Sky Gulps and Cloud Bursts

Have you embraced nature’s beauty? Beauty in the brilliantly coloured leaves, an abundance of clouds, or the shape of a flower’s petal!

Sometimes I just take a seat sitting on a park bench pondering about my day and soak up the fact that inspiration from the simplest of things, such as the magnificent sky is enough to make me smile.

After an energy-draining brainstorming session from work, I was humoured by mother nature and once again reminded how awe-inspiring a mid-level cloud-like altocumulus or even irregular stratocumulus could be! My appreciation, somewhat fascination, with clouds, started at a young age. I blame my grammar school professor for this … I should have never said that I was finished with my work so early, as my next task would be to name various types of clouds. But, I digress …

Straight from the park bench the injection of divine influence filled my veins. The only thing that I could think of was paint and fabricbeautifully layered chiffon blowing in the wind or a glossy powder blue overcoat that gave off an almost pink misty shadow.

Inspiration really is all around us! Occasionally we merely need to stroll about, halt, and look around. Let your eyes see past the hustle and bustle of goings-on from the intensity of a situation that you cannot change. Have gratitude of being able to view today’s beauty, even if for only a moment of stunning inspiration.


Here’s a diverse glimpse of images that inspired me this week and a few of my own.

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  • Ileana Druetta says:

    These pics are beautiful!
    Great post 🙂
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  • Ileana Druetta says:

    These pics are beautiful!
    Great post 🙂
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  • Annie says:

    Such beautiful photos!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  • Annie says:

    Such beautiful photos!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much. Glad that you enjoyed reading it. 🙂

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  • laura says:

    such gorgeous photos. And you're right– inspiration is everywhere!

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  • Katherine / Corgis & Cocktails says:

    Such pretty imagery -I always want to take so many landscapes of clouds while I'm driving, but, well, I'm busy driving!

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  • Frannie Pantz says:

    A truly beautiful and inspirational post.  I love your photos and beautiful writing.  

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much. Glad that you enjoyed reading it. 🙂

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Clouds are pretty cool, especially when seeing them from up above like in a plane.

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  • laura says:

    such gorgeous photos. And you&#39re right– inspiration is everywhere!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! I agree it is very peaceful. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks Arash! Yes, it does really make you dream a bit. 🙂 Enjoy your week.

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  • Katherine / Corgis & Cockt says:

    Such pretty imagery -I always want to take so many landscapes of clouds while I&#39m driving, but, well, I&#39m busy driving!

    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails

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  • Rachel Jensen says:

    There's just something so dreamy about the sky.  These photos are absolutely stunning.

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  • Frannie Pantz says:

    A truly beautiful and inspirational post.  I love your photos and beautiful writing.  

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  • A Fine Balance says:

    my favourite is the last picture. so vibrant. 

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Clouds are pretty cool, especially when seeing them from up above like in a plane.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! I agree it is very peaceful. 🙂

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  • Rachel Jensen says:

    There&#39s just something so dreamy about the sky.  These photos are absolutely stunning.

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  • M.E says:

    I love taking pictures of the sky and of clouds, especially when I'm in the plane! the photos are gorgeous!

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  • Jupe_Cambria says:

    These pics just took my breath away! Thanks for sharing…made my evening 🙂
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  • Shasie says:

    Nature is so gorgeous! I love clouds. I've been taking a lot of pictures of clouds lately

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  • Fashionthroughtravel says:

    The photos are amazing! It's always such a peaceful feeling to sit somewhere and look at the sky.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     So do I, always peek out the window to view the sky. thanks for commenting. 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks just mailed you.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much Jilly! xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, I bet the sky is stunning there!  Thanks for your comment, hope you're doing well. x

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  • Carrie Critton says:

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  • Arash Mazinani says:

    Some beautiful pictures you've posted. It's photos like those that that make me sit back and reflect/dream.

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  • M.J McDermott says:

    Beautiful images!  I like taking a few moments to look at the sky too.  I like doing that down here especially because there aren't too many buildings obstructing the view.  I'm also a sucker for beautiful sunsets and moons.

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    Stunning images, I'm very much someone who likes to stop and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Loved these!
    x.o.x.o

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  • miss b says:

    What a stunning collection of images. Clouds fascinate me too. I especially love the cotton wool clouds and like to see them from an aeroplane window too.
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  • Alexis Grace says:

    Beautiful images!  I love to sit outside and take it all in!

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  • miss b says:

    What a stunning collection of images. Clouds fascinate me too. I especially love the cotton wool clouds and like to see them from an aeroplane window too.
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  • Sorelle in Style says:

    So beautifully written, and what gorgeous pictures! It really is so important to look around us and appreciate everything we have, every minute!
    Enjoy the weekend! 🙂

    ♡jilly
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  • Megan Zietz says:

    love cotton candy clouds
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  • Alexis Grace says:

    Beautiful images!  I love to sit outside and take it all in!

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  • SACRAMENTO Amate says:

    Thank you for sharing, dear Madison.
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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    The clouds in the second photograph are stunning. But the last picture is my favorite – love that tree!!  🙂

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  • Sorelle in Style says:

    So beautifully written, and what gorgeous pictures! It really is so important to look around us and appreciate everything we have, every minute!
    Enjoy the weekend! 🙂

    ♡jilly
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  • Megan Zietz says:

    love cotton candy clouds
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  • Veshoevius says:

    These images are beautiful and very calming to look at.  I used to be very into clouds as a child too – I knew all the names, how to recognise them and what it meant for the weather forecast.

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  • SACRAMENTO Amate says:

    Thank you for sharing, dear Madison.
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  • Cafe Fashionista says:

    The clouds in the second photograph are stunning. But the last picture is my favorite – love that tree!!  🙂

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  • Anouka says:

    Beautiful photos! Make me dream… 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    It's easy to get so caught up in our busy lives. Take time out to enjoy the beauty! Thanks for commenting. xo/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, absolutely! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you!  🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Stunning hues aren't they? 🙂 Have a great w/e.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you. Happy Friday to you too Sam!x 🙂 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    That's great Kim!  Glad that you've been enjoying nature's beauty. Hope you enjoy your weekend.

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  • Veshoevius says:

    These images are beautiful and very calming to look at.  I used to be very into clouds as a child too – I knew all the names, how to recognise them and what it meant for the weather forecast.

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  • Amy B. says:

    beautiful pictures

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  • Anouka says:

    Beautiful photos! Make me dream… 

    LUXESSED

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    It&#39s easy to get so caught up in our busy lives. Take time out to enjoy the beauty! Thanks for commenting. xo/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, absolutely! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you!  🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Stunning hues aren&#39t they? 🙂 Have a great w/e.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you. Happy Friday to you too Sam!x :) 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    That&#39s great Kim!  Glad that you&#39ve been enjoying nature&#39s beauty. Hope you enjoy your weekend.

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  • Amy B. says:

    beautiful pictures

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Oh how beautiful and inspirational are all of this.
    The post aand the pictures.
    God has really blessed us with the wonderful beauty of Mother nature and now it all up to us to be vigilant and see it.
    Have a wonderful weekend dear!!!

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  • alessia milanese says:

    Worderful picts!
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  • Lina says:

    Reply: Oh, thank you! I agree with you, it's so gorgeous!

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  • Eva Wu says:

    amazing pics! 

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  • Lyosha says:

    very inspiring! thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

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  • LGreaves says:

    The sky is just so beautiful <3

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  • Coco says:

    Thanks for these beautiful images. Today I was literally covered with snow, a magnificent candour all around me!
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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree! thanks for your comment dear.  Hope you enjoy your w/e as well. x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Yes, It's amazing to take time out! 🙂 

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  • Carrie Critton says:

    Gorgeous post, darling!

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  • Always Maylee says:

    Who knew clouds could be so amazing and stunning. When I was a kid I loved looking up a the sky and at the clouds, it was so peaceful. I really should take the time to do it more often nowadays! 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
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  • Kim A. says:

    hey madison! i just started doing this a couple of years ago. we need to take in what's around us. those pictures are beautiful!!!
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  • Sam says:

    The beauty of nature is so exquisite…loved viewing these inspiring images. Happy Friday dear!

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  • alessia milanese says:

    Worderful picts!
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  • Jelena Zivanovic says:

    Oh I'm embracing the beauty of the nature each day, I just can't embrace the cold air and weather!:D Splendid pictures my dear!!!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  • Lina says:

    Reply: Oh, thank you! I agree with you, it&#39s so gorgeous!

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  • Eva Wu says:

    amazing pics! 

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    What drama! You've a true artist's eye to capture these. x

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  • Rosalind says:

    I agree, inspiration is around us everywhere we look. Stunning cloud and sky images and I do like your thought of interpreting clouds with breezy chiffon or sky with a powder blue coat.

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  • Feathers & Freckles says:

    SO pretty! I am always entranced by the sky. 

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  • LGreaves says:

    The sky is just so beautiful <3

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I agree! thanks for your comment dear.  Hope you enjoy your w/e as well. x

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  • Bravoe Runway says:

    I am looking right now at 7 am and my sky is like a light pink and lavender…looks really nice.

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  • Carrie Critton says:

    Gorgeous post, darling!

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    Watching clouds is always fascinating and relaxing in my case!
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  • Always Maylee says:

    Who knew clouds could be so amazing and stunning. When I was a kid I loved looking up a the sky and at the clouds, it was so peaceful. I really should take the time to do it more often nowadays! 🙂

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  • Kim A. says:

    hey madison! i just started doing this a couple of years ago. we need to take in what&#39s around us. those pictures are beautiful!!!
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  • Sam says:

    The beauty of nature is so exquisite…loved viewing these inspiring images. Happy Friday dear!

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  • Jelena Zivanovic says:

    Oh I&#39m embracing the beauty of the nature each day, I just can&#39t embrace the cold air and weather!:D Splendid pictures my dear!!!
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  • odessatseng says:

    I love watching the clouds and just follow their movements…it´s having a moment to reflect.

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  • DaintyDoll says:

    I love the sky…and spend lots of time just staring at it…it's amazing how it changes and colours burst from every direction. Getting up early to watch the sky light up is most wonderful. This second to last picture is stunning, just love that :)) Have a wonderful weekend doll xx

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    What drama! You&#39ve a true artist&#39s eye to capture these. x

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  • Rosalind says:

    I agree, inspiration is around us everywhere we look. Stunning cloud and sky images and I do like your thought of interpreting clouds with breezy chiffon or sky with a powder blue coat.

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  • Feathers & Freckles says:

    SO pretty! I am always entranced by the sky. 

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    Watching clouds is always fascinating and relaxing in my case!
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  • odessatseng says:

    I love watching the clouds and just follow their movements…it´s having a moment to reflect.

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  • DaintyDoll says:

    I love the sky…and spend lots of time just staring at it…it&#39s amazing how it changes and colours burst from every direction. Getting up early to watch the sky light up is most wonderful. This second to last picture is stunning, just love that :)) Have a wonderful weekend doll xx

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