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Thanks, Michael and Hans for kind words, and more wonders above. Ruth has the perfect perspective. And you’re so right, Hans. This forum never fails to amaze and amuse. Just never know what will swim by, which is a great part of the fun.
Surfriding JellyfishBoris The Spider is welcomed company, Ruth. And perhaps this feathered friend has another offering for your cap? I’m sure she would be pleased.
Ms. Peacock’s PleasureThere’s a lovely, soft elegance to your Wheel in the Sky, Gregory. And Hans, your Iridescent Burger is delicious! Michael, wow, what a beauty, your Lunar Halo is. And Ruth, Grandmother Moon is simply exquisite.
Below, the sky has done its best to dress up a few bare winter branches.
Thank you, Michael. And talk about engrossing illusions! Your #721 is a great step into wonder. I’m seeing things and thoroughly enjoying it.
Trying To Keep Track Of The DaysLovely lacunosus, Gregory, and your Evening Guest is a beauty, Ruth. Micheal, #104 has that approaching wave appeal and #105 is simply a roiling joy, despite the darker tones. Pareidolia gets put into play for me as well with an emerging character who looks like he’s crawling his way through an absolute wonderland. Love it!
Wasn’t sure in which topic to share the cloud art adventure below, but color seemed the best choice. The image here is offered purely in the spirit of playful exploration. While its origin is indeed a cloud photo taken in my backyard yesterday morning, it hadn’t snowed here, nor was it a foggy morning, nor do I live next to a cliff. In fact, I was about to toss the original photo (further below) when curiosity led me to wonder if anything interesting might be made of it. The sole reason I’d taken the photo initially was the appeal of that tiny sun bravely peeking through the little opening of light blue sky. In the end, the result of cropping, rotating and inverting the color really surprised me, creating a moody, misty scene that I think I’ll now keep.
Dear Gregory and Laurence, so delighted to hear you enjoyed the podcast. I found the ending particularly moving as writer Jon Mooallem describes his emotional response during the celebration and in later reflections as an “inexplicable rush of empathy… and awe” for people he’d met at the event (and beyond). Honestly, every time I listen to that part, I feel the “rain” begin anew.
PS: And thank you for your kind compliment, Laurence!
Beautiful and unusual visual treats above (Redbow, Cloudbow, Moon Iridescence, CZA and Sundog, and wing clouds as well! Wow! Thanks to all for sharing here.
Hans, were those Nacreous clouds in your Iridescent Tongue and The complete picture? They appear to have that pearly look.
Nothing mysterious below, just a nice surprise on an afternoon walk.
Looks like the winds of change are having their way, Michael. Bye bye, T!
Below, another study in Black & White and inverted color. There was a lot of action in the sky this morning…
Taken a moment later and cropped less tightly, I like the textural quality of the image revealed here via color inversion.
A splendid start to Volume V, Michael, and a good reminder that this topic is likely to go in unrestrained directions, as Hans offers fine evidence with Any Size And Length.
Ruth, your Wispy Creature looks like it’s tickling the sky. Is that a giggle I hear?
And Hans, just to clarify in case there was any misunderstanding, I do wish I could have answered yes to the invitation. Alas, as it is, I can barely keep up with the forum. That said, however, and prompted by your note above to Michael, I just took a look at the Cloudspotter group for Holland and found many more photos by you and others that I am delighted to see! I must try to check these more often. I do hope others will join us here on the forum topics as well.
Love the Freescale above! Below, a faint halo shines through cool skies.
Frosty MorningThank you for kind comments, Ruth and Hans. Ruth, your Moon Pastry puts my head on a tilt and a smile on my face. What an odd and amusing image! And Hans, Undulations, with the contrast of smaller clouds at the bottom, reminds me of some photographs by Ansel Adams. Wonderful composition.
Dust To DustWow! Michael, #702 and #703 are both just beautiful beyond words. Ruth, your January Alpenglow took my breath away. Gregory, The Opening is an irresistible invitation to begin either daytime or dreamtime. Sheryl, couldn’t agree with you more about the magic of watching the colors build and fade. Love the soft, enchanting hues you’ve captured there. Hans, your Mirrored has a painterly quality, so vibrant and crisp. I can almost hear the sea roaring in delight. Philip, a welcome to you as warm as your sun pillar. And Dondatella, love the streaks of contrasting colors, themselves in contrast with that wide skyful of dark/bright clouds. All in all, the photos above make for fantastic viewing any time of day or night.
Below, a slightly different take on this topic’s title theme. Here a bright sun rises above weeping clouds returning light and radiant warmth for all. To borrow a few familiar words: It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter… seems like (four) years since it’s been here…
Here Comes The Sun!Thank you for launching Volume X with such a great photo, Michael. I keep waiting to see if some clouds will fall through that gap. Love the sense of anticipation. Wait a minute… maybe they did (#102)!
And with Hans’s Footsteps In The Snow and Ruth’s Box of Crayons, it looks like we’re off to a fun start.
Twin Fans Of IntortusMichael, I see something playful in #719. Perhaps something to romp along Ruth’s beach?
Meanwhile, the Leafy Sea Dragon, recently posted to the ‘Clouds-that-look-like-things Volume IV’ topic, found its way here in new form, courtesy of the capricious wind.
Shape Shifter
Surfriding Jellyfish
Ms. Peacock’s Pleasure
Trying To Keep Track Of The Days
One-Note Song With Wall Of Sound
Frosty Morning
Dust To Dust
Here Comes The Sun!
Twin Fans Of Intortus
Shape Shifter
Little Leafy Sea Dragon
