Every dark cloud has a silver lining by goodoleboy
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Captured 12/23/10, looking sunward toward the south, at approximately 11:30 AM, a mere block from my congenial condo complex.
Even more impressive, with deeper contrast, when ZOOMED.
After our big five-day rainstorm, I figured it would be an opportune time to go out and record any wet leaves and big reflective puddles for the sake of posterity, so it was by sheer luck that I happened to look up during my search and see this big black beauty, riding the tail end of the departing storm, and hovering overhead like some jovial Jupiter, seemingly challenging me to photograph him before he was gone forever. Fortunately, it was moving slowly, with me following along in stride mushing through wet leaves, giving me the opportunity to snap fifteen shots of the lumbering giant as it headed off to the east. The sun was hanging just below the top of the cloud, giving it this silver lining effect.
I would have done a collage, but it would have been too repetitive. I'll just pop in the other fotos along the line if and when I see fit.
BTW, I can't seem to get the tune of "The Little Drummer Boy" out of my head.
Ciao, thankx for the look-see, and for any and all complimentary comments and faves.
Comments (24)
momof4rugrats
this is very impressive!! Gorgeous capture!
claude19
Very splendid idea ! Great explanations ! Cool!
jocko500
wonderful shot here
odie
Very cool, Harry. Merry Christmas.
cv1
Beautiful shot!!
Erestorfan
Gorgeous!!! I sure wish OUR sky looked like that today...but it was gray and gloomy...and now the snow is starting to fall. They have updated the amount we are supposed to get here in southern New Hampshire...we are now in the 20-25 inch area. THAT should make the morning drive to work a fun time, LOL. Enjoy the sun!!!!
morningglory
Beautiful cloud capture, Harry. I usually see a silvery cloud like this while I am driving to work, unable to photograph it.
mbz2662
Yes, I remember that day, as I happened to be in the El Segundo/Manhattan Beach area at this exact time, .. a brief respite from the continual deluge. Then a short time later the skies opened up again, just in time for the drive home. Beautiful shot :)
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful cloud capture! You did well with this one, that light ray is perfect!
SSoffia
Amazing & beautiful capture :)
bmac62
It was a cloud like this that inspired me to go to school for my pilot's license 46 years ago. The cloud seemed to say, come up here and play with me.
beachzz
This is gorgeous!!
Meisiekind
Oh how marvelous! That was one of my late mom's favourite sayings: Every dark cloud has a silver lining! And btw - Little Drummer Boy is one of my fav Christmas songs!
durleybeachbum
Fabulous!!
elfin14doaks
This is a really great find, and awesome shot par rum pa pa pum. <- sorry had too.
Hendesse
Fantastic sky shot, looks very beautiful!
debbielove
A super image Harry! Really quite a stunning shot! Of course, this has to be a Fave mate! As such a master shot deserves.. Great title as well.... Well done! Rob
danapommet
Now this is a super looking cloud. Like the darker underside and the light "beams" above. Dana
Rainastorm
My favorite version of "Little Drummer Boy" is a toss up between Trans Siberian Orchestra or Lonestar doing it...love both versions...no idea why just a Christmas song that got stuck in my head...Awesome capture here Harry! I think it is most beautiful!
CoreyBlack
Oh MAN, THIS IS NICE!!! What a great shot and capture!
npauling
A super capture of this lovely cloud and you are right every cloud does have a silver lining you just have to look up!
0rest4wicked
Amazing rays!
tennesseecowgirl
This is stunning!!
myrrhluz
Beautiful on zoom! This cloud has all kinds of linings and I think you captured them all! Excellent shading and light on the clouds and wonderful rays! Gorgeous shot!