A virtual wall of giant, puffy clouds near Meaux, France.
As always, click photos - all taken using only natural light - to enlarge and view detail.
Remnants of a rainbow.
A plane flies above the bank of clouds.
Sunset.
On Sunday, David and I had dinner with Charlotte, Di Overton's daughter, at her lovely home in a village near Meaux. Not only is Charlotte an excellent cook, she's great company - very much like her mother! Both women know how to tell a good story, no holds barred.
On the way back to the train station, Charlotte was kind enough to stop the car so I could shoot these images. David and I were astonished by the virtual wall of puffy clouds filling the sky. Living in a city, we miss much of nature's beauty. Thank you, Charlotte, for a truly memorable evening!
Absolutely gorgeous
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 21 July 2009 at 10:51
Tara: The images of these clouds are simply amazing!Oh what a night it was for you witnessing these awesome clouds! I'm sure it topped off a perfect evening!
Posted by: naturegirl | 19 July 2009 at 05:59
I think Michaelangelo saw these same clouds when he designed the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 16 July 2009 at 04:31
Ah my baby, you got to love her. We are both so proud of her and thanks for being a lovely friend.
Posted by: Di Overton | 15 July 2009 at 19:49
the clouds have truly changed this year and we artists have been the ones to document the incredible change! thanks!
Posted by: caterina giglio | 15 July 2009 at 02:47
Gorgeous shots! Wish I was there!
Posted by: Ms. K @ Write on Thyme | 14 July 2009 at 17:49
Stunningly beautiful, Tara. How nice to have an evening of camaraderie topped off with a slice of rainbow! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara | 14 July 2009 at 15:43
Absolutely Magical. Beyond words beautiful. Even the last of a rainbow lingers? What a delightment! What did you get to dine on? xoxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | 14 July 2009 at 00:50
It sounds like a lovely evening, with the perfect finale! I'm sure this took your breath away -- it took mine away, just seeing the photos!
Posted by: jeanie | 13 July 2009 at 22:20
Gorgeous images Tara.
I appreciate skies like that too. And another thing I appreciate, funny friends who entertain with delicious stories!
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 13 July 2009 at 22:01
Dreamy photos Tara!
Isn't it amazing? Because of the blog world you & Charlotte spent the evening last night!.
It makes me smile, all the the interconnection of the blog universe!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | 13 July 2009 at 21:51
Breathtaking, exquisite photos!
Posted by: Helen | 13 July 2009 at 21:44
Amaaaazing! Those are my favourite sky colours. And I love the wee rainbow!
Posted by: Amanda Nicole | 13 July 2009 at 18:54
These photographs are positively stunning.
I seriously, hear a harp playing.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 13 July 2009 at 18:23
I second Jane.... WOW!
Posted by: www.middleagedwomanblogging.com | 13 July 2009 at 18:09
Wow! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Carla | 13 July 2009 at 17:49
The evening light on the clouds is amazingly beautiful.
Posted by: Marilyn | 13 July 2009 at 17:01
I always think of this type of clouds & light as
"tres Biblical" --- always imagining large groups
angelic beings hovering .
How lovely to have the opportunity to change your perspective -
Jjjj
Posted by: judith | 13 July 2009 at 17:00
I love the clouds. They look like ours here a lot. We've had so much (for here) humidity and are just dying from it. I'm ready for summer dry heat! Be gone Baja and Mexico Gulf Streams. But, we have had beautiful cumulous clouds from it.
Posted by: Mary T. | 13 July 2009 at 16:34
So gorgeous, almost like a painting.
Posted by: Yoli | 13 July 2009 at 16:25
I am lucky to have BIG skies and clouds like these often....just takes the breath away. Sounds like a really lovely evening.
Posted by: Stephanie | 13 July 2009 at 16:05
WOW!!!!!
Posted by: Jane Rosemont | 13 July 2009 at 15:22
Absolutely beautiful, ethereal photographs. I could get lost in them . . .
Posted by: themagpiesfancy.blogspot.com | 13 July 2009 at 15:09