Sunset Clouds

Having grown up in the wide-open spaces of the midwest, when I first moved to Oregon it's tall trees, dense vegetation, and hilly terrain felt confining.  Accustomed to watching storm clouds rolling in from miles away, my new home's closed-in sky views took some adjustment.

After 30 years of calling Oregon home, I still miss seeing the horizon.  My house is located in the lowlands, so any glimpse of the heavens competes with tree crowns and rooftops.

But one night in mid-May impressive thunderheads rolled into town.  Since we seldom see such storms, I grabbed my camera to try and capture their grandeur. 

Sunset lit the clouds in gorgeous hues of orange and pink.  Oh, they were stunning!  I was wishing my home were situated on a high point, so I could view the entire sky.  But - I made do anyway, capturing snatches of the show between tree canopies and neighbor's homes.

Such tall, puffy clouds are rare where I live.  So when an impressive sky show happens, I appreciate it all the more.