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What is Cloudspotting?

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Just Watching the Clouds Go By.

Cloudspotting must count as one of the most restful hobbies ever invented. Anyone who can see the sky can do it wherever they are in the world. It first came to my attention when I stumbled across a copy of The Cloudspotters Guide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney in my local bookshop. Since them I've been pretty much hooked and for me no trip outdoors, however routine is complete without a look at the sky to see what the clouds are doing.

Cloudspotting is a great way to shake off stress, learn about the weather and make the most of your surroundings. On this lens I've put together some links tips and information to help you get started as a cloudspotter.

The Cloud Index

  1. High Clouds
  2. Cloud Gallery
  3. How to Cloudspot
  4. The Cloudspotters Guide
  5. Cloudspotting Clips
  6. Middle Clouds
  7. Are You a Cloudspotter?
  8. The Cloud Charts
  9. Low to Middle Clouds
  10. Fascinating and Beautiful Clouds
  11. Vertical Clouds
  12. Cloud News
  13. Low Clouds
  14. Say Nice Things About Clouds

High Clouds

Cirrus cloud
Cirrus cloud - pictures and information
Cirrocumulus cloud
Cirrocumulus cloud-pictures and information
Cirrostratus cloud
Cirrostratus cloud-pictures and information

Cloud Gallery

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How to Cloudspot

cloudsCloudspotting can be as simple as just looking up at the sky and enjoying what you see. I like to find somewhere to sit that gives me a good clear view of the sky, somewhere high up is ideal and just lose myself in the clouds. Other's like to photograph the clouds or make a note of the type of clouds in the sky at any given time. It's up to you how you approach cloudspotting but I would recommend that you carry some sort of reference book with you to help you as part of the fun lies in trying to identify the different clouds.

The Cloudspotters Guide

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

by: Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)Buy Now

You don't require expert knowledge to enjoy cloudspotting but it's more interesting if you at least have a basic knowledge of clouds and the different types of clouds that exist. I cannot reccommend The CloudspottersGuide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney highly enough. The author's enthusiasm for the subject is infectious making this book an interesting, easy to understand and enjoyable introduction to cloudspotting.

More Cloud Reads

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Cloudspotting Clips

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Middle Clouds

Altocumulus cloud
Altocumulus cloud - pictures and information
Altostratus cloud
Altostratus cloud-pictures and information

Are You a Cloudspotter?

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The Cloud Charts

Vote for your favourite clouds.

There are many different types of cloud. Vote for your favourite here.

Low to Middle Clouds

Cumulus cloud
Cumulus cloud
Nimbostratus cloud
Nimbostratus cloud

Cloud Links

The Cloud Appreciation Society
Show the clouds you care!
Web Weather For Kids
Cloud types and games.

Fascinating and Beautiful Clouds

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Cloud Auctions

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Vertical Clouds

Cumulonimbus cloud
Cumulonimbus cloud- pictures and information
Cumulus cloud
Cumulus cloud-pictures and information
Pyrocumulus cloud
Pyrocumulus cloud- pictures and information

Cloud News

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Low Clouds

Stratocumulus cloud
Stratocumulus cloud
Stratus cloud
Stratus cloud

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Say Nice Things About Clouds

  • dilipsvarma Aug 17, 2011 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    beautiful pics!
  • beerhead Jan 5, 2011 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    It's a beautiful planet we live on. This lens is living proof. Thank's
  • windygig Jan 4, 2011 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Lovely and informative. Thank you.
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