December, 2012 – Graham Miln

Clouds

Being above the clouds is awe inspiring. Vast distances of soft cloud stretch out in every direction.

Awe inspiring clouds stretch to the horizon.

For most of the short flight between London and Lyon, the clouds formed a level surface. Every so often a small patch of cloud stood out and above the surrounding layer.

I have no idea why this cloud stands above the others.
I have no idea why this cloud stands above the others.

Zooming in to crop out the plane window.
Zooming in to crop out the plane window.

An odd piece of cloud lingers above the surrounding layer.
An odd piece of cloud lingers above the surrounding layer.

As we crossed over France, the cloud thinned and we were treated to rolling countryside and sights of scattered small French towns and villages.

The coast line of France appears far below.
The coast line of France appears far below.

French villages scattered across the countryside below us.
French villages scattered across the countryside below us.

The landscape became more rolling as we approached Lyon.
The landscape became more rolling as we approached Lyon.