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Click on the clouds & optical effects below:
Crepuscular Rays
- an Optical Effect -
shining up from
Cumulus clouds.
The ones
shining down
from the
Stratocumulus
are called
'Jacob's Ladder
Crepuscular times of day
are around dawn and dusk.
When boundaries of
light and dark
are emphasized.
Crepuscular comes from the Latin
"crepusculum" - 'Twilight.'
" And we are put on Earth
a little space,
that we may learn
to bear the beams
of love."
William Blake
Radiatus
a Notable Cloud species
Above:
the jet-stream Cirrus
variety.
Perspective makes these
parallel filaments,
driven by high winds,
appear to yearn
towards convergence
in the distance.
" You must not blame me
if I do talk
to the clouds. "
Thoreau.
Hawaii Rainbow-
Optical Effect of
the refraction of light
through water droplets,
blown over Waikiki.
Notice the Primary Bow,
and the fainter
"Secondary Bow."
A darker band:
"Alexander's Dark Band"
between them,
is not obvious
in my picture;
Sorry.
Clouds
are a locus of wonder.
Light Wind Water
collaborate.
They teach us
many lessons
if we spend time
with them.
My wish for you
today:
“ Be thou the rainbow
in the storms of life.
The evening beam
that smiles the clouds
away,
and tints tomorrow
with prophetic
ray .”
Shine in comments!
Warmly, cloudia
Lord Byron
33 comments:
How could anyone not shine with beautiful shots like these Cloudia.
Superb post. I like it when I learn something. Thanks a lot for this.
hey thanks for the lovley rainbow to start my day...love the pink sky too....aloha from va
Head in the clouds feet on the earth and the body between wet with rain.
the language of clouds, this is lovely1
thanks, teach!
aloha...i just finished your book and have to thank you for such an interesting read...the history and culture of Hawaii is woven seamlessly into a modern tale of enlightenment. My interest in Hawaii had diminished because of the commercialism of the tourism industry....now I am, once again, enthralled with the Hawaiian islands....thanks for helping me understand.....aloha.....
Great skies Cloudia, and I see your 'Crepuscular Rays are here today and not yesterday..if you see what I mean!!
Love the clouds and the rainbow! : )
Lovely, quite lovely.
Your first picture is excellent. Special effect with the brown clouds.
Greetings,
Filip
thank you for some new terms to go with the beauty!
Unfortunately I can't see your photos Cloudia. Have a good day. x
Ah, you are a rainbow in the storms of life with your uplifting messages. Cheers Cloudia!!
I suspect that the skies in Hawaii are more beautiful and diverse than almost anywhere.
Beautiful skyscapes, it is wonderful of you can use the camera.
I do enjoy talking to the clouds, especially on days like today, when they are just bursting with things to say. May you have happy clouds overhead today as well-Karen
Gosh, THANKS!!!!
very, very moving.
please have you all a wonderful tuesday.
Beams of love. Makes me think of romantic hyperbole, but in a good way.
Hey, your information is better than the weatherman! And Hawaii has clouds connected by rainbows. I'd seen that faint Alexander's Dark Band before, but afraid to mention it, wondering if it wasn't real. If you fly in the right planes around Hawaii, you'll see the Care Bears...DrumMajor
Those rainbows are gorgeous. And Blake's quote hits home. This is a beautiful, dreamy post. Thank you, friend.
so JOLLY to see your friends - thanks!
Wow - what breath-taking photos! And lovely words too.
Peace :)
Namaste /\ from Mumbai
Aloha!
I always adore your photographs, but your clouds and rainbows win me every time. Thank you.
Crepiscule with Nellie, Thelonius Monk’s ballad for his beloved, is how I first became familiar with the word for dusk. Your photos and Blake’s quote—brings it into luminous focus.
Thank you for the beauty you reflect.
How beautiful the heavens are. I never saw such a great rainbow! Thanks for sharing your photos!
Groeten uit Holland.
Oh my goodness Cloudia! These pictures are just awesome!!! Have a great day!! xo Jeanne
what a very lovely way to start my day....thank you!
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Amazing photographs.Thank You.
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