Clouds on the Landscape

February 2, 2024|American Landscape and Parks

Late Afternoon Sun Rays On a Cloud

Other than the sun itself, the most distant object seen during daylight hours is most often the clouds.  Since they are far from our physical reach, we at times relish them with awe. We wonder what might be just beyond them. They inspire the human imagination.  Where did you come from and where are you going?  What does earth look like for a clouds vantage point? Storm clouds have their own mood and seem to foreshadow bad things. Clouds are used in music. poetry and literature as a metaphor for all kinds feeling, emotions and circumstances.   A clouds form is constantly changing in size, shape and shade. The visual choreography of the cloud can evoke a wide range of emotions. This makes it a powerful element and adds an emotional element to the landscape scene. The cover image features a wave of clouds warmly tinged by the setting sun evoking the feeling of restfulness at the end of the day.

An early morning view in the Crested Butte, Colorado mountain valley. Featuring impressively large clouds along with fog which is nothing more than clouds near the ground. 

Northeastern Utah Landscape

An image near the Uinta Basin of Utah is shown below. The clouds pleasantly complement the warm rustic landscape. 

Ponderosa Pine Tree

Another view of clouds supporting complementary elements are shown in two more scenes captured below. The first a simple composition of a tree branch with an imposing cloud in the background. 

Crested Butte in Winter

Another featuring a setting moon peering through a cloud layer above winter snow. The clouds add another layer of interest and contribute to an eerie mood. 

Clouds, Flowers, and Water have been the focus of our blog so far. Join us for additional comments and great images as we continue a discussion about landscape elements. View https://photobykercho.com for more images.