They Have Arrived by TwoPynts
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Lately, I've been cursing the stormy South Florida skies for not letting me get any good night shots of the big full moon we have right now and other neat celestial phenomenon. However, when the storms do break, you sometimes get a rare opportunity for some dramatic cloud shots.
Just before sunset last week, the clouds overhead cleared a bit and the most bizarre light started emanating through our home's windows. I grabbed my camera and stepped outside into a surreal landscape. The golden light was intense, and contrasted with both the dark and lit up cloudbanks. To the north, the sun was reflecting off a small section of clouds and lighting it up theatrically. It reminded me a bit of some scenes from the movie Independence Day, and seemed like a good photo to post in anticipation of Steven Spielberg's upcoming War of the Worlds. And capturing the Belt of Venus along the horizon was an extra bonus. :')
What does it make you think of? Thanks for visiting and for your comments.
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Comments (43)
ifos
It looks as though something apocalyptic is about to happen, a great capture. Top marks!!
Zacko
WOW!!! That is one superb capture!!!! Sooooo freakin moody!!! And the quality of the shot is simply put...PERFECT! Have a great day #:O)
nico3333fr
Nice shot !
killerpumpkins
You know, this is exactly what I wish we had out here in LA from time to time. I just love weather. Staying indoors with the family, watching a movie while it's pouring outside....I guess to much of anything would eventually get old though. At least I get a chance to enjoy it through your pictures. Right now here in LA it is 65 degrees (dry heat) at 8:42 am and expected to reach 85 today. There are also scattered fires about Southern California. Who said we didn't have seasons! Our fire season officially begins on the solstice. Anyways, Great shot and beautiful moment. KP
BorisB
If I wouldn't see the houses it might be another planet than earth!!! ;-))) GORGEOUS!
erskogly
When I saw your title and thumbnail my first thought was: "Ah - Independence Day"... I'm happy to inform you that your photo is a LOT better than the movie!
tibet2004uk
It makes me think that the light in this scene is totally magnificent and that U should get a percentage for advertising for Spielberg like that! ;P
soulofharmony
agree with tibet.. very spielberg.. feel storn creat a perfect cloud formation awesome capture and reflections.. :)...)))))))
CameraObscura
An apocalyptic warning or revelation of a new dawn is the feeling I receive from viewing this image. Colours are excellent and you may want to use this sky again in another photograph as a backdrop. Just a thought since it is so movie like.
PhotoSmith
Wow! The lighting is to die for! What a wonderfully executed capture. Just gorgeous.
pm_hackworth
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise is having their own war of worlds it appears over a water gun or something! Oh well...your picture is absolutely breath taking! VOTE!
Tedz
A splendid depiction...they are surely among Us...and You may even share Your Bed with One...do not let the Light fool You...salute
Akinom
What an amazing light and clarity! Yep, they mentioned it already... very Spielberg! Bravo, Kort! *****
CarlosM
Really, it's excellent!!!!
Margana
Bands of Venus?I have no idea what you're talking about!LOL!But regardless,that is one cool looking sky!That light in the clouds certainly does have a Spielbergian glow!
jimry
such a fantastic scene and that light!!!!!
pimbotin
They don't scare me... As I already said to the Commander, tell them to come and visit me in my house... We'll have a drink, chat about a few things, and, believe me, they cannot be worse than the guys working in our ministries. (Excellent shot!!!)
Onslow
Wonderful lighting and colours - sorry I don't know the films :)
Lledeline
Stunning lights and colors.
Enlightened
The torrid sky looks beautiful against the contrasting calm water. Wonderful shot, excellent capture :o)
Daniel7Mc
All I can say is WOW!!! great shot, congrats! Are there any gators in those waters?
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Excellent shot!*****!
parb1194
Absolutely Gorgeous and well done.
watapki66
Wonderful light, love the sky!
environaut
Oh Kort, you know I'm a sucker for cloud shots...this is very, very beautiful!! That light and color is fantastic! Bravo! V
hotracer2
Beautiful scene, such a great mood and image:):):):)
sharky_
A beautiful exploding capture. Excellent...Aloha
kimariehere
mann this is AWESOME!!! HOW DID YOU DO IT dropped jaw ... TO THE FLOOR ABSOLUTLY STUNNING BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! gives me the chills...thoses clouds ohhh WOWOW!!!!that lighting ROCKS!!!! ( have to vote shhhLOL)
tvernuccio
can't wait to see War of the Worlds...I used to read that book by Wells all the time...and i saw the old movie soooooo many times!!!! Anyway, your image is STUNNING!!!! love the sky, the lighting, and the overall mood. What does it remind me of? dunno why, but i think about houseboats...what it would be like to live on one. well, these house ARE practically on the water!!! LOL! yeah...when i look at this i think of what it would be like to spend my life living right there on the water...looking up at the sky at night, feeling the rythymic rocking of the boat, seeing all the gorgeous lights, hearing the waves...sigh....hey...thanks...enjoyed this one a lot!!!! excellent photography!!!!!!! :)
Punaguy
Yeah Kort! Excellent timing on this baby! Somtimes mother nature puts on a show for a short time, and it's up to us to take advantage of that brief show. Beautiful capture..it does look like the beggining of Independence day! Aloha!