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Love 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?So good to see you back, Lawrence! You have been missed. And thank you for the wonderful links — I especially enjoyed the images of Noctilucent clouds which are such a bright delight in early night. May you continue to heal and shine on as well.
Wonderful, expressionistic appeal in #179, Michael. I like the mood it evokes when I look at it—which I’ve done now several times.
Is this how clouds carry their little ones?
Ah, how I wish we could all get along together as well as your farm dog and elephant, Ruth. Now that we’re in that setting, who left the barn door open?
Cow In The CornfieldPS: Enjoyed your photo on the gallery last week, Ruth. So beautiful how the river reflected the soft colors of your Montana sunset.
Love the calm, linear look of #178, Michael. Just what I needed this morning. ;)
Too Many Ideas All At OnceA fabulous launch to Volume IV, Michael! Thank you for leading the way. Can’t wait to see what we shall see.
Excited In All Directions!What a spectacular video!! Astonishing that it was all happening during a single night — Noctilucent, Aurora, even the Big Dipper. Thank you so much for the link, Doctor No.
Daniel, I keep going back for another look at Travail. So ocean-like in the upper half, and convincingly cloud-like in the lower. Beautiful!
And you’ve said it, Ruth! Thanks for sharing the rhythm reset with your lovely Squeeze of a Rainbow.
Michael, love the colors in #821 and the 3-D effect you managed to capture.
A Splash Of IntortusThanks, Daniel. So true how clouds can surprise us, and amaze and amuse as well. You’ve captured some beautiful tones in The Cradle. I can almost hear the lullaby of wind.
Below, the clouds took on an almost mirrored look, topped off with a little accent.
Nice capture, Michael, with those highlights peeking through.
When the wide contrail descended below a tree line, it looked to be offering a soft landing place for falling bits of cloud.
A warm welcome to you, Trevor — and an impressive, dramatic first post! Hope to see many more images from you here on the B&W topic.
Love those waves in any direction, Michael and Hans, even when they almost appear to be quietly quivering in place.
Good VibrationsBeautiful displays in the recent images above from Michael, Hans, Daniel, Don, and Ruth, with the wind acting like the hand of an invisible artist.
As for the question posed by Ruth, it seems there’s no limit to the wonders up there!
This That And Then SomeArizona B&W#175 has an ethereal landscape feel, Michael. I’d like to travel that undulating trail into the distant hills. Who knows where it might lead?
Wherever that may be, I’d like to be dressed appropriately, or even better, with a flair for whimsey. Your Mad Hat with its feather, plume and even a hint of veil would be just the ticket, Hans. I should like to wear it even with no where to go but in my mind. Today, for sure ’twould be the shore ~ to celebrate World Oceans Day.
Ocean EmotionWe’re back to blue skies again here, but not before this treat from just two days ago…
A Wee Bit Of Late Afternoon IridescenceSounds similar to how I’ve often heard it explained, Hans. It does indeed have to do with the brain and how it processes visual information. In order to identify and determine the significance of what we see, we search our memories, making comparisons to shapes we’re familiar with through past experience. As you’ve pointed out, this process is beneficial to our survival. Imagine seeing a vague shape in the distance that could be a bush… but might be a bear?! Pareidolia can be a handy asset.
That said, some people tend to have a looser leash than others on the ability to see things in anomalous shapes. An additional benefit, for those of us who do, is an endless zoo, a rich cast of characters, or fantasy garden of delights awaiting us whenever we cloud gaze. Still, a question remains: Do We Always See What We Want To See?
Something Tells Me It’s All Happening At The Zoo
Either Or Or?
Cow In The Cornfield
Too Many Ideas All At Once
Excited In All Directions!
A Splash Of Intortus
Good Vibrations
This That And Then Some
Ocean Emotion
A Wee Bit Of Late Afternoon Iridescence
Something Tells Me It’s All Happening At The Zoo
