The Clouds of Kiawah
“The sky has a huge heart open for all
clouds even on the gloomiest of days.”
— Mania Khan
Story and photographs by Tina Schell
H
ow often have you looked up at a glorious
sky on a bright Kiawah day and thought
about how much the clouds contribute to
its beauty? While it’s true we all love a blue
sky kind of day, photographers everywhere know clouds
significantly enhance any scene. Beyond their ability to add
interest to our images, in the midst of a hot summer day they
bring us much-needed shade or a refreshing shower. They
hold the rain that helps crops to grow and flowers to blossom.
Finally, of course, they provide the atmospheric conditions
that produce the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. So
let’s understand a little more about them. Have you ever
wondered how many kinds of clouds are there? Where did
they get their names? Why do only some clouds bring rain?
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