10 Amazing Cloud Shapes
An amazing collection of photographs – recognisable shapes in the clouds – can you tell what it is yet?
It was William Wordsworth who penned the immortal lines “I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills” in his timeless poem – The Daffodils.
Personally, if I was going to personify clouds, I wouldn’t describe them as lonely…I see them more as mischievous, and every now and again, someone with the foresight to carry a camera, catches them in the act of mimicking what they see below them….before they re-disperse into in-coherent innocence.
Outline of the UK
As a resident of the United Kingdom, I was particularly impressed to find that this particular familiar geographical outline had been spotted in the clouds on more than one occasion!
UFO’s
UFO’s are hot news at the moment, and you could be forgiven if you mistook these peculiar lenticular cloud formations as visitors from outer space.
Dogs
Man’s best friend – following man wherever he goes – even across the skies!
Hearts
For all you romantics out there – can you feel the love?
Faces
These are my favourite! – as human beings we are biologically pre-disposed to see faces in chaos – I particularly admire the nerve of the photographer of the second photograph – I think that if I saw that image in the sky, I would be running in the opposite direction.
Birds
You may have to use your imagination to a small degree to see the bird images in the following photographs – when you get it they are quite stunning.
Hands
The Hubble telescope recently released a photograph of an image resembling an eye in deep space – dubbed the eye of God – these are equally impressive …the hands of God.
Foot
This photograph would make a great poster for a reflexology centre, or even a shoe shop – try our shoes …your feet will feel like they are walking on clouds!
Shark
I am not sure where in the world this photograph was taken, but it could well be Amity Island! Be afraid….be very afraid!!
Horses
I use the term “horses” quite loosely – as one of these photographs bears more resemblance to a donkey or a llama.
If you have enjoyed these images and like me, you may find yourself gazing up at the sky a little more often, don’t forget to keep your camera to hand, just in case a familiar, amusing shape forms before your eyes.
If you happen to snap a curious cloud formation and wish to share it or, failing that If your appetite is whetted for more interesting cloud tomfoolery, there is (believe it or not) a cloud appreciation society
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15 Responses to “10 Amazing Cloud Shapes”
On June 23, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Unbelievable pictures. Thanks for sharing.
On June 23, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Cool. I love the hearts. Thank you!
On June 23, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Great stuff s. Very enjoyable. Well put together.
On June 24, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I never looked at them as mischievous…or mimicking what they see below but I agree….and, this really proves it….maybe they have minds of their own….exeptional stuff!
On June 26, 2009 at 7:01 am
You should mention the source of the pictures
On June 27, 2009 at 11:56 am
Really enjoyed this article – good read and some cool, pithy comments! Blogged at webphemera.com
On June 27, 2009 at 7:11 pm
people like this , im going to like it too , because the shark is hott
On June 30, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Fantastic pictures wish we could see some more
On July 1, 2009 at 1:59 am
wow! its all fantastic……..
all pictures are amazing…..
i can’t wait to have all this pictures in my profile…
iwish i could see some more…
On July 2, 2009 at 2:25 am
These cloud formations are indeed amazing. Great!
On July 2, 2009 at 11:23 am
Thats nice! I like the hands.that was awesome
On July 14, 2009 at 12:26 pm
wow really nice shapes , i never saw anything so defined cloud wise
On August 3, 2009 at 1:43 am
thanks for sharing
On September 16, 2009 at 6:46 am
Great article! Beware of photo manipulation. I question the legitimacy of these, but by doing so I further prove how awe worthy they really are!
On September 20, 2009 at 6:48 am
good article and really amazing photos if they have not been photoshopped
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