The day started out quite warm and muggy, but the sun was out and brilliant! The temperatures have been in the 90's for most of this week and it was getting more and more humid with each passing day. The forecast on this day, my birthday, was for rain — no surprise to me as I've grown used to it raining on my birthday! Sometimes it rains just a little, but other times we've had some pretty good storms on this anniversary of my entrance into the world.
The skies began to fill will cumulus clouds. I love it when the sun hits them as they just seem to glow!
As the dark clouds build, the white, puffy clouds reign triumphant... at least for the moment!
It was about this time that I had to leave to take the car in for an oil change and service. While on my way, I couldn't help noticing the approaching storm front that was looking more ominous by the moment.
There were soon lightning strikes ahead, but I wasn't able to stop my car and take any more shots or I'd have been not only late for my appointment, but soaking wet! Maybe next time...
My husband met me at the dealership and we went to the store and then out for dinner during the bulk of the storm.
When we arrived home, I couldn't wait to get out of the car so that I could start snapping some more photos. The clouds really put on quite a show around the storms. Those white peaks, so majestic looking, were still hanging around. The weather report was still calling for the chance of more severe weather ahead.
I found this particular formation to be quite interesting. I call it The Alligator Cloud. See if youcan spot the angry fellow! He's even got his mouth open wide ready and waiting to take a bit out of something!
It wasn't long before the gator began to disburse. I took this as a sign that perhaps the storms were past us.
The next formation I saw was one that kind of reminded me of a very famous rock formation 
that used to provide a bridge for people to get from one side to another along the ocean down in Aruba. The natural bridge, sadly, met its demise a few years back...
If you enjoyed this photo essay, please proceed to part 2! Otherwise, thanks for stopping by to check this one out. =)
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Comments: 54
Wow, gorgeous sky/cloud photos. So crisp and clear.
Thank you for posting your photo essay at Pretty Pictures.
Thank you very much, Kat! I'm glad you could drop by and I appreciate it very much! =)
This is a beautiful series of sky pics. One of the best I've ever seen. Fantastic!
You do my heart good, Gul! I'm so glad you enjoyed the photos. Thank you for dropping by and commenting. :)
Nice post, so well put together and with great pictures. Impressive cloud formations for sure.
Thanks.
Thank you very much, John. It's always nice to know others enjoy what you post. Thank you for checking it out and commenting! Stop by again real soon!
You're welcome. I liked it so much I featured it in my group... ;-)
Take care.
I am both honored and flattered that you chose this. Thank you very much! =)
Wow Marily, those sky pictures are just gorgeous! Can't wait to see part 2 heading there now.
Thank you so much, Carol! Glad you liked them. =)
Amazing shots--clouds are so hard to capture, to get the texture--you captured them excellently. And I so enjoy clouds.
You're very sweet, C! I'm flattered and am very happy you enjoyed looking at the photos. Thanks for being so supportive. =)
Pretty sky shots. You can see the thunderheads building tho.
Thank you, Marianne! =)
Thank you for posting to Any Photo Art,
Thank you, ma'am! :)
Fabulous cloud photos! Thank you for sharing these with us here at Home Comfort
Thank you very much, Natalie; it was my pleasure! =)
Awesome sky/clouds shots in your photo essay, Marilyn!
Thank you so much, Sue! =)
Wow, what an impressive photo essay! Your photos are just spectacular! Gorgeous photography!
Thanks, Sandy! You're so sweet! Thanks for checking them out. :)
It has been over 100 here for the past few days and I would like some rain :) Beautiful photos. I especially like the last one.
Thank you very much, Renda. I can do 100 if the humidity isn't high (hopefully yours isn't). Wish I could send you some, my friend. Hang in there. Thanks the compliments on my photos! =)
I don't mind the heat really. I prefer it to cold. Our humidity here has been in the low to mid 50s.
I'll take that, Renda! Ours is often in the 80-100% range... Like you, I don't mind the heat and prefer it to being cold any day. :)
Wonderful shots ,before and after ,Marilyn.
Thank you very much, Phil. I'm glad you enjoyed them! =)
wow...very nice cloud shots
Thank you, ma'am! :)
Ah...prairie skies! I miss a good thunderstorm. It's just not the same on the west coast. This photos are gorgeous; thanks for sharing them!
Thank you so much, Debbie, for stopping by and commenting! Glad I could bring back some good memories. :)
I can feel the weather in the sky through these photos. very well done
Thank you very much, Praj ~ what a nice thing to say! :)
What a great view. Wide open spaces!!!
Thanks, Nancy! Glad you liked it. :)
Some of the finest photography on Gather! A majesty of highest proportion, a stage of grandest breadth, a resonance of formidable clarity and memorable depth. Wondrous images, Marilyn!
You make me blush, Glenn. Thank you for your kindess. I'm pleased you enjoyed your visit. Come again real soon! :)
Wow ~ Wonderful cloud shots
Thank you very much, Melanie! Nice to have you drop by. :)
What puffy clouds pif
They're actually pretty common around these parts. ;)
OMG the clouds are beautiful, so bright and full and fluffy. PIF
I'm so glad you liked them, Stacy! Thanks for stopping by and hope you'll come again soon. :)
Such lovely clouds. I remember lying on the ground as a child, looking for shapes in the clouds. Do kids still do that? pif
Thanks, Jan! I know what you mean. I've done that with my oldest grandson a few times. I still do it with my husband from time to time too! Who says only kids can do that? ;)
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