Things That Amaze Me: Beautiful Colors in Nature
If we look once more as the evening sun sinks into the horizon we will be treated to the infinite variety of colors of a sunset. No two sunsets are the same. The colors can vary from predominately golden to a drab grey. It depends on atmospheric conditions present at the time..
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According to my science teacher, we see colors when light of different frequencies enter our eyes. Light consists of electromagnetic vibrations which stimulates the retina in the eyes. Without light we cannot see any color.
Whatever it is, color plays a huge part in our daily existence. It plays a huge part too in the lives of plants and animals.
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The Sun Rising
When we get up every morning and look east, we can see the sun rising. Some days the rising sun looks like a huge red ball of fire that seems to set the trees and building ablaze. Some days however its shows no such color except that of a blinding white which is too painful for us to look at directly. On overcast mornings we do not see the sun but we can perceive its presence through the grayish veil of the clouds.
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The Clouds
The clouds themselves can be of varied color. On hot days the clouds are as white as snow against a deep blue sky. The interplay of sunlight on the clouds gives rise to different shades of grey that ominously change to black when the clouds get too heavy and too close to the ground. Then the sky turns black. Actually we see no sky at all as a potential thunderstorm approaches. Our whole environment turns sickly dark. Flashes of light or yellow lightning stab like jagged swords from the clouds. The roll of thunder that follows adds to the already tense atmosphere. The wind pushes the clouds along giving us a grand view of black clouds in turmoil; Blackness in the color of impending doom. It is not a happy color.
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The Storm
Finally as the storm breaks the white sheets of rain pour down onto the ground. Distant things are seen through a curtain of falling raindrops. Focusing is impossible. Everything appears as a blur. The predominant colors are black and white. It is like watching an old film made before color film became available.
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The Rain
The rain pours itself out and the tension in the air vanishes. The darkness lifts its morbid pressure and color returns to our world. Everywhere living things come out from hiding. Birds appear on the trees to sing their hearts out in celebration of the returning sun. Black birds, brown birds, yellow birds and multi-color birds all come out happily to carry on their daily living. Red flowers, yellow flowers and blue glisten brightly as the sunlight reflected from the water droplets on their petals. There is a feeling of freshness in the air. Everything takes on a sharpness that is only present after thunderstorm. Brown toads play in the cool puddles of water. The green grass feels crisp and alive as we stroll barefoot on it. Up above the sky is once again blue. The clouds are once again white.
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The Distant Hills
The distant hills look blue. The nearer ones are greener. The really close ones are multicolored. It is strange indeed to notice this color effect that nature plays on us. From afar things appear to be monochrome. Up close all sorts of colors can be seen. A tree trunk can appear brown from ten feet away. However if we get close to ten inches we can see different shades of brown and probably spots of white and red on it. If we look carefully we might even see a gecko lizard clinging quietly on the bark. Its camouflage is almost perfect except for the most imperceptible movement of its chest as it breathes.
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The Evening Sun
If we look once more as the evening sun sinks into the horizon we will be treated to the infinite variety of colors of a sunset. No two sunsets are the same. The colors can vary from predominately golden to a drab grey. It depends on atmospheric conditions present at the time.
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The Present of Color
Then as the sun disappears from view we are left with an afterglow that may linger for a minute or two before we are then plunged into the world of black and white as night spread its veil as around us. Yet if we look carefully at the sky on a clear night we can detect different shades of red and yellow on the stars and planets millions of miles away. Color is always present as long as we have eyes to perceive it.
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34 Responses to “Things That Amaze Me: Beautiful Colors in Nature”
On May 18, 2009 at 10:56 am
Beautiful article, thank you for sharing your favourite things (and many of mine too!)The world is such a beautiful place and should be honoured and nurtured as the rare jewel that she is.
On May 18, 2009 at 11:04 am
Wonderful!!
On May 18, 2009 at 11:19 am
A beautiful article and the pictures was spectacular.This could be the best one I have liked of your work…
On May 18, 2009 at 11:31 am
Loved the pictures and your narrative was very colorful by itself. Very descriptive. Good job, Mr.G.
On May 18, 2009 at 11:32 am
Fantastic article and the pictures are all lovely!
On May 18, 2009 at 11:42 am
Beautiful!
On May 18, 2009 at 11:51 am
Gorgeous photos to accompany a thoughtful, informative piece. Thanks, Mr. Ghaz.
On May 18, 2009 at 1:01 pm
That was amazing! You described the sights beautifully and the illustrations were so vivid. Wonderful work.
Christine
On May 18, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Delightfully, beautiful scenes, and a wonderful article. Tnx. for sharing.
Monica.
On May 18, 2009 at 1:49 pm
This was amazing Mr ghaz just like your writing
On May 18, 2009 at 2:37 pm
This is a great article,
very interesting!
And those are amazing photos!
On May 18, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Wow, gorgeous pictures!
On May 18, 2009 at 3:21 pm
gorgeous!
On May 18, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Take a bow Mr Ghaz. A wonderful article.
On May 18, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Such beautiful colors. I love the colors of nature but sorry to say, I never see any this brillinat.
On May 18, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Amazing colors.
On May 18, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Amazing article!!
On May 18, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Absolutely spectacular……….*
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
On May 19, 2009 at 12:44 am
Wow! What a gorgeous display of images and writing.
On May 19, 2009 at 1:36 am
What a stunning article Mr Ghaz, breathtaking pictures, just beautiful.
On May 19, 2009 at 4:37 am
the wonder of God’s creation… everything is beautiful
On May 19, 2009 at 6:33 am
Awesome presentation! And the photos are simply spectacular.
On May 19, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Stunning and amazing pics! This is great, Mr. Ghaz!
On May 19, 2009 at 11:19 pm
beautiful pictures easy to read lovely article
On May 23, 2009 at 9:33 am
A wonderful article with stunning photos!
On May 23, 2009 at 8:16 pm
A beautiful body of work. The photos were outstanding.
On May 24, 2009 at 10:12 pm
absolutely georgeous
On May 25, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Absolutely amazing pictures! Thank you. These pictures take my breath away.
On June 8, 2009 at 4:35 am
truly amazing images…
On June 27, 2009 at 3:10 am
Great article. Yes the colors that nature can bring, and take away, the ever changing of some, is very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
On June 27, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I love this article, mrghaz.
On June 27, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Facts that we think are for granted ,thank you for awareness in such beautiful way.
On June 28, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Beautiful!!
On June 28, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Beautiful!!
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