“Yin and Yang” is used to describe how opposite or contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world; and, how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. That’s how I felt when I took this photo. Our move was the very next day and I felt complete peace knowing we were starting a new chapter in our lives, yet I was feeling anxious at the same time with all the things to do regarding the move itself. Somehow that reflected in this image with the velvety landscape against the stormy sky.
I never take nature for granted. Every cloud, ray of sunlight and every slope of a hill are always new and beautiful to me. I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did standing there admiring the scenery.
Laura Macky Photography 
April 17, 2014 at 7:41 am
so beautiful! I love moments like this. Grumpy clouds and gorgeous rolling hills. You live in a beautiful place.
April 17, 2014 at 7:44 am
That kind of weather doesn’t happen too often out here in California…mainly in winter and spring. It is a beautiful place. Thank you!
April 17, 2014 at 7:49 am
Yes, I agree, That blue Californian sky washes out my landscape when I try to photograph it. I love it when there are clouds!
April 17, 2014 at 7:56 am
Me too! Then I don’t have to go into “sky replacement mode” LOL
April 17, 2014 at 8:03 am
Ha! Is there such a thing? I want that. I do have one setting on my camera that helps a bit. But, mostly it is just all washed out. Unless, I am up higher, in the mountains. I can get better shots up there.
April 17, 2014 at 8:05 am
Yes! It’s called PHOTOSHOP lol. I take pictures of skies when there are beautiful clouds and save them on my computer for such times when the skies are crappy. Or I use a polarized filter on my lens to make the skies blue if they’re already nice with wispy clouds and I always shoot in raw to bring out the detail.
April 17, 2014 at 7:42 am
Stunning.
April 17, 2014 at 7:45 am
Thank you Mike 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 7:44 am
Lovely, and yes, tranquil. So nice to see the green hills.
April 17, 2014 at 7:55 am
And you are one who knows why California is named “The Golden State”. Yes, nice to see the greenery. 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 7:47 am
Absolutely gorgeous!
April 17, 2014 at 7:55 am
Thank you!
April 18, 2014 at 11:37 am
Sorry if I accidentally unfollowed recently. I was playing around with settings and accidentally deleted some people.
April 18, 2014 at 12:06 pm
Oh no problem, I’ve been known to do that too…LOL
April 17, 2014 at 7:47 am
Outstanding!
April 17, 2014 at 7:56 am
Thank you so much…it was so beautiful there.
April 17, 2014 at 7:55 am
This photo actually took my breath away. Stunning.
April 17, 2014 at 7:56 am
Aw thank you! I appreciate it. 😀
April 18, 2014 at 11:37 am
Sorry if I accidentally unfollowed recently. I was playing around with settings and accidentally deleted some people.
April 18, 2014 at 12:16 pm
no problem. Glad you’re back!
April 18, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Thank you!
April 17, 2014 at 7:56 am
Now that’s a grand view
April 17, 2014 at 7:57 am
It really is! It’s actually a 180 degree view and that is just part of it.
April 17, 2014 at 8:08 am
Wonderful!
April 17, 2014 at 8:09 am
Thank you James 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 8:19 am
Stunning image Laura! It’s balanced so well in its texture, color, energy, vibrancy, and overall feel. Just beautiful and you’re fortunate to have experienced it.
Cheers!
April 17, 2014 at 8:23 am
Thank you Dan! You know how rare these moments are around here as we don’t really have inclement weather in the summer and the hills aren’t green then. Anyway, thank you for stopping by my friend 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 8:19 am
Love it!
April 17, 2014 at 8:22 am
Thank you Alex!
April 17, 2014 at 8:32 am
Gorgeous!
April 17, 2014 at 8:32 am
Thank you 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 8:40 am
Nice one.
April 17, 2014 at 8:41 am
Thanks Ron 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 8:43 am
🙂
April 17, 2014 at 9:28 am
the blessings of the earth and sky!! Beautiful photo. Are you settled in yet?
April 17, 2014 at 9:51 am
Settling but we are renovating here and there. This place is amazing. I have a bad cold though so not much picture taking or enjoyment of the place yet. Soon I hope.
April 17, 2014 at 10:14 am
Great shot Laura, the pools of light on the hills in the mid-ground is to die for.
April 17, 2014 at 10:29 am
Thank you Mark. Hard to argue with Mother Nature! 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 10:16 am
I like the layers of transition between back, mid and foreground – moving from a pastel to desaturated to intense – like this one a lot! Indeed never take nature for granted – I guess that also sums up my fixation with abandonment – nature always wins out in the end.
April 17, 2014 at 10:30 am
Thank you so much for your insight. Nature does always win…we are so small in comparison.
April 17, 2014 at 10:42 am
Photoshop really….. Just kidding, great shot.
April 17, 2014 at 10:52 am
Shocking i know LOL. Thank you!
April 17, 2014 at 5:54 pm
Some day I’ll have those skills. I don’t think I have ever been able to select/change the sky etc. my workflow is pretty simple
April 17, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Hey, whatever works! Seems to be working well for you,
April 18, 2014 at 8:02 am
Would you be willing to share tips? In selecting backgrounds etc in photoshop
April 18, 2014 at 8:18 am
Course! I hope it would be easy to explain in text. But I’m happy to try and help. 🙂 email me though via my contact form and we can talk that way. Tnx!
April 18, 2014 at 10:00 am
Ok great
April 18, 2014 at 10:22 am
😀
April 17, 2014 at 11:00 am
Definitely a “Wow” shot Laura. Superb!
April 17, 2014 at 11:08 am
Thank you Andrew
April 17, 2014 at 11:23 am
Wow…stunning image Laura.
April 17, 2014 at 11:54 am
Thank you so much Edith. Can never tire of this kind of beauty.
April 17, 2014 at 1:23 pm
Wow!
Yes stunning, absolutely stunning.
April 17, 2014 at 1:28 pm
Thank you! Oh, you mean the photo. 😛 Seriously, thank you :))
April 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm
🙂
April 17, 2014 at 1:37 pm
Lovely image. Frame it!
April 17, 2014 at 1:42 pm
Aw thank you Victor!! Maybe I will 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Laura, your photos always inspire me. this one is just divine. It is moody and beautiful at the same time.
April 17, 2014 at 4:09 pm
Thank you Sue….it’s never tiring looking at Mother Nature, that’s for sure. 🌺
April 17, 2014 at 4:59 pm
A loved friend from youth once startled me by saying she watched the shadows of the clouds cross the hills … it was one of those moments that altered my perception … your picture brings this beautifully to mind! Thank you …
April 17, 2014 at 5:27 pm
What a beautiful thing to say….thank you!
April 17, 2014 at 5:31 pm
Oh my gosh! I love this photo! It doesn’t even look real. It’s an amazing pic!
April 17, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Thank you so much! It seemed surreal standing there.
April 17, 2014 at 9:23 pm
You’re welcome. All your pics are great. I love them! 🙂
April 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm
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April 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm
Why thank you so much! Made my day…it’s nighttime here so good night 🙂
April 18, 2014 at 10:54 am
It’s very nice how the sun peeks through the clouds and lights up the green fields. Great capture Laura!
April 18, 2014 at 11:01 am
Thank you so much. Hard to tire of mother nature!
April 18, 2014 at 11:06 am
Reblogged this on 52 WEEKS OF LAURA'S LIFE.
April 18, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Wow. Beautiful shot! Those clouds are stunning. 🙂
April 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm
I had meant to comment on this earlier, but what can anyone say? It is breathtaking.
April 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm
Thank you so much. I really love it!
April 21, 2014 at 11:06 am
Beautiful!
April 21, 2014 at 11:39 am
Thank you!
April 22, 2014 at 8:01 pm
Superlatives abound! The textures, the layering of colors, the foreboding-looking clouds, the light captured in the trees and on the hills – all just spectacular!
April 22, 2014 at 8:05 pm
You are too kind! Thank you so much for all your wonderful words. I will try to fit my head through the door now, lol.
April 22, 2014 at 8:13 pm
😀
April 23, 2014 at 2:37 pm
The weather is coming. . . .
April 23, 2014 at 2:47 pm
it sure was! I love it when it creeps in like that. 🙂
April 24, 2014 at 8:22 am
beautiful scenery. i can see myself laying down there on the hill with a book, or just running around feeling the breeze.
April 24, 2014 at 8:56 am
Thank you! It was a very moody evening.