Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is interesting for many reasons, one of which is that she looks deep into the future with her prompts. I’ve known that this week was going to feature clouds, for a long time, and I’ve been looking forward to it. The hardest part for me will be to limit my selection to an maximum of 16 photos. I’m actually trying to post 14 photos in a gallery, but I’m not having much luck getting down to that number. OK, Cee says:

“This week our topic is Clouds. Any type of cloud from a happy white puffy clouds to stormy gray or greenish toned clouds or even a colorful sunrise or sunset. Have fun.”

Under the gallery and under my unabashed bit of marketing, is the definitive statement on clouds from one of my favorite musical artists.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

82 responses to “Clouds – CFFC”

  1. Really nice selection… some were very spiritual –like rays from heaven. And I love Joni Mitchell. Thanks for the link!

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    1. I love rays of sunlight shining through the clouds. I always think of God when I see that. And Joni – I couldn’t leave her out.

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  2. Nothing like Clouds …

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  3. These are wonderful, not just the photos but the skies. I especially love that 17-degree sunrise behind the bare trees, but I have to say that the capture of the bird mid-flight against the clouds is very impressive! A good start to my day — thank you!

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    1. We are overcast today. I much prefer clouds I can identify. I’m glad you liked these. I hope you have a nice week.

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    1. Thanks Judy. I guess we’ll have lots of cloudy days this week.

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  4. Love the second photo. Looks like a cloud tree.

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  5. Beautiful clouds!

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  6. Love Joni Mitchell! I have a life-long fascination with clouds so these were a real treat to see.

    The shot where the sun is trying to punch through the cloud cover and the one from the plane are great. They’re all beautiful and so unique, I couldn’t pick a favorite.

    And it’s nice to see Old Glory flying proudly, even against a cloudy sky, and not needing to be at half mast.

    Happy Monday Dan.
    Ginger

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    1. Thanks Ginger. These are all some of my favorites. I’m always looking at clouds.

      The first thing that came to mind was Joni Mitchell’s album “Clouds” – There were so many great songs on that album.

      For once, finding a flag photo wasn’t a problem. I was glad, too because although the flag status is “Full” the two flags I walk past were still at half staff.

      I hope you have a nice week.

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  7. I love the majesty of clouds! Great photos Dan. I thoroughly enjoyed your photo essay…the heavens declare. .glory!!!

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    1. That is a great caption for many of these photos, Suzette – thanks!

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  8. You chose well, Dan!

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  9. Just in case you did not receive notification …. a new post is up, Dan. I’ll be back later to comment on this post. Very involved in the mornings …. later!

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    1. Thanks Sherry. I’m glad.

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  10. Fabulous photos, Dan!

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  11. Beautiful photos plus the wonderful Joni 💜❤️

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    1. Thanks Willow. You can’t have clouds without Joni.

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      1. No young or old 🍁🍁

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  12. Beautiful, beautiful photos, Dan. Since moving into the Prescott area, I’m forever in awe of the magnificence of our skies. Our area is over 5,000 feet in elevation, and it feels like I can touch the clouds. 🌞

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    1. That’s amazing, Gwen. I didn’t realize it was so high in elevation.

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  13. Terrific photos, Dan. You have some very unique shots of clouds. Well done.

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    1. Thanks John. I am always stopping to snag a cloud photo.

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  14. Couldn’t you just look up and photograph clouds all day?! These are beauties, Dan. My favorite, though, is the plane emerging from the clouds. Talk about right place, right time…that is a perfect shot.

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    1. Thanks Lois. Living 2 miles from the airport and being in the landing path on most days has its benefits ;-)

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  15. Lovely cloud i ages Dan! 👏🏻 Number one looks like a cloud bird! Number 13 is my favorite. I just love when different cloud types form together in the sky. It’s like splash art. I may have to jump in on this challenege. Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks Cheryl. And jump in you did, with some magnificent clouds from our place.

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  16. These are beautiful clouds. I’d struggle to choose the photos too.

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    1. Thanks Gift. These are some of my favorites.

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  17. Clouds and Joni ! Good job Dan.

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    1. Thanks John. They do go together well.

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  18. That was cool timing and a neat shot with the airplane emerging from the clouds/sun.
    The morning the clouds and sun were working together was glorious! Great selections for this challenge, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Deborah. I am outside a lot looking up when I hear a plane in the clouds. I know it’s landing, we aren’t that far away, but most of the time I never see them.

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  19. I like my cloud illusions. I saw them as a child and I see them now. My muses.

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  20. Your lighting strike from above is a cool shot. YOu really have a lot of beautiful cloud photos. Thanks Dan :D

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    1. Thanks Cee. I’m forever stopping to photograph clouds.

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  21. I totally get it! Hard to pick a favorite.

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  22. Wow – you captured such artsy skies – clouds and more for a nice mood!
    Wonderful photography Dan

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    1. Thanks Yvette. I’m still catching up on blog posts. I think I have two of your in the hopper.

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      1. 😊☀️☀️☀️

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  23. Gorgeous photos and love Joni

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    1. Thanks. Joni is special.

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  24. Wow, Dan!!! These clouds are exceptional. I LOVE clouds and I myself have loads of pics of clouds. Absolutely gorgeous images and I thank you so much for sharing them.

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    1. Thanks Amy. I am forever taking pictures of clouds.

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  25. Gorgeous photos, Dan! 😍 You inspired me to join the challenge as well. It’s been a while since I did a CFFC. Thanks!

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    1. that’s great. I love this challenge.

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    2. I checked your post. Great collection, but I couldn’t comment

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      1. Thanks! I see a comment from you. :) Was there a glitch, initially? Please let me know and I’ll see if I can fix it.

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        1. I was trying to use a mobile device and the keyboard wouldn’t show up for my email address.

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          1. Not much I can do, there. Plus, I see that the hosting company is having technical problems today. Oh, the “joys” of running a self-hosted website! At least WordPressdotcom is a little more stable.

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    Well done, Dan. I’ve often found the wide variety of clouds interesting.

    We had our share of low clouds and fog last week that interfered with two children’s authors being unable to fly in and participate in our Humboldt County Children’s Author Festival.

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  27. Hi Dan – love the skies … and yes I can agree the clouds have been amazing … love the photos and too Joni Mitchell – cheers Hilary

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    1. I’m glad, Hilary. Joni is going to tour again in 2023!

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      1. Amazing – as she’ll be near enough 80 … we have had great music over ‘our’ era … and we’re lucky it’s accessible … cheers Hilary

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  28. Some gorgeous pics here, Dan!

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  29. Clouds are among my favourite things to photograph and this is a lovely selection. Joni Mitchell is so wonderful – while I love this version, I love the later, slower, deeper version best.

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    1. I read that she is going to do a live concert in Washington next year. I’m so glad to see her recover from her illness. She is one artist for whom I cannot pick a favorite song or version. There are so many. I’m glad you like the clouds.

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      1. Did you see the one at the Newport Folk Festival? It’s all over YouTube :) Her first (surprise) concert.

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        1. I did. That was amazing. :)

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          1. The Old Bird still has lots left in her. We Canadians are a tough lot. 😉

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  30. Some really great shots, Dan!

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  31. Love the song and the cloud pictures.

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    1. Joni if one of my favorite artists.

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  32. Hi Dan, Lovely cloudy skies, they make for marvelous sunset and sunrise pictures.

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    1. I’m glad you like these, Robbie. They are some of my favorites.

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  33. Bravo, Dan. You hit some real winners. I think you saved the best for last. 🙂

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      1. You’re welcome, Dan.

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