Clouds

Is anyone else obsessed with clouds?  Am I in the vast minority of people who can't get enough of cool cloud formations?  I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I've noticed my thoughts turn to the clouds just about every day.  Whether on my drive to or from work, while walking the neighborhood, or looking out the window of the place, the cloud formations I see and the way the sun lights them up really amazes me.  I bet one day I'll rear-end someone because I couldn't get enough of a sunset.  Or perhaps I'll walk straight into a light pole or off the sidewalk because I'm pondering cotton ball clouds.

And it's not just clouds that get me.  Even bright blue, empty skies and sunsets that fill the sky with nothing but color are amazing.  Let's be honest, you might think I'm crazy but sunsets are almost always extremely beautiful sights.   Mountains always look better at sunset.  Watching the sun sink below the horizon over any body of water is always better than just looking across the ocean on a nice day.  I'm pretty sure I've got you on my side for at least this part of my "craze".

My obsession with regular old clouds might be more than the average person.  But seriously, today on my drive home the different grays and whites against a bright blue sky, some of the edges made severe by the sun and others merging into nothing, was just mesmerizing.  Thank goodness traffic was light!

Below are some of my favorite cloud and sunset shots that I've taken over the years.  And remember, if you see me look up at the sky for far too long you might want to check out what's caught my attention.

Sunset over Lake Michigan near Grand Haven, MI.

Sunset on the 4th of July over Spy Pond in Arlington, MA.

Clouds and waves on the beach at Fraser Island, Australia.

Ridiculous colors and clouds in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.