[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank 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.

[Patricia L Keelin]

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

[Patricia L Keelin]

This morning the clouds reminded me of a walk along a distant shore.Fog And Foam

[Patricia L Keelin]

This morning the clouds reminded me of a walk along a distant shore.Fog And Foam

[Patricia L Keelin]

What a delicious shot, Hans! A feast for the senses.

Another One On The Wing

[Patricia L Keelin]

Splendid shadow play in AZ #608, Michael.

And Hans, that is some delicious looking broccoli you’ve served up. Fit for a king and his loyal knights. Those song lyrics have a way of lingering. Today, I looked up to find, torn and tossed to the winds…

Letters I’ve Written, Never Meaning To Send

[Patricia L Keelin]

Fabulous images, Michael and Hans! Catching up just now with this color topic is a feast for the eyes. Arizona Color #606 is mesmerizing, Michael. And Contrasting Structures is like a moment of surprise not to be missed, Hans.

The image below was taken on a very stormy day. I could barely detect what I thought might be interesting swirls in the clouds. In order to see what was really happening up there, I gave the image strong contrast, which delivers the impression of a rough textured watercolor. Rough weather, water, color… somehow, for me, the resulting image captures the dark moodiness of the sky that afternoon.

Moody Blues

 

[Patricia L Keelin]

Laurence, thank you for sharing this link to the article about Lisa Wood. Her photography is as moving as her story. Both cannot help but make one take a moment to appreciate the fragile beauty of each moment.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Beautiful photos, George! I especially like the one with the misty clouds — very mysterious.

And Laurence, thanks for links to other remarkable photos. We were completely overcast here, so it’s a treat to see what others witnessed elsewhere.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thank you for sharing celestial visions, Robert! I’ve always felt that Cirrus clouds have a way of lifting ones spirits. ;)

[Patricia L Keelin]

I’ve heard a rumor here in Napa that Goddess Diana was recently seen in the Valley of the Moon (as neighboring Sonoma is often called). She thought she might have left something behind and is now, of course, on the hunt, shall we say.

Has anyone seen my quiver?

PS: The cloud photo above is just as I saw it — really quite odd with nothing else like it anywhere else in the sky.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Thanks, Hans, and truth be told, Unheated Hatter is rotated 90˚ from original orientation — enough to make one’s own hat fall off, I dare say.

[Patricia L Keelin]

Danke je, Hans. Apparently, Wind has unlimited options for tossing, tumbling, and toying with Cloud. Sliced, diced, grated, it’s all fair game up there. Love the color and motion in your Shredded serving above.

Minced

[Patricia L Keelin]

How wildly lucky, Hans, to have had a sighting of nacreous clouds! I do not believe it will be your last. And thank you for the link to atopics explanation of these fabulous formations. Indeed, your lovely image above seems to match the description of type 1 PSC. Did that make your toes wiggle?

I do wish I could see further north to catch sight of nacreous, but for now, a little webworker has me stuck in place.

Halo Weaver

[Patricia L Keelin]

To look up and see whatever the sky has to offer is one gift. To scroll through the CAS forums is quite another offering with visions beyond one’s own horizon. So grateful to all for sharing here.

Never Really Alone

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