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Looks like someone’s heard the welcoming song of your Big White Friendly Whale, Ruth—and he’s bringing along a Nudibranch to join the pod party (and maybe sing some harmony?).
The Whale And The NudibranchPS: Loved seeing your Montana sunrise over the river on the Gallery! What a beautiful start to the day.
Thank you, Gregory, and so good to see you here again with fine photo evidence of why we’re all ‘Hooked’’ on this topic.
Michael, the whole softness of feel with the touch of blue and the shadowed shape to its right makes #123 a real favorite.
Love the dark and light contrast in Just Fluffy, Hans. And a funny (talk about smooth) follow-up by Michael.
Need something to go with your mai tai?
Hula LessonThank you, Hans, and I think you’ve well captured the feel of this topic with the dynamic energy in Accumulating Diversity!
I must also agree about your Cauliflower, Ruth. And even tastier in cloud form than real life, some might say. ;)
Michael, my mind is quite entertained by the positive clouds and negative sky shapes in #184 — or is the + and – reversed? Looking at it either way is fun.
In the photo below, what caught my eye was that lonely little cloud in the lower left corner. I didn’t even see the halo until the image was downloaded. Surprise!
Lonely Little CloudLet It Roll tells it like it will be, Hans! Wherever this volume may take us, I have no doubt it will be a fun sky trek. Love the contrast between the solidness of the solid mountain and the almost ethereal air it breathes in your Glacier shot, Ruth. And Michael, those subtly patterned textures—wow!
Lost In TransformationLove the color and texture in #121, Michael. Would like to take a nap on that blanket of cozy blue. And then do a deep dive into a dream.
Plunge!Enjoyed seeing your queue of Cu made the Gallery’s line-up, Ruth!
And speaking of brothers who enjoy tossing things… Years ago I made a series of colorful pillows stuffed with cedar chips in the shape of fish. They were about 12” long and the idea was to keep them in closets to deter moths. My brother had other ideas. He would keep one on the couch hidden beneath other pillows until some unsuspecting person within range would happen by. You’d hear the cry “FISH!” and in a blur of color, one would come flying across the room…
The Boy Who Cried FishSkeleton Birds was the perfect finale to B&W Vol 17, Hans, with a dramatic, sparkling quality to it. And thank you, Michael, for giving Vol 18 inviting new wings! Can’t wait to see where it will lead us.
Some Distant ShoreThank you, Hans, and I couldn’t agree more about the comfort of images from Michael and Ruth, with Michael’s latest like another soft serenade.
And nice contrast in Borderline?, Hans. To my eye, it brings to mind the initial resistance of sand to sea. I can almost see a reflection of clouds in the remaining wetness of a receding wave, evidence of a little exchange between the solidness of sand and the fluidity of water. On a somewhat related theme, these Cirrus clouds below know how to flow.
A Study Of Contrast In FlexibilityThank you, Hygge! A quick search for the news title led to the winning image you mention here. Gorgeous! It reminds me of another accomplished photographer—David Wilson—who collaborated with Scottish writer Peter May to capture the stunning beauty of the Outer Hebrides (which became the setting for May’s The Blackhouse trilogy). Many of Wilson’s photos in the published book Hebrides include cloud images as one might imagine in that wild weathered region.
So lucky you are, Ruth, to live within easy reach of Glacier National Park! I love the coolness you’ve captured in those magnificent mountains.
And thanks for kind words, Michael. It looks like that Lenny fell out of the cloud above in #737. What a great shot!
Below: When I converted the photo on the right, taken just a couple of days ago, to B&W, it brought memories of the photo on the left which I’d posted to this forum topic four years ago. Both look to my eye like moonlit paths I’d like to follow. I’m wondering now if this might turn into some kind of series.
Moonlit Path (2017) / Foggy, Foggy Night (2021)Finally catching up with this topic and see there are lots of recent additions to enjoy from Ruth, Gregory, Hans, Michael, skies of many moods to marvel! Gregory, love the mirrored effect in your Snowy sky/landscape. Michael, #507 is full of pizzazz! Hans, your Lenscape is so other-worldly, I keep seeing other worlds within, like a snowy scene I’d like to cross-country ski through. And Ruth, you’ve framed the sun so perfectly in Just The Other Day. Did you wait for it or catch it in that very moment?
Just a couple of days ago, looking up brought a flashback to childhood. I could almost hear my little brother giggling, pillow in hand, winding up…
Pillow Fight!To my eye, Ruth, your Cloud In Stasis is amusing with what looks to be a friendly dog poking his head in to make some mischief.
And Michael, your #736 has me wanting to don ice skates and glide across that lake with snow all around and more ready to come down. Love it!
While I’d rather linger there, I simply can’t put it off a moment longer…
Must Dust!Indeed, Ruth, it is as Hans has said. There’s as much room here for all cloud creatures as there is in the sky. Your lovely rat is most welcome. As is your Flying Girl with Long Hair — and it looks like she flew right into today’s Gallery line up as well. Congratulations on catching her mid-flight.
Hans, there was no doubt in my mind you’d recognize our old buddy Billy G even though it’s been awhile. And I hope that beauty that Oops Swam Away returns as well.
As for what Billy’s might be chewing on, I don’t think it’s what the character below appears to be making such a face about.
Not A Fan Of Dried Parsley
The Whale And The Nudibranch
Hula Lesson
Lonely Little Cloud
Tossed By The Winds Of Whimsey
Lost In Transformation
Plunge!
The Boy Who Cried Fish
Some Distant Shore
A Study Of Contrast In Flexibility
Moonlit Path (2017) / Foggy, Foggy Night (2021)
Pillow Fight!
Must Dust!
