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Love those delicious pinks and peaches, Hans and Jocelyn. And thank you for kind compliments, Ruth. Although I’m no writer by profession, this doesn’t prevent an occasional tinkering with wordplay (you’ll find Hans has a keen wit for it which often serves to inspire!). That said, clouds sometimes tease my mind into attempts at haiku. The distillation and brevity of form provide a fun challenge.
these soft-hued sunsets
celestial lullabies
invite us to dream
Ruth, I love your image of sunset above the river and the way you’ve described it as part of a memory maker. And Joss, the colors in Over the Hills and Far Away display the colors of hope — an inspiring way to begin a day. So delighted you’ve both joined us here on the forums.
A few days ago, the sky looked promising for a halo at sunset. I didn’t expect to find a supporting cast of contrail and shadow bisecting it and adding a 3-D effect to the scene.
Thank you, Hans. And what a dynamic (pun intended?) image you caught at what looks like just the right moment in An Explosion Of Clouds! I can almost feel it all the way across the pond.
Below, a less intense bang. Or, for those of the parabolic persuasion among us, perhaps the shadowed head and antennae or horns of some cloud creatura? Hold on, I see a bit of beard…. Could this be our old friend Billy?
Is That You, Billy?A beautiful serving of ‘free’ iridescence, Daniel! And Hans, I love the almost B&W look and composition of your sundog. The sun pillar is a lovely image of serenity, and what a thrill to catch that CZA! Again, the composition makes it art with that double chalkline trail.
A couple of days ago, just a wee bit of iridescence below a soft coronal glow.
May all the best of clouds and publishers come your way, Jenna!
Below is another bit of cloud fodder just for fun.
Could this be…
A. a nervous chicken pointing which way Red Riding Hood went (or not) — or — where the Three Little Pigs live (or not) to an inquiring wolf? Only your storytellers can decide!
B. Chicken Little trying to convince a wolf that the sky really is falling?
C. A dance contestant doing his best to impress the judge by imitating classic John Travolta moves?
Of course, your target audience would be way too young for that last association, but I’m sure they could come up with many a storyline for these two engaging characters.
Cloud Tales is a fantastic idea, Jenna! Endless fun with endless endings! May all go well along the way. I remember your request a couple years back when you were hunting and gathering images for your touring play. I can only imagine that was a great success and am happy to see you and Nicolette are still at it!
In addition to those featured on CAS’s Gallery, the Clouds-That-Look-Like-Things topic (all 3 volumes) offers a plethora of Cumulous creatura, wild and wooly and then some. Also, Michael’s most recent contribution to the B&W topic would spark anyone’s imagination. You can find plenty more in earlier B&W volumes as well.
Below is one I hadn’t posted yet to the ‘looks-like’ topic. A bushy bear leans in from the right to hear the ponytailed storyteller as she begins her tale with the prop of a rabbit finger puppet. The clouds started this story. Who knows what will happen next?
The StorytellerOh, Michael, from what wild realm did B&W#167 emerge? Simply incredible! I love this creatura! Have you considered sending it to the MudPie team for their Cloud Tales project? I can only imagine what fun storytelling it would inspire. Even sans pareidolia, it is a remarkable cloud image.
In AweWow, Daniel! Love your vibrant plumbing results. ;)
And Jocelyn, delighted to meet you as well. I couldn’t agree more about the ability of cloud spotting to lift our spirits. The moments of stillness involved in looking up (walking while cloud gazing has proven dangerous in the past!) can be like an emotional reboot. Your Let There be Light and Shadows is a perfect example. Even after the sun’s gone down, unexpected beauty can be found just by gazing in another direction. Thank you for the timely and lovely visual reminder!
Below, another from the archives (if this looks slightly familiar to anyone, an inverted version of it was posted in the B&W topic, Volume VIII). A lot of blues here, supported by a wee bit of underlying warmth. Sometimes that’s all we need.
Love your colorful creatura, Hans, the “pescis” subspecies label is perfect!
And indeed, Don, the sky is a magnet for all cloudy characters. In the image below, I must say someone’s wax wings are looking a bit on the soft side…
Nervous IcarusThose wonder-ful waves sweep me off my feet, Michael, Hans, and Daniel. Sure wish they weren’t so rare around here. Just found this one from a few years back.
What fabulous additions to this sunrise/sunset volume — both in images and new contributors! A warm welcome to Ruth and Jocelyn, who both (along with everyone else here) make me realize I should either get up earlier or stay up later — or both. ;) As it is, I’ve been indoors more than usual, so have gone spelunking through archives for something to share. I suppose this one will do in a pinch…
Beautiful captures, Daniel, Don and Hans! Love that closeup of The Escape, Daniel, and the trippy surrealism of your inverted image, Don. Where could those Hasty Clouds be off to, Hans? Off to give the moon a giggle?
Moon TicklersYour One Note is sweeping in on key and right on time, Hans! While on this side of the pond, the celestial orchestra is not quite ready.
Still Tuning UpIt seems there’s rarely a dull moment up there, Hans! And your clouds in More Unfolding Drama look to be speeding off to join the party. There’s a tiny bird in the one below too. Can you spot it?
Let The Fun Begin!
Is That You, Billy?
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The Storyteller
In Awe
Nervous Icarus
Moon Ticklers
Still Tuning Up
Let The Fun Begin!
Stream Over Stones
