Week 2: Illuminated Clouds

I live in glorious Northern California, in the beautiful redwood forests that our state is known for. I feel that typically it is colorful clouds at sunsets or sunrises that receive the most appreciation, but as can be seen here, these white glorious fluffballs were interacting with the sun in a wonderful way, where the light behind the clouds created shadows on the side facing me, while brilliantly illuminating other parts of them. The beams of light can be seen shooting from above the cloud, and the sky itself is several different shades of blue because of this. I was also inspired to take the photo because of the silhouette of the trees against the sky. It was quite the magnificent sight to behold.