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I’d like to take a walk in your Cloudscape, Michael, and see what’s just beyond that ridge. Perhaps Hans’s Snowy Mount Cloud? Which shifted quickly into a benevolent hand offering a treat to what is that? A tiny bear? It’s a world of wonders up there!
And Hans, on the CAS Gallery, your Mythical Phoenix photo is a flight fantastic!
Spring Mix
Michael and Hans, as far as I can see, you both have the magic going with those gray values. They are a wonder to behold.
And do we have a subtle “3″ theme going here? If so, here’s Newton’s Third Law to add to it.
Indeed, Spring has arrived! In the Valley of the Moon (AKA: Sonoma), vineyards are waking up to the new season. But I must say that by simply looking up, I can easily become more intoxicated with the nectar of the sky than with all the grape juice bottled below. Cheers!
Vignoble Dans Le Ciel
Thank you, Michael. As always, the your technical guidance and encouragement is greatly appreciated. To echo Kristy, my head was atilt as well wondering how you’d managed the intriguing color in your images. And when I foraged through my own small collection of photos, I could find nothing to match the fine gestural cloud studies you’ve offered here. Now I’ll be looking with even keener eyes to the skies.
The image below doesn’t have the light freeform feeling of those above, so I hope it is not too foreign to this thread’s focus. That said, it reminds me of the quick sketches I’ve seen art students do during lectures. I’ve shown it in both positive and negative here to help loosen my own eye, forever in training mode.
There is a tiny, bright sliver of moon in the upper left corner which gives this image its title in honor of a young Turkish friend whose name (Ayça) translates to “crescent moon”.
Ayça and Eye
Thank you, Hans, for launching B&W Volume III! Enter the cloud cave? Willingly! Spelunking we will go for…
As Above (Not) So Below
Fantastic, Michael! What a fun idea for a new forum topic. I’ll be looking out (and up!) for more Cloud Doodles. Do you want to say something about your process in creating these?
Thank you, Hans! I would very much like to dance with Abandon and drink in its cool quenching mist.
And if I were a painter, Michael, your Greetings From a Sun Rise would be all the inspiration needed for a day in the studio. Impressionistic and impressive.
It continues to amaze me how converting a cloudscape to black and white and tweaking the contrast a bit will sometimes bring it right down to earth. If I were a writer of mystery novels, I’d want to follow this Moonlit Path (below) from the shores of the cloud lake and see where it leads.
That subtle white wisp in Hans’s White Giant also beckons.
Moonlit Path
Not sure why the above comment and image posted twice. I’ve tried to delete the duplicate, but it must be hard to put this fire out. Can someone advise how to douse the flame?
Michael, your Mainly White image is simply and subtly so luscious. And Hans, I like seeing the further structure you’ve revealed in Minimal Music part ll — fantastic!
Out of town for just a couple of days and I see this thread has remained hot. I might have to go visit the wave thread to cool off.Still Ablaze
Michael, your Mainly White image is simply and subtly so luscious. And Hans, I like seeing the further structure you’ve revealed in Minimal Music part ll — fantastic!
Out of town for just a couple of days and I see this thread has remained hot. I might have to go visit the wave thread to cool off.Still Ablaze
Thank you, Michael! I very much appreciate the time and careful detail you’ve given to my query. I’m sure there’s a learning curve involved, but I feel encouraged to keep at it by the stunning images you and Hans continue to share here. I just love ‘em (and hope they’re restored soon!).
Sorry for my misleading comment/question, Michael. I meant to write that your image had the rich tonal luster of a gelatin silver print and wondered if you’d somehow captured this effect by use of a special filter. (The image “A misty morning in Bluff, Utah, US” by Paul Martini, posted April 6, 2017 on the gallery has this same lustrous quality.) And thank you for further explanations on your process. I, too, am learning so much from this forum exchange.
Indeed, it is a beautiful day from the start, Hans, when I wake to such amazing images as posted here. They continue to inspire!
Wind and Fire
Michael, so glad you chose to post your photo (a couple images up). Did you use a special filter? I ask because it has that mysterious luster I associate with gelatin prints. Now there’s fifty shades of grey I don’t mind seeing.
And Hans, there is such a playful feel in Curling Cumulus. I keep going back to it because it keeps making me smile.
I agree, it’s still a bit tricky getting images to post, but as noted, we are determined enthusiasts!
Candle in the Wind
