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Wow, Hans! Your halos above are especially spectacular. And a cleverly titled sundog too. Enhancing the image below turned a contrail into the blue spark of an accent mark.
Blue SparkThank you for the kind, good wishes, Hans! Indeed, I felt down to my last feather these past two weeks, and just today am returning to find the forum thriving. And what beauties to come back to! I am savoring all above — the colors, the impossible textures, the keen compositions — all like a breath of fresh air! So thanks to all forum friends, and especially to you and Michael, for the visual tickles which have the feel of feathers resprouting. More soon!
Final FeatherIt’s funny, Hans, that I did not see the little hand pointing, but only the surprise of an exclamation point! And that is one wild ride you’ve offered us above. Will we land in the ferns below?
George, while the short list below wouldn’t necessarily make good titles, it was fun thinking of different ways to interpret the image you offered.
Corralling The Cat – or – Catch Me If You Can!
Path Of The Conductor’s Hand and Baton
Just Before The Chalk Broke
Does The Left Hand Know What The Right Hand Is Doing?
Patiently Listening While A Friend Talks In Circles
Certain vs. Thinking It OverGeorge, Just after sunset is a lovely shot — the tower perfectly centered ‘neath that heavy, luscious blanket of deep purple with warm, rosy highlights in between. I feel settled and content to rest in place by this image you’ve shared with us.
And Hans, what an incredible photo with those bright/dark striations balancing the hot focal point of setting sun. Those silhouetted island clouds seem to beckon, hinting at distant isles — an invitation to dreamland?
“Not so fast!”, says Mr. Moon, who seems to be delayed a bit.
There’s a fine poetry in the display of blue on white/white on blue in your Arizona Cloudscape #73, Michael. Based on the squarish shape of image here, I’m assuming you cropped the original. And while I don’t know what was left out, the composition of what you’ve chosen to frame is very strong — and very pleasing.
And Hans, your Ghostscape is wonderfully haunting. The essence of ethereal! And I don’t mind the noise — or not — in you images above. Both have their own beauty.
Below is one from the archives, with a woven watery feel to it.
Watercolor TapestryWave Clouds Volume II ~~ did not see that coming! And what a fabulous start with your iridescent KH caps, Hans. Here’s a wave big enough to cross the pond in gratitude.
TsunamiAh, these are indeed wondrous, Hans and Michael. And I could not agree with you more. The sky is so full of surprises.
Another layered beauty, Michael! Love the feeling of vastness you capture in your Arizona skies.
The unusual texture is what caught my eye in the image below. Could be a close-up of a BlueSkinnedSomethingOrOther.
Wonderfully mysterious, Hans! Who knows where the Crow flies these days? And while we await his return, we must make our own way.
The straight path below required pressing the camera button without looking — so bright was the sun! I could barely detect the contrail attempting to slice it neatly in half until heavy contrast in post-production gave it a blue tint and a 22˚ hint of halo to the left.
BisectionHans, glad I took a breath before I saw your Sky-high Jellyfish. It looks to have had a long venture from the very depths of the sea. And isn’t the sea where most clouds are born? Stunning, but not stinging, this one is!
Michael, I’ve been meaning to compliment you on Arizona Colors #77 & 78. I’ve taken photos of similar skies, but not had the success I see in your crispy morsels. Love that deep blue contrast, so delicious to the eye.
Below, just A Bit Of Fluff.
Blue Spark
Wind In The Wings
Final Feather
Watercolor Tapestry
Tsunami
Bisection
