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A warm welcome back, Hans! And what a splendid image to share with us upon your return. Love that song too, a favorite by the master lyricist, who ends his Cloudy ode, from which you’ve quoted above, with these final words below.
These clouds stick to the sky
Like a floating question–why?
And they linger there to die
They don’t know where they’re going, and, my friend, neither do I….
Wow, what a gorgeous shot with great sense of energy, Michael. My eyes continue to scan it, expecting somehow to catch it in motion.
Quite awhile ago, in one of the early B&W volumes, I remember your mentioning the trick of inverting an image as a way of exploring its possibilities. I enjoy that attitude of pure curiosity, venturing just to see beyond what’s already been seen. And like you, I find it often delivers surprising results. So I thought, why not try it with a color photo? The original of the image below was rather dull, and I wished for a more dramatic effect. Inverting the color brought out the magic, and that wisp which was so faint against a pale blue sky now looks as if it could indeed be an emerging genie. And if there were two more wishes to be granted…. Ummm, best be careful with that thought!
Aladdin’s LampThis pup must have heard your call, Jenna! I found him in my archives still racing across the sky. Don’t you just love it when their ears go flying?
Love the look of those lacy blues, Michael. Below is one I caught just in time, titled with a nod to Paul Simon.
Slip Sliding AwayYou’re more than welcome, Jenna! Letting the audience partake in the story telling is a fantastic idea. You just never know where it will take you – and isn’t that half the fun? If you wander through some of the other forum topics, especially the many volumes of Black and White, you’ll find several instances of spontaneous narrative prompted by the clouds posted there. The exchanges have been whimsical, poetic, inspiring, and often hilarious.
While spelunking through my archives here, I came across this one below. Here are a couple of frisky pups to keep your poodle with the too big nose at play.
Michael, you can bet I had my eyes on the skies up in Portland, but much to my surprise, they were relatively cloud free! Heading home, the scene was nothing as dramatic as your Arizonas #65 & #21, but more promising than what I’d found over the weekend.
In this one, Little Bear points to a drifting cumulus as Big Bear reminds him in a celestial puff, “This is the stuff of which we are made.”
Hi Jenna. You’ve surely come to the right place regarding your quest. I’ll take a look in my archives and see if there are any images that fit your list. Meanwhile, I recall Hans Stocker posted a photo on April 14th titled “Old Man revisited in blue” to the relatively new forum topic Clouds-that-look-like-things. And three images below it, there’s “Cloud Dog Going For The Frisbee” by Michael. Of course, there are other photos sprinkled throughout the various forums that might fit your needs, but those two came immediately to mind.
The premise of your ‘Cloud Tales’ sounds delightful! I love the idea of clouds telling stories and the boost it gives to a sense of playful pareidolia we all do well to hold on to. Below are a couple of images that aren’t on your list, but are offered here simply for amusement. Wishing you and cast and crew of MudPie Arts the best with your upcoming play!
(The photos were given extra contrast and text in one instance, but otherwise not tweaked in post-production.)
Stunning images, Hans and Michael! Beauty and movement in black and white harmony.
Below, an orb of stillness to balance out some nearby chaos.
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 Morning
Aladdin’s Lamp
Slip Sliding Away
Wedding Dance
Catching Sunrise In Ketchikan
The Same Morning
