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Thanks for kind words, Michael. According to Wikipedia: “Lemniscate, in algebraic geometry, is the term for any of several figure-eight or ∞-shaped curves.” It isn’t a word I come across often (being from the other end of the campus), but it came to mind with your Arizona B&W#215.
Below is the upper portion of a photo (posted under Cloudscapes, December 13, 2018) that also appears to hold some possibility of forming an infinity symbol. I jokingly suggested calling it Cirrus intortus lemniscatus. While the drifting clouds never quite completed the left-side loop, it was fun to watch and worth the wait regardless.
That said and settled, I like the soft winged look of you image above. Beautiful!
Not sure why the text above repeated… but never mind. This morning my eyes and all concerns quickly evaporated.
Swept Away By An Unusual Cloudscape In The Blue Sky Of Winter**with a nod to Lina Wertmuller for title inspiration
Are you sure the Something Beary was clawing through the sky, Hans, and not a Lundehund paddling in the sea? To the eye (the good one that still works) of this paredoliac (if this isn’t a real word, I think it should be), I could not help but see an otter giving in to insatiable curiosity. It is a marvelous bit of mystery and a breathtaking, dreamlike image. I like it very much indeed.
And thank you, Michael, for sparking curiosity about the Lundehund. Pleased to hear they’re being saved from extinction, but hope Puffin is no longer on the menu. The swirls in your Arizona B&W#215 look to be forming a fiery lemniscate. Lovely!
Below The Puffins’ PerchWonderful variety of patterns in the images above, you two. I imagine each arrangement could make for a fun game of hide-and-seek for our avian friends.
Birds Of PlayLaurence, thank you for the link to this beautiful image. It sparks the memory of a special night a few years ago when I was on a boat trip to Alaska. I’d been so hoping to see Aurora Borealis one particular evening that I could barely sleep. While I never saw the sky dance, it seemed it was not entirely without color. At the time, I was quite perplexed and wondered why I could distinguish subtle cloud shapes against the very subtle, dark greenish glow (I don’t recall seeing the moon at all that night). I took the photo below just to capture the memory of that night. The contrast is pushed, but it’s quite like I remember it, the quiet, the glow, the wonder of it all. Do you think this might be airglow?
A great capture in Shadowing, Hans, mystery to spare in that one. And thanks, Michael, for your comment on textures above. Your Altocumulus example from two perspectives is a very interesting study in the almost physical feeling of rising /falling the images evoke. And your most recent B&W#124 is a stunner, the physical reaction was a dropped jaw on seeing that one!
A different sense of motion is what moved me to take the photo below. The clouds looked intent on heading somewhere, so full of purpose in this moment.
Directionally UnchallengedMeant to add this note of acknowledgement: The CAS January 2019 calendar photo was taken by Dave Groom (member 45,873), who wrote that he spotted it “on a particularly blustery day” over Worthing, Sussex, England. Thank you, Dave, for braving the wild winds and capturing such a splendid image! What creatures did you see? I imagine they continued to shape-shift during your walk along the coast.
Love this in color, Hans! And the texture is just as you describe it. I am caught up in it for sure!
Walked Right Into ItDanke je, Hans! I also like Hygge’s vision of a concept car ~~ a wild ride that would be!
Now, for a smoother ride…
Congratulations, Michael and Hans! Asperitas Volume I is a completely stunning collection. May the rock and roll ride continue. ~~~
PS: Hans, might you have a spare windmill? I still yearn to see “the CAS Cloud” here in Napa, but so far, no go…
A fantastic capture of Cirrus intortus! What I cannot help but see is some kind of Serious Tortoise (sorry, couldn’t resist) walking along the shoreline, a windswept wave in the upper left and a sandy beach in the lower right. A splendid illustration of the evolutionary process with feathers sprouting along the back edge prompting the beginnings of a wide tail. The zippered compartment at his head and shoulders should offer an alternative to retreating into his shell. Not sure what purpose that horn will serve. Your guess is as good as mine at this point.
Really a remarkable sighting!
Fantastic photos, Hans and Michael! Impossible to say one is favored over another as each image displays its own beauty and mood. Today, the clouds took on a formation that surprised me in its vastness. The same texture continued to the right of the sun filling most of the late morning sky.
EmbroideredThank you for kind comments, Ramona. Love your photo of Cirrus clouds and “Cirrus Tree”. I, too, am not confident in identifying cloud types, so hesitate to label. That said, the learning process can be fun and not only lead to better understanding of how formations come to be, but also what to watch for in anticipation of seeing your favorites appear.
Meanwhile, for a quick visual guide to the main (as well as other) cloud types, I suggest heading to the CAS Gallery page and click on the photo icon in the top menu (to the left of the login icon). A column will appear on the righthand side of your screen where you can then select links to photo examples. Even better, in my option, would be to purchase either The Cloud Spotter’s Guide or The Cloud Collector’s Handbook (described on the shop page). Both are works of art in themselves with helpful photos and informative descriptions along with Gavin’s classic warm wit.
Love your New Found Deep Sea Species, Hans. Mystical and magical! It think the creature below has been hoping to find a kindred spirit for quite some time.
So Glad To Meet You
Swept Away By An Unusual Cloudscape In The Blue Sky Of Winter*
Below The Puffins’ Perch
Birds Of Play
Directionally Unchallenged
Walked Right Into It
Embroidered
So Glad To Meet You
Fog And Foam
