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A beautiful launch for Volume IV Clouds of Colour, Michael! Hard to believe how quickly we reached the limit in Volume 3 which ended with those spectacular wild vistas by you and Hans.
Having been out of town and out of reach for a more than a week left me hungry to see what others have been seeing. Looking up held some comfort, knowing it’s the same sky that connects us all.
Below, a sky that surprised me with its unexpected sprinkle of bright spots holding out against stormy greys. I decided to leave in the tip of a tree in this time to give some sense of scale.
Is your Old Man In Blue dancing, Hans, or just out enjoying a fresh breeze? I love the flow of his long, unbridled hair. And your Salad Servers are hilarious. No calories in cumulus!
Heading to a wedding in Portland, Oregon tomorrow (should find a few clouds there!). Anticipating the joyous event must surely be nudging my pareidolia towards nuptial interpretations. The couple below appear already in the mood for celebration.
Wedding DanceThis is the surprise of that sunrise, Hans! The color shift was fascinating to watch on the quiet approach to the harbor. Here is another photo from the series where you can see how the peach turned pink and the blue took on a new shade as well.
Another week+ of elsewhere for you? May your skies be filled with wonders that delight and your travels by any means go smoothly!
Catching Sunrise In KetchikanWhat a gorgeous photo, Ariana! The headlands above the bay, where I imagine you were positioned to take this shot, are always chilly and quite windy. Your timing and willingness to endure the elements are appreciated! Hope to see more from you here on the forums.
And Hans, your three most recent images are simply stunning. I cannot choose a favorite, for each one evokes a different emotion, while all inspire a splendid sense of awe.
The photo below is from the same sunrise moments as The Next Morning (a few posts above), taken a couple of years ago in Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska.
The Same MorningA lovely Setting Moon and Venus, Hans. There’s a deep, quiet majesty in what you’ve captured there. Below, a halo with an illusory cloud that brings to mind different planet.
22˚ SaturnThose supernumeraries are fun to see in all their intense glory, Hans, so thank you for posting the enhanced version. And I had to laugh at the vision you offered of a charcoal dusting in your chase of treasure. No doubt many cloudspotters have endured similar fates tramping through muddy bogs and dusty plains in pursuit of the ever ethereal wonders above.
The image below is obviously tweaked with contrast and noise, but I like the otherworldly effect it delivers — like some kind of magical seascape. Wonders above, wonders below.
WondersLove the lightness of color in your image above, Hans! I took a little trip off the Coast of Cloud recently to the Isles of Iridescence.
Thank you, Hans! Alas, that cloud vase is still empty, although your Red Rim looked promising. Been a while since I’ve seen any serious silver linings here. I must take a lesson instead from my feathered friend in the image below.
Waiting It OutIndeed, Hans, it’s been too long a while. But now the beauty of One Approaching Wave signals hope.
Returning TideHans, my first thought when I saw your precipitation under Asperitas was that I would gladly be drenched by the oncoming rain to see such a beauty. Then Michael, you make me smile as Arizona Color #53 follows with perfect timing. Refreshing!
French Asperitas is also lovely, Hans, with its bluegrey shades so close to matching those in Michael’s image above it, but this time with horizontal undulations.
And now I see the hues in Arizona Color #9 and Dutch Colour (unnumbered) also perfectly matched! I searched for something similar in archives here, but can come no closer that this one below which has neither the rich blues nor depth of golden hues. Still, it made for a splendid start to the day.
Morning GloryHans, your contrail shots are truly extraordinary and a great joy to behold — in any shape and every color! Someday I hope to catch something even close to what you’ve shared here or some captivating CVI. That will be a lucky day as it seems so seldom that I spot contrails. When they do appear, I stand very still, gazing upward, waiting to see what will become of them. And sometimes in my peripheral vision, I catch strangers gazing at me and likely wondering…
And congratulations, George, on capturing your first Crow! You renew my own hopes.
Disappearing ActThank you, Hans, for kind thoughts and the link to Gavin’s radio interview which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also, for the lovely cloud which cheered indeed.
The image below includes a bit of ‘noise’ because I like the way it enhances the impressionistic quality, while at the same time adding a touch of softness.
Michael, Arizona Cloudscape #26 is simply stunning. Love the strong composition and movement!
And Hans, well, I’m not going to say what I’m seeing in Even More Chaos because, as you say, once seen cannot be unseen! But I will say that what I do see would explain the source of the chaos you’ve captured— in a very fun and playful, and likely unpredictable way.
And speaking of things unpredictable… Alas, I am very sad to report that due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to attend Gavin’s presentation tonight in Tiburon. It is, of course, a deep disappointment. I took his sage advice, however, and found some solace in gazing up at the late afternoon sky here and tried to keep in mind that everything changes, the tides do turn and there is always, always reason to appreciate whatever is going on if we just know where and how to look.
Tidal WondersAh, such beautiful Black & White images above. Arizona B&W #97 keeps calling me back, Michael. There is something akin to the mysterious depth of renaissance paintings there.
And your One Streak is a beauty unique, Hans.
Balancing Act
Wedding Dance
Catching Sunrise In Ketchikan
The Same Morning
22˚ Saturn
Wonders
Waiting It Out
Returning Tide
Morning Glory
Disappearing Act
Tidal Wonders
Balancing Act
School of Iridescent Pals
