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Wonder-full images above, you two — very nourishing to these local-cloud-deprived eyes! It’s been all blue skies here (again) for days, so it’s back to spelunking the dark caverns of archival photos. But wait… is that A Way Out, just past the stalactites?
Felicity, welcome! You’ve captured an impressive “Lennie” with a good dose of drama and mystery. Thank you for sharing it with us, and to echo Hans, we hope you will continue to post here.
And Hans, I enjoy the notes very much (bedanken!) for the mind-sparkling way they work to weave the threads of our communal tapestry.
From both you and Michael, I’m still learning to see the essence (what IS the matter) of cloud beauty drilled down — which in turn, not surprisingly, reminds me of the succinct writings of Lydia Davis. It’s become a fruitful exercise in stretching the mind as well.
Mind Over Matter
Your Hyena is a haunting beauty, Michael. I want to go there and hear him calling out to the brightness in the darkness.
Below, with a nod to Leonard Cohen…
A Tangle of Matter and GhostStill trying to capture that unique quality you’ve mastered, Michael. The attempt has me looking at clouds both fresh and archival with new eyes. Thank you for this inspiration!
Dedications, Evocations, the lightness of feathers. All aspects inspire…
Found This One Under My Pillow
Evocative and inspiring, Michael. Hope to see more!
While my offering below doesn’t have as distinct a watercolor feel as what you’ve achieved in your images, it’s been fun exploring in this new direction.
And I must say Thank You again to Gavin for providing a forum in which we can continue to share our love of clouds in new ways that honor their enduring beauty.
PS: That tiny white dot near the center is the moon, just beyond its first quarter phase.
Is this fair? We get to sleep in and still have the joy of seeing these beautiful images. Thank you, Michael! I love the watercolor effect you’ve managed to capture. May we add to this thread? I think I have an image tucked away that might fit it, though it was taken in late afternoon. Ah! There’s the hope, Hans! Though I think you might have converted to early rising, judging by your photo appearing in CAS’s Gallery today. Very nice — a gentle awakening, definitely worth rising for. And Michael, if you have more, please continue this series.
Love the above! Below, not a lot going on. Just A Few Soft Layers and a little something to add a bit of depth and beckon the eye.
Nice wrap and fresh start, Michael and Hans! Here’s a little fun with a swish ~~~
In the Wake of the Dolphins
Those eyes in the skies are remarkable, Michael. What a nice shot of surrealism!
And a funny interpretation, Hans. Your image that followed looks to have been taken at sea and almost as if the fellow you saw in Michael’s photo had flipped over. Is this him now?
Swimming Through the WavesMore than luck, Hans! Not only were you in the right place at the right time with the right equipment, but also you have always the patience and evident, enduring love for clouds. Thank you for sharing the delight of your experience. with us.
Your Sun just shining is a beauty, Hans, easily emulating the mystery of the Moon. And how lucky to be able to stare directly at it here for as long as we wish and not be blinded!
Michael, missed you! This morning, I was thinking of your earlier comments regarding image rotation. Playing with the photo below, I found each 90˚ turn evoked a different emotion. After a few spins, it finally came to rest, somehow feeling More Hopeful in this orientation.
A Tangle of Matter and Ghost
Swimming Through the Waves
