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Could it be The Mask gave him a fright? Why whatever is the matter, my dear Mad Hatter?
Unhatted HatterNo doubt about the elephant — a fantastic image, Michael! It’s a bit mesmerizing, and I was happy to see it did not take on a pinkish hue after staring at it for quite some time. #205 also sets the mind to seeing things without the aid of alcohol or advanced pareidolia. Another fine shot.
Having set my mind to wander, I mis-read the title of Hans’s following image as Wired Circus (honestly, no imbibing was involved!). I like the wild vertical dance of clouds you captured there, Hans, while Centrifugal gives the feeling of a look out the back window at warp speed. I wonder where we’re headed next…
Above and Beyond?It must have been the afternoon breeze that tickled that distant palm tree into a bit of shadowplay, Hans. And I see the winds had their way with Hairy Verses Slick as well.
The scrunched looking cloud below reminded me of a documentary about architect Frank Gehry. “Sketches of Frank Gehry” (directed by Sydney Pollack) includes a segment where he describes becoming inspired by a crumpled piece of paper he retrieved after having tossed into a waste bin. I don’t know for certain, but wouldn’t be surprised, if Mr. Gehry is a cloud spotter as well.
ScrunchedDetermined About Its Direction is perfectly titled, Hans, as you’ve successfully captured this very driven cloud formation. And it looks like it has some slipstreaming followers. Still, it seems there are always a few who will go their own way…
Sneaking Off TogetherThank you two. A lovely composition in your capture of iridescence and sun pillar, George. And a playful feeling is evident in your Scattered Sundog, Hans. You know how those puppies like to dash about!
Stay, Stay!A warm welcome to you, WangYingLu from Jilin, China! Hope to see more images from you on the CAS forum topics. Here in California, where we have our share of earthquakes, even the sky sometimes appears to shake and shimmer.
Wonderful photo, Ramona! No matter what it is or isn’t, has been or will be in the next breath of sky. It is a captivating image, beautifully composed.
And even though there’s a lot less going on in #93, Michael, it is no less of a beauty — a serenescape, if you will.
Adding Just A Bit More, Hans, manages to bring in additional clouds while maintaining the calm. Nicely done.
A new year, fresh winds, can’t wait to see what clouds will come.
Standing ByAbsolutely astonishing what may come from the sky juggling little ice crystals! Thank you, Laurence!
Hans, I simply cannot un-see a little figure at the bottom of your photo that brings this volume to a close. To my eye, he appears to be applauding — and for good reason — the fantastic theater presented in Differences. What a beauty!
What a lovely launch, Michael. As usual, you’ve caught the light just right! I’ve also been meaning to say kudos on your cascade of Cirrus featured on the Gallery on December 28! I love the underwater feel you captured so well in that image.
Volume V featured all manner of colorful clouds on display, a bit of poetry, and even some musical and mathematical references. Who could have predicted that? And who knows where our sharing of clouds and commentary will lead next? Perhaps the answer is blowing in the wind.
George, I echo all the comments and compliments noted above and look forward to seeing any and all images you wish to post of your Northern Lights adventure. I can almost feel the swirling movement in the photos you’ve shared so far. Beautifully captured, they make my heart dance!
Great dynamics in your images above, Hans and Michael. I, too, wonder what this new year will bring. No doubt there will be winds that blow in ways that amaze with cloud formations that keep us all looking up.
Mysterious ForcesGeorge, your sundog and/or ? images above are truly stunning!
And Hans, your Moonhalo brings to mind lyrics of a lovely song by Greg Brown…
And there’s a ring around the moon; long, long time ’til day
Play me one more tune; please don’t go awaywhile fingers of the tree branch seems to hold the glow delicately in place.
Below, Mr. Crow stays for an encore by that other orb in the sky.
Halo Performance
Unhatted Hatter
Couldn’t Be Closer (without getting wet)
Above and Beyond?
Scrunched
Sneaking Off Together
Stay, Stay!
Standing By
Mysterious Forces
Is It Obtuse?
Halo Performance
