WORD-A-WEEK: CLOUDS

“I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. ”

Joni Mitchell

GOLDEN HOUR, KIAWAH

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.“

Rabindranath Tagore

Well, I suppose I may be the last to respond to Sue’s Word-of-the-week challenge “Clouds”. Like the rest of the bloggers who responded, I love clouds. There’s nothing more appealing to a photographer than a beautiful sky.

BIG SKY, UTAH

Whether an oncoming storm across a wide western sky, or curiously-formed wind clouds in Patagonia, there’s something that calls to us about an angry or a brilliant sky.

WIND CLOUDS-PATAGONIA

I could go on and on, but think I will stop with these few – after all, you’ve already seen more clouds than you knew existed, right?!

SUNRISE AT BENNETT RIDGE, NC

“The sky, a perfect empty canvas, offers clouds nonetheless. They shift and drift and beg interpretation… such is the nature of art.“

Jeb Dickerson

Tags: Clouds, nature, photography, Word of the Week

51 thoughts on “WORD-A-WEEK: CLOUDS”

Russel Ray Photos on February 10, 2013 at 10:30 pm said:

Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog for a little while today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as good as when I arrived. I’ll be back in a couple of weeks!

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scsurfbutler on January 31, 2013 at 3:13 am said:

Your cloud photos ARE AWESOME! Thanks for stopping by.

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- Tina Schell on January 31, 2013 at 7:54 am said:
  
  Thanks! Are we neighbors? I’m on Kiawah island
  
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  - scsurfbutler on January 31, 2013 at 3:27 pm said:
    
    I live in San Clemente, Ca.
  - Tina Schell on January 31, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
    
    I guess that’s neighbors if you compare it against, say, Hong Kong or Sydney 🙂
  - scsurfbutler on January 31, 2013 at 7:36 pm said:
    
    I agree!
Esenga' s Voice on January 29, 2013 at 5:40 am said:

Absolutely stunning photos and it is really difficult for me to chose the favourite one. Can’t decide between the first one and the Sunrise at Bennett Ridge. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on January 29, 2013 at 8:11 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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opreach on January 28, 2013 at 11:32 pm said:

I especially like Golden Hour. It’s luscious!

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- Tina Schell on January 28, 2013 at 11:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! That one actually was chosen to be a magazine cover. it’s a personal favorite
  
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  - opreach on January 28, 2013 at 11:49 pm said:
    
    You have a good eye! 🙂
  - Tina Schell on January 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm said:
    
    Why thank you! And thanks for visiting and for your comments.
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patriciamoed on January 12, 2013 at 7:09 am said:

Gorgeous!

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- Tina Schell on January 12, 2013 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Patricia!
  
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David on January 11, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:

A spectacular set. The first photo really catches the eye.

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- Tina Schell on January 11, 2013 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks David. That one actually won a contest and was a magazine cover. A personal favorite. Appreciate your comments!
  
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poppytump on January 11, 2013 at 1:45 pm said:

Tina your local ‘Golden Hour ‘ captures the reflections thrice over beautifully ..
and the Clouds in Patagonia … whoo … other worldly !

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- Tina Schell on January 11, 2013 at 2:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks PT! The first one actually won a competition and became a beautiful magazine cover. A personal favorite!
  
  Sent from my iPhone
  
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  - poppytump on January 11, 2013 at 2:46 pm said:
    
    *Oh* how very rewarding !
    That’s brilliant 😀
  - Tina Schell on January 11, 2013 at 2:51 pm said:
    
    Thanks!
    
    Sent from my iPhone
David Williams on January 11, 2013 at 2:32 am said:

Wow, what interesting clouds!

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- Tina Schell on January 11, 2013 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thanks David!
  
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april kanew on January 10, 2013 at 8:53 pm said:

WOW….I feel LOST in their beauty…..truly breathtaking!!

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks April 🙂
  
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Linda Wyatt on January 10, 2013 at 5:21 pm said:

Just lovely -Linda

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks GF!
  
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Amy on January 10, 2013 at 11:58 am said:

These clouds are dramatic and beautiful!

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 12:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy!
  
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seby23m on January 10, 2013 at 10:34 am said:

i visit your website. Great work!!!

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 10:40 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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lensandpensbysally on January 10, 2013 at 8:53 am said:

Spectacular clouds rendered by nature and recorded by you. Nicely done.

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Thank you Sally. Nature is indeed the best artist!
  
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Sharon Buehler on January 10, 2013 at 8:35 am said:

Mother Nature is by far the best artist. You captured her beautifully, Tina.

Sharon Buehler 843-442-9602 (cell)

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:57 am said:
  
  Well said! Thanks Sharon
  
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Carole Davie on January 10, 2013 at 8:18 am said:

I may have seen these before but loved seeing them again. Great selection of the miracle of Mother Nature.

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:56 am said:
  
  Thanks Carole!
  
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Donna Bailey on January 10, 2013 at 7:23 am said:

you never cease to amaze me

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:58 am said:
  
  LOL, thanks BD! Miss you.
  
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Kathleen parramore on January 10, 2013 at 7:18 am said:

Golden Hour…one of your best! K

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:56 am said:
  
  ThNks Kath OBG 🙂
  
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The Palladian Traveler on January 10, 2013 at 3:24 am said:

Joni Mitchell. Good choice! And, great cloud captures. Nicely done, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on January 10, 2013 at 9:55 am said:
  
  Thanks Tom!
  
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Playamart - Zeebra Designs on January 9, 2013 at 11:44 pm said:

they are all wonderful! i love the reflections in the first one, and the surreal ‘ballloon’-fish’ in the third one, and, well they’re all great! z

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- Tina Schell on January 9, 2013 at 11:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks Z! Balloon Fish–LOL !
  
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skinnywench on January 9, 2013 at 11:40 pm said:

Amazing photographs

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- Tina Schell on January 9, 2013 at 11:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sue; VERY popular challenge this time!
  
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Cindy House on January 9, 2013 at 11:24 pm said:

Tried to comment. This was it. I can only say ” Wow!!!”. Love it. You have a talent. Cindy

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- Tina Schell on January 9, 2013 at 11:25 pm said:
  
  Your comment worked, thanks Cindy!!
  
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Jane Lurie on January 9, 2013 at 11:17 pm said:

Love lenticular clouds in Patagonia. Nice set.

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- Tina Schell on January 9, 2013 at 11:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks jane!
  
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