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Welcome to the CAS forum, Sam. Rest assured you’re not alone in feeling unsure about what to call what’s up there sometimes, especially when it’s a mixed bag of wonder. But turning your eyes to the skies on a regular basis, and comparing what you see with reliable sources, you’ll soon come to call the clouds by their proper names. It can feel like greeting dear friends when you see your favorites up there!
A stylishly-hatted woman, carrying a loose bundle of reeds, was also curious to know what was being discussed.
Indeed, lovely grays to be adrift in above.
And wise words as well, Hans. Best to let all sleeping dragons lie. Who knows what could happen if one became…
AgitatedCatherine, your Clouds Over Lake photos are a beautiful and inspiring addition to the forum topics. I love the different moods reflected (no pun intended) in the images you’ve captured. Have you submitted them to Ian (CAS’s photo editor) for submission to the Gallery? If not, I whole-heartedly encourage you to do so.
And George, your photo above is a beauty in depth as well. Those tiny leaves floating on the water give such a sense of moment and season.
Hans, I love your windmill image. One can imagine its spin creating the wind that propels those clouds racing above.
It is indeed, Hans, a long-stemmed flower—of the cloud kind. ;) The sky is very generous with such gifts, n’est-ce pas?
I love the animated gestures in your creature duo there. What do you imagine might be the source of that mysterious shadow in the foreground? Someone listening in, perhaps? Having not been within hearing distance of the story shared, the hatted fellow below asked a passerby…
What’s the Buzz?Love the sweep (and the title) of your Virga Delight, Hans. And agreed, Michael’s #166 makes a good footprint for a dragon. Perhaps it’s the residue of it’s breath I keep finding under my bed?
Maybe I’ll Dust… tomorrowLove the layered look of your Stretched Sundog, Hans. And yes, that would be my guess about the circle in Held Spellbound. A bit of contrast helped bring the light to light.
Heart AglowMichael, your #715 is like a dream shimmering into place. Love the soft focused moment you’ve captured there. And your latest (#716) keeps pulling me back for a closer look with those bits of sharply focused blue. Can’t say I’ve ever seen anything quite like this one!
And Hans, knowing how quickly a horseshoe vortex can disappear, you were again in just the might place at just the right time, doing just the right thing! How lucky can you get?
Free RideThank you for kind words, Julie. Alas, not a writer. My guess is there must be something in those exquisite moments of stillness (which cloud watching seems to require) that simply untethers my mind. And when an irrepressible penchant for pareidolia is added to the mix, wordplay becomes irresistible.
If you take a stroll through some of the other forum topics (Clouds That Look Like Things and the many archived volumes of Black & White Cloud Photos come quickly to mind), you’ll soon come across some hilarious exchanges, especially with Hans who is exceptionally witty with his titles and commentary. Michael occasionally jumps in to share in the spirited fun as well. It’s just one more way our shared passion for clouds keeps us all connected.
Welcome to the forum, Julie! And thank you for sharing this beautiful image of what’s above in the land down under. I love the celebratory feel of your first post–the joy is contagious! Have fun exploring the many topics here, and I hope to see more photos from you in days to come.
Beautiful series, Hans! And yes, the change is moment to moment with these frisky chameleon/puppies. Even without color, these light phenomena still hold me spellbound.
Held SpellboundMichael, #714 has such a formidable, majestic feel, holding the mystery as to what it might be towering over. And Hans, your banner-like Waviness is wonder-ful.
Clouds At PlayFantastic photo, gvpreo! And a perfect launch for this Halloween topic. Thank you for conjuring just the right spirit!
Alas, I spotted only a bony handful of spooky cloud characters flying through the skies since last Hallow’s Eve. Be that as it may, below is this year’s harvest. Warning: You may need to don pareidolia specs for this first one…
Twitchy Witchy on a midnight mission scouting for eye of newt? Having misplaced her broom, it looks like she’s had to hitch a ride on the back of a friend more accustomed to flying a hang glider.
She must have summoned her familiar, for now Something Toothy this way comes…
and a wandering wraith, cloaked in mist, rises to join them for a night of Tricks & Treats.
While my mind naturally wants to make something perhaps nameable of what I see in your #166, Michael, the ambiguity of it proves an even greater delight. Wonderful!
No such mystery in the image below.
Hot SpotLove that Wiggly loop in your image above the above, Hans. As for the one immediately above, what a timely capture!
In the image below (unfortunately quite grainy due to far distance), I liked the way the cloud seemed to curl over and press gently upon the jet trail. I suppose it’s one way to make an impression.
Curled Cloud
Agitated
What’s the Buzz?
Maybe I’ll Dust… tomorrow
Heart Aglow
Free Ride
Held Spellbound
Clouds At Play
Hot Spot
Curled Cloud
