Monday, May 31, 2010

May 31st - Royal Sarcophagus

This Egyptian Prince glows reclining in a shroud of mysterious vapor...

Sunday, May 30, 2010

May 30th - You Be the Judge

What is that emerging from the center of this huge cloud? Not a teddy bear; maybe a deer? A moose?

Saturday, May 29, 2010

May 29th - Tranquility among the Turmoil

The sky was black and turbulent as a thunderstorm approached - but when I looked up this heron soared across the sky in a perfectly straight line seeming not to notice the weather around him...

Friday, May 28, 2010

May 28th - Olympic Sky

The wind-swept motion of these beautiful mid-level clouds reminds me of a figure skater just entering into a spin...

Thursday, May 27, 2010

May 27th - Audobon Adventure

"Which way do we go now, George?" "Doesn't matter. It's all fantastic."

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

May 26th - Avatar Sky

I was reminded  of the characters from Avatar by these interesting and diverse cloud formations.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

May 25th - Dodger Colors in Bloom

I love watching these massive cumulonimbus clouds "bloom" right before my eyes - and the venticular "cap clouds" make the sight even more dramatic....

Monday, May 24, 2010

May 24th - Tropical Reflection

This tropical island landscape is mirrored beautifully in an ocean as smooth as glass...

Sunday, May 23, 2010

May 23rd - Backlit Cloudscape

I love the way the sun creates an illuminated effect as it shines through this low-hanging cloud from behind...

Saturday, May 22, 2010

May 22nd - The Ultimate Christo Installation

Fingers of cloud float across the front of these panels of blue and pink silk...

Friday, May 21, 2010

May 21st - Saint George's View

When you're so close to the dragon that you can see his scales and part of his belly you're probably too close...

Thursday, May 20, 2010

May 20th - Unique Palate

When a hippo yawns, all the other creatures watch in awe...

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

May 19th - Heavenly Light Show

Clouds hung thick and low with severe storm warnings all around us - lightning and thunder galore! The funny thing is we never got a drop of rain...

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

May 18th - They're Baaack!

This is truly the start of cloud season in Orlando! The sky is always beautiful, but this is to die for!

Monday, May 17, 2010

May 17th - Satan Ascending

The Devil himself peers out from behind these trees emanating eerie light from his glowing eyes...

Sunday, May 16, 2010

May 16th - Birthday Rainbow

This rainbow at sunset on my daughter's birthday is almost as magical as having her in my life!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

May 15th - Slashed Vortex

This contrail cut through this wrap-around cloud like a laser! The sun was so bright you could even see the contrail's shadow.

Friday, May 14, 2010

May 14th - Dryer Lint

I don't know - it's just the first thing that came to mind...

May 13th - Himalayas at Sunset

A beautiful pink glow lights up this mountain-scape at sunset.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

May 12th - Mardi Gras!

Two blue eyes look out from behind this elaborate white feathered mask...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

May 11th - Oreo Sky

Landing in Orlando on our flight from San Diego, we came through one cloud layer and looked down on another - it felt like being the filling in a cloud cookie!

May 10th - Scrooge McDuck

Like the Macy's Day Parade of clouds, this giant head floats above the city of San Diego on the final night of our vacation!

Monday, May 10, 2010

May 9th - Fireworks!


Every night at 9:15 Matt and Shannon can walk upstairs and watch the fireworks from Sea World! Pretty sweet...

Saturday, May 8, 2010

May 8th - Tree Against Sky

Sheesh - another perfect blue sky! Good thing there's so much interesting stuff to look at like these cool trees!

May 7th - Cloud of a Different Color

So we were in Los Angeles today to visit the Getty Center - what a wonderful place! The views were incredible, and the sky seemed to be blue...but from a distance you could see a low-lying cloud over the city...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

May 6th - Zee Plane!!!

This week I'm broadcasting from Southern California! Matt & Shannon's place is amazing, and this prop plane made up for the perfect blue sky!

May 5th - The Scream

Maybe clouds like this one inspired artists like Edvard Munch to paint their masterpieces...

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

May 4th - Welcomed Interference

I can often be heard complaining about things getting in the way of my cloud shots, but today I think that worked out pretty good!

Monday, May 3, 2010

May 3rd - Jackson Pollock Sky

Splatters of cloud paint decorate this perfect blue canvas sky...

Sunday, May 2, 2010

May 2nd - Cirrus Sailboat

Sails billow as the wind pushes this boat across the sky...

Saturday, May 1, 2010

May 1st - Children's Moon

My daughter told me that when the moon was out during the day it was called the "children's moon" because that's the only time the children ever saw it. I really love that phrase - there's something very charming about it! I took this photo just as the sun was coming up this morning.