[Patricia L Keelin]

Prompted by Hans’s reply, I returned to look yet again. And now the fourth is coming forth with even more dimension (4D?!) and what emerges is a close-up view of a lacy neckline and fingers holding the sphere. What I find most amazing is that despite the overall complexity of the lacunosus pattern, my mind can’t help but search for something familiar within. Michael, your series is now reminding me of the autostereograms (“magic eye” images) that became so popular back in the ‘90s.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Hans, I did not know the Atmospheric Optics site, so thank you very much! It will be a great pleasure to explore. And I’m not surprised to hear Gavin is involved in it.

The cloudy character below (who apparently has a twin across the pond!) has been haunting my archives for quite some time, but I had yet to settle on a proper name for him. Based on what’s been written above (“…a hint of Anywhere in the distance” and “…our journey to Anywhere…”), it seems only right to call him “Anywhere”. Wouldn’t you agree?

Anywhere Beckons

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

Agreed, indeed! I can’t help feeling something essential is missing when the heavens above remain a blank palate.

One blue sky day, there suddenly appeared a single, lonely cloud head. It looked about to say something and I wondered if it might summon its friends, speaking out in an eloquent stream of cirrus, a grand puff of cumulous, or maybe even a delicate arc dappled with brilliant points like the parhelic circle Hans posted yesterday to the B&W thread. So many possibilities!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Wow, Hans, you are lucky indeed! Looks like 5-10 minutes of sheer bliss. I like seeing both images you’ve posted here as it shows how we can be fully captivated and glued to the spot in which we first see such splendor. While I’ve yet to see such a wonder myself, I feel fortunate to have looked up while watering the garden one morning to be awed by the appearance of a 22˚ halo (prettier, of course, in color).

PS: Also enjoyed your River of Stratus on the CAS Gallery – lovely!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Fantastic, Michael! Each one, a honeycomb of delight. Hard to choose a favorite here, but I find the nearly 3D spherical shape in image four of the B&W series particularly magnetic. I keep expecting it to take off on a roll. Thank you for sharing these with us.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Well, I for one would like to catch a ride inside one of your crystal clear bubbles, Hans. And float on through the Sky’s version of the rabbit hole you’ve made reference to, Michael. Such a Mysterious Passageway could lead anywhere!

[Patricia L Keelin]

And here’s one I spotted in the skies above New Mexico last year.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you, Gavin! The better the understanding, the deeper the appreciation for all the wonderment above.

And Hans, beautiful lacy lacunosus you’ve captured there!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Fantastic images! Even a subtle face can be perceived in your Reading The Paper, Michael. And after absorbing news of the world, a good soak in the tub might do much to balance both mind and spirit. I’d like to move my tub out of doors and soak in that peaceful view you have there, Hans. The ultimate in relaxation — especially if it’s a BubbleBath.

The question remains: Where do the bubbles end and the clouds begin?

[Patricia L Keelin]

Talk about tasty treats… Oil on Canvas looks delicious! And the best news is you can indulge all you wish. There’s not a single calorie even in a sky-sized Cup o’Clouds.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thanks, Hygge. You just never know where they’ll turn up! Here’s one I caught cruising above the vineyards of Napa last week. I can just imagine him swooping down for a tasting of regional grape juices. Perhaps a sip of chilled chardonnay? Something to cool a fiery palate? Cheers!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you, Laurence! That made my nose smile.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thanks, Hygge!  Similar indeed – and much appreciated. Is there an aquatic descriptive for the type of lacunosus quality depicted in several of Buxin’s Vues sur Mer images? While I don’t have many cloud photos that capture that particular look, here’s one I think comes closest.

There’s also the CAS forum topic “Wave Clouds”, which Michael Lerch launched in October 2016. It is also devoted to B&W images. It’s slipped onto page two at the moment, but like the tide, I have a feeling it will be back.

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you, George! I’ve watched your lovely video several times now. There comes a point each time where it feels as if I’m actually flying through the clouds. No doubt the illusion is due to the different levels moving in different directions, but I do my best not to overthink and simply relax into the feeling. So thank you again for the free flight!

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you both for your kind words. Here is one I think continues the theme of dimensions and textures — all so touchable! If we could peel open a cloud, might it look something like this?

The Softness Inside

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