Swallowing the Blue....

The white fluff began to gather first far off on the perimeter of the Earth‘s edge. Each one seeking its own place on the horizon. Once filled, more of the clouds began seeking the blue, covering it slowly but efficiently. The blue became swallowed by the white clouds, which in turn became swallowed by darker shades. With each gulp, the wind was released until it was swirling gusts. Soon the fields, road, and all living things were beneath a veil of thick, dark clouds.

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."~ Rabindranath Tagore

(Yesterday, while I was driving home from a patient's house....a storm began to brew. It was beautiful. It was refreshing. It reminded me of my Gather friend, Human Katherine & her Skyward group.)

Comments: 22

Kat W. Aug 20, 2009, 9:49pm EDT

Great sky shots! The sky has been really catching my attention lately, more so than usual. I don't know if it is the time of year or what but I find myself watching the sky more.

Thank you for posting to Pretty Pictures.

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 21, 2009, 6:09pm EDT

I've been doing that more too, Kat. I don't know why.... Thanks!

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Brittney Nicole Aug 20, 2009, 11:09pm EDT

wow beautiful pictures!!

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 21, 2009, 6:09pm EDT

Thank you, Brittney.

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Aug 20, 2009, 11:10pm EDT

It's all beautiful isn't it Renda? The clouds around here have been awesome as well, like the ones in your essay...white..puffy..huge...leading to the darker clouds..I love it when you can see a distinct line between the white and gray

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 21, 2009, 6:10pm EDT

It truly is, Kathy. I was also hoping to spot a rainbow too, but it was still raining when it got dark. It also is raining now, but the sounds are very relaxing.

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Randi Burnham-Brown Aug 21, 2009, 4:26pm EDT

I love the clouds, they are so majestic!

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 21, 2009, 6:10pm EDT

Me too, Randi. You're right....majestic is a great word for them :) Thanks!

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Elaine B. Aug 21, 2009, 8:16pm EDT

Wow, look at the clouds. Beautiful photos indeed.

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 24, 2009, 9:07pm EDT

Thanks, Elaine.

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Elsie Duggan Aug 22, 2009, 1:27am EDT

I love pictures of clouds, these are gorgeous and the title for the set is sensational, wonderful Renda

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 24, 2009, 9:08pm EDT

Thank you, Elsie. Lately, they have been very defined and intense looking (or maybe I've just been paying more attention). They've certainly made me look up a lot.

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René Allen Aug 22, 2009, 12:11pm EDT

Renda ~ You definitely have a way with WORDS and PHOTOS ~ L O L. This is a well put together PHOTO ESSAY, and this is currently FEATURED in Artistic Therapy.

HUGS to you my Collaborating Friend ~ smiles ~ I didn't forget...

I'm thinking still -- hopefully the BRAIN will engage and flood you with ideas for approval {cheese}.

Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain. Aug 24, 2009, 9:09pm EDT

Thank you so much for the feature, Rene. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I'm here whenever you get ready :) Happy week and hugs to you.

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Kay Bevis Aug 22, 2009, 1:33pm EDT

These are beautiful. I have been watching the sky more & more. It is like I am in another world when I look up and see the beauty. :) You did a great job on this.