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Great grays in both #182 & #183, Michael. And a positively powerful image in Lots Of Energy, Hans!
Friday FibrillationThis image reminds me of how the earth welcomes a nourishing rain, especially when gentle breezes blow.
WOW!! Thank you, Lawrence! Seeing these wonders added a great brightness my day. The second link you cited, offering a fantastic close-up of Red Sprites, is especially exciting. Indeed, one might guess this was some amazing creature from the deep sea and be astonished to learn otherwise. As below, so above?
Ah, yes, that makes sense, thank you, Hans. And agreed, ’tis best to be over-cautious with these dazzling displays. Once noticed, I try to aim the camera without looking directly at the area again, and just crop the photo later. A bit of a hit-or-miss approach, but better than risking the eye that still sees fairly well!
A clever and funny follow-up, Hans. Your puppy watcher really looks as if he’s pressing down on the blinds to get a good view. Maybe this is what he sees…?
Moon Catcher
Such beautiful images from everyone above! Thank you all for sharing such colorful celestial bookends to the day. Timing makes it rare for me to catch these delights, but here is one from the archives, the last of the sun having slipped silently below a dark blanket of sea.
Thank you for kind words, Hans. And if that is just the Tale Of The Dog, I can only imagine what the rest of that puppy might have looked like. What a wonder! And I cannot choose a favorite from your duo above, each one having its own special appeal. Magic moments there.
In the photo below, I’d never seen a color display quite like this before—an almost Saturn-like ring with a faint echo of it below. Have you an idea what might have caused this display?
What a lovely image of sun (or moon?) in a soft, silken cradle of cloud, Michael. It is lovely!
And Hans, that sliver of moon could not be more beautiful! The incredible detail you’ve captured somehow brings it closer to home—almost within reach.
Half-Sun In Full SplendorIt’s no surprise you can see both creatures, Hans, as you have a keen skill for such vision. As for mood, mine tends to tip easily towards the amusement end of the scale, even in ambiguous situations. If I do happen to glimpse the ‘old lady’ in the mirror, at least she is usually smiling. At nearly 70, that seems to keep the best wrinkles in place!
Congratulations on your wonderful, whimsical Nubecita stories, Juan! It is kind and generous of you to share with your cloud friends here. Muchas gracias!
A grand show(er) of Nature’s beauty and power in your photos, Batman! May you be treated to many more such moments like this, camera(and umbrella)-ready!
And since we’re on a canine roll, here’s another pup who’s just itching to play…
Poodle Puddle JumperTony is grrrreat, Ruth! And how can I have missed that adorable little puppy, Hans? A splendid illustration of how we might see only one thing until another is pointed out! So now, I say danke je for the indelible double vision which I share with you (and all) below.
Cow & Puppy! In The CornfieldLove the soft approach in Smoothly, Hans. Anything that inspires calm is welcomed (and needed) these days. Amazing how effectively a simple image can accomplish that.
Just Drifting ByLove the tones and subtle shadings you achieved in #189, Michael — a wonderful watercolor effect.
As for Scary or Friendly, Hans, I can see both in your fantastic clouds above. But, of course, only one or the other at a time. So much of perception is determined by mood and the mind’s tendencies. If I gaze at the classic optical illusion of the young girl/old woman, what I see first will likely depend on how recently I’ve looked in the mirror. ;)
Below, another ambiguous cloud formation. Do you see a young pup swimming or a two-headed sea dragon—or something else entirely (at least for a moment)?
Either Or Or?
Friday Fibrillation
Half-Sun In Full Splendor
Poodle Puddle Jumper
Cow & Puppy! In The Cornfield
Just Drifting By
Either Or Or?
