway eyeing the display of darkening clouds, his face lit in childlike glee. We shared a few moments of quiet wonder punctuated with overtones of “Wow!” as thunder rumbled.
“I’m 84”, he began, “grew up on a farm. We used to lie in the fields and see all kinds of things in the clouds! Do people do that anymore?” I smiled and told him about the Cloud Appreciation Society and its tens of thousands of members who feel doing so is a far cry from a waste of time. “You don’t say!” He shook his head in amazement. I drew out my phone to share some photos.
“You’ve still got it!”, I assured him when he quickly spotted the Pig in PJs, a complex Cumulous Rorschach. We both took a breath and then he sighed, “I love that smell, the first rain! I know there’s a word for it…. but I can’t remember what it is…” I leaned in to touch his arm and whisper, “Petrichor!”, like a secret code assuring him we’re on the same side. “That’s it! That’s it! Thank you! And the Cloud Appreciation Society, I won’t forget that!”. He made his way out, into the wet, eyes to the skies, chanting his new mantra lest it slip away like the passing storm.
Wish I could say, George, but I don’t know much at all about these apparitions — other than it’s been rare for me to catch one. It was late afternoon, and I believe the sun was below what’s shown. The palm tree might be misleading regarding angle, as I was in fact looking slightly up from just straight ahead. In the future, I must take notes! Maybe Alec or Hans can illuminate us?
And Hans, your 22 degrees, sundogs, parhelic (parts) ,UTA, Parry, supralateral, CZA is absolutely stunning! Thank you for launching this new forum thread where we can see and share these gems.
Alec, your simple 22 is so lovely. You shine!
Below is an image from a year ago that made my day. But again, I don’t know what to call it.
Wow, George, that’s quite a giant cocoon you’ve captured! One might wonder what might emerge…
Tentacles And AllThis is all quite fascinating, so thank you both for lessons and links.
“What is it you’re seeing?” a woman asked when she spotted me gazing upwards. Then came the astonished “Oh!”
This little creature was also just passing by, Hans — and I believe he was searching for You! I imagine he might have emerged from that Aquatic Dream, made his way across the Welsh Marshes, and consulted the Butterfly along the way. Have you seen him over there? Somehow, it wouldn’t surprise me, seeing as your goat and the arctic explorer both found their way across the pond in previous posts.
Friendly Figural #5Wow, Hans, how extraordinary! Twin rainbows and fifth order are new to me, so thank you both for this! Here’s just a pretty bit of halo to share in gratitude…
Hovering For Prey is like some wild creature from a dream, Hans. Fantastic in the true sense of the word. Hope he doesn’t come through Alec’s serene Sunroof and find that luscious heart Michael’s offered here. WOW.
I’ve been a bogged down with work these past few days, and so eager to resurface and rejoin the fun here.
Aquatic DreamYour Christmas Shopping put me in a festive mood, Michael. Just the nudge I needed! And thanks to both you and Hans, for the kind comments above and the smiles brought on by your philosophical cleverness. I think I don’t know what to think about the one below.
Delighted, too, to see you here, Alec! The coupling of your well-crafted imagery with well-chosen writings is most enjoyable.
Open To Interpretation
Tentacles And All
Friendly Figural #5
On The Threshold Of A Dream
Aquatic Dream
Open To Interpretation
